Affirmations are intentional statements we use to help shape our focus, identity, and internal dialogue. They're about reinforcing the mindset we actually want to live from. The most effective affirmations are believable enough to accept, repeated consistently (and internalized over time), emotionally /value connected AND backed by action. :) These were some of the ones I've been leaning on this week: -"I owe it to myself to see how capable I truly am and to live and expand upon my potential" -"I keep promises to myself" -"I will not sleepwalk through a life others would fight for" -"I reject comfort that weakens me and I accept discomfort that strengthens me" -"I don't wait to lose things to appreciate them". Would love to hear some of yours! :) Do you use affirmations or reminders?

Think of it like this - Light = truth/honesty. Dark = deceit/dishonesty. When you are dishonest with yourself, you create a "shadow" between you and the light (truth/honesty). Be honest with yourself n others. Be a "shadow free" mirror. Let there be nothing but light between us

Saw this at a place I was visiting today and thought I'd pass it on !! When trying something new, it's probably going to feel uncomfortable! Those are new neural connections being created so there is an actual physical discomfort that's happening. That's normal! Let's embrace the process :-) get aligned and then embrace the discomfort that comes along with the change!

We often look to friends, family, internet, other resources to answer questions and problems and situations. Not that these things are wrong or unnecessary. But we often have inside us the answers to some of the things we search for. I did an exercise of just writing to myself and let my inner pilot light show up. I personally was surprised on one hand and yet my words were not new. I had the answer but it hit differently written out to myself. Have you tried this exercise? If so, how often do you repeat the exercise? Also, any tips for my next time?

I was listening to Modern Wisdom (E1077 with Chris Bailey) and it highlighted something can be easy to overlook: We spend a lot of time trying to build motivation… Yet not enough time looking at what we’re avoiding. 👉 Aversion is often the real problem. Because even when a goal matters to you — something about it can still feel… off. 😞 Chris breaks this into 6 common “aversion factors” and my goodness they resonated with me! - Boring - Frustrating - Unpleasant - Too far in the future - Unstructured - Meaningless (not aligned with your values) The good news? These aren’t personality flaws — they’re adjustable levers. Let’s make this practical! 1. Boring 😴 If something feels repetitive or dull, you won’t stick with it — simple as that. This shows up with: - Eating the same meals on repeat - Doing workouts you don’t enjoy - Routines that feel like a chore 👉 Fix: Make the experience better. Try this: - Add variety (new meals, new workouts) - Pair it with something enjoyable (music, podcast, fresh environment) - Add a social element (walk with a friend, group class) You don’t need more discipline — you need less boredom. 2. Frustrating 😫 This is a big one with exercise (and honestly, anything new). It can feel like: - “I don’t know what I’m doing” - “I’m so far behind” - “This is harder than I expected” So even if you want the result… Your brain associates it with discomfort and avoids it. 👉 Fix: Lower the barrier. Try this: - Start easier than you think you should - Follow a simple plan (remove decision fatigue) - Focus on consistency, not performance - Drop comparison — your starting point is valid The goal isn’t to crush every session. It’s to make it easy enough to come back tomorrow. 3. Unpleasant 😬 This one is subtle. It’s not always “hard”… it just doesn’t feel good. Examples: - Meals that aren’t satisfying - Workouts you dread - A routine that feels restrictive 👉 Fix: Improve the experience.