Every day, I observe all kinds of people making statements like these; I just always have so much anxiety, I’m always depressed during this time of year, I get so anxious about these things, I’m such an unlucky person, I’m really shy, I’m just quiet. It’s not ironic how the…

Give into the deepest impulse of yourself to be free. Free from what? The endless chatter of the mind, the judgment, comparison, expectation, the thoughts of necessities, the needs, wants, desires, everything that governs the hateful words you say to yourself and about others in your head. It gets tough…

“Whether you believe you can, or believe you can’t, you’re right” — Henry Ford What I believe dictates my attitude, my attitude forms my opinions, my opinions rule my inner mind and create a space for emotions to run wild throughout my inner world. If I think everyone is against…

Astounding reduction rates from illnesses across the board all point to one thing. Diseases such as depression, anxiety, diabetes, risk of hip fracture and even risk of death have one common reduction factor: Exercise! Exercise doesn’t have to mean heavy weight training, group fitness classes or even hitting the gym…

Adapting to a new place is strange. It can feel scary, uncomfortable and even frustrating. I spent the last eight months living abroad. First in Italy then Amsterdam, I attended classes in breathtaking Florence during the week and traveled the world on the weekend. Moving back to America, especially Miami…

Yesterday was the Fourth of July, a holiday I used to look forward to as a kid. Growing up, celebrating the 4th meant popsicles, parades and face paint. …

Discipline is not pressure to perform but rather willingness to withstand boredom, discomfort and pain in order to move in the direction of where you want to go. Relatable examples of this would be to withstand pain from a workout because you want to get in shape, or to withstand…

I remember a time not too long ago when I was deeply unhappy. During this time, (I thought) I knew exactly who I was, what I was good at, why people liked me, and what the options for my future were, and I was OK with it. …

Falling into routine is easy. Blinking away months, even years, is a common feeling. It isn’t until we start or end chapters of our lives that we feel connected to the passage of time. Take the beginning versus end of the school year, for example. Starting a semester of school…