Me vs. my future self: How our inability to relate to our future selves hinders our progress toward our goals

I used to have the most lax attitude towards exercise, supplements and sunblock that would freak even the most lackadaisical amongst my friends. Not only was I unable to see their current utility in my life, I also couldn’t envision myself as ever being in need of them.

There is biohacking, where we experiment with our body via fasting and nutrition to create major transformations. Then there is what I call personality hacking, where we experiment with our lifestyles in a way adapted to our personalities, so we function more optimally.

Bending over backwards to please someone isn’t just about being nice or considerate. It can be rooted in trauma. 

Many of us want to have a good life, but when we put the concept of “good” under the proverbial microscope, we all mean different things.

Every single time I work with a client I feel inspired. Sounds clichéd, I’m sure, but it is very, very true.

I enjoy dining out and exploring new places, and I’m fortunate enough to have a significant number of meaningful friendships with people whom I can call up in the middle of the night, who will have my back if push ever comes to shove.

Sometimes we can all feel a little stuck. We grapple with many decisions and situations on a daily basis. You know how some days you feel like you are moving forward swimmingly and other days, well, not so swimmingly.

I remember being a kid and thinking the adults had it all together. I thought it’d be a magical biological switch, and that one day, my life would be put together.

We often talk about burnout affecting relationships, or feeling burnt out in the relationship department; yet, we neglect to talk about how relationships can cause burnout. 

2020. What a year and it’s not over yet. It has been super interesting to see how people handle the same situation.