I’ve always said I’m a better writer than a talker because writing allows for reflection. For years, I told myself I just wasn’t good at public speaking, but I've realized that the stories we tell ourselves can often hold us back. For the last couple of years, I’ve been more intentional, most recently practicing with my Toastmasters club. I’m learning to challenge those old stories and develop new skills. I recently performed a five-minute speech on this very topic, and I’d love for you to check it out.
How to Rewrite Your Exercise Story: This is Not an Article About 6-Pack Abs.
If you’ve ever clicked on articles about how to get 6-pack abs or how to lose 15 lbs in two months, but never took any action towards those goals, it might be time to reevaluate your relationship with movement and exercise. That lack of action is likely just a mismatch between what you’re told you should care about and what is actually important to you. Hustle culture is everywhere, but what if you viewed movement as a resource to manage stress, improve focus, build resilience, and gain energy? In today’s blog, we talk about changing our perspective about exercise can give us the best results.
Fitness is 90% Mental: The Mindset Traps Holding You Back
Most of us are stuck in habits and thought patterns that we didn’t even realize we were practicing. Whether it’s negative self-talk on loop, the trap of thinking every workout has to be a high-intensity suffer-fest, or being so obsessed with the scale that we miss the small meaningful wins, these mindsets can sabotage our progress. In this blog, we look at how to identify these traps, give ourselves some grace, and start choosing a new way to think about health and consistency.
The Myth of the After Photo: Embracing the Messy Middle
Before and after photos make it seem like the middle is just something to endure until you reach the end. The reality is that there isn’t really an after picture. The real magic happens in the messy middle. It is found in getting through a tough Tuesday when you’re tired and the fridge is empty. Here is why the middle is where your real life happens and how to find meaning in the journey.