Barry’s Blog

By Barry T. Cervantes, a Life and Career Coach in St. Louis, MO “As fall deepens and we head toward year-end, a growing trend called the ‘Great Lock-In’ is gaining traction: people are committing to focused, meaningful goals from now until December 31. (Source: AP)”...

By Barry T. Cervantes, a Life Coach in St. Louis, MO, of Camelot Life Coach We’re living in a time of global change, from economic shifts to supply chain disruption to evolving wellness landscapes. “According to a recent report by McKinsey & Company, younger...

By a Life Coach in St. Louis, MO As the temperatures drop and daylight fades earlier, wellness experts are pointing to a trend that’s gaining real momentum: the Danish concept of Hygge, a lifestyle of warmth, comfort, and connection. “According to recent articles by...

“October, tuck tiny candy bars in my pockets and carve my smile into a thousand pumpkins…. Merry October!” —Rainbow Rowell Halloween season is all about indulgence—candy bowls at work, trick-or-treat leftovers, and pumpkin-shaped everything. But as a life coach, I...

By a Life Coach in St. Louis, MO When the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, our bodies and minds naturally begin to slow down. October marks a shift—not just in temperature, but in energy. Seasonal self-care, including cozy habits, thoughtful relaxation, and...

A wellness wave is building: cold plunge therapy and contrast therapy (alternating cold and hot exposure) are going mainstream in 2025. From influencers sharing ice bath challenges to wellness centers opening plunge pools, this trend is more than a fad; it’s offering...

If you’ve scrolled through wellness reels or read recent health blogs, you may have noticed a rising buzz about magnesium lotion—a topical product getting attention for helping with sleep, stress, restless legs, and general relaxation. As a life coach in St. Louis,...

The latest social media buzz? Fiber-maxxing—a trend on TikTok where people are ramping up their daily fiber intake well beyond the norm, often with chia seeds, legumes, berries, and whole-grain recipes. The motivation is clear: better digestion, lasting satiety, and...

In today’s fast-paced world, the mantra of “hustle harder” dominates work culture. But as a life coach in St. Louis, MO, I’ve seen firsthand how constantly pushing can lead to burnout, stress, and reduced creativity. The new power move? Slowing down. ( I must admit I...