When the mind can’t figure out how something will work, it often causes the body to shut down in fear. But “figuring it out” won’t loosen the grip of fear. To get unstuck you must get out of your mind.
The Medicine of Gratitude
When pain makes it hard to move, gratitude can feel impossible. Yet sometimes gratitude itself becomes the medicine we need most.
7 Lessons I’ve Learned From 3 Weeks of Working Out Through Grief
Like all emotions, grief lives in the body. It can profoundly effect our motivation to exercise and our workouts. Here are 7 lessons I’ve learned by working out through my grief.
7 Strategies for Navigating the Mid-Afternoon Dip
The mid-afternoon slump is a normal part of the day. Here are 7 strategies for navigating it and working with it, instead of pushing through it.
5 Reasons to Workout — Especially When You Don’t Feel Like It
I’ve haven’t missed a daily workout in over a decade, even though I often “don’t feel like it.” Here are 5 reasons to workout every day — especially when you don’t feel like it.
Why I Start Every Day With Exercise
The proven benefits of exercise are well-documented. But the most obvious reason to move your body every day is the reason most often overlooked.