Tired of breaking New Year's resolutions by February? Switch from "lose 20 pounds" to "try 6 new hiking trails." This simple shift changes everything. Traditional resolutions focus on what you want to change about yourself. Experience-based goals focus on what you want to explore in life. Why experience goals work better: They're memorable – You'll… Continue reading Transform Your Resolutions with New Experiences
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Express Feelings Positively with the ‘I Feel’ Framework
Here are my notes for communicating feelings and needs to others in a productive, positive way: Instead of bottling up emotions or exploding in frustration, let's work on expressing our thoughts, feelings, and needs in a productive and positive way. This is one of my biggest weaknesses (continuing and never-ending improvement). It's been fun learning… Continue reading Express Feelings Positively with the ‘I Feel’ Framework
Lifestyle Choices for Better Health: A Practical Guide
Here's a balanced approach to nutrition and lifestyle that focuses on scientifically-supported health benefits: Dietary Recommendations 1. Increase nutrient-dense whole foods Emphasize fruits (like berries, apples, and avocados), vegetables (such as broccoli, spinach, carrots, and leafy greens), and plant-based proteins like lentils and chickpeas. These foods provide essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and other beneficial… Continue reading Lifestyle Choices for Better Health: A Practical Guide
School of Life: Quarterly Curriculum
The quarterly curriculum method breaks your year into focused 12-week learning sprints across different areas in life. Instead of setting a huge goal trying to improve everything at once... the quarterly curriculum has you rotate through 4-6 "subjects" each quarter, making progress super doable Here's how to build yours: 1. Choose 4-6 life categories (Health… Continue reading School of Life: Quarterly Curriculum
WFPB Daily & Weekly Eating Routine for Longevity
This week I looked into what a practical plant-based eating routine designed for longevity would look like! Here are my notes: Daily Structure Fun Drinks: Start your day with electrolytes! Water with lemon or LMNT Harmless Harvest coconut water, Synergy kombucha, Liquid Death sparkling water, organic black coffee, herbal teas and broth Breakfast: Piece of… Continue reading WFPB Daily & Weekly Eating Routine for Longevity
Processed Foods Guide: What to Avoid and What to Add
Table of Contents Quick Rule of Thumb Animal Products to Avoid Vegan Products to Avoid Animal Products to Limit Plant-Based Whole Foods to Add Quick Rule of Thumb Read ingredient lists! If it has more than 5 ingredients or ingredients you can't pronounce, it's probably highly processed/not good for you! Choose foods that look like… Continue reading Processed Foods Guide: What to Avoid and What to Add
