Where do unhealthy habits come from? Nutrition can be tough to navigate in the United States, especially with the prevalence of processed foods and nutritional misinformation. Even now, so many things are marketed as “healthy” alternatives that it’s hard to know what we can really trust. But still, I don’t want to discourage you from tweaking your diet.

Even small changes to your diet can greatly impact your health and nutrition. You don’t have to revamp your whole diet overnight. But here are some easy swaps you can begin to make to live a healthier life:

Would you consider yourself a disciplined person? Many of us can see the dedication, commitment, and willpower in others and think, “Oh, man. I could never do that!”
It's important to remember that discipline, while not innate, is a skill that can be developed by anyone.

Discipline goes against our natural tendencies. Our brains are wired for comfort, instant gratification, and energy conservation, which makes it difficult to choose effort and delayed rewards over immediate pleasure. Overcoming this isn’t easy, whether you’re trying to build a career or get in shape. (I’ve been through it myself! No one becomes an endurance runner overnight.)

No matter where you land on the professional ladder, you will be surrounded by other people. And you may not get along with those people. We’re human! Sometimes others rub us the wrong way, earn our ire, or are just plain difficult to work with. It might not even involve personal problems – maybe you don’t mesh. 

Even the most accomplished leaders understand that effectively working with people they find difficult or unlikeable is an inevitable part of their journey, regardless of industry.

Taking the high road and doing what’s best for business isn’t always easy when emotions get in the way. Here’s how I’ve learned to navigate working with people I don’t necessarily get along with.

I’ve been endurance running for a long time now. It’s one of my favorite things to do—I feel accomplished, invigorated, and at my best when running. But I also recognize that not everyone has such a positive experience with running. It can seem like a daunting sport to join. After all, how do you go from never running in your daily life to breezing through a 50-mile race? 

It seems like a lot. But most of us also know that endurance running has vast benefits. Getting started seems like such an ordeal! So, how do you go from couch potato to running aficionado?