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
I see so many people get frustrated with their healthy living plans. They try to eat right and exercise for a little while. But then they give up when they don’t quickly, magically become what they want to be—pain-free, mobile, stronger, etc. So, let me tell you:Transformation is not an event. It is a PROCESS.
Yes, You Really Can Meditate – and Here’s Why You Should. Of all the loving, nonjudgmental and supportive methods we can use to practice self-care, maybe the most misunderstood is meditation. It seems like every time I mention it in conversation, someone says dismissively, “Oh, I could never do that! Stop my mind completely and
You probably like to think that you have integrity. You’re proud that you follow through and do what you tell others you’ll do…that you honor commitments to friends, family, coworkers, and others, right? But what about keeping promises to yourself? 🤔 It’s so much easier to let those slide, isn’t it? We’ve all done it
Accomplish your goals. Muhammad Ali famously said he “hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.’” This mindset—enduring discomfort today in service of something greater tomorrow—is a hallmark of champions, and one of the most powerful mental shifts you can adopt
Click on the image to watch the video The flashy world of bungee workouts seems to promise a shortcut to the body—and the life—you want. Maybe you’ve seen ads with people bouncing in harnesses, grinning from ear to ear. Sure, it looks exciting, novel, and fun. But before you sign up, let’s get real: as a 25+
It’s not just working out—it’s building a foundation for a better life. That’s not just a slogan. It’s the driving insight behind what a true health and fitness routine is supposed to achieve. When approached holistically, fitness is the gateway for transformation: physically, mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually. My Journey to Holistic Fitness I’ve felt