motivation
If You Can Adapt, You Can Do Anything
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.” This week’s Monday Motivation was inspired by a grapefruit and my son. It’s not really about the grapefruit though, it’s about life. And it’s about a skill that we
Whenever You Feel Overwhelmed Or Hopeless Watch This
Sometimes life feels so overwhelming. I know when I have a long list of things to do I shut down. I don’t know where to start, or how it will all get done. Watch this week’s MF’s Monday Motivation Rant and see how a tiny slug ? made the overwhelming feeling manageable.
Starting Small Is Still Starting
Today’s Monday Motivation Rant is a reminder that you have permission to start… and it’s ok to start small. It’s ok to start slow. But just start. Sometimes our BIG pie in the sky goals seem so unattainable that we can’t ever imagine getting there. But you don’t have to think about that right now.
You’ll Always See What You’re Looking For
A lot of people think that the world is a nastier place now than it used to be, but I really don’t think that’s true. I feel like it’s the exact opposite. I think the world we live in now is MORE inclusive. We’re getting better. We just have to look around and find it.
If There’s Something You Want To Do… Just Start!
Sometimes, waiting for the right time to start something, is actually waiting until it’s too late. As a species, humans are REALLY good at talking themselves out of doing something, especially if there’s a fear of failure. We don’t ask for the raise because we might not get it… we don’t create the new thing
How To Handle The Naysayers In Your Life
I had a chat with a friend a few days ago and she’s on the cusp of starting a business and striking out on her own. She asked me, “Michelle, how did you handle the naysayers?” And so I shared some advice that really helped me when I was going through the same transition. The
What I Learned in 2015
At the end of each year we reflect and look back. What was good? What was awful? What was awesome? Some years are meh, and some years are life changers. 2015 was a life changing year for me. In February I made a big decision and decided to leave my job and start my
The Single Most Important Thing to Succeed & Reach Your Fitness Goals
This week on Get Fit with Jer, I asked Jer’s trainer, David Kittner to write a piece on his journey with Jeremy. David (and Amy) work with a lot of different people. They work with lots of people with different goals. David has great insight on the recipe for success and the 4 tips that