One of the most common misconceptions about step goals is that they need to happen all at once or during a formal workout. Research on NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis) shows that accumulated movement throughout the day plays a significant role in energy expenditure, metabolic health, and stress regulation. Here’s why breaking steps up works so … More How to Hit 10K Steps Without Doing It All at Once
I’m an Instant Pot kinda bitch. I like to throw everything in the pot, set the timer, and walk away while the equipment does the heavy lifting. But occasionally, when I’m feeling frisky… a little Martha-adjacent, I’m in the mood for a good sheet pan meal. These meals are delicious, easy AF, and they keep … More Greek Chicken Sheet Pan 🇬🇷🍋
Intention setting is magical. This year, my theme is 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 + 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. What this looks like for me:Addressing my overthinking and perfectionism. Doing > Planning I wrote 10 goals/intentions for 2026 in my agenda, so I can revisit them and ask: Am I living in alignment with this? Here’s a sneak peek at 5 … More 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 / 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 ✨
In the last several years, the term “political polarization” has become increasingly tangible. Fueled by social media algorithms that create ideological echo chambers and reinforced by a fear of cancellation, the suppression of debate has quieted many wise voices. When did the discussion of ideas become offensive rather than an opportunity to think critically and … More Don’t Throw the Baby Out with the Bathwater: On the Suppression of Debate in a Polarized World
This past December was bittersweet. I lost my dad December 8th and gave birth to my son 11 days later on December 19th. The death of a loved one provides an opportunity to contemplate mortality and the vastness of the human experience.The yearning for purpose and meaning for who we are and what we do … More 𝔸𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕥𝕝𝕖
My Emmett, Today you are 11. Often in my love letters to you, I wistfully reminisce about the baby and boy you once were. Today, I’ll write about how I see you right now. You are a quiet observer. Somewhat hesitant, not quite acquainted with your full potential. The seeds of discipline have started … More Happy 11th Birthday Emmett
Dear Ruby, Today you are 7. Watching you grow and become the beautiful human you are gives me indescribable joy. When you tell a story using your hands and facial expressions for emphasis or when you’re eating a peach, squinting your eyes against the warm sun, juice running down your arms…all I want to do … More Happy 7th Birthday Ruby
𝕄𝕪 𝔼𝕞𝕞𝕖𝕥𝕥, Today you are 9. Last night, I was thinking about the day before you came into this world. I had resigned myself to going overdue after trying several “foolproof” methods for controlling my own labour (acupuncture, primrose oil, walking, walking, and more walking….) I crawled into bed naive and annoyed that I couldn’t … More Happy 9th Birthday Emmett
𝕄𝕪 ℝ𝕦𝕓𝕪, Today you are 6. When I picture you in my mind, you are elbows and knees, long lanky limbs, windblown, wild blonde hair, dirty faced with beautiful bright eyes. You captivate me with your aliveness. You are sharp, quick-witted and brave. It’s been within this last year that I’ve noticed a charming ascendency … More Happy 6th Birthday Ruby
𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐭,𝐀𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞, 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐲𝐞.𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧.𝐓𝐨 𝐦𝐞, 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐄𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐭, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 … More 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐄𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐭
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