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Beth Shepard

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Beth Shepard, MS, NBC-HWC, LMC, ACSM-CEP, ACE-HC is a Seattle-area lifestyle medicine coach, business consultant, and writer with over 25 years of experience in clinical exercise physiology, health management, product/program design, and content development. Beth consults with wellness vendors to help create state-of-the-art well-being programs for workplace wellness. Her current areas of focus are lifestyle medicine, brain health, positive psychology, and sustainable living; she’s also working toward ICF life coach certification. Beth and her family enjoy hiking, kayaking, and exploring national parks.

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How to Create New Habits That Stick

April 08, 2021 | by Beth Shepard in Behavior Change
How to Create New Habits That Stick

Launching an effort to adopt a new healthy habit is exciting, but the shine can wear off as the weeks and months roll by. Create a solid foundation for lasting success with these tips and techniques.

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