Simply because moving my body every day is how I stay healthy physically and mentally And because I believe that knowing how to move with fine balance and coordination is much more important for health than lifting heavy weights and being strong. From super easy to super hard with minimal equipment. Here is the progression:Continue reading “Home training… the bodyweight squat progression.”
Author Archives: martinphamdinh
Worth one thousand words…
The great storm…
For a few weeks, I have been looking at the sky and worrying about the clouds far away. I often felt alone in my worries. Today, everyone around me shares this fear, this anxiety about an invisible enemy that lurks in the shadows… everywhere. The great storm is here… The challenge of our generation hasContinue reading “The great storm…”
Be fast…
“Be fast. Have no regrets. Be coordinated. Be coherent. Be the first mover. Be prepared. One of the great things in emergency response : if you need to be right before you move you will never win. Perfection is the enemy of the good when it comes to emergency management. Speed trumps perfection. One ofContinue reading “Be fast…”
In hardship, stand up…
Powerful words can change the world… This is the most significant publication I have had the privilege to read in 2020. Please please share.
On the importance of courage in times of war…
This idea should guide us nowadays. Courage is important. Everyone, please take the time to think today. Ask yourself this simple question. How can I help and participate in this war effort? There are plenty of people who need help. Nurses and doctors will need people to help with their children while they work. PeopleContinue reading “On the importance of courage in times of war…”
Thriving in times of isolation…
Take regular breaks from all media that feed you negative news. Set limits to the time you spend mindlessly surfing the web and facebook. You can look at the scores on WorldMeter but don’t obsess over them 1000 times per day. Don’t let your negative mind take over. Choose an attitude of gratitude. Move. Walk.Continue reading “Thriving in times of isolation…”
About the little things in difficult times…
On how life is to be savoured, Together. About how to say « I care » or even better… « We care » I could not have explained it better… Unexpected truth from unexpected scene in Altered Carbon S2E7 47:40 “It is the impractical things in this tumultuous hellscape of a world…that matter most. AContinue reading “About the little things in difficult times…”
Food for the brain…
Information, food for our brain and the value of quality journalism… Every day, I am sent articles by well-meaning people who only want to inform me but are unintentionally participating in a vast movement of misinformation. I would ask all my friends to stop sending me news from unknown sources. If you want to shareContinue reading “Food for the brain…”
My wellness approach… I care.
For the past year, I have been thinking about wellness, resilience and burnout prevention. I have given a burnout prevention workshop and I have worked with a large private company on a wellness approach for employees and clients. It revolves around one simple concept “We care”. The pandemic and the sense of isolation that weContinue reading “My wellness approach… I care.”
Touching souls…
On touching souls, the importance of education and understanding kindness… I have received a lot of love and attention in the last few days. My post “La classe de 5e…” has been shared over 17,000 times. I have received hundreds of messages thanking me. I am deeply touched by all this. I will try toContinue reading “Touching souls…”
On living and really listening…
I love music. It’s a big part of my life. Music elevates my soul. I can spend an evening doing nothing but listening to music in my living room and watching wood burn in the fireplace. Today, as i am preparing fresh oven baked bread and a salad for a nice healthy lunch, I haveContinue reading “On living and really listening…”
The 5th grade class…
Last month, the school sent us a very special invitation. We are looking for parents who would be willing to substitute for a teacher for an hour. We are planning a lunch to thank the teachers and we need to free them up. I jumped at the opportunity. I’ve been talking to my girlfriend EdithContinue reading “The 5th grade class…”
Duck experiment…
If you’ve known me for a while, you understand I am happy in my kitchen, cooking and experimenting with food. I love to cook. I love to write. I love to take photos. So this results in me sharing a lot of food photos and cooking stories. I probably cook a dozen ducks per year. Continue reading “Duck experiment…”
Duck linguini with grilled vegetables
After a bike ride, nothing better than a plate of pasta… Linguini with lemon butter and fresh basil Caramelized onions Asparagus and grilled cherry tomatoes with balsamic vinegar Duck A touch of Parmesan cheese Mix and serve.
Just do it challenge
Self-care is practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness. Last month, i wrote about saying 30 thank yous in 30 days and how gratitude really did make my life better. This month, I am reflecting on self-care. If you are like me, and i know most of you are…Continue reading “Just do it challenge”
More chocolate…
Pistachio and Cranberry Crispy Chocolates… In the last year, I have experimented a lot with chocolate. I have a sweet tooth. When you look at chocolate recipes online, it seems complicated… melting in a double boiler, etc… And when it’s complicated, it’s easier to fail… I like simplicity, speed and above all ease in cooking.Continue reading “More chocolate…”
Telling my dad “I love you”
On the power of strong emotions and the strength that comes with allowing ourselves to be vulnerable… As i am listening to this beautiful song about being a father and a son, about life and the end of life, tears freely flow on my cheeks. I am touched by the music and the words thatContinue reading “Telling my dad “I love you””
On saying “Thank you!” more often…
30 thank you in 30 days… Just do it! For the last 7 months, I have been absorbing everything I can about burnout and work-related exhaustion syndromes. I read books. I parsed hundreds of pages of articles online. I watched videos, TED conferences, anything I could get my hands on. I even did 2 CourseraContinue reading “On saying “Thank you!” more often…”
On how we move with grief…
Grief is an experience that touches everyone. Let’s not avoid this idea. This powerful speech is about the people who left our lives but stayed with us, who still live in our hearts.
How we can help a grieving friend
Beautiful and really helpful gift inside this video. Emotions want and need to be shared. Negative emotions are divisible when shared. Positive emotions are multiplied when shared. When a someone cries or grieves, listen and acknowledge. Give them a hug. Thank you.
A reminder from ancient wisdom…
“It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it. Life is long enough, and a sufficiently generous amount has been given to us for the highest achievements if it were all well invested. But when it is wasted in heedless luxury and spent on noContinue reading “A reminder from ancient wisdom…”
One last word…
Some evenings are like this in the emergency room, filled with so many stories, so much pain that time flies and I forget to eat. Tonight is not busy, it’s hectic. I barely have time to think. I flow from one patient to another, hearing stories, listening to heart and lungs, ordering tests, prescribing treatmentsContinue reading “One last word…”
Our Moab pilgrimage…
If you are a serious mountain biker, you know about Moab… This small village lost in the mountain of Utah is considered the mecca of mountain biking. Well known for it’s “slick rock” and it’s world-famous “Porcupine rim” trail. 2019 being a year of some dreams made true… Last Saturday, we started our pilgrimage, leavingContinue reading “Our Moab pilgrimage…”
The funeral visit…
This weekend, i brought my son to a funeral visit. The mother of one of my good friend passed away last week. When most of us would not have brought their kids, i did. In the daily life, the opportunities to teach my son valuable life’s lessons are rare. I felt that this was oneContinue reading “The funeral visit…”
Martin Pham Dinh 