Getting Started, Lifestyle, Productivity

Basic Home Cleaning Schedule

A clean home is a happy home. A clutter free home = a clutter free mind. When we deep clean our homes, we're quite literally deep cleaning our minds too. Our outer world reflects our inner world. I love cleaning! There I said it! Something about the process, and completing a task that helps the… Continue reading Basic Home Cleaning Schedule

Getting Started, Goals, Healthy Habits

4 Words That Changed My Life for the Better

Whether you crushed your goals or you're still finding your rhythm, you're right on time 4 words that changed my life for the better: Start where you are There's no "perfect" moment to get started with workouts, meal prep, etc Want to start strength training? Do 10 squats Want to run more? Walk around the… Continue reading 4 Words That Changed My Life for the Better

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, Productivity, Mindfulness

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