AAFSW Wellness Workshop on Zoom Tuesday, Feb. 22 10:30 – noon Washington DC time Are you stuck at home due to Omicron, winter, or both? Are you missing out on the benefits of exercise, which as you know include more energy, better sleep, and even improved mood? Let’s have fun exercising together (with great music!) using the space and objects you already have (no special equipment needed). You’ll learn proven ways to make exercising at home easy, fun and motivating — and you’ll also get a great workout (modified for whatever level you are at now) during the workshop itself. Special prize to the participant who brings the most interesting… Read More
Continue ReadingAAFSW’s Wellness Series: Holiday-Proof Your Health
Monday, Nov. 22 Noon to 1:30 Eastern time, on Zoom (bring your lunch!) $15 ($10 for paid members), all funds go to AAFSW With all the special foods, family gatherings, and extra obligations, is it even possible to manage stress, get enough exercise, and avoid packing on excess pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, while still enjoying this special season? Yes it is, and certified health coach Patricia Linderman is here to share four powerful strategies that will help you get even healthier during the next two months, while enjoying the holidays just as much — or perhaps even more than ever! Because AAFSW’s Art&BookFair fundraiser is not possible… Read More
Continue Reading“Turn Around the Pandemic Pounds”
An Interactive Webinar on Zoom organized by AAFSW Program Chair Sheila Switzer Thursday, June 17 10:30 to noon Washington, DC time Less active? Stopping by the kitchen too often for snacks? And during the pandemic we’ve all been stressed, which is a known factor in weight gain. Whatever the reason, if you’ve noticed a buildup of pounds and inches over the past year, especially around the waistline (where excess fat can have a negative health impact), it’s a good idea to take stock and figure out how to gently turn that trend around. In this webinar, we’ll look at the easiest, most impactful things you can do right now to… Read More
Continue ReadingWhy Willpower Doesn’t Work, and What We Need Instead
Friday, Dec. 4, 10:30 – noon Washington DC time An AAFSW Wellness Workshop on Zoom We often assume we can rely on willpower to get us through difficult moments or temptations — and when we don’t succeed, we blame ourselves, thinking we’re just not strong enough. But almost nobody can depend on willpower alone. Instead, people who successfully quit smoking, lose weight, or reach challenging professional goals rely on a wide range of strategies to support themselves in those key moments. In this workshop, we’ll cover twelve powerful strategies to set ourselves up for the success we want in our lives. In this interactive workshop, you’ll identify where you… Read More
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Exercising at Home: Make it Easy, Make it Fun
AAFSW Wellness Workshop on Zoom Tuesday, Oct. 20 10:30 – noon Washington DC time Our bodies were made to move! Movement helps us feel better and live longer — but modern life is too sedentary for optimal health. And being stuck at home during the pandemic doesn’t help! Because of this, we need to take positive steps to nourish our bodies with the movement we need. Fortunately, this isn’t as hard as it seems — no gym membership or marathon running required! Simply engaging in a variety of natural movements every day (walking, pulling, pushing, carrying, getting up and down) boosts our health, energy, sleep and even our mood,… Read More
Continue ReadingChange One Habit, Change Your Life Workshop
AAFSW Wellness Workshop on Zoom Thursday, Sept. 10 10:30 am – noon, Washington DC time Free with optional contribution to the presenter RSVP to office@aafsw.org Improving a “keystone habit” can have a cascade of positive effects on your life. For instance, starting a fun exercise routine, or conquering evening snacking, can improve your mood, energy, sleep, fitness, body composition and more. Overcoming a procrastination habit can boost your productivity, self-confidence, and even your financial success. But HOW can we adopt a new habit and make sure it sticks? According to the latest research on human behavior, it’s essential to use multiple approaches at the same time and not just rely… Read More
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