Not Finishing a Book and Other Musings
Get Lively with Jan
So, I was slogging my way through this book… You know the kind—one that everyone seems to love, or maybe no one recommended it and I thought someone did (more on that in a minute), but either way, I just couldn’t get into it. But still, I kept pushing through. Why? Because of all the mental gymnastics that come with not finishing something. I told our Lively member Ariel—who I thought recommended this book—how much I was struggling with it. And she says, “Walk away! I didn’t like that one.” 🤯 Wait, WHAT?! She didn’t love it either?!I must’ve totally made up that she...
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Trying to get to GOOD
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It’s time to refocus on my health. Maybe you can relate? Life shifts, new schedules take over, and before you know it, your wellness routine needs a reset. That’s exactly where I am, and in this week's show, I’m sharing: How I’m getting back to GOOD first (because that’s exactly where we need to start!) The small steps I’m taking to refocus on my fitness and nutrition. There are so many ways to GET LIVELY. We are a Lifestyle Studio on a mission to help YOU smile MORE. Through training, group fitness, virtual classes, celebratory life events and more, we are your...
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Hats off to Small Business Owners
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So… the other day I was scrolling through Facebook and I saw this headline: Small Business Struggles: Are we next? Of course I immediately clicked on it, for SO many reasons. For starters, I can say with absolute confidence that you’d be hard pressed to find any small business owner who hasn’t questioned this at some point. When you own a small business, it’s so much more than the service or product you provide - it’s the role the business has in the life of your family, the life of your community, and the pride you have in being part of it all. I feel that deeply with Get...
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How I'm approaching change and what is surprising me
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This week on the podcast, I’m reflecting on my first month of working both at the studio and in my new role at the New Art Center and how I’m approaching this change. Heading into this new role, I thought my biggest challenge would be sitting all day and keeping up my energy. And while the sitting part is still a work in progress (yes I’m working on getting the team moving in the office), I've been pleasantly surprised by how much energy and brain space I have for this work. One thing that’s helping? Returning to The Daily Stoic. This daily reader by Ryan Holiday, which was...
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First Day of School Vibes
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Remember those first day of school vibes? The mix of nervous excitement, the anticipation of new beginnings, and that lingering question: Am I going to be okay?! Well, that's exactly where I find myself right now as I begin my new role at the New Art Center. I’m excited to start this next chapter, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t also feeling a bit wobbly about balancing it all. In this week’s podcast, I’m sharing all that is going on in my head as I pack up my lunch, my new work bag, and I set out on my first day. There are so many ways to GET LIVELY. We are a...
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What’s OLD is NEW for me in 2025
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Here’s my encouragement for you this week: Let go of undo pressure. What can you release to make space for joy? Try something new (or old!). Is there something you used to love that you could bring back into your life? Prioritize fun. Find ways to make your workouts, meals, or even your to-do list more playful and enjoyable. There are so many ways to GET LIVELY. We are a Lifestyle Studio on a mission to help YOU smile MORE. Through training, group fitness, virtual classes, celebratory life events and more, we are your one stop shop for living a healthier and happier life!...
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Choices, Chances, Change
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Welcome to the very first podcast episode of 2025! 🎉 This year, we’re starting strong with a powerful theme: Making a choice to take a chance, to make a change. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing something personal—my decision to step into an exciting new role as the Director of Development at the New Art Center in Newton. After being in business for over a decade, and especially reflecting on the past five years, I’ve learned how crucial it is to stay flexible and open to new possibilities. Tune in to hear more about this exciting journey, and let’s kick off 2025 together with...
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How I’m feeling grounded
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This fall, many podcasts were about how I was trying to navigate through various life situations. From shifting into neutral to letting things go, I’m happy to share that I’ve landed in a place where I’m starting to feel more grounded. So… as I like to do, I gave it some thought and I’m sharing what I came up with on this week's show. Some of the questions that helped me think this through… Acknowledging a Shift: what had changed? What’s Contributing to This Feeling: what am I doing differently? Navigating Change: how am I adjusting or approaching what has changed? ...
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A Thanksgiving Week Throwback
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Since November is the month that I started podcasting way back in 2017, I thought I’d take a listen back to some of the shows that aired around this time many years ago. I landed on the year 2018 and the one year anniversary of the Get Lively with Jan Show. During this episode, I talk about “getting and grasping” and how we get pulled into that during the holiday season with all the shopping and sales. And since the theme still rings true, I thought it would be fun to do a throwback this week and air a replay. There are so many ways to GET LIVELY. We are a...
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What does it mean to practice RADICAL acceptance?
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Ever catch yourself saying, "I accept myself, but…”? That little "but" that sneaks in with doubts, judgments, and conditions—well, it’s a subtle way we hold ourselves back from fully embracing who we are right now. And I get it; I’m working on this, too. Radical acceptance is about saying, “I accept exactly who I am in this moment,” no conditions or caveats. There are so many ways to GET LIVELY. We are a Lifestyle Studio on a mission to help YOU smile MORE. Through training, group fitness, virtual classes, celebratory life events and more, we are your one stop shop...
info_outlineIn part one we talked about what version of the phrase, “if only I were thinner…” runs through your head and how to replace it.
This week, we are going to dig in deeper and talk about comparison, and how it truly can be the thief of joy. I will share tips with you on how to more away from this comparative behavior and learn how to admire others and yourself.
And for those who are seeking more guidance as it relates to emotional eating, I encourage you to check out my online Eating with Intention program: http://www.getlivelynow.com/ewi
Reach out anytime! You can email me at: [email protected]