Have you ever heard somebody say something that just punches you in the gut of your heart… But, like, in a good way? I heard somebody say something like that about a week ago. “I hope I never recover from this…” Those were words spoken by William Shatner, the 90 year old former television astronaut,…
It’s no secret that I am not a fan of diet culture. It’s the “cancel culture” of the food world, and it’s killing us. The idea of tying our success with health and fitness to how much pressure our bodies apply to the earth below us is just insane. It’s not to say that tracking…
Sometimes you gain the greatest clarity of mind when you get lost in your own backyard. Take a new trail, go a new direction, walk down a different (safe) street. A new setting can allow your mind to start thinking differently, thus allowing you to perhaps find clarity with something you are struggling with. Also,…
When I was nine years old, I met Roger Staubach. It was a rather unceremonious meeting. I was just a toe-head wimpy kid in a Cowboy’s jersey who happened to stumble onto the set of a television spot (football in hand, by the way). Well over thirty years later, I still remember vividly Mr. Staubach’s…
There is plenty of evidence that suggests that exercise helps with anxiety and depression, but as with everything, the devil is in the details. Without structure, purpose, and a plan, performing intense workouts can actually increase anxiety because of the amount of stress being put on the body. Instead, try performing a majority of easy,…
I have seen so many posts on social media telling people to “get over your fear,” “stop being afraid,” or “let the fearful do their thing, I’ll do me.” It makes me cringe. So, I thought I’d share the one simple secret to getting over fear so we can put an end to this once…
I’ve recently finished writing a book about my evolving relationship with an anxiety disorder. In it, I dive deep into my addiction to alcohol, my recovery, and my quest to qualify for the Ironman World Championship (have I told you about that?) while discovering that some of the most debilitating traits of anxiety can also…
Success in any venture requires persistence, even when things get hard. The quality of the initial decision to start that venture will determine the probability of success. A hasty decision that is made on a whim, and is not backed with a compelling purpose, puts us at risk of giving up the minute it gets…
The second we wake up, we begin to frame how the day is going to go. For those of us who have anxiety, it’s an uphill battle. Our minds start racing, catastrophizing, working against us right as we hop out of bed. The good news is, there are tools we can use to frame a…
Surrender is such a far-reaching term. I mean, it could refer to a vanquished combatant laying down his arms in front of his victor, or it could refer to a person sitting in the lotus position trying to let go of their bullshit while listening to ambient music. In terms of psychological well-being, surrender is…