Why Doing a Little Less This Holiday Season Might Be Exactly What You Need
This holiday season, instead of putting in more and more, I’ve decided to start putting in less. Sometimes, less really is more.
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Why I Stopped Chasing Constant Improvement (Sometimes Less Is More)
After twelve weeks of strength training, I realized the real challenge wasn’t lifting heavier. It was questioning the belief that progress only counts if it’s constant.
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I Let a Bad Habit Back In. Here’s What It Taught Me – and What I’m Doing Now.
I slipped back into a habit I thought I’d outgrown. This piece explores what that taught me about self-trust, why slipping isn’t failure, and how small daily choices shape who we become.
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Why I’m Throwing Out My Goals
I’m tossing out my end-of-year goals and shifting toward goal and value alignment instead — a more grounded way to understand what I actually want from my life.
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Hardwiring Happiness: How to Feel Better Without Changing Your Whole Life
A small shift in how you direct your thoughts and attention can change how you feel. You don’t need a new job or a new life. You just need to learn how to let the good actually land.
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Think You Have a Growth Mindset? Think Again.
A lot of us pride ourselves on being “Growth-minded.” But look closer and you may find fixed patterns hiding under your ambitions. Here’s what to notice – and how to shift.
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Are you Afraid to Cut Back on Running? Here’s What I learned When I finally Did
If you’ve ever been afraid to run less, you’re not alone. I spent years forcing daily miles out of fear and anxiety – not joy. This is what happened when I finally listened to my body and mind and let go.
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Top 5 Reasons I Didn’t Love CrossFit as a Runner and Lifter
Trying CrossFit for two months left me feeling frustrated and out of sync with my goals. Between inconsistent coaching, crowded classes, and workouts that didn’t match my routine, I realized the high-energy environment just wasn’t the right fit for me.
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Why You (a Highly Functioning Adult) Should Consider Therapy Even When Nothing Feels Wrong
Therapy isn’t just for crisis—learn how proactive sessions boost self-awareness, habits, and relationships for high-functioning adults.
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Cutting Back on Drinking When Motivation Is Low: The Power of Habit Loops and Mindset Shifts
Struggling to cut back on drinking when motivation is low? Learn the truth behind your habit, and understand simple strategies and mindset shifts that can help you break the habit and drink less for good
