Daily Habits Drive Transformation Through Inner Alignment

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"ah as i step into 2026 one of my big wellness goals is consistency showing up for my body my mindset my health every single day even when life feels overwhelming and that is why i love simple habits that support the bigger picture for my life and starting off the new year strong with protein beverages at starbucks is a big thing because starbucks now offers a whole lineup of delicious protein beverages including the brand new caramel protein latte caramel protein matcha and new protein drinks with no sugar added this is huge you can even add protein cold foam or protein boosted milk to your favorite drinks so getting extra protein it's naturally into your routine my go to is the iced vanilla protein latte it is so good at starbucks ooh that first sip feeling is amazing bold signature espresso with protein boosted milk and sweet vanilla flavor this is amazing and what's so crazy is a grande has 29 grams of protein i mean talk about staying consistent with your wellness goals now my morning iced latte can make it feel effortless to hit my protein target for me this is just one of those small moments every day that starts it off right a little bit stronger and knowing i've gotten protein in my drink as well so make sure to level up and add protein to your favorite drink at starbucks"

Melissa Wood-Tepperberg emphasizes the importance of consistency in daily habits for achieving wellness goals, even when life presents challenges. She highlights how simple additions, like protein beverages from Starbucks, can effortlessly support these goals by naturally integrating essential nutrients into her routine. This demonstrates her approach to making wellness achievable through practical, everyday choices.

"well interestingly enough i feel like i'm in this place in my life where i'm like ripping off a new mask right now right now really yes and and honestly like in this very moment because as you overcome or continue to work through right because i don't ever think you fully completely heal traumas and that's kind of my biggest awakening today is like even after all the work it's like and i love the work i freaking love the process i've learned to be in the process but i'm just discovering new things and new wounds have come to the surface and i think when you get to a place of where you are really elevating and you're shifting into a different gear like it's amazing what kind of shows its face to like knock you down in a sense and almost like i think about it it's like how bad do i really want it how bad do i really want to continue this quest of becoming"

Melissa Wood-Tepperberg shares her ongoing journey of self-discovery, indicating that personal growth is a continuous process rather than a destination. She explains that even after significant healing, new challenges and past wounds can surface, particularly during periods of elevation and change. This highlights her perspective that true growth involves confronting new layers of oneself and questioning one's commitment to personal evolution.

"and i remember i remember just like getting up looking in the mirror and being like i hate you wow like i had so much hate towards myself and i was just i just had like tears rolling down my face and i was like i don't i don't want this anymore i don't want to live like this i can't live like this because it's going to end badly i could feel it and i also knew carrying down that road was like the easy way out because i was so good at taking everything down in my path but like you didn't know it but like i was like mass destruction was a skill that i could that i had mastered really but you were looked good on the outside yeah people were always surprised this stuff and that's honestly why i share it and why i felt i needed to because but you were good at hiding it though right you were good at being like very good okay it's it's noon the next day i'm put together like everything's fine fine i'm happy yes mhm yeah"

Melissa Wood-Tepperberg recounts a pivotal moment of self-loathing and despair, revealing the intense internal struggle she faced. She describes looking in the mirror and feeling profound self-hatred, recognizing that her current path was unsustainable and would lead to a negative outcome. This quote illustrates her vulnerability in sharing the contrast between her outward appearance of composure and her deep internal pain, underscoring the importance of her decision to share these experiences.

"and i think as i've become a parent i am oh my gosh i am so it like changed my relationship with my parents and then sometimes that changes again but it helps you to really understand how freaking hard it is and have compassion for your parents yeah and like they didn't have the means they didn't have and even just like i think of the mindfulness movement i'm like i don't think those conversations were being had did they have time in survival mode you don't have time to be mindful no you you're just what do i need to do right now to survive emotionally you know and and maybe financially or physically or whatever you might you're in survival you don't have the time to say let me breathe let my nervous system relax we don't have that privilege in survival mode"

Melissa Wood-Tepperberg reflects on how becoming a parent has deepened her understanding and compassion for her own parents. She explains that this new perspective has illuminated the immense difficulty of parenting, especially when individuals are in survival mode, lacking the resources or emotional capacity for practices like mindfulness. This highlights her realization that past parental actions were often a product of their circumstances and limitations.

"and i i will be so honest with you today like i still to this day wake up and my first thought first from the moment i wake my eyes after doing this work for so many years goes to a dark place really yes but i now know how to get myself out and it's just it's i think when it's so embedded in your nervous system it it takes so much time to to get yourself out of that place and i know now i know when i'm i know when i'm bringing it i know when i'm being self destructive and i'm definitely so far from that part of me but she's in there let me tell you and like great access to her if i need her of course but which is also a good thing which i've learned to really embrace and love and be like you are one fiery pistol and like god knows if we needed it it's there and the access is quick yeah yeah"

Melissa Wood-Tepperberg candidly admits that even after years of personal development, dark thoughts can still arise upon waking. She emphasizes that while these thoughts may surface, she now possesses the tools and self-awareness to navigate them effectively. This quote showcases her acceptance of her inner struggles and her ability to embrace all aspects of herself, including the more challenging ones, as part of her ongoing journey.

"and i i mean i relate so much to your story with martha who i love by the way she's amazing um with noah like noah i feel like he was like a saving grace in my life because he's so calm he's so grounded he's like everything that i