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Why Habits Feel Hard Before They Feel Easy

How Long Does It Really Take to Form a Habit? At some point, we all start something new. A habit. A rhythm. A reset. And not long in, the question creeps in: Should this feel easier by now? If you were hoping your habits would be sticking more smoothly at this point—and they’re not—hang tight.Continue reading “Why Habits Feel Hard Before They Feel Easy”

The Easiest Way To Make A Habit Stick

The Easiest Way to Make a Habit Stick Once you understand how habits work (see my last post), the next step is making them automatic. One of the simplest—and most powerful—ways to build a new habit is by “hooking” or “pairing” it to something you already do every day. I call this “linking” — becauseContinue reading “The Easiest Way To Make A Habit Stick”

The Habit Loop

✨ A Fresh Start (Right Where You Are) If you’ve been thinking about your habits lately…and you’re realizing how hard they can be to build or keep— I want to encourage you: 👉 transformation really is possible. 🦋 One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned — both personally and spiritually — is this: You canContinue reading “The Habit Loop”

“One & Done” vs. “One & Undone”

🚀 Set Yourself Up For Success It’s easy to drift through seasons where habits feel inconsistent or start to slip.Life gets full. Focus gets scattered. And before we know it, we’re telling ourselves,👉 “I’ll get back to it soon.” I’ve been there too. But what if this season looked different? What if you chose somethingContinue reading ““One & Done” vs. “One & Undone””

Life On The Curve

Did you know your habits are taking you somewhere? You’re either headed upward toward what you desire—or downward toward what you don’t. But either way, all of us are on a path, and our daily habits are what chart the course. As F.M. Alexander said, “People do not decide their futures; they decide their habits,Continue reading “Life On The Curve”

Transformation At The Deepest Level: From the Inside Out

Ever feel like you’re working hard but not really moving forward—or wondering why real change always feels just out of reach? That was me—stuck on the hamster wheel until I finally learned how habits really work and even more importantly, how true transformation works. Because here’s the truth: g r i n d i nContinue reading “Transformation At The Deepest Level: From the Inside Out”

Your Habits Determine Your Destination

Intro: The Power of Habits One of the really big lessons I’ve learned on my peace with food journey, and all of life for that matter, is the power of habits. At first, I thought peace with food came from willpower or sheer discipline and determination. But over time, I’ve learned that peace is cultivatedContinue reading “Your Habits Determine Your Destination”

My Midlife Perfect Storm

After experiencing what I call my “perfect storm” in midlife that completely changed the rules on how to thrive in peace with food, I went searching for answers—specifically, how to regain that peace. But instead of clarity, I found my head spinning. Everywhere I turned there was a new and novel “solution”: Ice baths InfraredContinue reading “My Midlife Perfect Storm”

The Low-Hanging Fruit Framework™

In my last post, I shared how the idea for The Low-Hanging Fruit Framework™ came to life—and how that simple insight began changing everything for me. Here’s a little more of the backstory For years, I kept failing at my goals—and I couldn’t figure out why. Looking back, I realized I’d been ignoring a majorContinue reading “The Low-Hanging Fruit Framework™”

When Trying Harder Isn’t Working

Can you relate? You’ve got a goal you’ve chased for years—something you care deeply about—but no matter how much effort you put in, you always fall short. You start strong, full of motivation and good intentions, but can never close the gap between where you are and where you want to be. I’ve lived thatContinue reading “When Trying Harder Isn’t Working”