About a year ago I ran my first marathon. It was the San Diego Rock n’ Roll Marathon. Leading up to the race, I became a little obsessed with doing it “right”. I read a ton of books and blogs, followed a training schedule as closely as I could, and did all the visualizations of… Continue reading How to stop self hate
Tag: Spirituality
To make a New Year’s resolution or not?
Whether to make a New Year’s resolution or not can be a controversial topic. Some people see it as a good opportunity to refocus, recommit, or move in a completely new direction to make a fresh start. Others feel like resolutions are lame, pointless, and most are generally abandoned by February. I fall into… Continue reading To make a New Year’s resolution or not?
Forgiveness is key to happiness
Forgiveness can seem like a heavy topic. For many of us, it’s easy to see when others should just let go and forgive. But when we reflect on our own grudges we tend to have a laundry list of reasons why our situations are “different”. Maybe we feel we need to make a point. Or… Continue reading Forgiveness is key to happiness
A Course In Miracles
Recently, I mentioned that I read Gabby Bernstein’s awesome book, The Universe Has Your Back. The basic idea in the book is that fear is paralyzing. The more we focus on fear, the more we fear. It’s a neverending cycle that most of us have just come to accept in our everyday lives. Her book… Continue reading A Course In Miracles
The Universe Has Your Back | Book Review
I love books whose message stays with me long after I put my Kindle down. I recently finished a book that did just that, so of course, I had to share. The Universe Has Your Back is a wonderful, easy, and thoughtful read by bestselling author Gabby Bernstein. I have to admit, the book had… Continue reading The Universe Has Your Back | Book Review
Overcome Open Water Swim Fears | Three Simple Tips
You hear it time and time again. I’d love to do a triathlon, but I’m terrified of the swim. But if you overcome open water swim fears, this no longer has to be a barrier! But your struggling, you’re not alone. Fears of swimming, especially in open water, aren’t rare. In fact, I’d say unless… Continue reading Overcome Open Water Swim Fears | Three Simple Tips
Triathlon Panic Attack
I believe we all get messages from the Universe. Mine just happened to come in the form of a triathlon panic attack. Needless to stay, it got my attention. And while the situation was unique, the feeling isn’t. I think each one of us gets these messages. It’s that gut instinct telling you to do this or… Continue reading Triathlon Panic Attack