Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr There are two ways that new information enters the space between our ears: through open curiosity or through a brick wall. How we receive information reflects how we view the world, and how capable we are of adapting to it. Are you willing to bend in order to grow? Or are you unwavering in your beliefs? And before you answer that, listen to a few questions to be certain…In the book Think Again, Adam Grant challenges how we respond to new...
9 days ago • 3 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday! tl;dr Since we’re approaching the summer months, I thought it would be a good time to do a recap of the basics for those looking to shed a few pounds of that winter weight. First and foremost, you must eat in a calorie deficit. That doesn’t mean you have to track calories, but it does decrease your margin for error. Instead, you can practice eating until you’re 80% full (meaning you have room to eat more, but you stop anyway). This may take practice if...
16 days ago • 2 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr Comparison is the thief of joy, and yet it is human to look to others for inspiration, motivation, and feedback. So how exactly should we use comparison effectively, and when should we be wary of its detrimental effects?I ran my first half-marathon yesterday, and wow, I finally feel like I have experienced a runner’s high. The adrenaline of having thousands of people cheering you on for two hours was surreal. And the hard work that went into...
23 days ago • 2 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr “One must imagine Sisyphus happy.”In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was punished by the gods for betraying their secrets and was cursed to push a boulder up a hill for eternity. The tale is as old as time (c. 1200–323 BCE, more precisely), and you’ve probably heard it before. You may feel like you suffer from the same experience whenever you find yourself in the same argument with your significant other, or when you are complaining to your boss about the...
30 days ago • 3 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr Success is a process, not a destination. Consider the millionaire who gambled away all his earnings; we would no longer consider him a success. Consider the bodybuilder who never truly reconciled their eating disorder and spirals after every show, but what is a trophy without peace of mind? Success looks different for all of us, but the three keys to being successful in any area are to construct a system, make it fun, and create reinforcements.What...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr When trying to form a new identity (ie being a healthy person, being someone who doesn’t doom scroll, being someone who attracts success) requires consistent action. What once felt like being an imposter in a crowded room eventually becomes the confidence that you have the identity that makes up the crowd.If you’re new here, I’m Shannon. I have identified as a trainer and coach for nearly a decade. I’ve carried the title of healthcare practitioner...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr We don’t have many assurances in this life (you know how they say death and taxes…). But we are also promised chaos in some way, life not going as planned. While we can’t decide what those surprises will be, we can choose the life most likely to lead to the chaos we are willing to tolerate.I will die on the hill fighting for people to take better care of themselves. What started as a desire to help everyone squat, bench, and deadlift has grown into...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr To be exhausted, revitalized, and compensated by the work that fulfills and us is a luxury. And to not harness our full potential is a recipe for living with regret and, worst-case scenario, dying with it. To ensure we live the life we are most proud of, we must make the decision to clarify our values and create systems to limit distractions.I am a business owner. This weekend, I went to a conference with our team (of other business owners) who also...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr Everything has a tradeoff. We constantly weigh short and long-term sacrifice and gain. Being able to hold both in perspective will help us live a life we love, balanced with sound preparation for the life we want to live. How well do you keep both under consideration?If we knew we only had a couple of weeks left on earth, we might blow our savings, go on our dream vacation, eat all of the food we know is bad for us, and speak to everyone with...
2 months ago • 2 min read
