Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Do you know the best way to boost productivity? Stop and reboot.
Human beings are most productive when rest is prioritized. When getting rest is ignored, productivity, health, and relationships suffer.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 273 min read
Do you need inspiration? Harness the power of quotes to feel creative.
Would you like to feel more creative? You can. And it won’t require any coursework or classes, just a reminder that we are all creative.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 133 min read
Do you need inspiration? Harness the power of quotes for a positive perspective.
In this post, we will identify positive quotes to overcome the belief that hard work is drudgery and to be avoided at all costs.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 64 min read
Do you need inspiration to finish what you start? Harness the power of quotes.
In this post, we will look at why we don’t finish what we start and identify quotes that can inspire us to persevere to the end.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 304 min read
Do you need inspiration to get started? Harness the power of quotes.
Let’s explore why we struggle to get started and identify quotes we can use to overcome procrastination.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 93 min read
Are your messages negative or positive? Reframe hard truths to empower audiences.
Many messages regarding nutrition and health come across as negative but positive framing is often preferred and possibly more effective.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 263 min read
5 Tips for Using Behavior Change Theories
This post summarizes the main points from our series on using behavior change theories with 5 brief tips.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 193 min read
Which behavior change theories are most useful? All together they work better.
The Polytheoretical Framework combines stage-based behavior change theory with decision-based theories.
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 123 min read
How do our decisions impact health behaviors? Which theories can guide us?
When you are deciding on an action to take, are you aware of the decision-making process you go through? Why do you do what you do? In a...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 53 min read
What are behavior change influencers? How can we use them to impact behavior?
When you hear the word “influencer,” what comes to mind? In today’s social media-saturated world, the word influencer has come to mean...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 293 min read
How does behavior change happen? Can the process be easily understood?
Does behavior change progress in a linear fashion? Does behavior change occur at a steady pace? Does behavior change always move in a...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 223 min read
We are in the business of changing behaviors. What makes us more effective?
As nutrition professionals, and as nutrition communicators specifically, we are in the behavior change business. Think about it… We not...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 82 min read
National Nutrition Month® 2024 promotes farm-to-fork nutrition.
National Nutrition Month® is a campaign of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, held each year in March, when “everyone is invited to...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 29, 20232 min read
Strategizing for success in the year ahead? Reflect first then take action.
Are you a goal-setter or resolution-maker at the start of a new year? Goals and resolutions may get a bad rap with way more made than...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 24, 20233 min read
What does home cooking look like in the 21st century?
How often is everything served at a meal in your home made 100% from scratch? What does that term even mean today? We certainly don’t...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 22, 20233 min read
Does it matter where we eat? What difference does a table make?
Where do you eat most meals? Is it at a table, or somewhere else? How often do you eat on the couch watching TV? Or at your desk? Or in...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 15, 20236 min read
Can everyone benefit from eating with others as much as families do?
When was the last meal you shared with others? Who did you eat with? A family member? A friend? A work colleague? A neighbor? Who do you...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 9, 20234 min read
Are dangers lurking in our food? Conquer this misconception with truth and respect.
Do you, or others you know or work with, have a fear of a particular food or food component? If so, why? Is there truly danger lurking?...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 2, 20234 min read
Can we conquer the good food - bad food misconception? Yes. With truth and respect.
One of the misconceptions about food and nutrition that drives nutrition professionals crazy is when people categorize food as all good...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 21, 20233 min read
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Break tasks down and build boundaries.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you experience these feelings more often than you would like? When we experience overwhelm, it can lead...
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