Mental Prep Matters

A woman sits on the snowy summit of Mont Blanc, taking a quiet moment of reflection above the clouds.

In May 2022, I finished the Barcelona marathon, but in the two weeks leading up to it, My mind was piping up with all kinds of negative commentary, what if race day doesn’t go to plan, what if I don’t finish, numerous “what if” scenarios playing out in my mind. That thinking was not going […]

Why I Keep Showing Up (Even When It’s Hard)

Last week, I showed up for a HYROX class hoping it’d feel easier. It didn’t. From the first burpee jumps, my legs shook and I wanted to stop. I asked myself:“Why do I do this?”“Shouldn’t it be easier by now?”“Is this even working?” Working in pairs, my partner pushed me hard—I ran faster than I […]

Gratitude in Motion

This morning, as I stepped out for the 6:30am run with Razze, my housemate said, “You’re lucky.” The words stayed with me. As I ran along the beach with the club, I found myself repeating, thank you — for my body, for this city, for these people, for the chance to start my day like […]

Reflecting on Lifes Moments Today

I’m starting a mid-year reset challenge on insight timer! Today’s focus was all about reset through the breath. Using single-nostril breathing and slow lengthened exhales. Because when you change your breath you change your state.

Life Audit

One day, I decided to conduct an audit of my habits, both good and bad. Despite intending to adopt new habits and achieve personal growth goals. I often experience self-defeat and frustration when I fail to follow through. Frequently, this occurs due to procrastination, difficulty in staying motivated, or perceiving the desired habit as too […]