The parallels between finance and fitness are so similar it hurts.It’s not about knowledge. The more you know doesn’t change your habits. We all know vegetables and water are really beneficial to our health and well-being, but we avoid them constantly. Why? PIZZA ROCKS.

Success in any form, be it vocational or interpersonal, all boils down to self-belief. Unfortunately, we are often encouraged to avoid uncomfortable or unpleasant internal experiences. In turn, individuals struggle with confidence — whether it be in the classroom, workplace, or in social settings. Conversely, motivation plays a factor in order to conquer the opposite.

We put a ton of pressure on ourselves about making these changes perfectly. We hate the idea of screwing up and often would rather stop washing the dishes all together (exercising/ eating healthy) and throw them all out (“starting over” or waiting for after the holidays) than accept the fact that it’s going to be boring and difficult.