Saturday, December 31, 2016

3 Micro-Resolutions to Transform Your New Year

Most of you know that I'm no fan of New Year's Resolutions, so here is an antidote... my article for The Tennessean on 3 easily manageable micro-resolutions that could make a very real difference in 2017. The littlest things make the biggest difference in the long run. Let's give ourselves a break this new year and approach our bodies with a little kindness.

Happy New Year, you guys. Thank you for making this an incredible community of support and inspiration. I feel really blessed this New Year's Eve to be surrounded by such a killer group of human beings. Take care of yourselves tonight and into 2017!

Friday, December 30, 2016

2016: We May Not Have Slayed It, But We Survived It


A little holiday boost.
My article for The Tennessean, part 1 of 2


"2016 has been a heavy lift. In addition to the bruising political climate we’ve all just weathered, the year has been difficult or, at least, challenging for many of us, and some of us are understandably worse for wear.

"It can be difficult to remain buoyant after months of tireless perseverance. With the holidays approaching, we are expected to plaster giant smiles on our faces and ready ourselves for a brand spanking, shiny new year.

"I don’t know about you, but I have run out of steam. I have limited energy left for seasonal niceties and holiday baking, and I certainly don’t have the wherewithal to propel myself head first into next year with a pep in my step — not without taking a step back first..." More here...