2025: Year Of Health
Let me start this blog by saying this may make some of you uncomfortable. For the first time, I’m going to get very personal with you all, and I hope it’s seen as an act of trust and not a pity party, because that’s the last thing I want! Now, let’s get into it.
Truthfully, this is something I’ve wanted to write about and discuss for a while now. This year, I’m determined to do everything I can to better myself both physically and mentally. Self-image is something I’ve always struggled with. Even when I was 17 years old, playing baseball and hockey and in the best shape of my life, I still found myself looking at others with envy. But what did I do about it? Nothing. I ate whatever I wanted, drank whatever I wanted, and began to sink into the last place you ever want to be: a depressive hole.
Most of you probably didn’t notice because I’ve always been good at hiding it—whether with a smile or by being the funny guy at a party. But no longer. I’ve finally realized that, yes, I do have some inner issues that need to be addressed, worked through, and left in the past. I’ll never compare my depression and anxiety to anyone else’s because everyone’s experience is different. However, when I’m at my worst, I take things out on my wife and kids. I shut down, eat like shit, and fail to take care of myself the way I should. That ends now.
Today, I’m writing this blog with a clear head, a clear heart, and nothing standing in my way. Tomorrow, I might wake up feeling a little down or unmotivated, but it’s now up to me to implement the practices I’ve found helpful to turn that shit around. No more sad days.
Another thing I want to focus on this year—and for the rest of my life—is letting go of the “victim” mentality. Yes, I was let go from a job where I gave 11 years of hard fucking work. But you know what? Suck it up, buttercup! It’s time to move on and prove to those who made that decision that they fucked up.
From this day forward, I’m committing to being the best husband, father, and friend I can be. It won’t happen overnight, and I might still have some bad days where I piss my wife off or yell at my kids a little too much. But I refuse to let those moments define me. It’s time to conquer the inner bitch, bury it, and carve a new path for myself.
No one ever said this journey would be easy. If you’re struggling with something, please reach out to someone—hell, reach out to me! Lean on your loved ones. My wife has been nothing short of an angel during my tough times, and for that, I’ll always be indebted to her. Through good times and bad, right? Well, here’s to a lot more good times ahead in 2025 and beyond.
Again, please don’t feel bad for me—that’s not the purpose of this post. Honestly, this is a bit of therapy for me and a way to put my thoughts into words as I work on myself.
Thank you all for reading this blog. I hope it helps you if you’re struggling or know someone who is. There’s always a light at the end of the tunnel—just make sure you don’t crash before you see it! Love you all, and thank you for the continued support of the show.
