Week 2 of Habit Series Last week, we talked about why creating new habits can be so dang frustrating. (If you missed that one, I recommend going back to the blog and reading that one first). The good news though, is that we can use our brain’s systems in our favor. Here’s how. As we […]

Wk 1  WARNING: This blog post contains graphic descriptions of french fries and could lead to a fast food run. Have you ever thought to yourself, ‘Hey I should start (insert new habit here),’ and then the thought immediately leaves your head never to be thought of again until the next time you hear about […]

When I struggled with dieting and my weight, being asked that question would immediately trigger me into a frenzy of “I need to lose weight asap!”. I’ve always squirmed with discomfort as to why clothing has to be separated by ‘small, medium, large…”. Why can’t it be letters, symbols, or even made-up words? Naturally, we […]

To Name a Few… Lack of Sincere Support: Yes, it’s easy to get a neighbor or a gym buddy to be your accountability buddy! And sometimes that works, but in most cases, they have their own life, commitments, and obligations to attest to. That’s often a short-lived solution. Mixed Messages: It’s much easier to throw […]