Productivity
One of my favorite ways to set goals for myself is by using S.M.A.R.T. goals. SMART Goals are statements of specificity that explain what you are working to accomplish. It can be broken down by the mnemonic – well, you guessed it… SMART: * Specific - What will
Body
Christmas is officially around the corner! If you’re a health-conscious individual, then the anxiety is setting in. You want to enjoy yourself and have some fun for the holidays, but you want to stay healthy and not go off the rails. Or you’ve realized that your mom’s
Mind
Today’s essay stems from a story that author Annie Dillard offers about a change of pace from modern life: "The most appealing daily schedule I know is that of a turn-of-the-century Danish aristocrat. He got up at four and set out on foot to hunt black grouse, wood
Mind
Life isn’t necessarily about constant suffering, yet, life is a world of unsatisfactoriness. The grass will always seem to be greener on the other side, but this is never the case.
Newsletter
Happy Thanksgiving! This week's essay is coming to you a few days earlier! Ya know... because of Thanksgiving and the crazy Black Friday shopping going on this weekend. Also because of Thanksgiving, I'm prioritizing my time with family and friends this week so this essay will
Body
The weather’s getting colder. And we’re losing daylight sooner. No wonder mental health tends to decline and illness spreads like wildfire. There truly is something about the change of season that can get you out of sorts. Some people will just feel more down than their usual selves,
Mind
What are you currently worried about? Importantly, is this something you can actually take care of right now? I know, there may be quite a lot to worry about at the moment. Pick something in your life that is coming up that you need to perform well at. Perhaps you
Environment
I grew up in a nonstick pan household. Eggs, chicken, stir-fry, veggies, you name it, we reached for that trusty Teflon-coated pan. Nowadays, my stainless steel pan is my go-to, but every once in a while when I plan to make some pancakes or a cheesy, egg omelet, I’m
Nutrition
I’ve always been a little too obsessed with nutrition & supplementation for performance and overall health. So I’m starting a little Nutrient Spotlight series. Today’s guest – Magnesium. Over the past few months, I’ve come to realize just how important magnesium is for my health. It’s
Mind
A quote I’ve been pondering lately: “Behavior that is incongruent with the self will not last.” What does this mean? Simply put - you are your identity. As explained by author, James Clear, you may want more money, but if your identity is someone who consumes rather than creates,
Body
Previously we’ve talked about the mechanism of the General Adaptation Syndrome during training and how stress plays a vital role in our body’s adaptation. But what really is stress when it comes to training? The goal of this essay is to dive deeper into the world of stress
Body
Since starting my Hybrid Athlete journey, I’ve learned that running isn’t all about long runs. Yes, distance is an important factor, but endurance training involves so much more. A training week of running involves easy runs, long runs, and running workouts (like track/speed workouts). Now, these speed