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Why You NEED a “Do Nothing Day”

Look, I’m gonna say it straight up: sometimes the hardest thing in the damn world to do… is nothing. Yeah, you heard me. NOTHING. Now, if you know me, you know I’m all about grinding, pushing forward, and finding the will and the way no matter what. But here’s the truth I had to smack myself in the face with this past Labor Day weekend: if you don’t stop, if you don’t take a break, if you don’t force yourself to just sit the fuck down every once in a while, life will take that break for you. And trust me, it won’t be pretty. This blog is about what I call the “Do Nothing Day.” Why you need it, why it’s harder than you think, and why it might be the best damn reset button you’ve ever hit. The Grind That Never Ends Me and my wife—we’ve been on a run lately. Nonstop. Kids, dogs, work, family, traffic, games, appointments—you name it, it’s on the schedule. Every day feels like a full-on sprint. You know the deal: if it’s not one thing, it’s five other damn things stacked right behin...

Navigating the Battles and Building Strong Foundations in Relationships

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Pouring Into the Cup In this journey of life and love, we hope to pour into our cup so that it overflows. The pursuit of never-ending love and resilience echoes in our hearts as we encounter the challenges of relationships. A relationship is a battlefield where both partners are simultaneously allies and adversaries, always striving to improve and find balance. Understanding the Hard Reality Relationships demand more than just romantic feelings—they require hard work and mutual understanding. It's never easy because it's about two people trying to stay together amidst the chaos. I've had my fair share of failed relationships, molded by unrealistic expectations from stories, movies, and societal norms. I thought relationships were meant to follow a strict, outdated script, where predefined roles dictated actions, leading to disappointment when reality didn't match up. Realizations and Growth I've learned that a real relationship is about choosing to work togethe...