by Joanne Parker | May 1, 2018 | Empower, Fatigue, General Health, Gut health, mindfulness, Thrive, weight loss, Wellness
Well…yes, they do really work. The fact is, science shows definite health benefits for people who use mindfulness and meditation. Before we dive in, let’s just make sure we’re on the same page when we say “mindfulness” and “meditation.” “Meditation” is...
by Joanne Parker | Jan 19, 2016 | Empower, Exercise, Fitness, Goals, Inspire, Motivation
Christmas and all it’s craziness is over and the focus shifts to the New Year. You start reflecting on the previous 12 months, where you are now and where we would like to be, and realise that the resolutions you set last year (and the year before…. and...
by Joanne Parker | Sep 27, 2015 | Empower, Exercise, Fitness, Goals, Move, Strength, Sweat
Over the last decade, researchers have made extremely compelling arguments for the benefits of strength training for women and those over the age of forty. Most women who exercise are spending most of their time doing cardiovascular exercise, and less time using...
by Joanne Parker | Aug 31, 2015 | Empower, Goals, Inspire, Motivation
Spring is FINALLY here! It is my favourite season, despite suffering hay fever and having a bird phobia that peaks during magpie season! However as much as I LOVE spring, I struggle with what the season usually means, or implies, in the health and fitness industry....
by Joanne Parker | Jun 21, 2015 | Empower, Goals, Inspire, Motivation
Today is the FINAL DAY of the Life Spark Wellness 21 Day Winter Wellness Challenge and it’s time to CELEBRATE! Celebrate the small steps made and the breakthroughs you have had over the past 21 days. Over the past 21 days you have completed challenges,...
by Joanne Parker | Jun 20, 2015 | Empower, Goals, Inspire, Motivation
Last week you set a SMART goal based on your vision. Today your challenge is to take the next smallest step you can manage towards that goal. Exactly what that step entails will depend on your goal, but it need only be small. The step should small enough...
