Practicing Gratitude, Even When It’s Hard
If 2020 had a theme song, it would be the one from Tubthumping “I Get Knocked Down.” You know the one …”I get knocked down.. But I get up again..” But if there’s one lesson to be gleaned from all…
Creating an Ideal Sleep Environment
When was the last time you had a truly knockout night’s sleep? Like, a Disney-princess-with-a-spell-on-them night of sleep? [*checks calendar*] For me, sleeping well takes a lot of work. Half the battle, I’ve learned, is making sure our bedroom isn’t…
5 Reasons to Spend 5 Minutes Stretching
When I was a kid, bending over to grab something didn’t require a warm-up and one or two deep breaths. Just like clear skin and a forgiving metabolism, flexibility is wasted on the young and is something we never appreciate…
Staying Positive in 2020
Positivity isn’t my default setting. In a year like 2020 with coronavirus, natural disasters, and politics deeply dividing our nation, it is easy for me to slip into waves of anxiety and depression. Being an empath to a fault, I…
My Fall Mental Health Routine
Did you see where summer went? I feel like I’m sitting in a movie theater, the previews just ended and now the credits are rolling. Is seasonal whiplash a thing? We were finally settling into a routine that started to…
Having A Goal I Can Control
I am one of those people who works best with clearly defined goals. I love a vision board and a deadline. I’m the person who will write something on a to-do list, just to get “credit” for crossing it off.…
Let’s Get Proud of Ourselves
When I was in middle school, one of the worst insults was to be called “conceited.” If you appeared to like your hair, your jeans, or GOD FORBID, if you celebrated your own talents too proudly, you were deemed…conceited. You…
Why I Don’t Rest Well
I don’t rest well. I’m jealous of those people I see on Instagram who are swinging in hammocks and reading books. My husband can sit down on a Saturday, drink a beer, and stare off into space for an hour.…
Creating an Exercise Habit
In my twenties, I worked out to get a butt like JLo. (Hot take: She won the genetic lottery. I could do 1000 squats a day and could never get a booty like that.) I never enjoyed my trips to…
My 2020 Workout Playlist
As much as I’m an introvert, I do best in a packed gym with a good workout playlist. I crave the camaraderie and the competition of running or lifting next to someone. Before this global pandemic closed fitness studios, I…
