In this New Year, Remember You Can Begin Again

In the few minutes I waited to see the ball drop on New Year's Eve, I saw at least three different weight loss ads or commercials for a gym--something you couldn't avoid given that Planet Fitness was a major sponsor for the NYE event on ABC. During this time of year, you will see and hear all the ways you can change and achieve goals and resolutions. Having goals and making healthy changes is a good thing, but you can only achieve them when you are ready, not when the calendar mandates. It's also important to not take on too much at once or you will likely feel overwhelmed.Behavior change is the main focus of this week's conversation with my guest Lisa Rigau of Healthy Lifestyle Management, who is also a podcast sponsor for Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl. Lisa is a registered nurse, nutrition counselor, and community educator of health, wellness, mindfulness, and nutrition. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Delaware. Lisa received her Master’s degree from Marywood University in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science. And, she is a certified teacher of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction through Brown University’s School of Professional Studies & The Mindfulness Center at the School of Public Health.Lisa offers us guidance on how to be successful with behavior changes and reminds us that consistency is key. She says small moments many times make change. And she reminds us that when we fall off the rails--which will happen--we can always begin again. Learn how Lisa can help you through her wellness services at EatBreatheMoveLive.com.Thank you to Lisa & Healthy Lifestyle Management and Reinvented Threads with Gabby Lynn for sponsoring this podcast. Their generosity helps me to keep creating valuable content that informs, inspires and entertains listeners. Learn more about Reinvented Threads' unique, sustainable hats, scarves, handbags and more at ReinventedThreads.com and follow Reinvented Threads on Facebook and Instagram. Resources discussed in this episode:--Dr. Judson Brewer:  The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love – Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits--Thich Nhat Hahn: Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday LifeDoug Lisle and Alan Goldhamer: The Pleasure Trap: Mastering the Hidden Force that Undermines Health & Happiness--Sharon Salzberg: Real Change: Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves & The WorldIf you would like to support conversations like the ones had on this podcast through sponsorship, reach out to [email protected] for a list of packages. You can also support by sharing the podcast with a friend, foe or anyone you know and rating the podcast 5 stars and writing a review. Be sure to follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram to stay informed of all the special 5-year anniversary events taking place in celebration. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.