Many of the writings I’ll be doing here are most likely the same thoughts and ideas from my like 4-5 years ago. I’ve surrendered to alcohol completely this time and have given up trying to manage it in my life. I don’t have that muscle, I don’t have that mindset, I don’t have that abilityContinue reading “[13 days] Mental”
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1,000 days sober
1,000 days ago, I set out to go sober. For how long? I did not really know. Why? I had really no idea. It was a gut feeling that I was losing control and needed a change, but if you asked me to explain the reason behind the decision, I would have either made somethingContinue reading “1,000 days sober”
Expectations
Do you rely on the expectations of others to measure the success of your life? Caring about what your parents want, what your friends want, or what any outside party wants is not inherently a poor way to measure your life. But beware of something. People’s expectations of you are shaped on their own viewContinue reading “Expectations”
The ups and downs
As I’ve experienced the ups and downs of life, I’m starting to find a common theme between the ups and the downs. When I’m feeling down, it’s usually because I’m comparing myself to others and focusing more on what others are doing rather than doing what I know I need to do. I feel anxiousContinue reading “The ups and downs”
The easy path to addiction and how to avoid it
Have you ever seen the psychology study called the Marshmallow test? It’s hilarious to watch. Researchers place a few kids in a room with one single marshmallow on a plate and tell them that if they don’t eat that marshmallow, the kids will get another. Solid deal, right? Being the armchair quarterback in the situation,Continue reading “The easy path to addiction and how to avoid it”
The Fox and the (Sour) Grapes
This story below is from the collection Aesop’s Fables (source): A Fox one day spied a beautiful bunch of ripe grapes hanging from a vine trained along the branches of a tree. The grapes seemed ready to burst with juice, and the Fox’s mouth watered as he gazed longingly at them. The bunch hung fromContinue reading “The Fox and the (Sour) Grapes”
20-minute workout for building mental toughness
Here’s a workout to help build some mental toughness and gain some focus for the day: The night before: Before bed, write down a list of all the things you need to do that next day, starting with waking up Get your clothes ready to go Set your alarm for 30 minutes earlier than whenContinue reading “20-minute workout for building mental toughness”
How I stay motivated to workout everyday
I’ve been consistently working out for about 8 years now. Weights, running, Crossfit, powerlifting, swimming…just about any workout that could be done, I have done. I’m not saying this to brag, but simply stating that I have not spent my entire 8 years of working out trying to master one thing. I could be muchContinue reading “How I stay motivated to workout everyday”
The simplest way I started to live a better life
The simplest way to live a better life is to eliminate things that are causing you harm – mentally or physically. When making a change, my first instinct is to think about the new things I’ll do and implement, but the most growth happens from omission. Getting rid of alcohol was the first but step,Continue reading “The simplest way I started to live a better life”
To be, or seeming to be?
It’s pretty easy to lie to ourselves and others about what we are. We can seem to be certain things simply through or words, titles, posts, and proclamations. Even if our actions don’t align with them. Rarely do people ever really follow up and dig in deeper to your business when you’re talking to them.Continue reading “To be, or seeming to be?”
Potential 