by Beyond the Craving | Oct 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
There is a great quote by James Clear that says, “You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” Meaning—goals set the direction but systems make or break your success. Goals are just our intentions spelled out. For some this...
by Beyond the Craving | Oct 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Self-awareness is key to changing hard-wired habits, negative mindsets, and managing the anxiety that continues to keep us locked up. Without it we will fall back into old patterns and undesirable behaviors quickly. And yet, this kind of introspection can be hard to...
by Beyond the Craving | Oct 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Do you have the courage to change? No, really? Change is hard. We don’t like to change because it’s uncomfortable and it takes courage to sit in the discomfort of change. Have I mentioned I’m glad you’re here? I think you’re brave and...
by Beyond the Craving | Oct 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Gosh, I love a good storm, don’t you? The kind where the rain pelts the windows and the thunder rides on the wings of the wind. That is, when I am hemmed in by the safety of thick walls and a sturdy roof over my head. Even better when I am curled up in a cozy blanket,...
by Beyond the Craving | Oct 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Challenged by the tension of change? When it comes to changing habits and mindsets, there’s a lot of tension. We fight it because we we’ve experienced failure and discouragement. Most of us know what to do but for one reason or another are still unable to...
by Beyond the Craving | Oct 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Counterfeit comforts are lesser loves and shadows of the real thing. They can be people, places, or things that we seek to satisfy a craving and often act as a sanguine substitute that overpromises and under-delivers. Yet we are quick to entertain them because it’s...