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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid in CrossFit Open 26.1

February 28, 2026 | Renée Fishman

Every CrossFit Open workout invites similar mistakes. To avoid self-sabotage during Open 26.1, here are 5 common mistakes to avoid.

Filed Under: CrossFit, Fitness Tagged With: 26.1, CrossFit, CrossFit Open, fitness, guide, mistakes

A 7-Step Process to Make Writing Easier — and Even Fun

July 15, 2025 | Renée Fishman

Writing is hard — sometimes even painful. It’s also unavoidable for most of us. Here’s a guide to making writing more easeful, and perhaps even fun.

Filed Under: Fitness, Productivity, Writing Tagged With: fitness, guide, lessons, productivity, strategy, tips, workout, writing

What to Know About Planetary Retrogrades

March 14, 2025 | Renée Fishman

Retrograde planets are nothing to fear. Here’s a guide to retrogrades and how to work with them.

Filed Under: Astrology Tagged With: astrology, astrology 101, guide, retrograde

A Guide to the 3 Modalities in Astrology

February 17, 2025 | Renée Fishman

Every sign of the zodiac operates in one of three modalities, which can tell us a lot about the energy with which we take action in different areas of our lives. Here’s a guide to the three modalities and how they operate.

Filed Under: Astrology Tagged With: astrology, astrology 101, cardinal, essential elements, fixed, guide, modality, mutable, zodiac

5 Things to Know About Venus Retrograde in Leo

July 19, 2023 | Renée Fishman

Venus retrogrades happen on a predictable cycle and in a predictable pattern, for a duration that is highly significant. Understanding the pattern can help us see what to look for in our lives during this potent period.

Filed Under: Astrology Tagged With: appearance, astrology, desire, guide, image, Leo, love, Venus, Venus retrograde, visibility

5 Ways to Work With Gemini Season

May 22, 2023 | Renée Fishman

Gemini season brings focus to curiosity, learning, communication, and nervous system health. Here are 5 ways to work with the energy of this mutable air sign.

Filed Under: Astrology Tagged With: astrology, Gemini, Gemini season, guide

5 Tips for Dealing With the Inevitability of Change, Loss, and Death

September 5, 2018 | Renée Fishman

5 tips to live with less attachment to the things and people we love, and be more accepting of the inevitability of change, loss or death.

Filed Under: Navigating Change Tagged With: acceptance, change, death, detachment, expectations, grief, guide, letting go, loss, meaning, mindfulness, mindset, practice, tips

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