As humans we get stuck in the patterns we unconsciously create and it takes dedicated, conscious work, to change those patterns — Life is nothing but a series of habits. Life is Nothing But a Series of Habits It’s all about making them work for youtipsbytrudy.medium.com As humans we get stuck in the patterns we unconsciously create and it takes dedicated, conscious work, to change those patterns.

There’s a lot I wish I knew, but I would absolutely never go back — I bought a house three years ago, this month. I was 22 years old and I was thrilled. I’m still thrilled, but I’ve learned a lot since then. Let’s not sugar coat it- being a homeowner is a lot of work. I get why people rent for so long. There’s…

How I learned to enjoy socializing with friends without eating past fullness — So, you’ve mastered the art of not overeating at home. If you haven’t, I share my tips on that here. 3 Ways I Stopped Overeating These 3 things helped me shed 15 pounds, feel healthier, and feel more balancedmedium.com But, every time you get food outside of the house, you find yourself leaving the restaurant stuffed. Many restaurants, at least in the United States, offer large portions which are…

A little effort each day makes a world of difference in your sanity and productivity — Have you seen the people who crochet temperature blankets? They correspond different temperatures to a color and then use the average temperature of their city each day to know which color to crochet next. By the end of the year, they have a colorful blanket which corresponds to the weather…

Stop overlooking organization as a way to improve your financial health — I’ve always been a frugal person (thanks mom and dad), but as I entered adulthood the reality of just how quickly money can leave your bank account hit my like a shockwave. At 25, I’m still a full-time student working on my PhD, but I’m also a homeowner, a landlord…

These 3 things helped me shed 15 pounds, feel healthier, and feel more balanced — Overeating is a common prohibiter to weight loss. You can exercise all you want, but if you are eating too many calories, you won’t see the progress you want to see. The problem is, overeating is so easy for so many people. Food is delicious, its enjoyable, its sociable, and…

Underpaid? Sure. But the reason I left was a reevaluation of my priorities. — When I tell you how much I was underpaid, and how long I was underpaid, I’m sure many of you would think “It’s a no-brainer you quit.” But, the story is much more complex than that. It’s a story of extra cash in my pocket, a job I was passionate…

Learn to capitalize on your successes. — Okay, so the most I’ve ever made in one month on Medium was actually $621.93 in April 2021, but that was including a 500 dollar bonus. In May 2022, I made $458.16 all on my own. I first started on Medium in January of 2021 and I made a whopping…

Losing weight isn’t rocket science. But what’s as difficult as rocket science is the mindset necessary to make it happen. — Getting started is often the hardest part. It’s easy to stay in your current routine- in your pattern of unhealthy habits. That’s why they’re called habits after all. They become our normal. And normal continues until something comes in to disrupt it. Choosing to change (because it is a choice)…