I don’t just train in the gym, I train for the job, for the pivot, for the pressure. As a self-employed working coach, movement keeps me sharp, ready, and grounded. I mark an X on the calendar every time I move, because every stretch, every step, every pause counts. For me, keep going means keep moving, not to look a certain way, but to live a certain way. I’m not just still moving. I’m still building.

Freelance life means constant change and my body feels every shift. One week I’m sitting for hours, the next I’m walking miles in a massive workspace. That’s when I notice the side effects: low food drive, lightheadedness, or the crash that comes from running on coffee alone. Over time I’ve learned a simple truth: when the work shifts, my body shifts. And the best way to stay steady is with pocket fuel, small, dense snacks that keep the fire lit without weighing me down.

As we get older, staying active is only half the journey. Staying sharp, mentally present, engaged, and focused,is just as important. In this post, I share how recovery, reflection, and brain training games have taught me to invest not only in my body, but also in my mind for the long run.