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Before ERNEST takes the stage Tuesday night for what’s expected to be an energizing performance on ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025, the country artist is expecting to add an extended layer of year-end introspection to his pre-show routine. For years, the musician already established himself as one of country music’s top songwriters, but in 2024 the Nashville native solidified himself as one of country music’s fastest-rising singers. ERNEST was primarily renowned for his writing skills, penning hits for stars such as Morgan Wallen—including the recently Grammy-nominated “I Had Some Help” and “Cowgirls.” He’s now…
Skinny is in. In an era where the allure of being “skinny” is often glorified in social media and fashion circles, the concept has become synonymous with beauty and desirability. Yet, what lies behind this seemingly innocent desire is a complex web of health implications, societal pressures, and often unrealistic expectations. This article aims to decode the nuances behind the drive to get skinny, examining whether it is a worthy goal or a hazardous obsession. The dream of achieving a skinny figure can sometimes lead individuals down a path of extreme diets and rigorous fitness regimes. However, the quest for…
According to the Deconstructing Anxiety model, anxiety–aka “fear”–is at the heart of literally every problem we face in life. That might sound like a sweeping statement, but in the model, this idea is easily demonstrated by a simple process. Using what we call the “digging for gold” exercise, you can trace any issue back to a single core fear. Whether it’s relationship struggles, depression, procrastination, or even unhealthy habits like overeating, one’s core fear lies at the root. Anyone can discover this for themselves by picking a problem and following the steps of the “digging for gold” process, to uncover…
Have you ever tried to learn to meditate but the thought of sitting still to meditate made you so squirmy you threw in your meditation cushion across the room? For many, quieting the mind feels more like a chore than a moment of peace. And that can be a barrier to developing a regular meditation practice.I have been a yoga teacher for more than a decade. I can be bendy and twisty, feeling comfortable in advanced classes. But the second meditation was introduced, I started to squirm and my wandering mind just bounced around like a pinball.What if Traditional Meditation…
If you plan to set health and fitness goals for 2025, it’s best to leave the “go big or go home” mentality behind. Setting excessively high goals may seem beneficial, but it can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unmotivated. (Raise your hand if this sounds familiar!) “This time of the year is brimmed with possibilities, excitement, and expectation,” says Teddy Savage, National lead trainer at Planet Fitness HQ. While that can be a thrilling combination, ‘It can also be the recipe for unfulfilled promises, discouragement, and frustration if you’re not careful to create the right mindset around it and focus…
Like just about anything, when it comes to pre- and post-workout supplementation, you can find store shelf upon store shelf of products formulated specifically for one gender. But do men and women really need different workout supplements? Can Men and Women Take the Same Workout Supplements? It’s the goal of the supplement — not the sex of the consumer — that should drive choice, says Shena Jaramillo, R.D. “If you’re using pre-workout or post-workout supplements to support your efforts with strength training or running a marathon, that’s not specific to gender,” she says. As opposed to supporting general nutritional needs, workout supplements are designed to amplify athletic performance,…
I am what’s considered a chronic overpacker. If I’m going away on vacation for five days, I somehow cram at least 15 outfits and a Sephora’s worth of skin care products into my suitcase. But the one item I don’t overpack? Shoes — more specifically, sneakers. I make sure every single one of those outfits goes with one pair of sneakers, and I wear them nonstop whether I’m gone for 24 hours or 24 days. While I have a plethora of sneakers in my shoedrobe, the ones I’ve slipped into more often than not these days are the Allbirds Tree…
We’ve all heard the statistics about how many people set New Year’s resolutions only to fall short, yet the allure of a fresh start keeps us coming back for more. Perhaps the reason we struggle to stick with these resolutions is that we often let our ambitions get the better of us, setting the bar too high or creating rigid, unrealistic expectations. When resolutions are overly limiting or unattainable, they can quickly become unhealthy and set us up for failure. Unhealthy resolutions often involve extreme diet changes, drastically cutting calories, or obsessing over a number on the scale. A major…
In this Flashback Friday episode, I revisit my enlightening conversation with Cal Newport, originally recorded in 2016. Cal, the acclaimed author of Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, shares his revolutionary ideas on the importance of cultivating focus in an increasingly distracted era. Since this conversation, Cal has continued to expand his work on digital minimalism and the importance of deliberate practice, inspiring professionals worldwide. We discuss the principles of deep work, the economic advantages of focus, and practical strategies for eliminating distractions. Cal’s insights on time blocking and the value of training the mind for…
Dick Van Dyke turned 99-years-young on December 13, and if his recent Instagram post is anything to go by, the Mary Poppins star still takes his longevity seriously by giving it his all on leg day. The clip, posted to the legendary entertainer’s Instagram account on December 18 shows Van Dyke executing reps on the leg press machine. But not just double presses, he can be seen crushing some single leg work too. “I can’t even do that at 38, lol,” wrote one impressed IG follower. “Such an inspiration! Keep moving,” added another. Of course, DVD has long talked of…