Wanna increase your chances of being anxious, depressed, and dissatisfied with life? Spend more time on screens. A study of over two hundred thousand people published in The Psychiatric Quarterly found that “heavy” screen time and digital media use – 5+ hours per day – was correlated with decreased happiness, lower self-esteem, and dissatisfaction withContinue reading “How to Stop Feeling Anxious and Dissatisfied”
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What Does “Eating Healthy” Mean?
Before we dive into today’s article: I have a client graduating from my coaching program in 2 weeks, which means there’s a spot opening up soon. If you want to look, feel, and perform your best in areas of life you care most about, check out how I can help you you do that hereContinue reading “What Does “Eating Healthy” Mean?”
How To Make Good Habits Stick
Struggling to make good habits stick? Try this: Don’t optimize for perfection. Optimize for “good enough.” “Good enough” is where sustainable progress happens. It’s the mindsets and behaviors you can keep up for weeks, months, and even years. In other words, good enough enables consistency, and consistency enables results.As the very-wise Brian Barthelt reminded meContinue reading “How To Make Good Habits Stick”
Focusing on THIS Might be Sabotaging Your Health
“Oh, screw you, Apple Watch,” I muttered to myself after this morning’s workout. It’s the final week of a training plan I’ve been following consistently for months. I had just spent the last hour banging out rows, push ups, and lunges, pushing each set close to muscular failure and setting new personal bests. My heartContinue reading “Focusing on THIS Might be Sabotaging Your Health”
Are You Letting THIS Determine Your Success and Happiness?
Last week, I was at my Google team’s holiday dinner and ended up chatting with our head of YouTube. She mentioned she’s read my articles and worked with a trainer before… but it wasn’t very successful. “Our schedules never aligned,” she said. “He wanted to work together 5 times a week, but given my familyContinue reading “Are You Letting THIS Determine Your Success and Happiness?”
How to “Go Pro” in Your Life
Aaaaaand just like that, my free coaching call spots are gone! I’m so grateful and excited to connect with everyone and help them improve their health, lower their stress, and feel confident heading into the new year. If you’re interested in a free coaching call when I open them up again in the future, simplyContinue reading “How to “Go Pro” in Your Life”
How to Indulge Guilt-Free this Holiday Season
Before we begin: there are still a few spots left for my free, 30 minute coaching call offer this week. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. If you’re on the fence, book now and take the first step towards improving your health and lowering your stress. “Damn, those look good,” I said as I walked throughContinue reading “How to Indulge Guilt-Free this Holiday Season”
Your Free Ticket to Better Health
It’s Black Friday week (or month, or year… it keeps getting longer). You’re probably getting bombarded with people, companies, and brands trying to sell you stuff. “Black Friday deals! Mega discounts! Sale sale sale!” Not me. In fact, I’m gonna do the opposite: I’m giving you something for free. I’m reserving five, 30 minute coachingContinue reading “Your Free Ticket to Better Health”
You Don’t Need More Discipline
Here’s something you’ve probably said to yourself before:“If only I was more disciplined, I’d be able to… [insert life goal here].” Sound familiar? It does for me. I used to say it all the time whenever I’d hit a roadblock with my health, work, or personal goals. “Stop being lazy and start being disciplined,” I’dContinue reading “You Don’t Need More Discipline”
How Pizza Taught Me a Valuable Life Lesson
“So that’s two pizzas with extra toppings, two garlic breads, four dips, and a dozen donuts – did I get that right?” I cringed as he confirmed the order. “Yeah,” I said, sheepishly. “Great. It’ll be there in about an hour.” I hung up and stared into space. This was the third time this monthContinue reading “How Pizza Taught Me a Valuable Life Lesson”
Ian Estabrook 