I recently watched an Instagram Reel on how excessive screen time can affect athletic performance ( the irony is not lost on me). A basketball coach was requiring that his high school team had to stay completely off of their phones an hour before and after practice and games. His Read more…
For Type A, eldest daughters, gifted program grads, and rule followers like myself; failure sucks. It is simply the worst. My initial reaction to any type of failure- whether it be academic, athletic, or relational- is “I suck as a human being”. Where did this narrative come from? Not sure, Read more…
Instagram feeds are some of the most fun, but addicting places on the internet. Screen times seem higher than ever- take it from someone with a 5 hour average for screen time. This average is not solely from social media, but I often find myself reaching my 2 hour limit Read more…
Running can feel undeniably daunting. For many people who start their fitness journey with weight-lifting, running as cardio can be a hated activity. Not only can it seem ‘boring’ compared to lifting weights, but also can be humbling. Results in lifting heavy weights don’t often translate with longevity on a Read more…
For many, the gym can be a daunting place. The first 5:00 AM wake up is easy. You’re motivated and the new pre-workout hits, your gym outfit is cute. But the third morning with 5:00 AM wake up call? You start to fizzle out, it stops being fun and starts Read more…
There are millions of distractions in front of us. Overwhelming amounts of information to process right at our fingertips. We’re struggling with comparison like never before. It is well known that there is a mental health crisis plaguing our generation. So, what can we do about it? We take the Read more…