In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s common to lose the motivation for fitness. I know it’s a massive struggle for me. If you’re like me, you know you should exercise, but you just can’t muster up the energy or motivation. There’s a little voice in your head telling you “You’re too tired,” or “You have better things to be doing.” Plus, we have to carve out time between work, marriage, and dad duties. Our physical health is just an easy thing to put on the back burner. Exercise isn’t just about building muscles or shedding pounds though. It’s a powerful tool for your mental health. When you’re feeling…

What’s the most recent excuse you’ve given for not working out? I’m currently riding the ‘I’m new to the city and don’t know a lot of places,’ wave. But I know something has to change. I’ve heard a lot of excuses for people refusing to work out. ‘I don’t have a gym membership,’ or ‘I’m too busy to go to the gym,’ are pretty common. As if it is entirely impossible to get fit outside the gym. Many people believe working out at the gym is the best way to get fit. Admittedly, the gym offers a lot of advantages. There’s a lot of equipment, potential for a trainer, and…

For the longest time, the only thing that could get me out of bed and into work was money. I remember being stressed about where my rent would come from and how I’d pay my bills. I would watch celebrities on Instagram enjoy interesting daily lives—no work, no worries, no money problems. I was so jealous! I kept wondering when it would be my turn to finally have financial peace.  Right around then, I put a limit on my social media use. These days, when you’re young, all you likely think about is making money. It doesn’t help that social media is full of people showing off their affluent lifestyles.…

Does it seem like you are too busy for your mental health? Then, you are part of the 45% of workers who are too busy to find help for mental health. That or you are among the 25% who are too embarrassed to do it. I’ll do you one better; chances are you are a man. Many men feel the need to be busy, and for some, it is a coping mechanism— a way to avoid your feelings. However, keeping your mind occupied is not the best way to promote mental health in the workplace. I understand. Sometimes, when I feel my mental health is struggling, I tend to ignore…

What are the worst possible date night ideas? Meeting the family on a first date would be a nightmare. I need at least a few months to prep. Likewise, I’m also not a fan of hiking or being a plus-one at a wedding. But these are dream dates for a lot of people. My point? Planning dates is tough. There are many date night ideas to explore, yet many people settle for dinner and a movie—because planning a date is hard! If this is a favorite, I don’t blame you. I like dinner and a movie—the movie comes first, so we have something to talk about during dinner. Or dinner…

So you just got divorced…yikes! Or is it congratulations? I guess it depends on the situation. But anyway, it’s not like you got into a marriage hoping to get divorced. Things happened, mistakes and discoveries were made, and here you are, divorced. Chin up, big guy, it’s not so bad. I’ve met a lot of men who’ve gotten divorced, and they are usually one of four. There’s the guy who never wants to love again. There’s the guy who’s out to hurt others as he was hurt. There’s the one out for fun, and there’s the guy worried or scared about dating right after divorce. That’s who I’m talking to!…