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Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Tony Robbins sends warning message to Americans on IRAs, 401(k)s
Planning for retirement is a multifaceted endeavor that requires balancing financial preparedness with the desire to maintain a comfortable and meaningful lifestyle. From managing everyday expenses to making strategic investment choices, retirees must consider many factors to ensure long-term stability. Tony Robbins, the well-known author, speaker, and philanthropist, strongly advocates Roth 401(k)s and Roth IRAs as essential tools in retirement planning. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter He emphasizes their long-term financial benefits, particularly the potential for tax-free growth and withdrawals, which can offer significant advantages in retirement. Among the most important financial considerations for future retirees are estimating Social Security benefits, preparing for rising health care costs, and evaluating whether current savings and investments will be sufficient to support their goals. These foundational elements help shape a realistic and sustainable retirement plan, Robbins explains. Daily living expenses also play a critical role in retirement budgeting. Costs such as food, utilities, transportation, and leisure activities must be accounted for to maintain one's preferred standard of living. These routine expenditures, Robbins clarifies, can have a substantial impact on financial well-being over time. Related: Dave Ramsey has blunt words for Americans on Medicare, Medicaid Despite market volatility and economic uncertainty, many American workers continue to prioritize retirement savings. Employer-sponsored 401(k) plans remain a popular and effective method for building retirement funds, especially when employers offer matching contributions. The convenience of automatic payroll deductions makes it easier for employees to save consistently with minimal effort. In 2025, the contribution limit for 401(k) plans has increased to $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. Workers aged 60 to 63 can now make catch-up contributions of up to $11,250, a notable increase compared to the $7,500 limit available to those aged 50 to 59. These changes provide greater flexibility for late-stage savers to bolster their retirement accounts. Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) offer another valuable option, particularly for those seeking a broader range of investment choices than many 401(k) plans provide. However, IRAs require more active involvement, as individuals must set up their own accounts and manage contributions independently. For 2025, the IRA contribution limit remains at $7,000, with an additional $1,000 catch-up allowance for individuals aged 50 to 59. Image source: Getty Taking all of this into account, Robbins advocates for the use of Roth 401(k)s and Roth IRAs, believing they offer a powerful way for individuals to build tax-efficient wealth and achieve greater financial confidence in retirement. His perspective underscores the importance of proactive planning and informed decision-making in securing a fulfilling future. "If you were a farmer, would you rather pay tax on the seed of your crop or on the entire harvest once you have grown it?" he asked in his book, "Money: Master the Game." More on personal finance: Dave Ramsey has blunt words for Americans on Medicare, MedicaidJean Chatzky sends strong message on major 401(k) changesFinance expert has blunt words for car buyers This analogy is used to illustrate the benefits of Roth retirement accounts - such as Roth IRAs and Roth 401(k)s - where one pays taxes on contributions now (the seed) rather than on withdrawals later (the harvest). Related: Tony Robbins sends strong message to Americans on 401(k)s, IRAs Robbins emphasizes that Roth retirement accounts offer a strategic advantage by allowing individuals to pay taxes up front on their contributions. Once the post-tax amount is deposited, the account's growth and future withdrawals are entirely tax-free. Robbins explains that this approach not only protects savings from potential future tax hikes but also provides greater clarity and control over retirement finances. By locking in the tax liability early, individuals can avoid the uncertainty of changing tax rates and better plan for their long-term needs. Robbins highlights the fact that Roth-eligible 401(k) contributions follow the same principle, enabling workers to pay taxes today and enjoy untaxed growth and withdrawals later. This method, he argues, is a powerful way to safeguard retirement income from future government taxation and ensure that retirees know exactly how much they'll have available to spend. Related: Secretary Bessent's Social Security remarks spark AARP outcry The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Fox News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Dating coach reveals the secret weapon women are abandoning in modern relationships
Margarita Nazarenko has become a virtual best friend to women around the world, known for her bold, unfiltered dating and relationship advice. With a message rooted in self-worth, high standards, and unshakable boundaries, she's built a digital sisterhood that encourages women to stop chasing and start choosing. In a conversation with Fox News Digital, Nazarenko opened up about the message behind her content, her views on modern feminism, and what sparked her mission to empower women online. Nazarenko grew up in the UK, but has spent the last 15 years living in Australia and is married with two children. She is also a podcast host of Being HER with Margarita Nazarenko, and author of the book, "The New Rules: The Ultimate Guide to Being Her." Her journey started as an actress, but she realized her desire was to connect with others in a more genuine manner. "What I really wanted to do was connect to people, be on stage and have that kind of connection that I have now," she said. Then her coaching career began. "What I did was, I thought what really appeals to me and that was expansion and self-expansion and growth like Tony Robbins and doing all that self-work. So I went and I did a life coaching diploma. From doing that, I realized that I love doing it. I started coaching women." And when she took her knowledge online, her career went off. "I started coaching women and then I opened this new app called TikTok. I went on there, and it just went mad, within the first six months. I think I got a million followers. Of just basically saying all the things that I thought everyone knew, but people didn't really know." As a young woman herself, she knew exactly how to reel in her audience to give them advice that they didn't realize they were going to hear. "All the videos that went viral in the beginning were to do with how to manipulate a man or how to make him obsessed. I use those kind of titles because I know that in my toxic mind back in my 20s that would have appealed to me. I would have been like, how do I get the guy? How do I catch the guy? But in reality, I give practical advice in saying actually don't center the guy and you shouldn't be chasing him." The married mother-of-two shares advice that many may consider traditional and old-fashioned, as she expresses concerns with how the feminist movement has bled into the way women approach sex and relationships. "We've been told you don't need no man, you're a queen in your own right, why? The most essential part of being a human being is wanting to have a relationship with someone and perhaps a family. And if women get shamed into thinking that all they can do is work and that's the only thing that's going to be celebrated, I think that's sad because some women want to work, but some women want a relationship and a family, and that's great too," Nazarenko said. However, Nazarenko doesn't believe feminism and hustle culture can apply to women when approaching dating. "The more you chase a guy, the more you explain to him how great you are, how cute you are, how amazing you are. The less he believes you. It is the most aggravating and annoying thing." Additionally, through her content she reminds women to see themselves as the prize and to focus their attention on themselves rather than the men they are interested in. "Women succeed in dating when they focus on themselves, when they decide who they are, when they have really strong boundaries," she said. Nazarenko focuses on the importance of being feminine throughout her content. "If men want another hustler, they can go and find a work partner and they can make it happen," she said. "The one thing that men can't get from each other is femininity. That's why they're attracted to women. And that's why things like dresses and heels and all that is attractive to them because they don't wear it. It seems as something different. It seems something untouchable to them." Generation Z is appearing to desire long-term commitment and turn away from short-term satisfaction in dating compared to previous years. A study conducted by The Times and YouGov showed that young adults today are more in favor of marriage than young adults were 20 years ago. Only one-fifth of this age group believes marriage is "irrelevant," while a third believes it is better for a couple to be married before having children. "This exact natural reaction that Gen Z are having," Nazarenko said. "And that is, do you know what? I don't wanna hook up with everyone because at the end of it, it makes me feel bad. I don't like it. It gives me a bad feeling. No matter how much media or no matter where I read that, you know, it's liberating. It's actually not." She argues that the fallout from sexual liberation has left women emotionally depleted. "What's happened is because of the pill and sexual liberation, we now give everything that we have, our time, effort, energy, body, everything to men, just because we think that we're equal to them, which we are as human beings, but what we are physically and what we can do is not equal. We are able to have children, they are not." Nazarenko emphasized how hook-up culture affects women. "When you're having a hookup, you're thinking and feeling in your body that this could lead to a potential child. That is a really long engagement for a woman. Then you get hooked on the guy because this could be now the potential father of your children. Even if it doesn't happen, that is in your mind and in your biology and investment that you're making. For him, it's different." "That's what it feels like as a woman, when men perhaps sleep with you and then move on, that you weren't good enough. Even if it's not true, that's how it feels." Despite her critiques of modern feminism, Nazarenko is unapologetic in her belief that being a woman is powerful—and that power begins with self-respect. "I feel so lucky to be a woman. I believe it's a power to have boundaries. I believe, it's power to say, actually, you can't have access to me because I am worth more than that. I don't believe it's a way to look down on women. I actually think it's a way to look up to women that the access should not be that easy." Her message to women is simple but unwavering: recognize your uniqueness and treat it as sacred, and this is the key to making your love-life dreams come true. "You don't need to compete. There's only one of you. Your DNA will never happen again. You're incredibly special." Watch Margarita Nazarenko appear on "Fox & Friends" on August 4 at 6:50 am ET.
The Herald Scotland
01-08-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
MLB trade deadline winners and losers: Padres go big, Yankees bullpen
It's like providing Tony Robbins an audience. Granting San Diego Padres GM A.J. Preller a trade deadline. Preller, who lives for this time of year, and loves to play pick-up basketball at any opportunity, slam-dunked on his competition by pulling off the biggest moves at the trade deadline. Once again. Preller, knowing that there's nothing more valuable in the postseason than a great bullpen, made sure that he's got the best in the land by acquiring flamethrowing Athletics closer Mason Miller and starter JP Sears. The cost was steep, surrendering four of San Diego's top 17 prospects, including the best of the bunch in 18-year-old shortstop Leo De Vries. Oh, he didn't stop there. He pulled off another doozy with the Baltimore Orioles, acquiring first baseman Ryan O'Hearn and outfielder Ramon Laureano. He grabbed catcher Freddy Fermin from the Kansas City Royals, who will be an offensive upgrade over Elias Diaz and Martin Maldonado. He acquired starter Nestor Cortes from the Milwaukee Brewers. And just for kicks, traded for infielder Will Wagner, the son of Hall of Famer Billy Wagner, from the Toronto Blue Jays. When the smoke cleared from Preller's phone at the end of the day, he had traded a stunning 22 prospects, including nine of the top 30 in the organization. Preller, of course, has never been shy trading prospects. He has traded away future All-Stars like Trea Turner, James Wood, Max Fried, MacKenzie Gore, C.J. Abrams, David Bednar, Zach Eflin, Josh Naylor and Andes Munoz. So, he isn't about to hang onto prospects now. "It's probably the toughest part of the job," Preller said. "It's a testament to our scouting, player delveiopment group, that we've been able to be in this position to make these types of decisions and calls. We just have good players that other teams want. ... "I think we understand you've got to give up good players to get good players. And at the end, if it puts oir team in a good position for now, and for the future, that's a positive outcome." Miller becomes Preller's latest star acquisition, joining the likes of Juan Soto, Josh Hader and Tanner Scott in recent years. This is a guy who leads all of baseball with an average fastball velocity of 101.1-mph, is second in strikeout percentage (39.1%) and sixth in opponent's batting average (.163). The next assignment is to be on the mound for the Padres' World Series clincher, capturing the first title in franchise history. "The expectation is to go win a ring, go win a championship," Preller said. "That's the goal we set out at the start of spring training. Last year, we fell short. Hopefully, we learned from that." MLB trade deadline winners Houston Astros The Astros, after learning that third baseman Isaac Paredes will be out the rest of the season, made a telephone call that triggered the most stunning trade of the day. They called the Minnesota Twins to tell them they were interested in acquiring shortstop Carlos Correa. The Twins, who are up for sale, listened but had no interest. The Astros told the Twins that they'd help them financially by taking Correa off their hands. The only catch is that they wanted the Twins to pay half of the remaining $103 million he is owed, and asked for an outfielder in return. The Twins hung up the phone, called the proposal laughable and figured that was the end of it. Owner Jim Crane, knowing the Twins are more than $400 million in debt, took over. He called Twins chairman Joe Pohlad, and let him know that he could take a big financlal burden off his hand by moving Correa. In the meantime, Correa went to the front office and informed them that if they are selling, he'd gladly waive his no-trade clause for Houston. Crane and Pohlad talked, and talked, and talked some more. By the end of the day, the Twins agreed to send Correa to Houston, pay $33 million of his remaining contract and got only minor league lefty Matt Mikulsi in return. The Astros have their third baseman for $70 million through 2028. The Astros didn't stop there, with GM Dana Brown grabbing left-handed hitting outfielder Jesus Sanchez from the Miamai Marlins and utility infielder Ramon Urias from the Baltimore Orioles. He nearly traded for Padres starter Dylan Cease until balking at the demand of pitcher Spencer Arrighetti and three prospects. At the end of the day, no one obtained more talent and gave up less, than the Astros. Philadelphia Phillies In the eyes of Dave Dombrowski, prospects are suspects who can be used for valuable trade chips. Dombrowski, Phillies president of baseball operations, made sure that a leaky bullpen wouldn't sink their World Series hopes by landing Minnesota Twins All-Star closer Jhoan Duran. It cost them two of their better prospects, but not any of their elite ones, keeping Andrew Painter. It's a significant upgrade over struggling Jordan Romano (6.81 ERA), knowing that Jose Alvarado won't be eligible to pitch in the postseason. Now, after acquiring Duran (who's under team control through 2027), signing David Robertson and acquiring outfielder Harrison Bader, the defensive whiz from the Minnesota Twins, they've got a message for the rest of baseball: See you in October. New York Mets They got not only one, or two, but three relievers, giving them one of the best bullpens in the game. The Mets, after acquiring Gregory Soto earlier in the week, didn't blink trading away four of their top 20 prospects for St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley and San Franciso Giants setup man Tyler Rogers. The bullpen, anchored by All-Star Edwin Diaz, is so deep that setup man Ryne Stanek told reporters in the Mets clubhouse: "I might be pitching the fourth inning." Well, he may be right, with Mets baseball operations chief David Stearns going all in, doing everything possible to get the Mets' their first title since 1986, trading away their 8th, 10th, 12th and 14th prospects. They also acquired veteran center fielder Cedric Mullins from the Baltimore Orioles, which gives them a true center fielder, allowing the Mets to move Jeff McNeil around the diamond. "Our responsibility here is to give ourselves a chance to make the playoffs," said David Stearns, Mets president of baseball operations, "and ultimately win a World Series every single year. ... So I don't view this period of Mets' competitiveness in a defined window. I view it as the beginning of what should be a very long and sustained period of competitiveness at the highest level." Finally, the Mariners acted with urgency. Finally, they got much-needed power bats. Finally, they acted like a team ready to not only make the playoffs, but reach their first World Series in franchise history. All it took was swallowing their pride, trading for the power hitter they gave up two years ago, and now they have the most powerful 1-2 power combination in baseball with catcher Cal Raleigh (41 homers) and new third baseman Eugenio Suarez (36 homers). The cost was relatively cheap getting back Suarez too, trading away their ninth-best prospect in first baseman Tyler Lockear, 16th-best prospect in Hunter Cranton and 17th-best prospect in Juan Burgos. The Mariners also acquired Pirates reliever Caleb Ferguson. New York Yankees The Yankees, who have had the second-worst bullpen since July 1 (6.29 ERA), completely overhauled their relievers. They landed one of the premier closers in the game in Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar, acquired San Francisco Giants closer Camilo Doval, and right-handed reliever Jake Bird from the Colorado Rockies. They badly needed a third baseman, and grabbed defensive whiz Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies. They wanted another shortstop, and took Jose Caballero from the Tampa Bay Rays. They wanted depth, and acquired outfielder Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox. Their only flaw was not getting another starter. The Reds are on the outside looking in, three games out of the final wild-card berth and a 16.8% chance of reaching the postseason, according to FanGraphs. Yet, here they are, acting like they're fine-tuning the Big Red Machine. They were in on Eugenio Suarez, but pivoted, deciding they would rather have four years of elite defense with Ke'Bryan Hayes than two months of power hitting. They grabbed Tampa Bay Rays starter Zack Littell. And they acquired outfielder Miguel Anduijar from the A's. Is it a longshot the Reds make the postseason? Yes. Is it at least possible? Indeed. MLB trade deadline losers Minnesota Twins Has there ever been a worse day in Twins' franchise history? Anyone? It was a nightmare beyond belief. The Twins, with sudden orders from ownership to slash payroll, conducted the biggest firesale in a single day in baseball history. They unloaded 10 players from their 26-man roster, shedding nearly $100 million in payroll. It was so ugly they even paid the Houston Astros $33 million to take Carlos Correa and the remaining $103 million off their hands. It was ugly. It was embarrassing. And for all of those fans who paid for season tickets, they will now be relegated to watching a minor league perform the final two months. Their only hope now is that the Twins can be sold as quickly as possible to erase the memory of the darkest day since they moved to Minneapolis. San Francisco Giants Remember when the Giants were taking baseball by storm, stealing Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox and shouting to the world that this was only the beginning, and they were ready to take on the mighty Dodgers? Well, a funny thing happened along the way. They have since posted the worst record in baseball since the trade, just went an entire six-game homestand without winning a single game for the first time in 129 years, and then officially raised the white flag at the deadline. They traded away setup man Tyler Rogers and let everyone know they were conducting a semi-firesale, and followed it by dumping closer Camilo Doval and outfielder Mike Yastrzemski. The biggest question now is what the Giants do this winter, and whether they will enter the 2026 season with a new manager, new coaches, or a brand new team. Boston Red Sox Hey, weren't the Red Sox supposed to do something? They promised. They were going to make this team a legitimate contender. Instead, the trade deadline came and went, and all they did was acquire struggling Dodgers starter Dustin May and swingman Steven Matz from the St. Louis Cardinals. It wasn't nearly enough. "We pursued a number of really impact opportunities,'' said Craig Breslow, chief baseball officer. "Obviously, not all of them work out, but it wasn't from a lack of trying to be as aggressive as possible or from an unwillingness to get uncomfortable." The only thing uncomfortable now is Red Sox Nation squirming in their seats wondering how they can still hang with the Blue Jays and Yankees in the AL East. We should never question the Brewers considering how they are ridiculed for their lack of activity every winter, and still win the NL Central virtually every year. Still, the team with the best record in baseball did absolutely nothing but pick up injured Diamondbacks closer Shelby Miller. Who knows, maybe the Brewers will get the last laugh again. Or maybe, they'll be tormented all winter knowing they passed up a golden opportunity. Chicago White Sox They could have traded center fielder Luis Robert Jr. during the winter, but passed, believing his value would rise during the season. Instead, it was another injury-prone, underachieving season. He's hitting .211 with 11 homers, 43 RBI and a .651 OPS. He's been so bad that no one bothered to make a decent offer, with only the New York Mets showing the slightest interest. And now the White Sox have no choice but to exercise a $20 million option on him and pray that something changes in a year. They were able to move starter Adrian Houser and Austin Slater for fringe prospects, but that was it. The Cubs were supposed to be all-in from the moment they traded for All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker. Instead, they were almost all-out at the deadline. The only starter they acquired was Mike Soroka (3-8 with a 4.87 ERA). The only position player was utilityman Willi Castro from the Minnesota Twins. And their only reliever was Andrew Kittredge from the Baltimore Orioles along with Taylor Rogers, who was acquired in a salary dump from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Failing to land another starter could haunt them down the stretch, and certainly into October. "We felt the asking price we felt was something we couldn't to the future,'' Jed Hoyer, Cubs president of baseball operations, told reporters. Follow Nightengale on X: @Bnightengale
Forbes
29-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Miraval At 30: The Iconic Wellness Brand Expands To The Red Sea
Scheduled to open this winter, Miraval The Red Sea is set on three million square feet of coastline on the southern edge of Shura Island. Miraval Resorts Thirty years is a long time to stay relevant in the wellness business, especially when you helped invent it. Before TikTok therapists, matcha influencers and corporate breathwork retreats, there was Miraval. When the flagship property opened in the Sonoran Desert in 1995, the idea of a luxury resort dedicated to mind-body-spirit healing was basically fringe. Today, 'wellness' is a booming $6.3 trillion global industry, with rivals like Canyon Ranch, Sensei, SHA and the Goop industrial complex staking claims. Next year, a splashy new resort and longevity center called the Estate, developed by Sam Nazarian and Tony Robbins, opens in Los Angeles as part of a feel-better venture that will launch 15 wellness hotels and residences by 2030. And yet, Miraval remains a Zen-like leader, doubling down on what it does best (and without showing much sweat on its brow). Part of Hyatt's luxury portfolio since 2017, Miraval is marking its 30th anniversary with a bold expansion this winter called Miraval The Red Sea. It's the brand's first international location and the only wellness-focused hotel on Shura Island, a pristine stretch of Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast being developed into a major 'sustainable tourism' destination, with properties under construction by Four Seasons, Fairmont, Raffles, Rosewood and others. Set across more than three million square feet of beach and desert landscape, the new Miraval resort will feature 180 rooms and villas, extensive spa and fitness offerings, a Life in Balance Culinary Kitchen, and immersive new experiences, including Hammam Journeys and a Middle Eastern take on Miraval's signature floating meditation therapy. Miraval The Berkshires is part of an expanding group of Miraval properties that also includes resorts in Arizona, Austin and on the Red Sea (opening this winter) Miraval Resorts The move underscores the staying power of a brand that takes the long view on wellness. While the landscape has exploded (and sometimes imploded) with gimmicks and guru hype, Miraval's approach has always stayed true to the basics of its original 1995 mission: helping people unplug, reflect and just chill out a little. Miraval opens its first global property this winter There are now locations in Arizona, Austin and the Berkshires and each one reflects a slightly different flavor of the core idea that launched Miraval 30 years ago. That mindfulness doesn't require mysticism, mumbo-jumbo or an ego trip to help you know yourself better. To mark the 30-year milestone and learn more about what's next (including that ambitious Red Sea opening) I spoke with Heather David, Director of Digital & Brand Marketing at Miraval Resorts & Spas. We talked about how the brand has evolved, what makes a Miraval experience feel different from the competition and why a horse might be the best therapist you never knew you needed. David Hochman: Looking back over 30 years, how has the Miraval philosophy of wellness evolved and what's stayed the same? Heather David: When Miraval opened in the Sonoran Desert back in 1995, the idea of a destination resort entirely devoted to holistic well-being was virtually unheard of. Nobody was leading with mindfulness or talking about things like sound baths or equine therapy or floating meditation. We also didn't yet understand the overwhelming impact of social media and digital overload. Today the idea of mind, body, spirit is pretty much part of the mainstream and we're all trying to figure out how to find space away from digital distractions and stress. What hasn't changed is that people still come for the reason they always came, which is to find the space to reconnect with themselves , including the messy, beautiful, complicated parts of themselves. So while you can come for a massage or to play golf, Miraval gives space for deeper emotional work, for clarity, and for healing. Not just pampering. From left to right, Miraval Austin, Arizona and The Berkshires Miraval Resorts We've grown by listening to our guests, our practitioners and the world around us. That's why we've expanded into places like Austin and the Berkshires. It's why we're moving deeper into digital mindfulness, into expressive healing, and into new life stages like postpartum and menopause support. And this year, we're going global with our first international resort. That's a huge step forward as far as meeting people wherever they are, quite literally. Hochman: What can you say about Miraval The Red Sea? David: That Red Sea project is incredibly close to my heart. Creating our first global destination has taught us how universal this work really is. People everywhere are craving presence, meaning and space to reconnect. And the Red Sea property is just such a beautiful place to do that. It's on Shura Island on three million square feet of beaches on the southern end of the island. We doing some innovative takes on classic Miraval Resort experiences, like our Vasudhara warm-water floating meditation. Plus, we're introducing Hammam Journeys, which is a new offering within the Miraval Resorts & Spas portfolio. The project really brings the work we're doing to a new level. I'm really excited about it. How to stand out in a travel world where 'wellness' is everywhere Hochman: 'Wellness' is now everywhere, from corporate retreats and meditation apps to airport yoga rooms. In general, how does Miraval stand out? David: Well, partly because we were among the first to put healing, transformation and mindfulness at the center, we've have time to develop and adjust the programs. That means bringing in the best practitioners and figuring out what guests want and what maybe doesn't work as well. I like to say we're about practice, not performance. And we're also accessible. Conversations by the pool often go past the surface. Guests return year after year because they know they can come exactly as they are, whether they're seeking clarity, connection or just a place to exhale. We love when our guests feel safe and comfortable enough to dine in their spa robes, show their vulnerable sides in a workshop, and then want to share their stories and aha moments with our colleagues and other guests. We also created some first-of-their-kind experiences like equine therapy and aerial yoga. We created Vasudhara, our water-based meditation experience, that's a signature at our Arizona resort. And we're constantly adding new programming to meet people where they are, whether that's midlife, menopause support, new parenthood, burnout or just seeking clarity. The idea, as always, is to continue to meet our guests at whatever stage they are at in their life's journey and invite them to explore where they want to go. Classic treatments and what's next at Miraval Hochman: The equine therapy program has always been a standout. David: That's been a signature since it was created by Wyatt Webb in the early days. People sign up thinking it's going to be a lighthearted thing with horses. But it's often a catalyst. The surprise is that it's not about riding so much as it's about reflection. The horse becomes a mirror. You're understanding yourself better, in relation to the horses, with a lot of non-verbal cues and non-verbal communication. You're tapping into presence, body language, listening, confidence. It's really quite profound and at this point, the program is really part of the Miraval DNA. Hochman: Now that Miraval has celebrated the big 3-0, what's next for the brand? David: We're constantly evolving. In 2025, in addition to Miraval The Red Sea, we've introduced new workshops focused on creative expression, sexuality and relationships, and life transitions pre-natal, post-partum, and peri-menopause. We have some new fitness experiences that encourage active play and we're continuing to expand our outdoor adventure offerings to help guests connect more deeply with nature and with themselves. I always say that whether it's a first visit or a tenth, there's always something new to discover, because our approach to well-being is so responsive and always rooted in meaning. The interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tony Robbins: Key Steps To Avoid Self-Sabotage and Breaking Free From Your Own Limitations
Public speaker and life coach Tony Robbins has spent decades convincing people to break out of their old patterns. He overcame incredible hardships himself, and he took those lessons and turned them into ways to help others, including with how they deal with money. One of the biggest hardships many people have to overcome is self-sabotage. Self-sabotage is when you place limitations on your own life or work that don't need to be there. These limitations or roadblocks stop you from becoming the person you want, achieving the goals you aim for and living the life of your dreams. Discover More: For You: This is not to say that there are not some very real barriers for people in life. Everything from poverty and mental illness to disability and a lack of support from friends or family can cause incredible hardship. The reality is that, while everyone has different abilities and resources, everyone can start from wherever they are and work to improve their life. But you cannot do that, no matter where your starting point is, if you're self-sabotaging. Here are the key steps Tony Robbins offers to get out of self-sabotage mode and break free from your own limitations. Have you ever gone from worrying about something into a full-blown panic attack? It's more common than you may realize. What many people don't realize is that, as Robbins said, 'where focus goes, energy flows.' Whatever your mind is focused on is where your energy will be. If you're stressed out about something, all of your energy will turn into stress. Your body will react, you'll start to hunch your shoulders, your jaw will clench, and your personality may even change. You feel tense and maybe even angry. From that state, you'll start to believe that your situation is hopeless. You'll make unnecessary mistakes. You'll sabotage yourself. Try This: Robbins recommends you change or manage your state. When you notice that you're not in a positive state of mind, take action to start shifting it. The best way to do that is to change your state physically. Why? Because where focus goes, energy flows. So, if you're sitting, stand up. If you're standing, start walking. If you're hunched, stand up straight. Get your body moving, bouncing, stretching, and you'll feel positive energy come into your muscles, lungs and mind. Take deep, relaxing breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth. Relax your jaw, roll your head on your neck. You can manage your state in as little as five minutes, and from that positive, powerful place, you can take positive, powerful action. You've likely heard people talk about the voices in your head, and how detrimental they can be to your progress in life. Everyone has an inner jerk, and it's up to us to change that voice into one that's supportive and encouraging. So, when the mean voice asks questions like, 'How could I be so stupid?' You can reframe that question to 'What can I learn from this?' It's important to create a realistic, level playing field in your head that helps you realize everyone makes mistakes, everyone fails and that failure is actually a pathway to success. Every great leader, manager and entrepreneur will tell you that they've had to overcome intense failure. In fact, this overcoming is Robbins' claim to fame. Behind every single 'overnight success' are at least ten years of hard work and hard lessons. So, remember that when you're asking pointless, painful questions of yourself. Take every negative and flip it to its positive version. Come up with questions that get your brain thinking about how to move forward with new information. 'Your brain will find answers to whatever you ask — so ask empowering questions,' Robbins said in his blog post. Robbins calls this one the '2-millimeter rule.' He said people often think they can make changes overnight or in big, grand gestures. As Bill Gates said, 'Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.' A version of this quote has also been attributed to Robbins, which makes sense based on this rule. He wants you to change something small, five minutes a day, one hour a week and watch the transformation shift. A big part of self-sabotage is that it's habitual. You're used to getting in your own way. In fact, it's your comfort zone. When you make small changes, you move out of your comfort zone at a comfortable pace, so it becomes your new comfort zone. For example, you can start to take a walk every morning when you wake up, just around the block. You could meditate for five minutes before bed. Maybe you set boundaries around screen time and turn off your phone an hour before bed. You might call three warm leads for sales calls before you do anything else at work. Or you could write one page of your novel in the morning with your first cup of coffee, before everyone wakes up. The last, and perhaps most difficult step of avoiding self-sabotage, is to rewire your belief. You cannot win if you think you're a loser. Tony Robbins likes to think positive thoughts like, 'I am resourceful. I can figure this out,' instead of 'I can't do this,' according to his article. When you're sitting around thinking about how much of a loser you are, challenge those thoughts by thinking about times when you have been successful. Revisit memories of a time when you did something good, when you helped someone else, when you made progress. Let those memories overpower the negative ones. Then, take a small action to prove your strength, your goodness, your power. Volunteer with a local community organization, participate in a local networking event, or take an internship under someone you admire. With every strong memory you hold, you can reshape who you are as a person, so that you start to see yourself in a positive light, and from there, anything is possible. More From GOBankingRates Here's the Minimum Salary Required To Be Considered Upper Class in 2025 This article originally appeared on Tony Robbins: Key Steps To Avoid Self-Sabotage and Breaking Free From Your Own Limitations
