Catch up on my latest articles and essays on faith, fitness, and fortitude.
A relationship with a toxic person is kind of like drinking anti-freeze. If you don’t know what you’re drinking, you might mistake it as healthy and sweet. But if you understand what you’re drinking, you’ll realize it’s poisonous. You might believe you have a good, healthy relationship. But it’s because … Keep reading…
A year goes by so fast, and yet so much can happen in that short time. It seems like just weeks ago that I wrote In My Next 40 Years…, yet it was exactly a year ago. This past week, I thought a lot about the past 12 months…what I … Keep reading…
In virtually every aspect of life, a small percentage of people thrive, most get by, and some barely survive. Rarely, is the difference a result of environment or luck. Instead, the difference is in the mindset of those who thrive and those who do not. For example, weight loss for … Keep reading…
Irritable Male Syndrome…Did you know there is such a thing? Of course, you knew that guys could be irritable, but did you know there’s a syndrome with a physiological cause? Based on the name, do you think you know someone who has it? If you’re a guy, is it possible … Keep reading…
I don’t know about you, but I’m burned out from all the clichéd quotes about fear that fill up my newsfeed. While fear is a factor in one’s lack of success, few people understand the fears that actually drive their behavior. The obvious fears, such as the fear of public … Keep reading…
If you’re unfamiliar with intermittent fasting (IF), skipping breakfast might seem like a bad thing. After all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? Wrong. Not only might it be unnecessary, depending on what you eat, it could be detrimental. In this blog post, I’ll outline the … Keep reading…
Got goals? As you get after them, get ready for the Emotional Cycle of Change. It’s the mental and emotional roadmap for each stage of the journey, from starting line to celebrating success. It doesn’t matter if your goal is to drop 50 pounds, build financial freedom from your home-based … Keep reading…
Your feelings are not your friend if you want a future filled with good fortune and fulfillment. Said another way…follow your feelings and you’re f’d. Most of us aren’t aware of how many decisions we make each day, based on how we feel in the moment. Do you hit the … Keep reading…
Unless you’ve been living without internet, you know essential oils have exploded in popularity. Though millions love their oils, there are still some cynics or skeptics. Vanessa and I get a message from someone almost weekly, wondering about our thoughts on a new post, from someone hellbent on scaring people … Keep reading…
Each day, the average adult makes 35,000 different decisions. A few decisions can be life-changing. Most are insignificant. Many decisions don’t change your life in a moment, but over time can lead you far off the path you desire for your life. For example: Your alarm beeps at 5:30 am. … Keep reading…
What does it mean to “man up?” For that matter, what does it mean to be a man? I’m not referring to a male, or a guy, or some other generic or biologic definition. I’m talking about a MAN! How should he think? Behave? Treat a lady? Lead in business? … Keep reading…
A few years ago, essential oil posts seemed to be all over the internet. Pinterest boards, news feeds, and blogs were filled with claims about the use of essential oils. What happened to the hype?