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Searching for Purpose, Part 1: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Mar. 21, 2016Mar. 22, 2016 ~ J. Zelenak ~ 1 Comment

I've alluded to doing some soul-searching over the past year or so. I try to live intentionally, so purpose comes up a lot for me when I think about anything, but especially my career. I started out trying to decide what would be best for me, what I should study for graduate school and how … Continue reading Searching for Purpose, Part 1: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Searching for Purpose Series

Mar. 20, 2016Mar. 22, 2016 ~ J. Zelenak ~ 1 Comment

I’ve alluded to doing some soul-searching over the past year or so. I try to live intentionally, so purpose comes up a lot for me when I think about anything, but especially my career. I started out trying to decide what would be best for me, what I should study for graduate school and how … Continue reading Searching for Purpose Series

2015 Year-End Reflection

Dec. 31, 2015Mar. 21, 2016 ~ J. Zelenak ~ 1 Comment

The year 2015 was a bit of a whirlwind  with a lot of change and accomplishments. Looking over my list of resolutions from January, I feel really impressed with the success of the year. Nutrition Starting the year with the Whole Life Challenge was a great way to get my neutron habits in check. I got JZ … Continue reading 2015 Year-End Reflection

The Early Bird

Apr. 12, 2015Feb. 9, 2017 ~ J. Zelenak ~ Leave a comment

For many years of my life, I considered myself a morning person. Mostly because I am most certainly not a night owl. As a high school student I would nap after school and fall asleep by 10pm. I was the first one tuckered out at my own sleepover parties. And I've always been a heavy … Continue reading The Early Bird

New Year’s Resolution Update

Mar. 26, 2015Mar. 21, 2016 ~ J. Zelenak ~ Leave a comment

I wanted to take time each month to focus on just one thing for the whole month. But honestly, that's not how life works. I want to focus on exercise and I get a wicked cold for two weeks. My relationships and well being are part of my daily life. Things ebb and flow and … Continue reading New Year’s Resolution Update

January Nutrition Resolution Recap

Jan. 31, 2015Feb. 5, 2015 ~ J. Zelenak ~ Leave a comment

Well I have to say, I'm really proud of my January commitment to nutrition. It's been hard, but I'm off gluten and dairy. My diet is generally low in added sugars, but I've also been careful not to eat them as well since I Know sweets are a slippery slope to "I ATE ALL THE … Continue reading January Nutrition Resolution Recap

Beginning the Whole Life Challenge

Jan. 17, 2015Mar. 21, 2016 ~ J. Zelenak ~ 1 Comment

Today marks the beginning of my Whole Life Challenge. I think doing this challenge will be really import for me in a many different ways, but most importantly by changing health and fitness from something I fit into my life to being my actual lifestyle. I am only committing to the Kick Start level of the program, but am … Continue reading Beginning the Whole Life Challenge

Making Resolutions Happen

Jan. 15, 2015Mar. 21, 2016 ~ J. Zelenak ~ Leave a comment

I have many goals for 2015! I actually don't see them as goals, but as part of my personal commitment to building a healthier, happier life. Part of my plan for making all the changes I mentioned back in my earlier post is to do them slowly. Each month I will focus on a different element … Continue reading Making Resolutions Happen

Scleroderma Morphea FAQ

Jan. 12, 2015Mar. 21, 2016 ~ J. Zelenak ~ 3 Comments

Over the past few months I've experienced a flare up of my autoimmune disease. I'm fatigued, my skin is behaving in an unusual way. When I try to explain what's happening to co-workers, family and friends they don't seem to get it. To help others understand, here are my answers to a few basic questions: … Continue reading Scleroderma Morphea FAQ

Living With Scleroderma Morphea

Jan. 5, 2015Mar. 21, 2016 ~ J. Zelenak ~ Leave a comment

I want to take some time today to share my experience living with an autoimmune disease. I have scleroderma morphea. At 18 years old I began developing plaques on my abdomen. I had never heard of an autoimmune disease, and I honestly thought I just had a bruise that wouldn't go away. Eventually it was … Continue reading Living With Scleroderma Morphea

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