Travelling Moments: Beauty Is In The Eye of The Beholder

By Marina Aagaard, MFE Once I had a guest from 'down under' visiting Denmark, a-nice-country-but-not-one-to-visit-if-you-want-guaranteed-sun. I apologized as often before: "I am sorry about this weather, the rain and the fog" (it was summer). He replied "It is super nice, I am used to sun 365 days a year, so this different and refreshing". That …

To cruise or not to cruise? That is the question.

By Marina Aagaard, MFT "In any situation, the best thing you can do is the right thing; the next best thing you can do is the wrong thing; the worst thing you can do is nothing." Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the USA (1858-1919) Too big for the 'real' port? Big at a distance. Massive …

Breakfast and Lunch is Brunch! Too Munch?!

By Marina Aagaard, MFE Brunch! Brunch! Brunch! Is It Too Much? In my continued search for performance enhancing 'supplements' – diet and lifestyle measures for improving happiness, quality of life and performance at work, leasure time and sports - I keep on testing eating my way through different kinds of foods and meals. Even a sunday …

Habit change? Willpower is a muscle …

By Marina Aagaard, MFE Willpower is a muscle. Give it a good workout. One of my favorite quotes: ”Willpower is like a muscle”, prof. Dr. Roy Baumeister, Psychology Dept. of Florida State University, author of the book ‘Willpower’. Top Tip Work on willpower (almost) non-stop. Do not - this time around - give up. Remove any obstacle; crop, …

Got Goals? Go Goalsetting!

Don't let it drop, don't you give up. Know that this year, your goal is near. By Marina Aagaard, MFE In january the media is full of diets and lifestyle changing programs. However, in spite of high hopes most followers drop out of these programs. But why? Because of a lack of specific goals, plans …

Free n Fresh for (Skin) Fitness

By Marina Aagaard, MFE Health, fitness and performance is also about: Keeping your body - and skin - 'ventilated', fit and healthy. Give your skin freedom and fresh air and feel fitter (anti-aging). Top Tip  Your skin is the 'largest part' of you, set it free, let it breathe and feel brand new. Not much …

Hey You Enjoy What You Do!

By Marina Aagaard, MFE Just back from a morning run. Seeing other joggers ... no happy faces? Seeing frustration, desperation ... pain? Why? Tip ENJOY every second of life - and physical exercise. Live life - work, work out, eat, party and rest - right now, right here with enjoyment. Choose workouts you enjoy or …