Cincinnati Magazine
April 5, 2021
We asked three local life coaches to give us their keys to coping during difficult times. Give yourself some grace, take a deep breath, and remind yourself that you matter. Then take a look at these strategies and make a plan to move forward.
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DON’T TRY TO CONTROL EVERYTHING
“You can’t control everything in life, but you can decide how the uncontrollable impacts your life,” says Rachel Schwartzman Murphy of MindSettings. “Most things are out of your control. Surrendering to this reality brings serenity,” says Ron Esposito of the Conscious Living Center.
Cincinnati Magazine
Photo illustration by Mari Fouz
FIND YOUR INNER CHILD
Children know something about exercise that adults often forget that movement should be fun. When you strap into the harness of Fly Bungee Fitness, you’ll leap, jump, and fly in an hour-long class of childlike abandon. So fun, you’ll forget it’s exercise.
4820 Ridge Rd., Oakley
OUTDOOR FREEDOM
You’ll hear the call of the wild at Roads Rivers and Trails, a small-yet-mighty haven of all things hiking, kayaking, and outdoor adventure. Whether sizing up paddles or fitting a trail shoe, the savvy staff serves as your trusted guide to new horizons.
Cincinnati Magazine
April 1, 2021
Rediscover the restorative pleasures of treating yourself to good food, coffee, music, and causes around the Queen City.
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SAVOR CHEESE AND WINE
There’s a reason cheese and wine is a timeless decadence even the least nuanced pairing feeds the palate and the soul in distinct ways. Enjoy a flight of domestically produced cheese and a bottle of something special in The Rhined’s cozy outdoor courtyard.
1737 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine
LINGER OVER COFFEE
Give your Mr. Coffee a break and drink in the craft of local java legend Chuck Pfahler at Adesso in Mason. With his refined menu of coffee and espresso drinks, wine, cocktails, and locally sourced eats, Adesso which means now in Italian is the perfect space to enjoy a moment.