This isn’t your typical "new year, new you" spiel. The Year of the Wood Snake is here to challenge everything you thought you knew about growth. It’s not about slow, steady progress—it’s about shedding what no longer serves you and striking when the moment is right.
Pick a day and ruthlessly declutter every area of your life—physical space, digital files, relationships, and even your thoughts. The key is to do it fast, without overthinking. This radical purge can create a fresh, open space for new energy and ideas to flow in.
A well-balanced and flexible schedule can actually provide you with the structure needed to pursue your passions and live a fulfilling life.
First and foremost, let's banish the notion of achieving perfect balance. It's an unrealistic expectation that only adds to our stress. Instead, let's strive for harmony—a dynamic blend of work, family, and self-care that ebbs and flows with the rhythm of life.
One of our weaknesses is that we have to push it beyond our capabilities. In one respect, this is what causes a muscle to grow, but in another sense, it doesn't mean that we recover properly. Running is a practice that can truly take its toll on our joints.
Read MoreAlthough exercise is great for your body, mind, and mood, it is possible for you to gain an injury when doing it. Whether you choose to exercise by using a home gym, going to a fitness center, playing a sport, or simply getting back to nature, you need to be careful to avoid getting hurt.
Read MoreCommitting yourself to fitness is a wonderful thing, and your enthusiasm to take control of your body should be admired. However, unless you're a pro athlete that must be fully focused on sporting goals, there is one key factor you must not ignore: enjoyment.
Read MoreEarlier this fall I had the opportunity to have a great conversation with Joyce Shulman of 99 Walks for her podcast. (To hear the full interview click here!) Walking helped me so much after both my pregnancies and I feel it’s often overlooked as a solid form of movement to get you feeling good!
Read MoreThis is an interesting quote, it really resonated with who I use to be. "Nothing I worry about ever happens." I would exhaust so much energy worrying about things that never even happened yet.
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Feel It All: Rage, joy, grief, desire—all of it belongs. Your emotional range is not a weakness; it’s a map back to yourself.