Experiences, Getting Started, Goals

Transform Your Resolutions with New Experiences

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

Getting Started, Healthy Habits, Mental Health

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

Getting Started, Healthy Habits, Lifestyle

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

Getting Started, Mindfulness, Productivity

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

Getting Started, Lifestyle, Nutrition

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

Getting Started, Nutrition

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