Dr. Thor Challgren Dr. Thor Challgren

Relationship Rules: Knowing Your Own

Do you have unwritten "rules" about how people should act? From no loud FaceTime calls in public to returning shopping carts, we all have them. But too many rules can lead to constant frustration. Explore how to identify your rules, let go of a few, and find more peace in daily life.

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Dr. Thor Challgren Dr. Thor Challgren

Have You Seen My Netflix Show?

What I learned about creating a show for Netflix could transform how you approach your own big dreams. In this article, I share the journey behind my (future) reality series, and 7 practical strategies to turn your vision into reality.

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Dr. Thor Challgren Dr. Thor Challgren

Why I’ve Already Quit My New Year’s Resolution

A New Year’s confession: I’ve already given up on resolutions… Well, sorta. In this blog, I explore why most resolutions fail and suggest a playful, curiosity-driven approach. Let’s skip perfection and focus on progress by simply ‘putting the ball in play.’

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Dr. Thor Challgren Dr. Thor Challgren

Why You Should Half-Ass Your New Year’s Resolutions

Why do most New Year’s resolutions fail? Maybe the problem isn’t you—it’s the resolutions themselves. This article dives into why setting overly ambitious goals leads to burnout and failure. Learn how simplifying your approach and being more realistic might just be the secret to lasting success.

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Dr. Thor Challgren Dr. Thor Challgren

Is This A Sign?

Could everyday moments, like your Pilates instructor moving on, be signs from the Universe? Explore how small shifts might hold deeper meaning and guide you toward growth and purpose in this reflective blog post.

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Why We Wait Too Long to Tackle Our Bucket List

We all have bucket list dreams, but why do we wait to pursue them? Let’s explore common reasons we delay taking action—waiting for the "right time," fear of failure, or getting stuck in daily life—and discover practical tips to help you start living your bucket list today.

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Dr. Thor Challgren Dr. Thor Challgren

The Power of Realistic Expectations

Learn how setting realistic goals can help you overcome the fear of starting something new. Drawing lessons from the iconic films Rudy and Rocky, this article explores how achievable objectives lead to success—and why these movies make guys cry.

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Dr. Thor Challgren Dr. Thor Challgren

Is Your Bucket List Leaking?

Is your bucket list leaking? Discover why life goals often slip away and how to stop waiting for 'someday.' Learn how a Two Month Purpose can help you take action now and start living your bucket list today.

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Audible Books Count as Reading

I’ve set a goal to read 50 books this year. I’m using Goodreads to track my progress. So far, just a few days into the new year, I’ve completed two books. Yay me! To reach my goal, I’ve set a few rules about what counts as reading. Here are my rules…

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My Year Without Drinking

I recently celebrated one year without drinking alcohol. Yup. An entire year. I had decided in January 2023 that it would be a Dry January. Turns out, I got to the entire of January and I kept going. It’s now been an entire year. Here are some things I’ve learned.

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Dr. Thor Challgren Dr. Thor Challgren

One of The Passengers Stole My iPad

Let’s say you’re a flight attendant on Spirit Airlines. You’re boarding passengers on your five-hour cross country flight. You had stowed your own personal gear in the overhead been in the first few rows. Before too many people get on, you go to check on your stuff, and you discover something disconcerting: Someone stole your iPad.

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Dr. Thor Challgren Dr. Thor Challgren

Did I “Unthink” Having COVID?

So I lay in bed on a Friday night, the day before flying home to Los Angeles. I was feeling flushed, and slight rundown. One thought rang through my head: do I have COVID? And if so, will that impact my plans to fly?

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My Treadmill Goes to Starbucks

On my recent trip to New York, I walked every morning to a local coffee place to do my morning journaling. I loved this walk. But when I returned home, and I didn’t have to walk, what would I do?

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It’s 3 Miles From Times Square to Soho

When you’re in New York, you tend to walk a lot. You walk to the store, to the subway, to the bus stop, to get a bagel, to have a drink. You just walk. As someone from California, where we own A LOT of cars, this can come as a surprise. “You walk? Like you walk … places?”

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What I Will Miss Most About Christmas

I was driving around this evening, on this next to last evening of 2023, and I saw many Christmas decorations still up. Lots of festive holiday cheer. I’m going to miss it when it all gets turned off and taken down in the next week. Why will I miss it?

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