Why Embracing the Struggle Sets You Free It might sound strange, but I truly believe that struggle is the way to a fulfilling life. If everything you wanted was handed to you on a silver platter, there’d be no incentive to dig deeper, rise above your self-imposed limits, or learn what you’re capable of. Frankly,
Here’s a shocker: Not all your thoughts are based in reality.Yep, it’s true.Like that thought you have about not being good enough.Or the one about how you’ll never get your body back to functioning.Or how you must be broken somehow, and everybody else has it figured out.See what I mean, now?THESE. THOUGHTS. ARE. NOT. REAL!They’re
Life is hard sometimes. You have so many responsibilities and so little time. Even when you stick to a schedule, circumstances can disrupt your plans and leave you scrambling. It’s enough to make you want to give up when everything seems to be working against you. But don’t – please! It happens to everyone. After
I want to share a powerful secret with you today, one that can help you reach your goals and create the life you want for yourself. I used to wonder why some people seem to get what they want, while others including myself always seemed to run in place. Weren’t we just as deserving, creative,
When you decide to proactively show your body some love and take care of it, you’re challenging yourself in wonderful ways that will have profound benefits across your life. You start learning step by step that you really can do difficult things, make important changes, and get the results you want. It’s a powerful experience!
The skinny of bad habits Building healthy new habits is so important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and reaching your goals. But let’s talk today about the reverse: How to break a bad habit, whether it’s a mild annoyance or a serious health risk. Research is clear that you can do it. Take these power
Everyone wants friends who will always be there for us. And we all hope to BE that kind of friend for others. But can you do it for yourself? Are you “there” for yourself like you are for others? Even after you commit to healthy habits, sometimes things start to feel hard, and you might
We’ve all heard about “passing the buck,” an expression that means a reluctance to accept responsibility. It’s often used to describe dysfunctional organizations, but it’s helpful when talking about our individual health, too. I know people who take this as their daily approach to life. Nothing is ever their responsibility because they’re always trying to
If you truly understood the impact of changing your trajectory by just 1%, you’d never underestimate a small shift again. Imagine you’re flying an airplane, and the path veers off by only 1%. Over hundreds or thousands of miles, you end up on a different continent! Your destination changes completely. In life especially your health,
Take Action for Success: Lessons from Yoda Did you know the phrase, “Do or do not. There is no try,” comes from Yoda in Star Wars? This single line is famous for a reason: it’s the foundation for meaningful change. If you want results—in health, fitness, or life—you must take action for success. In today’s