A few months ago, I bought tickets to Guatemala. For a variety of reasons, Brent and I decided not to go. I was sad, but I put it out of my mind because thinking less or not at all about it was the only way I could cope with the idea of having purchased a plane […]
Tag: positive thinking
Finding Light in a Heavy World
The world feels heavy these days, doesn’t it? Bad things seem to be happening so often that we don’t have time to mourn one tragedy before we’re slapped with the next. And immediately, we see a lot of social media posts that go something like this: “I can’t believe it!” “This has to stop!” “The world is […]
Do You Need Workout Motivation…or Discipline?
My friend shared this article with me: Screw Motivation, What You Need is Discipline. It’s a powerful article about how motivation is an excuse to procrastinate. It implies that we must feel a certain way before we do something, whereas discipline is a decision to just do it, no matter how we feel. And as […]
How An Injury Can Be a Good Thing
If someone says, “I got hurt,” the first thing you say is probably, “Oh, no, I’m sorry!” Because you’re polite and all. But maybe it’s not all wrong to say, “Good for you!” Okay, maybe it is. But hear me out. I’m saying an injury can be a good thing, sometimes, in some ways. After […]
A Guilt Free Holiday
The holidays are extra busy, but they’re not that busy. Sure we have to go shopping–maybe online, or a trip or two to the mall. We probably have some holiday parties and events to attend, which usually happen at night or on weekends. We’ll spend time baking and decorating, which we can do with our […]
Giving Thanks for Fitness
When we’re not where we want to be or when we have a particularly rough day at the gym, it’s easy to get frustrated with and even angry at our bodies. Have you ever stood in front of the mirror and cursed your belly, wrinkled your face at the sight of a jiggly thigh, sighed […]
8 Wellness-Related Things I’m Thankful for This Year
I make gratitude a habit, so that every day is a day of giving thanks, but ’tis the season for extra thankfulness. Writing this blog has got me thinking specifically about what wellness-related things I’m thankful for this year. My top 8 of fitness gratitude: My Health I make a conscious effort to stay healthy. I believe […]
The Importance of a Healthy Morning Routine
How many of us of face the morning by hitting snooze a few times, grumbling and groaning, and downing a cup of coffee while rushing out the door? Is that how you want your whole day to feel? Your morning routine can set the tone for your entire day, especially when it comes to healthy […]
The Difference Between Pain and Suffering
A lot of people suffer on a big scale. Life gets uncomfortable at times; we refer to it as “painful” as we dread, dwell on, and remember uncomfortable events. We suffer on a smaller scale, too: a lot of people suffer through exercise. It was while studying yoga that I learned to make an important […]
Bad Reasons for Avoiding Exercise
When it comes to exercise, everyone’s got an reason to skip it. The vast majority of those excuses sound something like this, and none of them are good enough reasons for avoiding exercise: “I’m not strong enough.” No kidding. That’s why you need to exercise. Yes, the start will be rough, but that’s the way it […]