the sweat life

 Being a published writer is the only thing I've consistently wanted in a career since childhood (I've long since given up my dreams of having a bakery, training dolphins and dancing professionally...all at once.) It's a vulnerable line of work, one fraught with many rejections and cycles of self doubt. It's one that can drive you to the brink of madness somedays - that damn cursor blinking back at you while the internet beckons with distractions upon wonderful cat meme distractions. But it's a worthy one, too. One that connects people, frees people, and helps us feel whole, and heard. It's an important one, I'd say.

Embarking on this most recent journey post-start up world has been a series of teeny baby steps for me. Focusing on only the next right step, when I can, to avoid having a nervous breakdown over 'what the hell have I gotten myself into'.  I prefer to measure life in milestones that are all shapes and sizes, and highly recommend this trick to others who may be in the midst of big life transitions. Instead of continuously fretting over what is to come, or needs to be done, consider: what have you already accomplished, both big and small? What are some points of life-so-far you are proud of, or may have even forgotten about but really are pretty damn cool? This is a powerful way to shift your energies and move forward to that next right step.

This week, an essay I wrote on starting a new career path (gulp, once again) appeared in an online magazine called The Sweat Life.  Naturally, I was super stoked to be able to contribute to their wonderful mission, and to feel as though I was taking a tiny baby step in the right direction.

The Sweat Life defines itself as "a lifestyle brand that aims to empower people to use health and wellness as a motivation toward a happy and balanced life. From a web standpoint, the site is, at its core, going to be the video Yelp for health, wellness, and fitness - or for those of you who are familiar - they are like the "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" (Food Network) for health, wellness, and fitness! Each week The Sweat Life releases a new episode on the site highlighting a new studio, health trend, healthy recipe, and even some nights out on the town (because that is still part of a healthy balanced life)!....Additionally, The Sweat Life online magazine offers great content from an amazing community of contributors on topics in fitness, food, health, fashion, beauty, and, well, life!"

Right up my alley, wouldn't you say?

I'm very much looking forward to the opportunity to continue writing for TSL, and would LOVE (really, so so love) to know what kinds of essays in the health and wellness realm (mental, physical, emotional) you would enjoy reading :)

In Gratitude,

Trish

---