NYC Life Coach, Julie Melillo

Are you frozen by the fear of a vague goal?  4 Steps to Shatter This Barrier and Breakthrough to Success, Right Now!! If so you'll feel stuck, overwhelmed by tasks, procrastinating, or "frozen." If so, do this right now to fix it: 1) Write down what you need to do. 2) Break that task down into smaller steps. 3) Choose one small step you can handle doing right now. 4) Do that small step. For instance, you might be frozen with, "How the heck do I start a business out of nowhere?" and feel very anxious. You might be pacing around, doubting yourself, wondering why you ever quit your job, or berating yourself for getting laid off, wondering how you'll not end up on the street, and so on, as that fear escalates. It's understandable, but it won't get you to your goal. How to fix it:  Write down, "I want to start a business." Then break it down into steps. Your steps might be, "I need to brainstorm ideas," and "I ...

A "Love Letter" to Yourself. Read it! It's for you. People talk a lot about "loving yourself," but what does that really mean? It isn't often articulated HOW you actually do that! It just sounds so corny! Other than the often suggested mirror-talking, where you dramatically say, "I love you!!!" to your reflection and then feeling so extremely embarrassed, like Stuart Smiley from SNL "I"m good enough, smart enough, and gosh darn it, people like me!" that you wished you hadn't even said it.  Try this instead. This is a poem to read to yourself. No mirror (or horrible Stuart Smiley hairstyle) needed. This poem might help to express what it really means "to love yourself," more than a corny affirmation ever could! I know it's long, but be patient -- this part of yourself will be more receptive to embracing this with repetition! Reading this once a day is a great recipe for a stronger foundation of self. If...

"Skinny Comfort Food" www.skinnycomfortfood.blogspot.com I started a blog to keep track of great new recipes that TASTE like comfort food, but are incredibly healthy. *Make your own milk. Takes less than 10 minutes. *Fast chocolate ice cream (shh! made with avocados!) *Flavored waters/juices, without the sugar or chemicals *Gluten-free Jalapeno/cheddar biscuits *Amazing creamy low-fat tomato soup *Why I switched to quinoa, finally. Did you know it's a complete protein and in the same family as beets? *and more... Some healthy food ideas for the new year! I started posting some of my favorite ideas. Comfort food that's still good for you! Check it out here: Chocolate "cake" with chocolate "ice cream" and regular "ice cream"

3 Fast Health Boosts for the New Year! Who doesn't want a six-pack for the New Year? Or at least a bunch more energy to tackle your goals? But realistically, we can't quit our jobs and spend 24-7 in a gym with a personal trainer. So let's talk about some realistic, small, changes we can all make, that really do make a difference! As I always say, the small changes are the big changes . Focus on what you want (energy, looking good, delicious food, fun exercise), NOT what you don't want. 1) Add short 5-minute bursts of exercise.  You don't need to add in a 5-hour run around your city, or work with a trainer for 2 hours a day to see benefits from exercise. Just like spare change adds up quickly in a jar until you can barely lift it  -- I hate that, what do you even do with all of that change? -- small burst of exercise also add up into a noticeably healthier body , without "trying" so hard.  Just add in the occasional 5-minute exercise bo...