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Hi Fabulous Friends! Today, our community officially kicked off the 14-Day Habit Builder Challenge. Inspired by James Clear’s Atomic Habits, think of this as a "Book Club meets Cliff Notes" hybrid sprint. It’s not too late to jump in. Join us here. A Thought to Consider“If you wait, will it get easier, or will you just be older?” — James Clear We often fall into the trap of thinking massive success requires massive action. We wait for a "burst of motivation" to clean the house, start the business, or hit the gym. But motivation is a feeling; systems are a strategy. As Clear famously says: “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” Why the "1% Rule" WinsImproving by just 1% isn't always noticeable in the moment, but the math is undeniable: If you get 1% better each day for a year, you’ll end up 37 times better by the time you’re done. Small changes feel insignificant today. If you study Mandarin for an hour tonight, you aren't fluent yet. Because results don't come instantly, we often slide back into old routines. Overcoming the "Novelty Trap"Our brains are wired to chase novelty. For our ancestors, "more" meant survival. Today, that wiring leads to endless scrolling and "new plan" syndrome. The dopamine hit of starting something new feels better than the steady rhythm of staying consistent. How to actually make it stick:
The challenge is free and your community is cheering for you! We are doing one micro-lesson and one micro-action per day. Don't just build your glutes, your shoulders and shape your waste—build the system that makes it fun + sustainable! Cheers to thriving together, Alyssa |
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Hi Fabulous Friends! Most workout programs train strength in the forward and backward plane of motion... Squats. Lunges. Deadlifts.... are all excellent BUT ... our bodies operate in various directions at a thousand different angles. We step sideways to catch our balance. We twist to grab laundry We balance on one foot while carrying groceries. If we don’t train those directions… we lose it and injury occurs. That’s when we start saying: “Why does my back and neck feel stiff?”“Why do I feel...
Hi Fabulous Friends! 💪🏽 If you’re joining us for the March Muscle Building Challenge — be proud of you for being proactive. Building muscle now saves you massive time, energy, and money later. Future you will be grateful. This is your reminder to tune in and train with Kel and me at 5:30pm HST. Click here to join. You don't have to have your cameras on but at least say hi and ask some questions or drop some comments! We’ll be demoing the moves and walking you through some of the challenge. If...
Hi Fabulous Friends. A little practical wisdom as we head into the Lunar New Year. 🐎 🐎 What’s the secret to remaining consistent? It’s not willpower, not discipline, nor “grind harder.” It’s being flexible.Flexibility preserves a sense of control. It removes the all-or-nothing pressure and replaces it with options. On high-friction days — low sleep, long work hours, kid chaos, decision fatigue — don’t quit. Pivot. 💥 I’ve been experimenting with what James Clear calls “proactive laziness” in...