Change is hard. We all know it. Whether it’s starting a new fitness routine, revamping your diet, or finally decluttering the “everything” drawer, the journey can feel daunting before you even begin. That’s why before diving headfirst into any transformation, it’s crucial to pause and dig into your deeper motivations. This isn’t about checking off a to-do list; it’s about understanding why this change matters to you on a personal level. Trust me, knowing your why can be the difference between giving up after two weeks and pushing through even when Netflix and the couch are calling your name. Ask Yourself These Game-Changing Questions: The 5 Whys: Motivation Mining 101 One of my favorite tools for getting to the heart … [Read more...] about Digging Deep: Finding Your Why Before Tackling Change
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Hacking Instant Gratification: Strategies for Lasting Behavioral Change
Have you ever found wisdom in unexpected places? For this post, it came in the form of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - a favorite from my childhood. Together with my best friend Jaimee, we practically memorized every line and melody. Do you remember Veruca Salt? 🎶 Pink macaroons and a million balloons and performing baboons and - give it to me. NOW! 🎶 Veruca Salt embodies our primal inclination for instant gratification - a trait deeply ingrained in human nature. This impulse, honed over our evolutionary history, once ensured our survival. Instant gratification, as a survival mechanism, played a crucial role in human evolution by ensuring immediate fulfillment of essential needs for survival. In the ancestral … [Read more...] about Hacking Instant Gratification: Strategies for Lasting Behavioral Change
The Art of Eating Well
Too many of us fall into the trap of eating in ways that are either excessively permissive or overly strict. A bottle of wine and four slices of pizza for dinner on Tuesday followed by skipping lunch and an hour of treadmill “punishment” on Wednesday. A weekend free for all and a week of low carb repentance. Whole30 October + eat ALL THE THINGS November. These approaches are neither sustainable or particularly enjoyable. Lasting change requires an unwinding of the all or nothing approach to eating. Healthy eating doesn’t mean every meal has to be “perfect” (which is impossible anyway). It looks a bit more like 80/20. Which seems like a simple concept, but can be difficult to implement if you’ve practiced being … [Read more...] about The Art of Eating Well
It Is Okay
This has been an incredibly difficult, stressful, and uncertain year. While 2021 looks like it will be brighter (thank you scientists), we're still in the thick of it. I've personally struggled with feeling like I should be doing more. Doing better. Maybe you can relate. A few weeks ago, I had a little chat with myself that went something like this... Please don’t be so hard on yourself Robyn. It’s okay to rest. It’s okay to feel worn down during a year like this. Take it slow. Take care of yourself. Don’t feel guilty about it. With that, I want to share some thoughts as we begin mile 26 of the 2020 marathon... It is okay to silence your phoneIt is okay to read an email or text and not reply immediately It is okay to … [Read more...] about It Is Okay