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I admit it: I have no idea what’s next. Like really though. I wonder what my next step is and my mind goes in at least three directions. I can be or do anything I want, and here I am overwhelmed with opportunities. The world promises exciting adventures, and part me of longs to be …

You know that feeling when you graduate from school feeling like you’ve learned all there is to know? All of the ups and downs, the tests and tribulations you’ve endured have now brought you to this point of ultimate understanding? Nothing can stop you. Until you’re freshman again at your new school. That’s kind of …

Well, I certainly picked an interesting couple of weeks to take time off from the gym. What with it being Mercury retrograde, my usual way of blowing off steam has always been exercise. These last 14 days have given my brain a lot to ponder and process, self-image issues aside. I realized that I place …

While this break from the gym has been a recovery period for my body, my mind is still incredibly overactive. I’ve been getting a great mental work out keeping my ego in check. Little goblin thoughts have been ever-present in my day-to-day activities, reminding me that I didn’t run yesterday like I said I would, …

I’m taking a two-week gym sabbatical to study the art of yin-living. My health and fitness history has been a rollercoaster. Growing up I was never more than a size 2, and I had some serious body dysmorphia (and if I’m being honest, I still do – but it’s not nearly what it used to …

One of my favourites from HeyManifesto What do you think about when you’re working out? Lunch? Chore list? Chances are, your mind wanders when you’re training. I find I can zone out when I’m doing cardio (especially when it’s not super-high intensity intervals, or when I’m outside). Considering how much time I spend getting jacked, I …

When I was a kid we always had Crystal Light drinks in our fridge. It was a childhood reminder of summer time (especially the lemon-lime flavour). I have a different type of “crystal light” now, one without fake colours, flavours, or aspartame. Okay, and it’s kind of hippie-ish. Here’s what I do. I take a …

Yeah it’s a bold title. Especially for an unattached 20-something year old. However, my quest out west has taught me a lot so far. One of the biggest lessons I’m learning now is the importance of self-love. We’re always so eager to encourage and compliment other people, but never stop to tell ourselves positive, lovingly …

Standing in line at the grocery store a few weeks ago, I overheard a girl talking to her friend about some guy who asked her out, but she didn’t have the heart to say no. She was in this dilemma since “he’s such a nice guy, and I feel bad, I don’t want to make …

You know the type. You plan to meet up with them (somewhat reluctantly) with the best of intentions. You promise yourself you’ll be patient, and kind, and a source of unconditional love. And then you see them. They flash you a half-smile and eye roll. Oh crap, what’s wrong now, you think. So you ask, …