How to Get Your Running Motivation Back (When You’ve Got Nothing Left)
How to Get Your Running Motivation Back (When You’ve Got Nothing Left) What Motivation Actually Is (and Isn’t) Motivation isn’t willpower. It isn’t discipline. And it isn’t something you either have or don’t have. It’s a state. A physiological one. When your nervous system is dysregulated, tired, overwhelmed, or emotionally flooded, your brain won’t prioritize […]
Your Words Have Energy: The Invisible Weight of What You Say
Have you ever stopped to think about the weight of your words? Not just metaphorically—but energetically. Energy is all around us. It’s in the chair you’re sitting on, the device you’re reading this from, and even the air you breathe. At the most fundamental level, atoms—the building blocks of everything—are pure energy. But many people […]
10 Ways My Life Changed When I Got Serious About Yoga Practice
I noticed major shifts when I got serious about my yoga practice. Once I committed to showing up for hot yoga one hour a day, everything changed—not just physically but mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually. Here are ten life-changing shifts I experienced (and I’m sure there are many more still unfolding): 1. My Appetite Decreased—And […]
Letting Go vs. Giving Up: Learning to Know the Difference
I was raised in a family that believed you should never quit anything. The “no pain, no gain” mentality ran deep. And while that belief taught me resilience, it also became a double-edged sword. For much of my adult life, if I started something, a project, a training plan, a relationship, or even stayed in […]
Relax Into the Ride: Emotional Lessons from a Roller Coaster
Years ago, I remember when my son and I rode the Scrambler at Kings Island. It was his first time, and I could tell he was a bit apprehensive; he’s not much of a coaster rider. As soon as the ride started, I saw the tension build in his body. He gripped the bar with […]