3 Reasons to Tackle Resilience

3 Reasons to Tackle Resilience

  For so many people, weight gain is something they struggle with their entire lives.  But what if you were the opposite? What if you spent your whole life fit - and chose to gain weight on your journey to becoming more resilient? This is the real-life story of Physical Trainer and NY Times bestselling author, Drew Manning. Drew decided to put himself in the shoes of his clients, in quite a literal way by intentionally [...]
Why the Waves Make Us Better Swimmers

Why the Waves Make Us Better Swimmers

  Have the waves of life ever caught you off guard? I’ve talked plenty about how I used to be a lifeguard. Beyond that- I’ve relied on swimming throughout my entire life to recharge or find balance in life. But the water isn’t always predictable- and to me- that’s a wonderful thing. I love this water analogy because we can all relate- in some way- to feeling overwhelmed by water at some point in our [...]
Resilience v. Helplessness: Success Secrets from an Heiress & Activist

Resilience v. Helplessness: Success Secrets from an Heiress & Activist

  When Mitzi Perdue married Frank Perdue, the chicken king, she brought with her years and years of experience being immersed in a family business that was wildly successful. Mitzi’s father co-founded the Sheraton Hotel brand and built that business from one hotel to 400 by the time he passed away. Mitzi has also built incredible success for herself throughout her life, and with that success comes a lot of wisdom on overcoming challenges, building resilience, and leading your [...]
Replacing Outrage With Action: Building emotional resilience in the “age of rage”​

Replacing Outrage With Action: Building emotional resilience in the “age of rage”​

From the pandemic to social unrest to political divisiveness, there is a lot to be outraged at in this environment. How do we build the emotional resilience that keeps us from falling apart? How do we keep life running smoothly when, at every turn, it feels like there is potential for a speedbump?  Psychotherapist, meditation instructor, and author, Ralph De La Rosa, LCSW takes a deep dive into these topics in his new book, Don’t Tell Me to [...]
Why Building Consistency Shouldn’t Be So Hard

Why Building Consistency Shouldn’t Be So Hard

  Have you ever thought about why it’s so hard to be consistent? Whether we’re talking about exercise, diet, or daily mindset rituals, consistency (think streaks!) can be difficult even on a normal day. When we start to layer on any adversity and uncertainty (yes, everyone is facing that right now) it truly can feel impossible to follow through day after day. Streaking Through Life Calgary-based pediatrician, plantrician, marathon-enthusiast, and author Dr. Peter Nieman, is a streaker. [...]