It doesn’t matter if you’re a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or just trying to hit your 10,000 daily steps. No one is motivated all the time. To take on a challenge or new goal you can’t rely on being motivated 24/7. Here’s what works for me when I’m having a hard time getting started …
For My Fellow Healthcare Warriors
“It’s not the load that weighs you down, it’s the way you carry it” - C.S. Lewis. This has been a long year. For everyone. Personally, this has been the most challenging year I’ve experienced while working in healthcare. In addition to this business, I work part-time at a hospital in Washington providing outpatient occupational …
Obstacles to Yoga Practice // Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Edition.
I would have a hard time finding anyone in this world who has never experienced stress, anxiety, and/or depression. In fact, although I don’t have the science to back this up, I think it might be impossible. Some of us experience these emotions more than others, but regardless, everyone has felt these emotions at some …
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Obstacles to Yoga Practice // Lifestyle Edition
Routines are important. I can’t emphasize this enough. And guess what? Sometimes including exercise as part of your routine isn’t easy. For people who don’t struggle with wanting to stay in bed a bit longer, or relax on the couch instead—good for you. But for the majority of the population that isn’t the case! Exercise …
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Obstacles to Yoga Practice // Environment Edition
Genetics are a thing. Yes, we know this. When a certain diagnosis repeatedly shows up in your family medical history you have a higher likelihood of having this as well. It’s science. But guess what? Our genetics are certainly not the only thing that dictates our health as we age. It’s been proven over and …
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