Let's face it: we've all been there. You set out with the best intentions to crush your fitness goals, nourish your body with wholesome foods, and prioritize self-care. But then, life happens, and suddenly, your well-laid plans are buried under a mountain of excuses and distractions. This has happened to me countless times, and it’s why I can empathize with others who encounter it in their journeys as well. I have had nine surgeries, been in car accidents, and had life-altering curveballs daily. How do I keep going? I don’t dwell on what I can’t control. I focus on what I can - ME!

In the intricate dance of life, two contrasting states often emerge: surviving and thriving. While survival is an automatic response to challenges, thriving represents a higher plane of existence—an intentional and empowered way of living. In this blog, we will explore the nuances of thriving versus surviving, define each concept, and provide actionable tips to help you transition from mere survival to a life of flourishing abundance.

Sometimes, we get bogged down on how far we must go to reach our goals. What we need to do is start focusing on the small habits that will eventually equal big results. In the book Atomic Habits, James Clear writes about how important it is to take small steps. The name of the game is consistency. It’s not perfection. We will make mistakes. We won’t be perfect. However, as long as we keep going, we WILL achieve the results we desire. Keep going, my friends!