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My entire background involves the nature of health and well-being as a whole. As a published author of four nonfiction books under my pen name Gerry Ellen, I've had the fortunate role of inspiring and helping others with my work. I'm a contributing author for numerous online & print publications, a copywriter in the digital marketing space for a variety of genres, a content writer for B2B business strategies, an SEO blogger, an editor & proofreader, a ghostwriter for industry websites, and a storyteller extraordinaire.
Throughout my decade-long writing career, my content has focused primarily around healthcare, business-centered marketing, animal wellness, adventure & travel, holistic topics, fitness, lifestyle, and website branding for tech & insurance sites.
There's always more to write, more challenges to take on, more growth with trending topics and markets, and more of a willingness to sink my whole self into each one. For me, the joy and passion of writing creates momentum, thankfully.
Do you ever imagine you'd end up on the streets after an unsuccessful childhood and sports career that goes nowhere? Yet, there's a silver lining. Welcome to the world of James Burke, a world-ranked business coach who's gone from homeless to plentiful in just three years. James Burke's story is anything but normal.
Conjure up an image in your mind of one of the world's best graphic designers, how they create, what motivates their craft, and the persona behind their brilliance. Now imagine being able to work with this person, side-by-side, someone who devotes their entire heart to helping clients transform their business outreach, and someone who has ...
When you're at work, doing your job and collaborating with your coworkers, has it ever occurred to you that there might be something missing? Something that would ease tension and stress, add fun and support to the work environment, and even increase productivity and morale? How about dogs?
Business owners, marketers, entrepreneurs, and advertising executives have one goal, and that is to attract clients through savvy marketing. What constitutes the practice of business messaging is ensuring each word aligns with your mission statement. A mission statement defines the business, its objectives, and the approach business owners use to reach those objectives.
"Hawaii is not a state of mind but a state of grace." ....Paul Theroux As a cluster of islands off the coast of California, therein lies the ultimate paradise and gateway to another dimension. Warmer waters of the Pacific, the Hawaiian islands are undoubtedly a traveler's romantic and soulful destination.
Forget about person to person, eye to eye, and face to face contact. The new connection is all about who's online and when. Our social media consciousness has amped up in the wake of our introverted ways of doing business.
How to summarize an island so rich with color, so glorious in spirit, so compassionate in nature, it needs a true adventurer to dig in and not let go. Extolling the magic of Kauai becomes almost a parable, as the oldest and wettest of the Hawaiian islands, the lush landscape of tropical flowers and waterfalls ...
Ready to create your worth? Business owners know the value of their employees, or they should know the value of those who work for them. If you sign onto a project as an employee, you're subject to whatever hourly rate they're willing to pay, plus any health insurance benefits, if that.
Your bags are all packed, your embarkation documents are all ready to go, you've arranged accommodations for your pets, yet you might be forgetting one crucial element to a happy and healthy cruise vacation: vitamins. Have you ever found yourself out to sea wishing you had brought along the basic vitamins that maintain your overall health during vacation and endless buffets of delectable food?
Imagine your day beginning with meditation in your pajamas, sipping a cup of joe, playing with your dog, and you haven't even opened your laptop yet. It's the wee hours of the morning and the day belongs to you. You're the boss.
The restaurant industry is notoriously competitive, with everyone from massive chains to local haunts vying for diners' attention. In email inboxes, that contest is incredibly fierce. So, to stand out, what's the secret ingredient? Amazing restaurant email designs. But what makes a restaurant's email design amazing, and how do you decide what design to use for your particular message?
Finding the Right Formula for Your Success 18NFF World Vegan Champion Hin Chun, a Clean Machine sponsored athlete, understands patience when training. When you first launch a weight training or fitness program, the key is not to rush. Intensity is earned through diligence and hard work.
The trend for social media sites is astronomical and growing every second. People are glomming onto those who inspire and create waves with a vengeance. To earn a follower on your social media site is almost similar to a badge of honor-you reap what you sow.
Life is and always be a journey, and along the way, you will gain invaluable wisdom as long as you\re willing to open your eyes, mind, and heart. Are you up for it? So here I am, writing in my journal with a ruby stone held gently in my hand, marking the day I turned 60 years young.
Identifying the Optimal Frequency and Intensity for Your Workouts In today's world, working out and intensity go hand in hand. There's no "one size fits all" magic formula for the masses; it's completely unique for every athlete.
Maintaining a consistent training regimen is just as important as teaching your pup his manners at the start of life! Here's why. Dogs amplify your own well-being tenfold, so why not continue learning lessons together? No matter his breed or age, consistent training can solidify the trust and bond between you and your dog.
Ahh, ohm, deep breath in, and exhale. Take a moment to center yourself and get your body and soul in the space of relaxation. No, this isn't a yoga session, per se, but more of a practice of focusing on your breath, clearing the clutter in your mind, and getting yourself ready to train.
If you like to travel with your dog, seeking accommodation at a pet-friendly Airbnb couldn't be simpler! Keep these tips in mind during the planning process. As the notion of traveling with your dog raises excitement and curiosity, consider staying at a pet-friendly Airbnb to further your travel experience.
Thank you emails are an important part of business for many brands across many verticals. And they can be tricky, as it's important to be emotional and also authentic. Every client deserves a thank you email. Once an agreement is made between business and client, recognizing the efforts via email is a valuable way of honoring that agreement.
Boarding a cruise ship can be full of excitement and challenges. Knowing there's an adventure ahead for several days can give a passenger, especially an active one, more innovation and creativity to maintain a level of fitness when out to sea. There are solutions to being able to walk and attain your tried-and-true 10,000 steps on a cruise ship.
Ah, wedded bliss has bestowed its' wonderful self upon you. The notion that spending your years with a forever person has anted up how you move about the world and how sharing it with another brings more joy than ever. Your honeymoon journey is ready to begin and a cruise is what's in store.
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Your Workout Nutritional Plan Imagine having an abundance of choices to eat as an exercise enthusiast. Now take it a step further: imagine following a plant-based diet and having to create meals and workouts solely for the purpose of your ethical choices and overall well-being.
Taking an adventure out to sea amidst a bevy of bountiful food on board can be interesting for a vegetarian. At first, those who oblige to a vegetarian diet only find themselves wondering if they'll be able to satisfy their tastebuds AND get quality nutrition. Fear not vegetarians!
Imagine boarding your cruise or personal water craft with the intention of exploring and taking adventures to lands you've never visited and have always desired to go. Now imagine that you've pushed out to sea and the landscape appears so vast and beautiful, you can barely contain yourself with joy and admiration.
Mental health has a significant part to play in our overall wellbeing, even if it does not cause physiological symptoms like heart disease, diabetes and other potential diseases that affect the physical wellbeing of the body does.
What is the best thing I love about my work? The creativity, the remoteness, the ability to take an idea and transfer it onto the page. Ever since I discovered my passion for writing, I've intertwined a touch of wit, a touch of inspiration, and words that come straight from my heart.
A mobile wellness business whereby Scout (my dog and muse) and I travel to various sites to offer the benefits of practicing yoga with dogs, having dogs in the workplace, how dogs can positively affect the behavior of children, how dogs need other pawed companions, and how a dog can help your writing.
978-1-61599-340-6 Recovering the Self: A Journal of Hope and Healing (Vol. VI, No. 1) April 2016 Recovering The Self is a quarterly journal which explores the themes of recovery and healing through the lenses of poetry, memoir, opinion, essays, fiction, humor, art, media reviews and psycho-education.
Gerry Ellen is an author, freelance writer, storyteller, and wellness helper for dogs and humans. Her latest venture: www.eightpawswellness.squarespace.com combines all of her passions of yoga, strength, outdoors and fun. Besides being a regular contributor to Meet Mindful, Be You Media Group, and Rebelle Society, she has also been featured on elephant journal and Light Workers World.
by | Sep 10, 2014 | Uncategorized or Out of the Box Now the question for all of us to ponder is here with a resounding BOOM! How do we integrate all that we have learned (from the past six to twelve months) about our old selves into the newly formed and revered new self?
The technological wave of the future has been here longer than we can imagine, yet innovators are jumping on the 'app' bandwagon to minimize hassles of long waits and maximize the effectiveness of searches.
Looking good and feeling good are two sides of the same coin. As we age both variables are vital to our vim and vigor, thus we navigate a changing body alongside a changing attitude about what foods go into our daily regimen.
Numerology is a system which looks at the significance of numbers is a person's life. Gerry Ellen explores whether or not we can apply this system to love.
Gerry Ellen Avery is an author, freelance writer, and wellness consultant. She is constantly getting inspired by all that life has to offer. With a longstanding background in fitness, health, and wellness, she is passionate about writing and connecting with anyone willing to go a step further in their lives.
Gerry Ellen is an author, freelance writer, and wellness consultant. She recently launched her own gig called *8 Paws Wellness with Gerry Ellen* which combines all of her passions (outdoors, yoga, strength, meditation, writing, dogs, fun!) Her first novel Ripple Effects was published in March 2012.
Often, the virtual Edit button has merit. With that comes responsibility, to our hearts, to others' hearts, to the collective, to the planet. It all adds up to a medley of a burn within. Our desire to change within, and ultimately be part of the global change, is capturing more than what any ...
Author Archive Gerry Ellen is a freelance writer, author of two books, Ripple Effects -published March 2012 - and A Big Piece of Driftwood - published April 2014 (both are available on amazon.com). She also currently writes for Rebelle Society, Be You Media Group, The Tattooed Buddha and Meet Mindful.