Lisa Kiersky Schreiber, Author at Balanced Healthstyles

Wellness Checkup 101: Navigating Preventive Care

A wellness checkup fosters a collaborative relationship between healthcare provider and patient, with shared decision-making

What if you took the lead at your next wellness checkup?

From preventive care screenings tailored to your family medical history to setting collaborative health goals with your doctor on things that are important to YOU, this article is your guide to being proactive with your doctor at your next wellness visit.

Maximize Your Doctor Appointment in Just 15 Minutes: 9 Proven Strategies

Preparing for a doctor appointment: How to ask targeted questions for effective communication

Preparing for a doctor appointment with specific concerns in mind can ensure a productive and focused discussion.

How to talk to your doctor: 7 expert tips for a better healthcare experience

Patient communicating needs to a doctor, visualizing how to talk to your doctor for an optimal healthcare experience.

Flip the script on the way to talk to your doctor. Learn the secrets of how to talk to your doctor faster than you can say “co-pay.” Kickstart a teamwork approach at your next doctor visit.

Fixed mindset vs growth mindset: 3 Tools to develop a growth mindset

Examples of growth mindset developed through dedication and hard work

Discover what it means to have a fixed mindset and how you can develop a growth mindset to guide you when life seems tough.

Healthy Portions: Your hand size can tell you how much to eat

Portion size for healthy foods converted to healthy portions measured by hand size

Using hand portions to choose serving sizes is all the rage these days. But how does it work? Is it reliable? Is it effective at helping you lose/maintain weight? And is it worth the effort?

Create a workout weekly routine with three different types of exercise

Types of exercise in a workout weekly routine include movement, working out with structured activity, & progressive training

Good Things Come to Those Who Move- Reimagine your workout weekly routine

What Holds Us Back from Hosting People in Our Homes?

Having company over: How to host people in your home again without being super stressed

Though hosting can foster healthy social connections, release feel-good hormones, and boost mental health, why is there so much anxiety about having people over? And how can you overcome the angst?

Resilience to Stress: 11 Reliable Tactics you can use to Overcome

Resilience to stress- Responding to a challenging situation in a way that promotes growth takes resilience and grit

Resilience to stress is not usually something we feel like we have when we’re living through a challenging time. Good news though, you can learn and develop resilience.

Why you want to Create Better Habits as you Build Your Healthier Lifestyle

How to make habits work for a healthier lifestyle that is sustainable

There’s no ONE THING that will make you healthy… Discover the Wellness Trifecta habits that will transform your lifestyle effortlessly once they’re in place.