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In the days and months leading into the Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, I began to feel something unexpected.

I felt emptiness.

Not because I lacked drive or excitement, but because I could see what was coming. For 15 years, I had lived with total clarity. Every decision, every early morning, every s...

Creating new habits sounds exciting at first, until real life steps in. One day, your schedule gets thrown off, the rhythm you’ve worked hard to build is disrupted, and suddenly you’re standing at a crossroads. Do you take the detour and give yourself a break? Or do you find a way to stay on the pat...

Many times when we reach success, and we're on top of that podium, in whatever walk of life it may be, we oftentimes feel as though we've learned it all, right? We feel like we're on top of the world and the only thing left to do from here is to celebrate. Which we definitely should do! We need that...

There’s a reason we admire those who show up early, keep promises to themselves, and follow through, especially when no one’s watching. This is because self-discipline is the quiet force behind every meaningful achievement. It’s not flashy. It’s not always fun. But it is always essential.

As I have ...

Yesterday morning, I found a little fledgling robin stuck in my window well. It had been there for at least a day or two, hopping around among the dry leaves, looking lost and vulnerable. The mama robin chirped and flew nearby, while her fledgling remained stuck—just steps away from freedom, but sti...

Yesterday, as Janson and I were getting ready for the day, we heard a knock on our bedroom door. Immediately following, a folded up piece of paper slid beneath the crack between the door frame and the carpet.

This is what we found:

One of our nine year old twins had intricately folded a piece of pa...

Procrastination is the silent thief of time. Whether it’s a report due next week, laundry piling up, or that workout you’ve been meaning to start “tomorrow,” we all fall into the trap of putting things off. But understanding why we procrastinate, and how to stop procrastinating, can transform the wa...

After 15 years of striving toward the Olympic Games, I discovered that certain self-improvement strategies didn’t just make me a better athlete—they made me a better wife, mother, business owner, and friend.

As I have taken time to reflect back on these lessons, I have come to realize that many of t...

Lately, I’ve realized I need to start practicing mindfulness more intentionally. I've been incredibly distracted each day. My mind has been everywhere except where it needs to be, and I’m pretty sure it’s leading me to early onset dementia at the ripe old age of 42. I’m forgetting everything because...