by Jim Chaput | Mar 30, 2020 | Jim's Blog, Movement Classes
Due to the physical distancing requirements we’re all experiencing, our Movement for Longevity classes have moved online. Even better, Trish and I have partnered with Dr. Trish Murray, Lisa Buerk and Meghan Vestal to launch a new Discover Movement online monthly...
by Jim Chaput | Mar 29, 2020 | Jim's Blog
One of the things I’ve seen people point out with coronavirus, “It’s not that big a deal. More people die in car accidents every year.” I wonder if they’ve thought about why automobile deaths are as low as they are. We invest huge amounts of time and money in...
by Jim Chaput | Mar 28, 2020 | Jim's Blog
Unless you have a very rare gene, you need 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night to be at your best. Sleeping less than you need accumulates sleep debt. How do you know if you’re sleeping enough? You regularly wake up well-rested without an alarm. For the rest of us,...
by Jim Chaput | Mar 27, 2020 | Jim's Blog
Well, it’s finally here. New Hampshire’s Governor has issued a stay-at-home order beginning Friday night at midnight. Although life will be a bit more challenging for all of us, it seems like a good move based on what’s happening elsewhere. Maybe we can contain this...
by Jim Chaput | Mar 26, 2020 | Jim's Blog
Patience is a virtue and can lead to great things. It can also be a crutch. Be careful that you don’t hide behind patience instead of taking action. Patience is best after you’ve done everything you can. When you think about your goals, do you need patience or action?...
by Trish Chaput | Mar 25, 2020 | Guest Post, Jim's Blog
Several weeks ago, Good Morning America featured a woman named Ronnie Backenstoe, a 98 year old, active Girl Scout. When asked why she was still a Girl Scout, she replied, “Why wouldn’t you stay in Girl Scouts? It is a way of living and I’m still living!” The...