Human beings love stories. Let's talk about stories – the stories you tell yourself every day with you as the lead character. See, from the earliest cave paintings to Netflix, we humans have always craved stories -- following characters as they overcome challenges to fulfill their dreams. And guess what? You're the protagonist of your own story! We’re all crafting stories about ourselves all the time. But here's where we often miss the mark – we mistake fleeting thoughts for

Change can be hard. We’ve all tried to fight one change or another, right? But it doesn’t always have to be an uphill battle. In fact – here’s a big secret – change can be your greatest ally if you take the right mindset about it. Lean into it. It might feel a little awkward, but you’ll get stronger the more you try it. Accept it. You can’t change this anymore than you can stop a rainstorm on your vacation. Embrace it. This is like unlocking a hidden power, turning the change

You're standing at the crossroads of change, ready to step up your game in the healthy habits department, but you’ve learned in the past that it’s not always so easy. We've all been there. Yes, the struggle is real! But guess what? There's a method to winning at this, and it involves the powerful trio of acceptance, vision, and alignment. Acceptance. It’s about acknowledging where you are right now. Not where you WERE or where you’d LIKE TO BE. We’re talking about right here

Have you ever struggled to forgive someone? I mean someone who hurt you bad. A friend, a family member, a lover… They lied to you, they betrayed your trust, they left your emotions torn and tattered. Sad to say, but we’ve probably all been deeply, profoundly wronged at some point in our life. But here's something that might surprise you: Forgiveness isn't just about mending your heart and spirit; it can work wonders for your physical health, too. Medical studies have shown th

When we’re exercising and eating right, there’s a lot of talk about calories. But all calories are not created equal. And simply counting calories isn’t the best way to managing your food choices. But understanding macronutrients – such as protein, carbs and fat – will help you make smarter choices for you in the food you prepare, buy and consume. Here’s the breakdown. A single gram of protein has 4 calories. It’s the same for carbohydrates. Each fat gram contains 9 calorie