Fear of public speaking (Glossophobia) is a common form of anxiety. It can range from slight nervousness to paralyzing fear and panic. Many people with glossophobia avoid public speaking situations altogether which can lead to anxieties, depression and living a lower quality life. Our goal at Impact Dewitt is to help our students overcome this fear […]
Writing down your goals increases their power and 10x’s your odds of achieving them. We follow a format called S.M.A.R.T goal-setting. The acronym stands for: Specific – A specific goal is one that is well-defined and specific. Measurable – A measurable goal has specific criteria to help measure your progress towards your goal. Attainable – […]
Vision is vital to the goal-setting process. It provides a clear picture of what someone wants to do and who they want to become. It allows us to stay motivated even when we feel challenged. Vision is a five-part process: Picture It – Picturing your goals means that you have a definite vision of what […]
As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]
Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]
One of the ideas that we teach the children in our program is that “Failure Is Your Friend.” The idea of “Failure Is Your Friend” is that failure builds resilience and that we often learn more from our mistakes than from our successes. Key to this idea is massive support from the people in their […]
Impact Martial Arts – Team Dewitt attracts students for a wide range of reasons. Some adults are interested in getting in better shape. Others are looking for a positive environment to work towards new goals. And many are looking to improve their ability to defend themselves. Here are some personal safety tips that we share […]
Very few people snack right, and this results in frustrating weight gain. An important part of eating for fat loss is to keep your metabolism strong all day long with small, sensible meals and snacks. While it sounds simple to eat a little something every 2-3 hours throughout the day, when you choose the wrong […]
Let’s face it….Ferris Bueller was right. The adolescent idol for so many of us said that life moves pretty fast and we dismissed it as mere hyperbole. Life DOES move fast and most people I talk to are constantly searching for ways to get more done, feel better and perform at a peak level. So how […]