There is so much pressure to live the perfect life. But what is the perfect life anyways? The beauty of it is: you get to decide.
We all grow up with a view of what our lives should look like. These views are shaped by our family, by our friends, by our education, and later by our significant others. And as much as we value their opinions, your life is yours and yours alone.
Read MoreA few years ago I missed out on an opportunity to go to a really awesome conference. Why? Because I was scared I’d be the stupidest person in the room. Because I was scared that my ideas and my thoughts would be laughed at. Because I was scared that I’d be the ugliest and/or fattest female there. So instead of attending the conference, I gave up my spot and a coworker of mine went instead.
So I know first hand that the embarrassment and the self-consciousness that one feels can be crippling. Social anxiety is no joke. It negatively affects all aspects of your life including your relationships and your career. You end up missing out on so much...
Read MoreSometimes I feel like a prisoner of my own mind. At night I replay conversations in my head, wishing that they had a different outcome. I can look into a mirror and all of a sudden I'm wishing I had a different nose or thicker eyebrows. Or maybe I'm enjoying a picnic on a sunny day and all of a sudden I remember a fight I had a few months ago. And these unwelcomed thoughts replay over and over again until it's difficult to think of or do anything else. It feels as if my mind is racing and it just doesn't want to quit.
And I want it to stop!
Read MoreYour body should be your safe place. The one place where you feel comfortable. But for years I lived with body hate. I hated the way I looked on the outside and hated the way I felt on the inside. And that body hate is difficult to shake.
During my fitness journey I struggled to maintain a positive attitude. I knew my body was capable of so much more. So I pushed it. I tested it. I trained, fueled and nourished it.
And in return, my body showed me strength. I reached fitness goals that I never thought possible. I became an athlete.
I have strong legs. I have strong arms. I have a strong core. I can deadlift, squat, clean and snatch.
But when I look at my body in the mirror...
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