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I’ve been in the fitness world for about fifteen years now. Long enough to watch trends rise, peak, and quietly disappear. Long enough to see people get wildly motivated every January — and then slowly fade out by March. Long enough to recognize patterns that repeat themselves year after year, regardless of how smart, disciplined, or well-intentioned someone is. Here’s the thing I’ve learned the hard way (including through my own failed habits): Most fitness habits don’t fail because people are lazy. They fail because they’re built on ideas that don’t survive real life. Over the years, I’ve seen a…

Want more posts like this in your life? Join the Tiny Buddha list for daily or weekly insights. FREE Live 90-minute Write to Heal class and 20-page guide with prompts, recordings and more to support your healing journey.  When I was studying writing in college, my personal essay class was my favorite. I’d already been journaling for almost a decade, so I understood the power of exploring life experiences through the written word. Journaling wasn’t immediately helpful for me. In my younger years, I often wrote to ruminate, beat myself up, count calories, or otherwise reinforce patterns that didn’t support…

Happy New Year! It’s time to unveil my 2026 word of the year and reflect on the intentions set for the year ahead.  In my Through The Rainbow post, I shared one of the hardest transitions of my life — moving out of the home I lived in for 11 years, separating from someone I still very much cared about, and stepping into a version of myself that had been quietly waiting to be reborn. Saying that out loud — and feeling the truth of it — felt like standing in the middle of a storm while the sun tried…

Alright, how is it even possible that H is a teenager already? I swear, I was just teaching her how to tie her shoes. Now here I am, writing about how to help her navigate high school and step into young adulthood. Wild, right? We’ve moved from talking about how to teach kids patience to talking about goal-setting and future dreams. If you’re anything like me, your own teenage years might have felt a bit overwhelming without a clear roadmap. I know I had plenty of goals swirling around in my head. Fortunately, I figured it out with the guidance…

Looking back on the year and sharing some of the things I’ll be working on in 2026. Hi friends! How are you? I hope that you’re having an amazing week so far. The kids are back in school, Liv’s 14th birthday is this week (HOW?!), and I’m just now starting to get my life together. I was feeling so productive until we hit winter break, and I’ve been very slowly getting back into things. I’m looking forward to finding a routine again, for some fun things coming up, and cautiously optimistic about the New Year. Some personal highlights from 2025:…

Whether you’re chronically online, or only log on to post a quarterly dump, it’s important that you know where and how the data you’re sharing on the internet is being used. Oftentimes, we accept, we say yes, and we check a box on the screen just to get to what we were looking for, but exercising choice in those moments is a crucial way to protect your identity and take control of your digital footprint. Here to talk with us today is Camille Stewart Gloster, an attorney and strategist working at the intersection of technology, cybersecurity, national security, and foreign…

Chili lime seasoning is one of those things I didn’t think much about until it became something we used all the time. It’s simple, easy to make, and somehow works with a wide range of foods. Once it’s in the pantry, it tends to get sprinkled on everything. I started making a homemade chili lime seasoning after noticing how often we reached for it. Store-bought versions can be convenient, but many include added ingredients I’d rather skip. Making it at home takes just a few minutes and (mostly) uses ingredients I already keep on hand. Why Chili Lime Seasoning Works…

Here’s a recap of our Christmas 2025 – including the family gift exchange and an unexpected two day stay in the hospital!! Ups and Hard Downs! We had a Christmas break full of ups and downs – particularly Mazen who hit his down hard enough to break 3 ribs! More on that below. Christmas Eve Rewinding back to Christmas Eve, the boys were with their dads, and I was invited to my friends’ house for a lovely three-course dinner. We had the most delicious fancy food! Clam chowder, scallops over white bean hash, and lobster and steak!! I couldn’t thank…

Are Lip Fillers Right For You? Five Key Things To Think About FirstAnswer FirstLip fillers can create beautiful, natural enhancements, but the best results come from planning, realistic expectations, and understanding what truly influences the outcome. When goals are realistic, communication during consultations becomes easier.SummaryBefore choosing lip fillers, it helps to understand what shapes the final result. The shape of the lip, injector skill, filler type, recovery expectations, and long-term maintenance all play a role in how the lips heal, look, and feel in daily life. For example, people researching lip fillers in Louisville start by comparing personal goals with…

Want more posts like this in your life? Join the Tiny Buddha list for daily or weekly insights. “You can’t add more to your life until you first let go of what weighs you down.” ~Unknown I used to think being busy meant being successful. My days were a blur of meetings, notifications, and commitments. My calendar looked impressive, but at night I lay awake wondering why I felt so exhausted and strangely unfulfilled. One rainy Tuesday, stuck in traffic between two appointments I didn’t really want to attend, it hit me: I wasn’t living my life. I was managing…