The Pleasant Box

How a Personal Curriculum is Helping Me Reach Goals

I felt bombarded with interesting information, but couldn’t seem to actually learn much.

Jun 6, 2024 • 

Evy Lyons

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January 2024

Sticking with a Fitness Goal is Easier than You Think

“Start small," they say. Exactly how little fitness can you get away with and still make progress? Here are some concrete, science-back answers.

Jan 18, 2024 • 

Evy Lyons

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November 2023

3 Ways I Deal with Anxiety

Plus a high-protein smoothie recipe. I swear it’s related. I am committed to leading a bold life. Apparently, along the way, I’m going to have to master…

Nov 10, 2023 • 

Evy Lyons

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October 2023

5 Minutes to Bliss

Warm up ideas to get you through the first phase of a workout when the goddess of motivation has yet to shower you with her blessings.

Oct 27, 2023 • 

Evy Lyons

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My Q3 Weightlifting Program Explained

A resistance training program teardown to explain how exercise choice, and rep and set ranges tie to goals.

Oct 8, 2023 • 

Evy Lyons

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September 2023

Falling in Love with Boredom in the Gym

Variety is the spice of life, but spices don't make up 90% of your plate.

Sep 15, 2023 • 

Evy Lyons

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Uncharted Territory: Finding joy in doing hard things

How I approach doing new things outside of my comfort zone, including separating the work into two distinct phases.

Sep 1, 2023 • 

Evy Lyons

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July 2023

Life update: I’ve taken THE leap.

Some thoughts from standing on the edge of entrepreneurship, getting the courage to soar.

Jul 19, 2023 • 

Evy Lyons

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November 2022

The Futile Quest to Control Your Time

A book report on Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

Nov 18, 2022 • 

Evy Lyons

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August 2022

Conjure Up Motivation for Working Out

A long list of tricks, mindsets tweaks and other tips for getting to the gym when you don't always feel like it.

Aug 15, 2022 • 

Evy Lyons

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July 2022

What’s Up in The Pleasant Box: Summer 2022 Lifting Program

A detailed look at my current lifting program, along with a hefty dose of self-reflection.

Jul 15, 2022 • 

Evy Lyons

June 2022

People Change

A decade ago I smoked my last cigarette. This milestone has me contemplating how we change and what I'm learning as I attempt to keep improving.

Jun 3, 2022 • 

Evy Lyons