When it comes to our goals, there’s a variety of reasons why we procrastinate. One common issue is perfectionistic thinking. We think of analysis paralysis as a situation of information overload. In reality, it’s perfectionism in disguise. We want the “best” possible avenue to success. We feel we need all the information + all skills…
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“Toward Goal” vs “Away From Problem”
“What you do and what you want are constantly warring with one another.” –Dr. Kashey We all have times when what we want and what we actually do are not aligned. Said another way, we all have times when our behaviors don’t translate to moving us closer to our desired outcomes. When this happens, do…
What Gets Measured Gets Managed
What gets measured gets managed… if you use the data on purpose and with purpose. By virtue of the Hawthorne effect, the simple act of monitoring and tracking results in better outcomes. This can be applied to almost anything – behaviors, finances, what we eat, workouts, etc. The intent is to build awareness. If we…
Carbs Are Not the Enemy!
Last week I had someone involved in my medical treatment care plan tell me to “watch how many carbs you eat.” It was well-meaning advice related to some temporary side effects of beginning new medication. Thankfully I know better and I trust the coach managing my macro and training plan, otherwise I may have been…
Leveraging Behavior
When faced with a frustrating stimulus, do you react or do you respond? If we’re honest, most of us would admit that we react in ways which hamper our ability to net positive outcomes more often than we would like. We throw adult behavioral responsibility out the window and the toddler takes over. Any stimulus…
Not Sure Where To Begin?
Do you struggle with turning knowledge into purposeful action? There is no need to over-complicate things! ✅ Focus on the big rocks. ✅ Implement good systems and processes. ✅ Collect data, identify correlations, and use that to make informed adjustments. See below for in the key components you need to ensure successful outcomes! Ignore the…
Do You Struggle to Stay “On Plan?”Don’t Eliminate… Integrate!
An TKN, people often come to us with a long-standing history of yo-yo dieting. It’s not that they can’t lose weight, it’s that they can’t sustain the weight loss. Why is it that so many people struggle with this issue? Obviously, there’s all kinds of factors which are unique to the individual, but there’s also…
Kaci’s Quick Life Tips — “Two-for-One” Toast!
So here’s a little hack for you to upgrade your bread square footage. For any of your favorite breads that come in thick enough slices, you can actually turn ONE slice into TWO. Pictured is Dave’s Killer Bread Raisin’ the Roof, which I find comes sliced anywhere from 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. I takes…
Overwhelmed? Do This!
Overwhelmed by the idea of change? Lost faith in your ability to sustain positive, purposeful action? Discouraged by a long-standing history of unsuccessful attempts to make progress? Tired of the endless cycle of beginning yet again only to give up shortly after? Reframe the process. All it takes to overcome these mental roadblocks is ONE…
What Will March Bring? You Get to Decide!
And just like that, February is over, and March has arrived! I’d love to know… What’s one small, positive change you plan to make this month? How did you plan to implement it? The more clear your plan is, the better! If you need help troubleshooting how to set yourself up for success, I’d love…
How Thinking About Death Makes Us Happier…
“A conversation with death is the quickest path to seeing what you value most in life. Understanding what you value most in life means you will have an intuitive understanding of the best ways to spend your time, energy, and attention.” – Dr. Kashey At first, the concept of visiting with “death” seems rather morbid….
Kaci’s Quick Life Tips — Scrub Pants + Life Skills!
Kaci’s Quick Life Tips is a series where I’ll be sharing little nuggets and tidbits of wisdom to make life a little easier! If you’re a fan of the leggings, I highly recommend adding scrub bottoms to your pant comfort collection. All the comfort of sweats, but or the shape of actual pants. Plus they…
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