Let’s sit down and have a coffee — I swear I haven’t been avoiding this challenge — I love the idea. So thank you to Adrienne Beaumont for the original prompt. And then to Julie Gaeta for the reminder. And finally, to Barb Dalton for the kick in the butt to actually write it. Here are 10 things…

My 30-day experiment. — If you’ve been anywhere near the internet lately, you’ve likely heard of the world-changing capabilities of A.I. Namely, its ability to streamline tasks once reserved for skilled human brains. Things like reading, writing, editing, heck, even website design can now be performed in a matter of seconds, with a few…

Hindsight is always 20/20 — but it can never predict the future. — Alex Cooper is the woman behind the 2nd-biggest podcast in the world, Call Her Daddy — behind only the media mogul himself, Joe Rogan. With this comparison comes a new monicker. She’s now being called ‘The female Joe Rogan.’ But as 2023 rolls around, and Alex enters year 2/3 of…

The seed you plant today may never blossom — and that’s ok. — The most delicious fruit in the world comes from a tree that began as a seed… planted in a pile of manure. Yet cow dung is universally accepted as unappetizing — to say the least. Most people view manifestation and visualization practices the same way. They’re judged solely on the…

The simple science of cold exposure — Cold exposure is undoubtedly a healthy practice. But, if you’re just an average person looking to boost their health or productivity, the idea of jumping in a tub of ice may feel a little extreme. Even turning your shower cold in the morning may send a shiver up your spine. …

My experience with fasting. — “Is that what I look like?” I looked through the camera roll, puzzled. I had been eating healthily and exercising for months, but apparently, my body didn’t get the memo. As much as I’d love to tell you my 72-hour fast was inspired by a wholesome desire to cleanse my…

There’s a right and wrong way to sleep. — We all have preferences in life. And, for the most part, our daily habits are highly inconsequential. Brushing your teeth left- or right-handed has no bearing on their cleanliness. Just as stirring your coffee clockwise as opposed to counterclockwise will not affect its taste. This is how I’ve felt about…

You don’t have bad knees. — “Ah, it’s ok. You go ahead, I’ll catch up.” This was me, for the majority of my life. Chronic knee pain stopped me from enjoying many fun aspects of life. Hiking, team sports, and as I got older, even stairs would spark a symphony of cracks and pops. Luckily, this…

How to create effortless momentum — I’ve always been a hard worker. But, despite my hardest efforts, I’ve never been able to realize the success I felt I deserved. Be it financially, fitness-related, or figuring out what I truly wanted out of life, forcing myself to work harder never yielded better results. Success in life comes…