If you guys have been following me on social media, you've likely seen me talking about the benefits of - and my adoration for - a good salt bath. 

Baths have long been known as a beautiful, beneficial form of self-care. And now, with the amazing rise of radical self love and the conversation about the importance of self-care coming to the forefront of so many healing circles, baths are becoming a daily staple for many self-care junkies, myself included. 

I have a confession: I've been hiding for way too long. 

I have a feeling you might have been, too. 

I love working out. And over the years, I've learned that I actually smile most of the time when I'm getting my sweat on. Which most people (including my teachers and trainers) have found endearing but confusing. 

I want to tell you about why I smile when I sweat, and how to get there yourself. 

I've spent the better part of two decades pretending to be someone I wasn't. 

And it makes total sense. It's scary to put ourselves out there. What is there is someone who calls us out? Someone who thinks we're not smart enough, or that we're too weird, or that our dreams and desires are selfish or just totally nuts? 

But the thing is, all of that is a lie. And I can tell it's a lie because of the way it feels in my body. You can learn that, too.

Our happiness is a choice. We get to create the world we live in - and for way too many years, I chose a life where happiness was always one success or achievement out of reach. 

I'm done with that. I think you should be, too.