If you’ve ever given feedback to someone like a kid you’re coaching or a teammate at work you know the value of striking a helpful balance. It doesn’t work to just criticize harshly, nor to only praise without offering a path for improvement. But why, then, is it so hard to offer yourself that same
Have you heard of “SMART” goals? The acronym is everywhere in business and leadership, but it can be even more powerful when applied to your personal growth and fitness journey. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Each part plays a critical role for anyone who genuinely wants results. Today, let’s break down
I guess I should take it as a compliment when clients and members look at me and assume the program I teach came easy for me. Sometimes, I must seem like a superhero “I’m Batman!” but the truth couldn’t be more different. I’m just a regular guy who loves being active and, like many, found
Back in my college football days, I dealt with some seriously bad shoulders. Like most people, I went through the usual routine: physical therapy, a pile of standard exercises, and following every recommendation I got. I stuck with it for quite a while long enough to make some progress, but not enough to truly get
Life gets hard sometimes, doesn’t it? Overwhelming sometimes, too. Or just well, A LOT, right?Between the stresses of daily living and trying to make smart improvements, you can forget to press the “pause” button every day to take care of yourself. That’s why I want to talk about making a Self-Care Checklist to help. Now,
Have you heard the phrase “extreme ownership” yet? It means accepting that you are responsible for all the factors that determine whether you’re successful in reaching a goal, not just the factors you directly control. Those factors in your control can include your thoughts, actions, decisions, responses to emotions, and how you communicate with those
Tell a wise woman what you want, and she will ask, “Why?” She’s really asking about your values. Your motivation. 𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙒𝘼𝙉𝙏 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙮, 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙬𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩, 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜.Please read that again slowly and take it in.🧐 If that’s all it took, then we
Change is hard for most of us, largely because we resist it mentally. But why?🤔I believe we often lack focus until we lock into commitment to ourselves and embrace the power it brings to the process of making change. 𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑦 𝑗𝑢𝑚𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑒𝑥𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑖𝑠𝑒 𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑡 𝑑𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑎𝑡 𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑜𝑚 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡
September is a powerful month to get healthy and fit. The kids are back in school. Social activities are manageable before the holidays start. The changing leaves and crisp air can bring a meditative state of abundance. So, let’s leverage this month and season to pursue our healthy living goals. Here are some suggestions to
Stretching is often misunderstood. Most certification programs—even the high-level ones—teach that stretching is all about increasing range of motion or relaxing tight muscles. While these are common effects, they’re actually secondary benefits. If you focus only on these, you might be missing out on the true power of stretching. Why Traditional Stretching Concepts Hurt More Than