Health Archives | Moving Past Mediocre

29 Jul

Inside Job: Stop Waiting to Be Handed Happiness

Happiness. Joy. Success. Love. Gratitude. Wealth. Health. They are all inside jobs. Your circumstances are not getting in the way of your happiness. Your boss isn’t the reason you’re not successful. Your local pizza place and their incredible stuffed crust

15 Apr

Choose Your Hard

Eating healthy and exercising more is hard. So is being overweight, not fitting in your clothes, and being ashamed of the person you see in the mirror. Choose your hard. Being vulnerable and honest with a person to the point

09 Dec

Boiling Frog Fridays: #5-The 5-Minute Journal App

Drop a frog in boiling water, and it will jump right back out. No questions asked, it’s not wasting time, it’s getting the hell out of there. Drop it in a pot of cool water and slowly increase the temperature,

21 Nov

What Will You Do When The Weather Turns?

It was a beautiful day last Friday. The temperature settled in the 70’s and the sun was out most of the day. Today, just three days later, I write to you from the comfort of my couch. Why? A snow

16 Nov

Will You Be Satisfied With Your Eulogy?

You’re dead. You’ve breathed your last breath, had your last kiss, and felt your last hug. Let that sink in. You’re gone, but your loved ones remain. They’re all gathering at your funeral, ready to say goodbye to you. Someone

03 Nov

Measurables: The Catalyst for Change

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” -Peter Drucker I hopped on the scale and saw a number a bit smaller than it was before. I looked myself up and down in the mirror, and I could see

21 Oct

Comparison: Self Sabotage

As I left work I felt great. The lessons I taught at school were well received, I got to have Chipotle for lunch (man, I love Chipotle), and I was about to kick start a new workout program at the

13 Sep

3 Things You Need To Understand To Live A Stress-Free Life

Think about what stresses you out; what really gets the blood pumping. What is it? Your job? Your family? Your spouse? Your favorite baseball team blowing it in the bottom of the 9th? Someone responding ‘K’ after you texted them

18 Aug

Forgive Yourself, But Don’t Forget

“Forgive and forget.” “The past is the past.” There’s so many quips about forgiving, forgetting, and letting go of your past. In general, it’s all good advice. Holding grudges and resentment can be one hell of an anchor holding you

12 Aug

4 Things You Can Start Doing Today That Will Improve The Quality Of Your Life

Have you ever just gotten lost in a mindless task? You know, like, surfing through countless (pointless) Yahoo articles, scrolling through Instagram until your thumb cramps, or Facebook stalking someone until you’re staring at a status they shared 6 years