Motivation is emotional. Commitment is behavioral. Why Resolutions Don’t Work Resolutions are bullsh*t. If you’re like me — or the other millions of Americans out there — you’ve probably thought long and hard about your New Year's Resolution. You’ve probably even prepped for it.  New gym outfits.  Supplements.  A gym membership. You’re probably also going to crush it your first week or two. Starting on the 2nd. Gym every day. Grilled chicken. And of course the motivation of “

Sometimes the moment that changes your day isn’t something you receive — it’s something you give. A Simple Dinner That Changed My Day Let’s talk about the power of giving. Have you ever experienced a time when life felt overwhelmingly challenging, and you couldn't find a way out of the depths of depression? I went through such a moment a few months ago on a particularly tough day. Starting off on the wrong foot. A terrible workout. A dragging afternoon. A general sense of low

Sometimes the greatest thing you can give someone isn’t advice, help, or a solution — it’s simply your attention. Your Presence May Be Someone’s Present Your presence may be someone’s present or vice versa. Throughout my life, I struggled a lot with crippling depression and living in a state of victimhood. I was constantly questioning if my life was worth anything, if it meant more than this moment I was currently experiencing? The truth? My answer was no. I didn’t think it d

Friendship doesn’t become harder as we get older — it just becomes more intentional. Why Adult Friendship Feels Difficult Establishing meaningful friendships as an adult can be surprisingly challenging. I’ve been taught that the quality of your life comes from the quality of your relationships. I’ve also learned that relationships are like rocket ships — they can take you anywhere you want to go. I didn’t always believe this. My own history, marked by a lack of friends, relen