Time: a serendipitous gift, but not in the conventional sense. Time isn’t an object or an experience. It just “is.” And I’m here, in it. The fact that I can write this means I am one of the lucky ones. I was “given” time; born into the cosmic flow. I’ve been immersed in the “whole”Continue reading “Time”
Author Archives: Ian Estabrook
No One Else’s Yardstick
A Story about Going at Your Own Pace, Plus How to Reach Any Goal
An Easy Way to Stay Healthy while Traveling
Travel is slowly opening up around the world again, and people eligible to take well-earned time off are jumping at the chance. I was recently one of those people, returning to Ireland yesterday after two weeks off in Berlin, Germany. Since it was my first vacation in a long time, I was once again facedContinue reading “An Easy Way to Stay Healthy while Traveling”
Two Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself Right Now
These days, there’s no shortage of ways to manage our well-being. Want to exercise more? Your watch can offer workouts and track them for you. Want to eat healthier? There are plenty of websites listing nutrition, calorie, and macronutrient information. Want to meditate? There’s an app for that. There’s nothing wrong with these tools andContinue reading “Two Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself Right Now”
My Experiences with Burnout and Therapy
I started going to therapy regularly at the end of 2020. My therapist and I have bi-weekly appointments, and I consider them as essential – if not more – than anything else in my schedule. Thanks to my upbringing, as well as several positive mentors, I’ve never felt a stigma around therapy. I’ve seen itContinue reading “My Experiences with Burnout and Therapy”
This Moment
In the morning, I step outside, feeling the sun on my face and the dew from the grass beneath my bare feet. I sit down, feel the weight of my body in the chair, and begin to breathe. As I breathe, the sunshine feels warmer on my face than before. The birds’ songs sound sweeter,Continue reading “This Moment”
Reflections and Principles for Losing 25lbs. or More
Oh hai, you sexy beast, you. I hope you’re having a fabulous day. How would you like to talk for a bit about helping each other achieve righteous health and build bodacious bods? “That sounds great, Ian!” Awesome! I think so, too! Heads up: this is gonna be a hell of a post. But ifContinue reading “Reflections and Principles for Losing 25lbs. or More”
Fuck What They Want – Do You Instead
There I was, just a kid, sitting in a parent/teacher conference. My mom was talking with my math teacher about my performance in class. “Ian has a B in math right now,” my teacher said. They continued talking about my overall academic trajectory and potential for achievement. Everything was sounding standard until my teacher saidContinue reading “Fuck What They Want – Do You Instead”
Forget “Perfect” – You Need a System.
Succeeding in your health and fitness goals depends on one thing: having the right systems in place. It isn’t the exercise program you do. It isn’t the diet you follow. It isn’t the coach you hire. It’s the systems that enable you to consistently execute on the things that help you reach your goal. ForContinue reading “Forget “Perfect” – You Need a System.”
5 Ways to Kickstart your Morning
Mornings. For a lot of us, this is the most stressful time of the day. You’re shaking off the sleepies and are about to be slammed with responsibilities at work, home, school, and other areas of life. Grumbling your way through it only compounds the stress. Take a moment to really listen to the usualContinue reading “5 Ways to Kickstart your Morning”
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