Wise Words

Welcome to my Wise Words Page!

Over the years, I have collected a variety of information and inspiration in the health promotion and wellness areas that have been of value to my clients and participants. From research, to education, to motivation, each segment can provide a pathway to a better understanding of the choices we make to live each day the best we can.

I hope you find these Wise Words useful and they nourish you in some aspect of your life.

Enjoy!

Lauve Metcalfe


Interview with Worksite Health International

Interview with Worksite Health International

I had the honor of being interviewed for the Worksite Health International Journal, a publication of the International Association for Worksite Health Promotion- an association I have greatly appreciated throughout my career. Read the article here. ...
The Science of Character

The Science of Character

The Science of Character, an 8 minute film that explores the neuroscience and social science behind character development and our ability to shape who we are - by Tiffany Shlain & The Moxie Institute Films
Webinar: Strength training for Postmenopausal Women

Webinar: Strength training for Postmenopausal Women

Prevent bone and muscle mass loss plus the accumulation of body fat in postmenopausal women.
Webinar: Body Image and Self Esteem

Webinar: Body Image and Self Esteem

Eleven skills to help your clients develop a healthy body image and improve their self-esteem.
Best Strength Training for Osteoporosis Prevention

Best Strength Training for Osteoporosis Prevention

Download Best Strength Training for Osteoporosis Prevention PDF
Managed change: how employers can develop a healthy approach to stress by Lauve Metcalfe, M.S.

Managed change: how employers can develop a healthy approach to stress by Lauve Metcalfe, M.S.

CHANGE IN LIFE, whether personal or professional, usually causes anxiety to the individuals affected whether the change was a conscious choice or a decision made outside of one’s control.  While at times change is difficult to adjust to, it is a necessary pa...
Keeping Track of Your Food

Keeping Track of Your Food

Early research has suggested that keeping a food diary is one of the best tools you can use to help you lose weight successfully.
Lauve’s Food Habit Profile

Lauve’s Food Habit Profile

This worksheet is a helpful tool to become aware of any food and eating habits that may be affecting your weight loss or weight maintenance. Download Lauve’s Food Habit Profile PDF .
Becoming Alive in Your Body

Becoming Alive in Your Body

“Mirror, mirror on the wall, reflecting all you see, if only you’d reflect the one that lives inside of me.”
Body Image and Self Esteem: Keys to Weight Loss

Body Image and Self Esteem: Keys to Weight Loss

The dramatic weight loss depicted on TV “reality” shows may be anything but reality, says Lauve Metcalfe, MS.
10 Tips for a Healthier You!

10 Tips for a Healthier You!

Consider an alternative to resolutions, fads and diets. Instead, create a comprehensive Taking Care of Yourself program that evaluates overall lifestyle. I use the acronym SPECIES (social, physical, emotional, career, intellectual, environmental, spiritual)...