Its In Your Head

Its In Your Head Cultivating mental, emotional, & physical resilience
with a focus on the power of the mind

Cancer was the best thing that ever happened to me. Not because it was enjoyable, because I made sure I learned from it....
09/06/2026

Cancer was the best thing that ever happened to me. Not because it was enjoyable, because I made sure I learned from it.

I could say treatment wrecked my body, drained my savings, and cost me friends and my old way of life. Instead I choose to say it forced me to take care of myself, showed me what actually matters, and pushed me to build a life I love.

No matter what you go through, you can learn and grow from it, or let it destroy you. It’s not that easy. But it’s true.

My life is better in almost every way. I’ve traveled the world. My mom is healthier. My hometown learned skills they didn’t have. I found my purpose, and I’ve used it to help thousands of people feel more in control of their lives.

None of it was given to me. I fought for all of it.

You don’t need a life-threatening illness to start. You just have to decide you want something different, and go after it.

What are you choosing to make out of what you’ve been through?

09/04/2026

I hear people say constantly they don’t have time to take care of themselves but, take it from someone who’s been there, no one has less time or energy than someone who is sick.

How to regain your health
1. Start small but be consistent
2. It’s not all or nothing. Just do a little better each time
3. Don’t expect results immediately. Habits take time
4. Do things you enjoy and you’re more likely to do them. You can’t hate yourself into feeling better

Examples-
1. 10 minute walk in the morning before looking at your phone to set your circadian rhythm (no sunglasses)
2. Choose water instead of a soda
3. Change the order you eat - veggies, protein, then carbs
4. After meals or when stressed- go for a short walk
5. Less screen time before bed. Journal if you are anxious.

You are the habits you repeat and nothing works better than the basics. Don’t over complicate it. ❤️

09/03/2026

The issues we see in schools- lack of attention, poor behavior, low test scores, outbursts, and more are just the symptoms of a single issue: nervous system dysregulation.

Imagine you were just in a car accident. It wouldn’t matter how hard you tried you would not be able to perform to the best of your ability until you calmed down and felt safe again. It’s the same in schools. This is also why teachers are burning out.

Even when shown results they couldn’t get out of the same habits- more punishment, more sitting, more screens, and more studying.

To get a different result you have to do different things. Learn the skills to regain control of your classroom at www.itsinyourhead.com

09/02/2026

Add a pinch of mineral salt to your water to help rehydrate your body.

We lose minerals when we sweat that need to be replenished. Drinking plain water is often void of these and can further remove them from our system, especially if we gulp down a lot of water at once.

Instead of grabbing a sports drink full of sugar, add a pinch of mineral salt to give your body what it needs. Try it in the morning before your coffee and tell me how you feel.

08/31/2026

Nervous system regulation gets to the root of our issues, not just the symptoms.

If you’ve ever felt like you have so many issues and no matter how hard you work on them they don’t get better, it’s time to learn about your nervous system.

It is the lens we see the world through and until we correct that lens we will not see, hear, or respond to things correctly. We will blame whatever causes a big emotional reaction inside of us- someone in our life, our job, or a situation we have been through.

The only thing we can control is ourselves. Change your lens and watch how many problems just disappear.

08/30/2026

It’s hard to heal in the environment where you got sick.

I have been working in my home town for the last 5 years, helping people take better care of themselves. I shared a lot but I didn’t get to share something I find crucial to healing- leaving behind what is making you sick.

That could be your home town, your job, your group of friends, your partner. This doesn’t mean you should run away. You may need to get professional help, or have difficult conversations, try new habits, take better care of yourself first.

But if you’ve exhausted every option and you still feel miserable. It’s time to make a big change.

08/29/2026

I’m so tired of hearing adults talk bad about the kids. Every. Single. Time the complaints they have are a direct result of their lack of responsiblity and guidance.

If you want them off of screens- stop buying them screens.
If you want them to know how to do things- teach them
If you want them to be regulated- regulate yourself first

Grow up, adults

08/26/2026

Can travel replace a therapist? Travel offers powerful new perspectives and a unique reset for your mental well-being. But it's not a substitute for the deep, lasting tools therapy provides for true personal growth.

08/24/2026

Healing starts in the dark, like an onion forming layers. Your protective shell needs to be removed to begin. Be vulnerable, peel one layer at a time, feel the sting, and let it burn. It gets easier with each layer. Learn the lesson before you move on.

Comparing your journey to others is useless. Sometimes, you need help to get through the tougher layers. No matter what your onion looks like, keep going!

08/21/2026

The classroom has changed, but teaching methods haven't. When old tools fail, frustration grows. Self-care habits make a huge difference: a calm classroom versus chaotic. Prioritize your well-being, not just for you, but for your students too.

When you're ready to get your classroom back, to learn skills for both inside and outside of the classroom, head to www.itsinyourhead.com

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