Why Change Feels Hard — And How Neuroplasticity Can Help You Build New Habits
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Change can feel almost impossible sometimes. You decide to start a new habit — maybe it’s exercising regularly, improving your nutrition, or shifting your mindset — and almost immediately, it feels like you’re fighting against yourself. You procrastinate. You get distracted. You slip back into old patterns.
If this sounds familiar, take a deep breath: you’re not lazy or unmotivated. What’s happening is your brain, working exactly as it’s supposed to. Understanding this can transform the way you approach change — and help you stick with new habits for the long term.
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We’re in full fall mode even down here in South Florida. Fall soups and one pot meals are on our minds. So many of our wellness retreat guests are in need of easy tools and recipes to support busy lifestyles. We’re thinking of meal prep and sticking to wellness goals all at the same time. Now that it feels like we’re back into regular routines, we’re breaking out some healthy recipes that hopefully help to make balanced eating a little easier.
This Slow Cooker Sausage & Creamy Sweet Potato Soup is cozy, creamy, and full of fall flavor. Sweet potato, savory Italian sausage, baby spinach, and Parmesan come together in a rich broth for an easy slow cooker soup that's perfect for chilly fall days.
With 20 grams of protein per serving, it's a satisfying option for an easy weeknight dinner or make-ahead lunch. And because most of the cooking happens in the slow cooker, there's very little hands-on prep.