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“When you’re in the gain, you’re never measuring yourself against anything external. You’re only measuring yourself against yourself. More directly, you’re measuring”
― Dan Sullivan, 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less

“I started decluttering, getting rid of what was draining my energy and weighing me down. First to go were my five-hour drives to visit home in Buffalo. It wasn’t filling me. Over the years, I’d made it easy for others to see me by inserting myself into their lives.”
― Rachel Brooks, Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, and Self-Love

“strong. And I’m here to say: enough of that. Strong isn’t a personality trait. It’s a sign that you’re neglected and not protected. It’s just as much evidence of your trauma as it is of your triumph. So this year, I say, enough with strength. I’m entering my damsel era. I’m eating cake and being pretty and crying when I’m hurt, and apologizing for none of it. Won’t you join me?”
― Shirlene Obuobi, Between Friends & Lovers

“1 PICK A MEASUREMENT: Count it (like reps and sets) Time it (like intervals or rounds) Randomize it (like fartleks) Chris it (like doing moves randomly throughout your day) 2 PICK A WARM-UP: Walking Light jogging Dynamic stretching (see page 111 for a basic routine)”
― Sarah Kurchak, Work It Out: A Mood-Boosting Exercise Guide for People Who Just Want to Lie Down

“3 PICK 3–5 EXERCISES: You can go for an all-cardio, strength, or flexibility workout or mix it up. Cardio Walking Jogging High-knee jogging Sprints Jumping jacks Steps (going up and down on single or multiple steps) Dancing (any style) Shadowboxing”
― Sarah Kurchak, Work It Out: A Mood-Boosting Exercise Guide for People Who Just Want to Lie Down

“Strength Squats Shoulder bridges Lunges Push-ups (on the wall, from the knees, or from the feet) Wall angels Back extensions Planks Side planks Mobility High-knee march Heel kicks”
― Sarah Kurchak, Work It Out: A Mood-Boosting Exercise Guide for People Who Just Want to Lie Down

“Standing hip circles (stand on one leg, bend the other knee, and draw circles from your hip joint in each direction) Torso twists Arm circles Cat/cow stretches 4 PICK A COOLDOWN: Marching on the spot Static stretching (see page 110 for a basic routine) Lying on the floor and gently full-body flailing”
― Sarah Kurchak, Work It Out: A Mood-Boosting Exercise Guide for People Who Just Want to Lie Down