Meal prepping has developed a reputation—equal parts inspiring and intimidating. You’ve seen the social media snapshots: rows of beautifully portioned containers, vibrant greens next to perfectly sliced protein, all promising a stress-free week. But behind those curated photos lurk a handful of myths that often leave the rest of us feeling defeated before we’ve even chopped an onion.

When life gets busy (and let’s be honest, when isn’t it?), the first things to fall through the cracks are often the new habits we really want to build. One missed workout becomes three. That journaling habit? Gone after two nights of working late. It’s easy to feel like consistency is reserved for the ultra-disciplined, the calendar-clearing monks of habit-building.

Ever feel like you’re sprinting on a treadmill—chasing productivity but never actually arriving? You’re not alone. For years, I equated busy with productive. I logged long hours, skipped breaks, said “yes” to everything, and thought I was winning. Spoiler alert: I was just burning out.

Winter has a way of cozying up next to your wallet and refusing to leave. One minute you're sipping hot cocoa under a blanket, and the next you're staring at a heating bill that rivals your rent. I’ve had winters where the thermostat became a battlefield—comfort vs. cost, warmth vs. wallet. But after years of trial, error, and a lot of googling, I’ve learned you don’t need to freeze to save. With a few clever tweaks, you can cut energy costs and still feel snug all season long.

You’ve probably heard whispers about cold showers or spotted that one bold friend dipping into an ice bath on social media, singing the praises of “embracing the cold.” And maybe, like me once upon a time, you thought, Why would anyone choose that kind of torture on purpose?