Restarting is not failure. It is the grit that gets you to the finish line. Every comeback teaches you something and moves you forward.
The “I’m Starting Again… Again” Shame Spiral
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Enter the New Year with Clarity and Confidence. (CEO, Part 2)
Enter the new year like a CEO who already knows her direction. Revisit December’s insights, choose meaningful priorities, build your supports, and start with small, steady actions that create real momentum all year long.
The Power of Tiny Percentages
Tiny percentages look small, but they change everything. One percent better in movement, food, mindset, and daily habits builds the strength, confidence, and freedom you have been craving.
What I Learned from an 1,800-Calorie Slice of Humility
One slice became an 1,800-calorie lesson on how environment beats willpower, why that’s not failure, and how real progress comes from awareness, not perfection.
Talk Yourself Steady: The 10-Second Skill That Calms Overwhelm and Breaks Avoidance
Your voice is a powerful nervous-system tool. Learn how simple spoken grounding can calm overwhelm, break avoidance, and help you move forward one steady step at a time.
Time to Wrap Up Your Year with Intention (CEO of your life, Part 1)
Use December the way CEOs do: reviewing the year with honesty, clarity, and compassion. Look at what worked, what didn’t, and what your life truly needs before stepping into January with intention.
One Little Word Can Make Tons of Difference
The words you use – even just in your own head – create these mental shortcuts that tell your brain whether to lean in or pull back. “Have to” signals obligation, pressure, and something being forced on you.
A Holiday Season I Can Actually Feel Good About
The holidays used to overwhelm me, but this year I’m shifting my focus. I’m choosing people over platters, presence over pressure, and a January 1 that feels proud instead of regretful.
Channeling My Inner Bear in the Winter
Winter flips a switch in me. Early dinners feel great, but long dark evenings challenge my habits. I’m learning to stay connected to my goals with cozy choices and gentle structure.
The Donut I Didn’t Eat
Ten years after tasting the best donut of my life, I tried to recreate the moment and failed gloriously. The donut was ordinary, but the choice to stop eating it wasn’t. Sometimes growth looks like knowing when the sweetness you’re chasing isn’t the one you need anymore.