The rapidly declining state of healthcare. I can’t check the news or open social media these days without someone is talking about the cost of health insurance and the cost of healthcare. It all costs way too much and insurance covers way too little. For a normal person, like you or I, who simply wants to make sure they’re taken care of in case of an emergency, it can be a very scary thing.… The post Healthcare is broken (and how to fix it) appeared first on Whole Life Challenge.| Whole Life Challenge
I used to think health was about hitting the gym hard, eating kale salads, and tracking my sleep like a scientist. I’d scroll through fitness blogs on sites like Whole Life Challenge, nodding at the advice—move more, sleep better, eat clean. It all made sense, but it felt like a checklist, a series of boxes to tick off on my way to a “better me.”… The post How Small Habits Rewrote My Life: A Journey Beyond the Gym appeared first on Whole Life Challenge.| Whole Life Challenge
Over the years and through trial and error, I’ve discovered the ways in which I move best through this world. I now have blanket policies that instruct me to avoid intense math at all costs, refrain from engaging in political posts, and resist correcting my friends’ grammar via text. Thanks to my many shots at the Whole Life Challenge, I’ve also learned that I need accountability to control my impulses and stay in my healthy-eating lane.… The post How the Whole Life Challenge Taught M...| Whole Life Challenge
In a world obsessed with overnight transformations—think crash diets, intense fitness boot camps, or 30-day productivity challenges—it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that big, dramatic changes are the only path to self-improvement. But what if the secret to lasting change lies in the opposite approach? What if the smallest, most incremental adjustments to your daily routine could lead to profound, sustainable transformation?… The post The Power of Small Habit Change: Buildi...| Whole Life Challenge
Over the last half century or so, it has become increasingly common for people in the western world to adapt and adopt traditional spiritual practices from around the world, particularly the east, into their personal daily practices and search for greater meaning in life. From meditation to mantras to pilgrimages and more, many have seen the value of creating a personalized ritual space and practice drawn from age old wisdom from around the world.… The post What Non-Religious People Can Lea...| Whole Life Challenge
As we age, maintaining physical health becomes a cornerstone of a vibrant, independent life. While flexibility often takes center stage in fitness discussions, mobility—a broader, more functional concept—deserves the spotlight. Mobility encompasses not just flexibility but also strength, balance, coordination, and joint health, all of which are critical for aging gracefully. This blog post explores why prioritizing mobility over simple flexibility is essential for older adults, how it imp...| Whole Life Challenge