From 30 to 60

From 30 to 60

As we visited nearly every MG location this spring, Rie shared with each employee an anniversary we all have in common…MG’s 30th! And this is cause for celebration. She talked about how we’ve been able to survive and grow through many seasons of...
Still Getting Things Done

Still Getting Things Done

Many of us have read David Allen’s book, Getting Things Done. And even if we haven’t, we’ve heard of it because GTD is one of our favorite abbreviations and a key component of our time management model. But, the book was published in 2001, so I was...
Spotting Added Sugars in Food

Spotting Added Sugars in Food

Calorie In, Calorie Out. That is a term I heard over and over again in my training and continued research into the science of weight loss.  Of course, this old adage doesn’t take into account the complexities of human beings and what drives us to eat (or not eat). The...
Where is the Grass Greener?

Where is the Grass Greener?

I saw this Robert Fulghum quote on Earth Day last week: The grass is not, in fact, always greener on the other side of the fence. No, not at all. Fences have nothing to do with it. The grass is greenest where it is watered. When crossing over fences, carry water with...
Waiting Until You Have Time?

Waiting Until You Have Time?

There are inverse correlations in life. Many of them, actually, but the one I’m thinking of involves this: most of us believe in the benefits of personal and professional development (reading, learning, practicing), and most of us have the best intentions around...
The Gluten Free Diet Trend

The Gluten Free Diet Trend

There are endless trends when it comes to nutrition but the one that appears to be taking center stage is gluten free diets.   It is estimated that around 22 % of adults are trying to avoid gluten, creating an estimated 8.8 billion dollar market.  It goes without...