When Forging Your Own Path to Pursue Your Passion Becomes the Only Option

“Embarking on this journey, I didn’t know how to train or even where to start this journey…the roadmap simply did not exist. So, I decided to forge my own..”
Our newest Guest Post on the EYP Blog by @thebraitlife shares the story of following your path in order to find passion and happiness.
April 8th, Tip of The Week: Be Flexible

Dreams require goals. Goals require planning. Planning requires intention and execution. However, we all know that life can throw us curve balls. So, let me ask you this. Do your plans make allowances for the barriers you may encounter along the way? Do they provide the flexibility that you will need to overcome these barriers?
March 25th, Tip of The Week: Take Ownership Of Your Process To Reach Your Goals.

Having the support of others when we are working to achieve our goals is crucial. Coaches, teachers, mentors, employers and others can help us get to our destination. However, others’ support and guidance won’t make a difference if we are not actively engaged in the pursuit of our goals. ….
Whether you are looking to be promoted, trying to improve a skill, training for a big competition, or striving to be the best parent you can be, taking ownership of your journey is the key to success.
Go Easy on Yourself: Setting Realistic Expectations as an Athlete

Guest Author: Sarah Gariba, BSN, RN Hey athletes! Whether you’re a hardcore competitor or just an enthusiastic weekend warrior like I’ve become, it’s common to put tons of pressure on yourself to perform at higher and higher levels. But what happens when our bodies and minds hit limitations that prevent us from reaching our lofty […]
October 30th, Tip Of The Week: Set “SMART” goals

Goal setting is something we do in our day to day lives whether we realize it or not. Some goals might be smaller than others like getting a load of laundry done, while some may be larger, like losing 10 pounds. Either way, goals should meet certain criteria – they should be “SMART”. SMART stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely.
May 29th, Tip of The Week: Live Authentically

Are you living authentically? Are you showing-up as yourself and for yourself every day? Are you acknowledging and hornoring your truth? Are you living by your beliefs and values?
May 15th, Tip of The Week: Self-Care is a Prerequisite.

Self-care is often thought of as an aftermath. It’s thought of as a reward for hard work or getting through a tough time. It should be seen , however, as a prerequisite for mental health and well-being.
May 1st, Tip of The Week: Mental Health Is Health.

There is still a huge stigma attached to mental health. But in honor of Mental Health Awareness month,I’m giving you permission to check-in with yourself and attend to your mental and emotional needs. There’s no shame, only gains!
April 17, Tip of The Week: Play The Moments

We often spend our time rewinding to the past or fast-forwarding to the future. Today, Karelle will lead you through a grounding exercise called 5-4-3-2-1 to help you play the moments.
