by SjP | Dec 25, 2025 | Commitment, Tips & Tricks
How one percent at a time quietly changes everything For most of my life, I have treated change like an all or nothing contest. I thought I had to overhaul everything on a Monday, declare a new life plan, and pretend I suddenly had the stamina of a Navy SEAL. That...
by SjP | Dec 11, 2025 | Mental Health, Tips & Tricks
I talk to myself out loud a lot. Not in a dramatic way, but in a practical, steady, supportive way. “We’re just going to walk twenty steps.” “We need to grab the laundry.” “The kitchen is closed.” I even narrate movements I use to stay safe. Getting out of the shower,...
by SjP | Oct 2, 2025 | Inflammation, Tips & Tricks
If you’ve ever lived with chronic pain, you know it is not just the ache in your body. It is the exhaustion, the frustration, the fear that you will never be able to do the things you love. And sometimes, it feels like the pain is winning. Turns out, even superheroes...
by SjP | Sep 11, 2025 | Thoughts, Tips & Tricks
Have you ever bought a car, maybe a shiny red SUV, and suddenly it feels like everyone else in the world bought the same car too? It is not that the universe staged a red-car parade in your honor; it is your brain flipping a switch called the frequency illusion (also...
by Alisa Bloom | Jul 24, 2025 | Commitment, Tips & Tricks
We all have moments when we feel off track with our health and weight goals. Maybe it started with a skipped workout or a few too many indulgent meals. Stress, travel, or life in general might have thrown off your routine. Whatever the reason, feeling off track is not...
by SjP | Jul 17, 2025 | Personal Insights, Tips & Tricks
I have a trip coming up in 100 days. Let me be real with you: I’m a very large person, I use a walker, and standing up from a chair is no small feat. My knees hurt. I can’t go up stairs. And when I think about the walking, the car rides, the hotel room setup… it...
