As we tinker with various fad diets that seem to be never ending to control our weight or reduce inflammation, etc., I’ve found only one thing brings back energy and that’s exercise. As a former collegiate athlete, I figured I’d always be in shape, but after a couple of kids and starting a business, I […]
Spencerism #12: Ten Minutes a Day to Better Health Read More »
I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s, and although those were turbulent times the prevailing attitude was that selfishness was a negative personal trait. Certainly, we are all filled with selfish desires. Yet, suppressing those desires for the betterment of others separates “feelings-driven” children from the healthy members of society. In what we see
Spencerism #11: The Choice to Love Read More »
I recently heard an interview of a professional baseball player who was asked about his workouts. His response shocked me. Instead of describing crazy drills or weightlifting, he said his team’s main focus was getting good sleep! As someone who has taken pride in how many ‘all-nighters’ I’ve spent working, and trying to get as
Spencerism #10: Good Sleep is Your Superpower Read More »
Ahhh, the New Year’s resolution trap. We think this year we’ll “will” ourselves into that new habit. I hope you do it too! But most times we don’t. I’ve found that the best way to instill a new habit is to commit to a 21-day, end date on the calendar, never miss a day, short
Spencerism #9: The New Year’s Resolution Trap Read More »
Don’t you hear people talking about “stress” all the time? It seems to be a very popular word in our culture but can also be harmful. The interesting thing about stress is that it is invented by the user. We are either anxious about the future or bummed about the past. In the actual present,
Spencerism #8: Kick Stress to the Curb Read More »
We all need a reminder about the dangers of comparing our lives to those of others. I believe the antidote to the “comparison trap” is simply being grateful all the time. It takes practice and intentionality to control our own thought life, but what amazing benefits there are to just changing our perspective. Benefits of
Spencerism #7: An Antidote to the Comparison Trap Read More »
Isn’t our first reaction to make sure the world sees our best? And to make sure nobody sees areas where we struggle? This façade is a game we’ve all been playing since the cruel battlefield of middle school. This game however, only works to alienate us from others and stifle our creativity. It takes real
Spencerism #6: The Courage to Be Authentic Read More »
25 years ago I spent a week in a bush village in Togo, Africa. The closest drinking water was a mile walk away, mud huts with straw roofs with no electricity. Most people spent the majority of their day hand-farming the local field or walking to get water (huge jugs balanced on their heads –
Spencerism #5: Materialism Will Never Produce Joy Read More »
Have you ever felt bummed out? A lack of confidence or swagger? I’m sure we all have been there! Usually this comes from a series of tricky circumstances mixed with our own attitude. This funk can be hard to shake. I’ve noticed that one of the quickest ways out of this cycle is to dive
Spencerism #4: The Fastest Cure for Self-Doubt Read More »
We love our summers in the Northeast! It’s hard not to think of summers without burgers on the grill. That said, I have had a few requests for how I grill a burger that tastes better than anything you get from a restaurant. This is a highly guarded CIA level secret, so if you tell
Spencerism #3: July 4th Burger Secrets from the Grill Master Read More »
