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We’re practicing self-care all wrong
If you’ve followed me on Instagram lately you’ll know that I have jumped full force onto the self-care bandwagon. Snuggling in front of the tree, bubble baths, long walks outside, you name it. And I’m not alone. “Put your own oxygen mask on before helping others.” “Treat yo-self.” “Self-care isn’t selfish.” It seems like everywhere…
Read MoreMy 10 favorite apps to live your best life
We live in a glorious age where no matter what we’re trying to do, we have technology in the palm of our hand to help us. Looking for a ride? There’s an app for that. Need to deposit a check? Do it with an app. Want to mark all the places you’ve pooped? I wish…
Read MoreThe simplest change you can make today for increased energy, productivity, health, and happiness
This post is a part of the monthly, FREE, Hack Your Health Challenge. Join us over on the Life by Design Project Facebook page for more details, support, and celebrations. It doesn’t matter what your health and happiness goal is, if you are an elite athlete, or if you are my 78-year-old neighbor who’s looking…
Read MoreHow to Start Living by Design Today
Live your life by design, not by default. It’s silly to think that a saying can change the direction of a person’s life. But that’s exactly what happened for me. A few years ago I was struggling big time. Fresh out of school, I was working a job that paid the bills but didn’t light…
Read MoreIt’s Not Your Fault You Haven’t Followed Through. You Don’t Suck (Part 2).
You wouldn’t put a three-year-old on a bike without training wheels for the first time and expect him not to crash, would you? Last post we talked about the first foundational piece needed to ensure success before we even set our goals. We can think of these three pieces like training wheels on a bicycle…
Read MoreIt’s Not Your Fault You Haven’t Followed Through. You Don’t Suck (Part 1).
How many times after talking to a friend who just ran her fourth marathon or watching a particularly inspiring commercial (anyone else’s heart strings get tugged by Nike’s Find Your Greatness promo?) have you stood up and decided that ‘today is the day!’? Today you are going to get back into that lifting routine, finally…
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