“My mama always said life is like a box of chocolates,” Forrest Gump famously said. “You never know what you’re gonna get.” The comparison of life to a box of chocolates highlights the fact that there is so much that happens in our existence that is out of our control.
We are stronger together. This fact rings true in many ways: Two hands are stronger than one, two heads are smarter than one and two hearts are healthier than one. Connection with others is vital to our survival. Social connections can decrease anxiety and depression, help us regulate our emotions,
You check your mail, and inside is an invitation to your friend’s wedding. Instantly, you start thinking you want to get in better shape before the nuptials. You start working out daily and eating more mindfully. A week passes, and you step on the scale, only to be disappointed when
Did you know Daylight Savings Time was originally put into effect by Benjamin Franklin as a way to conserve energy? He expected that longer hours of natural light in the evening would lead to less energy needed to brighten homes. Since its creation, Daylight Savings Time has encouraged more than
When you begin to feel stress in your day, how does your mind respond? Do you crave a sweet treat or perhaps a walk or run outside? The brain plays a much bigger role in our healthy lifestyles than we typically give it credit. Our desires don’t surface at random
Fourteen weeks ago, you clicked register. Yes, you wanted to be healthier. Yes, you wanted to invest in yourself. And yes, you committed to 14 weeks of active effort toward a renewed you. As we enter the final week of the challenge, take a moment to celebrate your ability to
Do you ever feel like you’re fighting an uphill fitness battle to no avail? We’ve all been there — eating healthy, getting ourselves to the gym every day, giving 100% effort in every workout, and suffering through aches and pains and two-a-day workouts only to feel like we have nothing
Motivation is a stimulus for action. It is the spark that ignites our desire to do more, achieve the unattainable and be the best version of ourselves. The problem with motivation is that it’s fleeting, and often not there when you need it most. Think about the following example: Before
Mark Twain once said, “If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And if it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.” The “frog” is that one thing you keep putting off, and
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