Category: motivation
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Delaying Gratification for the Win
Do you ever feel like you’re being pulled in two directions? Like there are two different sides of you, that want distinctly different things? One side says chicken, the other side says cheesecake. One side says productive day, the other side say Netflix day. One side says reading by candle light, the other side says…
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The One Thing That You Should Quit: Quitting
So many of us don’t meet our goals because of one reason: quitting. The harsh reality is that it often takes much longer to meet our goals than we anticipate – so what do we do? We quit. Why? Because when we create the game plan for how we are going to make our dreams…
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Being POSITIVE is not what you think it is.
Being positive is not what you think it is. I know what you’re thinking. Most people have this idea that being a positive person means always having a sunny disposition. Most people think it means never having a bad day. Most people have this preconceived notion that if you identify yourself as a positive person…
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The Number One Reason WHY Your Dreams are NOT Coming True
I originally thought I was interested in psychology simply out of my interest in people. As a student, I realized my interest comes down to more than that. What I’m really interested in is what drives people, what motivates them. What makes us different. No really, what makes us different? What separates the people who are…
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Anxiety is Weakness?
All of my closest friends have been hospitalized. The mental and physical wear and tear of life affects us all, no one is exempt from struggle. The only thing that sets us apart is the way in which we struggle. Truly, the friends I have seen fight their way through depression and anxiety are the strongest…
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Creating your dream core
Abs! I’ve been big on abs since before I even began this incredible journey. They were something I initially worked on during almost every workout. It took about a year, but my hard work did pay off! Current ab situation, a little less lean than usual nut they’re under there! Defined abdominals aren’t for everyone,…
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Tips for a Healthier Vacation
Hey everyone! I just had the pleasure of taking a trip to Mexico for my big sister’s wedding, which was absolutely phenomenal. Me, enjoying the last day on the beach! Since hopping on the wellness train, I hadn’t yet taken a vacation like this. All-inclusive resorts are amazing, but they also create certain conditions in…
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First Check-in
Hey Everyone! It’s time for my very first mid-month check-in! Being that this is the first month, my check in is a little late. Future check-ins will be as close to the 15th as possible. Nevertheless, here it is! Improvements: Obliques are looking solid, upper body is getting thicker. Current Focus: On my legs, which…
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Personal Training: A Recount of my Experience
I chugged my redbull and squeezed the can with my hand, lazily tossing it into the garbage can outside the gym. I was arriving to meet with my trainer for the first time. When I got in, we said a quick hello and he lead me into a back office. I evaluated him from my…
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Straightforward Shoulder Workout
I’ve been readjusting my focus for development towards different parts of my body every couple of months. It’s important to assess what needs tweaking, perfecting, or even just extra attention every once in a while. Most recently for me, it’s been shoulders. Maybe it’s just summer calling me, but these hot weather tanks deserve some…
Standing Strong Wellness 