A candid 2025 running recap exploring burnout, identity, and redefining running for mental health. A reminder that sometimes the most important work is learning when to change the rules.
Tag: life
Same Old Story (But With New Words)
Here we go again. I haven't written a blog since July 17th. Cue me saying, “I really want to write more.” And I do. Really. Pinky promise this time. My husband is always amazed at my memory. He’ll ask, “How do you remember when this happened? Or which concerts you’ve been to? Or the exact… Continue reading Same Old Story (But With New Words)
Goals for 2016
It is that time of year again! The New Year, and with it comes the resolutions. Something that I teach my patients about as a dietitian is setting SMART goals. So what is a SMART goal? Here's what I learned from an aritcle put out by MSU Extension: SPECIFIC. A SMART goal focuses on answering… Continue reading Goals for 2016
Becoming Catholic: The Man Born Blind
When most people think of Lent, if they know anything about it, they think of "Oh, that's when you give up something for 40 days." While this is partially true - part of Lent is abstinence and penance, which goes along with giving up something - the biggest part of Lent for me, especially this… Continue reading Becoming Catholic: The Man Born Blind
Keeping It Real: The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades!
So much has been happening in my life and the lives of people around me. Really, so much is happening in the world. There's a lot of people out there that are fearful for the future. Healthcare is scary, government is scary, growing up is scary. And while there are a LOT of times I… Continue reading Keeping It Real: The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades!