Finding Better Balance: Recent Episodes
Karen Di Venanzo
Exercise and movement is vital to our overall health. However finding balance in our lives is key. What is your motivation, what are your roadblocks? What will get you up and moving or allow you to stop and relax. Exercise is just one area than many people struggle with. Achieving better balance in all areas of our lives is crucial.
Rediscovering your joy and adding more love in your life.. begins with fully loving who you are. In this episode I share how a playlist I created 4 yrs ago inspired this topic. Please reach out if you would like to join my newsletter Karen.divenanzo@gmail.com
Join me for a story of how you can learn about yourself by tapping into your creativity
Being a supportive partner, family member or friend can be challenging. Having Better Balance strategies in place can help you navigate this role to be the best possible support.
To feel love is to also feel loss.. What strategies can you implement to help you process grief and loss, mild depression and mood boosters are part of this episode today. * Please note that these are tips to help you but do not replace the benefits of seeking professional help ❤️
Finding the little moments that feel like vacation in your day to day is key to experiencing Better Balance in your life. Don’t you agree?
Don’t we all want to find more joy and love in our lives? Paying attention to where you are on the emotional guidance scale can tell a lot about your current energy and situation. Bringing yourself up the scale is key to finding better balance in your life ❤️
How do you know when your nervous system is in trouble? What are some keys things you can add to your day to help calm your nervous system… and truly experience Better Balance
Niceness to meet other people’s expectations of you is so outdated. Kindness on the other hand is about giving to others while still honouring yourself. Continue to give to others but know your boundaries 💫💕
Taking action steps to help you beat the dark days of November is key to experiencing Better Balance in your life 💫💕
Feeling overwhelmed with a project or an area of your life? Start something and start now is a great way to get moving in the right direction. Baby steps is all you need to get going 🙌💕💫
No more grinding day in day out. Mini breaks of joy moments daily are critical to maintain balance in your life 🙌
Out of balance but not sure how to get it back? In this episode .. I touch on a few key points to create, maintain and truly experience better balance in your life 🙌
Change your beliefs to support you on your journey of experiencing better balance in your life.. You must believe it’s possible, create action and allow the space for great positive change to happen in your life 💫💕🙌
Is your current belief system holding you back? Are you ready to rewrite your story and finally let go of the negative beliefs holding you back from living your best life? My contact info Karen.protrainer@gmail.com IG betterbalance_fit
Finding Better Balance is one thing, however, developing strategies to keep you on track is the key to experience better balance in your life. Does this speak to you? Then my coaching program might be what you need. Stay tuned 💫💕
Today’s episode is about learning new skills, having new experiences and taking action towards living your best life . What can you do today to move you forward to experience better balance 💫
Finding, maintaining and experiencing better balance in your life.. Is actually about honouring your true self. Staying grounded when life will try to pull you away. Have a listen for tips on ways to shine your brightest 🌟
Join me on my reflection of the last 6 months of how I have continued to find better balance in my life in uncertain times ❤️💫
In finding better balance today.. a sense of belonging and acceptance is a basic human need. We long to feel accepted. First we must accept ourselves fully. 💫
In this episode, a great reminder to reflect on what 2022 has taught you and the importance of finding the balance of holding on and letting go 💫
The main benefits of physical touch from a high five, hug, massage, intimacy include the release of the hormone oxytocin. As humans we have a basic need for physical contact for our overall well-being 🙌🤗 😚
Speaking your mind, being honest and being clear in your message. How can you be more direct but still be kind. That’s finding better balance 🙌
In this episode I share a few tips on how to raise your vibration/create positive energy. A big part of finding better balance 💕
It’s important to be able to share your challenges with others just as you would your success 💕
Finding better balance really is about personal growth. Having a positive attitude is one thing absolutely but getting out of your comfort zone and taking action is the key!
In Finding Better Balance today, let address the importance of changing our beliefs about food restrictions. Making decisions about food choices absolutely needs to come from a positive place. If you feel good eating the cookie, eat it. Let it go or perhaps you’ll end up eating the entire bag and more.. 🤷♀️
From ordering a coffee to the way you feel about your health.. Being clear on what you want and taking action towards the ultimate goal is critical for finding better balance 🌟
We may not have a chance to go on a week vacation but finding little things and moments to take a break from our usual routine is so important for our overall well-being ❤️
Have you heard yourself and others share with you that they are off balance, or need to find balance? My guess is that they aren’t making time to do the things they love and care about. Identifying and honouring your true self is a huge part of finding better balance 💫✨
As simple as my story of getting my dryer fixed to more complicated ie, changing jobs/career, leaving a relationship. We all need to be confident in making decisions. What are some steps to improve the decision making process.
There are so many benefits of getting outdoors. A walk in nature, even looking at green space, blue(ocean/lake) can improve your memory and attention. Improving your mood and sense of well-being is all the more reason to get outdoors 🙌
Part of achieving better balance in our lives is making sure we make time for things we enjoy. Having good time management will allow us to become more efficient, which in turn gives us more time to truly enjoy life.
When life is going well it’s easy to show appreciation and gratitude. However even when things are not going as planned it’s important to keep practicing gratitude
Have you ever paid attention to how you feel when you hear a certain song? Maybe happy, joyous, brings you down memory lane.. Or a song that makes you feel anxious, agitated. It’s not a coincidence.. it’s proven science
In this episode I talk about the benefits of exercise on the brain. How much exercise and a summary of how the brain can improve with even minimal amounts of exercise.
Maybe you’re a pro at getting rid of stuff you no longer need. However I myself and many people I know have a difficult time letting things go. Moving from a state of awareness to action is the toughest thing. What is the key to taking action?
Creating a daily habit of positive self talk is a great way to start your day! We are generally way too hard on ourselves. What if we could be our own coach with positive words to keep us moving forward 🙌
Sept has come and gone. Generally this is a time to set new routines and adapt to new schedules. How have you managed? Could we all do a better job of managing our new routines (back to school/work/activities)
Feeling fearful or worried is not a bad thing is it? Some great things can come from moving from a fearful state to action with a little courage.
Have you become a constant complainer? Times in our lives require us to vent in a safe place. However, it can be detrimental when we get stuck in a habit of complaining without a solution.
If you want to get better at anything you need to practice. Being consistent with exercise through the ups and downs of your energy and living life in general is absolute key to success
Have we created a culture of allowing people to cancel last minute via text? Do we say yes when we should say no to a plan to later cancel last min? If you’re the one always cancelling or being cancelled on why does this happen? What do you do to avoid this?
Quick message on body image - enjoy fun activities and be present in the moment - that’s more important than how you look. When you’re doing things that make you feel good, all that other clutter is meaningless
What daily tasks do you personally need to accomplish? How important is it to set intent for the day, feeling a sense of control, completion and confidence to succeed?
A huge thank you to Shannon Kaiser, author of Adventures for your soul, Joy Seeker and more. Her books have helped me rediscover myself, work on my own self acceptance and find even more joy in my life.
What is functional training? Why it’s important and how do you add them in to your fitness routine if you’re not already doing so. Email me at Karen.protrainer@gmail.com if you have questions
Finding the right balance of exercise and rest to help your body build a good immune system is important. What about when you’re not feeling well? Should you exercise?
Life has many unexpected changes, moments of uncertainty. How having a growth mindset is critical in finding better balance in your life
How are you keeping active daily? Are you including aerobic exercise that gets your heart rate elevated? Find out the recommended weekly amount to improve your health. Also email me Karen.protrainer@gmail.com if you need guidance.
Grit - Passion, perseverance, optimism. How do we cultivate grit to get through the challenges in life
Alignment can mean different things... physical (body or objects) and mental/spiritual. When we are in alignment things just feel that they are in the right order don’t they?
How can you show more kindness in areas of your life? Being more kind to others and yourself can help improve your wellbeing and create more happiness.
Laughter in our lives is so important. When we laugh it boosts our mood but did you know there are many other health benefits?
Keeping it positive is key. You probably have good habits but perhaps you have a bad habit (I prefer to call it a habit that is no longer serving us). How can you create a new habit or eliminate one?
How are you managing the lack of connection you may be feeling? What can you do to improve those connections and relationships with friends and family during this final stretch of covid shutdowns etc.
I feel like my previous episode needed more information on Strength training. Tips on how to get started and what basic points your program should include.
Health and fitness is so much more than how you look. Does your current exercise program include strength training, agility, flexibility and balance? Just to name a few...
Epson salt bath or learn Spanish? There are different ways to rest, relax and recharge. Discover what you need and when
Having clear defined boundaries for yourself can help in so many ways. But most importantly you teach people how to treat you. You make it clear what is acceptable or unacceptable for you.
Perhaps you already know the benefits of walking daily but you’re needing a little push. Take the first step and the rest will follow. Short episode on the reasons to get up and move.
Happy New Year. So you wrote down some goals... now what? Will you stay on track? My advice on “exercising more” as a main goal for 2021.
Are you a constant giver and an inexperienced receiver? Are you a doer surrounded by takers? Learning to receive is a skill we can all get better at. Listen to my story of how I learned I had a problem with receiving.
Whether you are a self motivated person who gets up early every day to exercise or someone who struggles to get going. This podcast will give you an introduction to finding better balance by listening to your body. What do you need today?