My Meandering Thoughts & Healthy Living Journal

by a mental health advocate, personal trainer, and lady over 40.

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  • Discipline, Habits & Routines This morning, I read about how there are three types of discipline. Structural, reactive, and expansive. Ideally, all three are needed to achieve goals. I think I do need to work on some structural aspects of my day. When I was working, I had alarms set…

Latest Articles
  • Finding Optimism

    Gently Getting Back on Track Today, I’m gently getting back on track. The last week has been challenging for me, and while I don’t want…

  • How to Cope on Struggle Days

    How to Cope on Struggle Days

    Struggle There are days when I struggle; like today. Instead of berating myself for not living up to my expected daily standards, I’m practicing compassion.…

  • Over 40 and Fit: A Journey to Healthy Living

    Hi, my name is Carolina, and I’m starting this blog in December 2025 in anticipation of healthy living in 2026 and beyond. Although I am…