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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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 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”
How to Manage Your Weight for Life
I’ve lost 100lbs. and kept it off for over 17 years. I’ve also struggled with obesity at different points in my life, so headlines like these are personal. Look, being obese sucked. I hated how I looked and felt. I couldn’t play sports with my friends. I couldn’t wear clothes I liked. I couldn’t goContinue reading “How to Manage Your Weight for Life”
4 Ways to Reduce Your Stress Today
Before we dive in: my free consultation spots are filling up fast. If you’ve been on the fence about talking with a coach to improve your health and lower your stress, reserve your spot here before they fill up. Cool? Cool. Let’s get to today’s tips. I was chatting with my friend Lizzie the otherContinue reading “4 Ways to Reduce Your Stress Today”
How to Make Stress Your “Superpower”
So… things are a little stressful these days. Global uncertainty, polarizing opinions, an inifinite feed of doomscrolling… there’s no shortage of ways to stress out. But what if we could turn our stress into a superpower: something that builds us UP instead of breaking us DOWN? It all starts with changing how we think aboutContinue reading “How to Make Stress Your “Superpower””
Could This Change Everything About How You Eat?
My coaching program is officially OPEN! Register your interest and reserve your spot here. Yesterday, I talked about how consuming “junk food” intentionally can actually BENEFIT your health. Here’s how to make it work for you… First, let’s get something straight: we’re NOT going to ban foods you love. That’ll just leave you feeling grumpy,Continue reading “Could This Change Everything About How You Eat?”
Eat Junk Food, Get Healthier?
Ah, Halloween… One of my favorite holidays of the year. Sure, the costumes are great. Though to be honest, I’m starting to recognize what people are dressing up as less and less each year. Am I getting old? LOL But as a guy with a massive sweet tooth, I love Halloween for the tradition ofContinue reading “Eat Junk Food, Get Healthier?”
How to Achieve Big Results with Small Changes
Looking to make healthy lifestyle changes? As someone who has lost 100 pounds and kept it off for over 16 years, here’s my advice: Don’t make things bigger than they have to be. Instead, focus on making one small change and building on it. Let’s say you’re looking to lose body fat. “I’m gonna goContinue reading “How to Achieve Big Results with Small Changes”
Use the Two “B’s” and Get More Done
How can you take action to improve your health while balancing competing priorities? Use the two “B’s:” “break it down” and “boundaries.” Let’s take a closer look at how these work together. Break It Down Sometimes “life” happens, and you’re not able to stick to your original plans. That’s okay. In fact, it’s normal andContinue reading “Use the Two “B’s” and Get More Done”
Ian Estabrook 