My name is Katrina, and since the pandemic, I have thrown myself into self-improvement, crafting intense exercise routines and strict meal plans. Yet, each goal often led to failure.

After returning from a summer vacation in 2024, I felt the familiar pull to do these old habits. But this time, I paused. The real barrier to my growth wasn’t a lack of motivation—it was the harmful standards I had set for myself.

This insight started my passion of exploring the development of healthy habits and understanding their impact on our self-concept. I’m doing this as part of my Personal Project for school. While I’m not a professional, I hope to redefine what it means to truly thrive.