The all-or-nothing mindset is the equivalent of saying, ‘If I can’t win, I’m just going to take my ball and go home. Okay, so you took the advice to set SMART goals and got very specific. You commit to running 3 miles a day, 5 days a week, strength training for 20 minutes on alternate … Read more
There’s a famous Buddhist parable about the second arrow. The parable invokes a vivid metaphor: imagine walking through a serene forest when suddenly, you are struck by an arrow. The sharp pain you feel is undeniable—this represents the first arrow, the unavoidable hardships of life; most of the time, you have no control over such … Read more
The Art of Delegation is saying, ‘You’ve got this,’ while quietly hoping they really do. We have 32 teeth. Fewer if, like me, you had an overeager dentist growing up—but that’s a story for another day. Now, think back to everything you ate yesterday. How much of that could you have managed to consume if … Read more
Never skip a day unless you enjoy starting over… again… and again. For those who don’t know what it means to rewind a cassette tape with a pencil, the name Jack LaLanne may be a mystery. LaLanne, a pioneer in the fitness industry, was renowned for his unwavering commitment to daily exercise and healthy living. … Read more
I always find the week before a New Year is an interesting time to ask people how they feel about the upcoming year. The responses never cease to amuse me. Quite a few of them are in yolo mode, partying away the last week. I even learned a new term—rot week—a self-care trend involving spending … Read more