There’s always that moment. I hit record, start talking, and halfway through, I can already tell it’s going to be a little rough.

The lighting’s off. My voice sounds forced. Someone walks by in the background and I suddenly become hyper-aware that I’m standing there, basically talking to myself. It’s awkward. It’s uncomfortable. It’s… cringey.

But I’ve learned to keep going.

That feeling used to stop me. I’d film something, watch it back, and immediately delete it. I didn’t want to look stupid. I didn’t want people to think I was “trying too hard.” But at some point, I realized that everything I wanted: opportunities, connection, growth, was hiding behind that exact feeling.

So now, I just do it.

I do it when I’m tired. I do it after a long run, out of breath and red-faced.

I do it when I’m showcasing a local business I love or trying to piece together a story that no one else would notice if I didn’t.

The camera has become this quiet witness to my effort…proof that I showed up, even when it felt silly.

The funny part is, the same clips that make me cringe are usually the ones that people connect with the most. The messy ones. The real ones. The ones where I’m clearly figuring it out as I go. Those are the ones that lead to messages, partnerships, and conversations I never expected.

So yeah, I still cringe. Every time. But that feeling’s become part of the process. It means I’m pushing the edge a little, doing something most people talk themselves out of.

Because when it’s all said and done, I’d rather be the one cringing at my own footage than the one watching from the sidelines wishing I’d started.

If it makes you cringe, it probably means you care. Keep creating anyway.

About the Author:

Austin Koevoets is a runner, creator, and storyteller based on Vancouver Island. He writes about wellness, movement, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. One post at a time.

Wellness, to me, isn’t about chasing perfection.

It’s about building habits that bring me back to balance. It’s how I move, think, rest, and recover.

Over time, I’ve found that my health sits on four main pillars:

Running, yoga, reading, and thermo-therapy.

Each one supports a different part of who I am. Physical, spiritual, mental, and external. Together, they keep me steady when life gets busy.

1. Running

Running is my foundation. It’s the one thing that never fails to reset me. It keeps me disciplined and honest. Some runs are fast, some are slow, and some are just about showing up.

It’s the time I get to check in with myself. No distractions. No noise. Just me and the rhythm of my steps. It’s where I process life, build resilience, and feel most alive.

2. Yoga

Yoga balances everything out. It slows me down and reminds me to breathe. It’s not just about movement, it’s about awareness and being present in my body.

The mat has taught me a lot about life. The way I move through poses usually reflects how I move through challenges. Some days I’m strong and focused, other days I’m shaky and distracted. Both are okay. That’s the point.

3. Reading

Reading feeds my mind the way running feeds my body. It keeps me curious and open. Sometimes I read to learn, sometimes to feel inspired, and sometimes just to unplug from the world for a bit.

Books and good writing have a way of grounding me. They remind me to slow down and think deeper. Growth isn’t just physical. It’s mental too.

4. Thermo-Therapy

Sauna and cold plunge have become a big part of how I recover and reset. It’s more than a physical thing. It’s about training your mind to stay calm under stress.

Thermo-therapy, or the intentional use of heat and cold, teaches presence. You can’t fake focus when your body is in extreme heat or freezing water. You have to breathe, surrender, and trust it’ll pass. I personally don’t do well in the sauna – this is where the growth happens.

(You can usually find me at FeelGood Collective, where I work and practice this regularly)

Bringing It Together

Each pillar supports the others. Running builds strength. Yoga creates balance. Reading sharpens my mind. Thermo-therapy helps me recover and stay grounded.

They are all connected. Together, they create a lifestyle that feels complete. Physical health, spiritual calm, mental clarity, and external balance. For me, that’s what wellness is about. Not chasing perfection, but showing up for the things that make you feel whole.

Written by Austin Koevoets, an outdoor creator and wellness advocate based on Vancouver Island. Austin explores the intersection of movement, mindfulness, and recovery through running, yoga, and community wellness at FeelGood Sauna and Sunday Social Run Club.

Sometimes it feels like I’m living behind my eyes.

Like the world is slightly blurry, a step ahead of me, and I’m just trying to catch up. Things move fast, even when I try to slow them down. I’ll look around, breathe, try to notice the trees, the people, the light, but it’s like something’s always pulling me out of it.

It’s not that I’m not grateful.

I love my life.

I get to do things I enjoy, spend time with people I care about, and still, I often feel like I’m watching it all from a distance. Like my eyes haven’t fully adjusted, and I’m waiting for them to focus.

The truth is, being present is hard.

Our brains weren’t built for the kind of stimulation we live with. Phones, social media, screens, the noise. All of it floods us with dopamine that keeps us chasing the next thing. The more we reach for stimulation, the less comfortable we get with stillness. So we scroll, we multitask, we stay busy. And somewhere in all that noise, the moment we’re in gets lost.

But being present doesn’t have to be some faraway thing. It’s something we can practice. It’s something we can train. And little by little, we can come back to ourselves.

Here are four things that have helped me:

1. Put the phone away.

There’s actual science behind this. Constant notifications trigger stress responses and make it harder for our brains to rest. Try leaving your phone in another room for a bit, or start your mornings without checking it right away. When I do that, everything around me feels more real.

2. Just breathe.

Breathing is the fastest way to come back to the present moment. When you’re anxious or distracted, your breath usually becomes shallow and tight. Slow it down. Inhale deeply through your nose, hold for a few seconds, then exhale slowly through your mouth. It signals your body that you’re safe. It’s one of the simplest ways to reset your nervous system and actually feel where you are.

Inhale for 4, hold for 2, exhale for 6. Repeat 5 times.

3. Move!

Exercise helps me reconnect. Running, yoga, even a walk without any distractions. It’s a way to get out of my head and into my body. When you move with intention, your focus naturally comes back.

4. Stop trying to capture everything.

Not every moment needs to be recorded or shared. Sometimes the best moments lose their magic when you take your phone out. Let them be yours. Let them pass through you.

Being present isn’t about making life slow down. It’s about learning to stay with it as it moves. Some days that’ll feel easy, and other days it won’t. But even noticing that you’re drifting is a sign you’re aware – and that’s where it starts.

The world will always move fast.

But you don’t have to move with it.

Now I’m going to enjoy my coffee outside. No phone, no distractions, just me and the sun.

About the Author

Austin Koevoets writes about wellness, movement, and the moments that make life feel real. He’s the creator of PAACE Magazine, a Vancouver Island based publication focused on sport, community, and outdoor culture. When he’s not writing, he’s probably running, hiking, or having coffee somewhere outside.

For years, I thought yoga wasn’t for me.

I’d see people stretching on mats and think, “that’s nice, but I could never sit still that long.”

In my head, yoga was for people who had endless patience, a sense of peace I didn’t quite understand, or maybe even a touch of enlightenment. It just didn’t feel like something I’d ever connect with.

Then my girlfriend, who happens to be a yoga teacher and is one of the most grounded humans I’ve ever met, and probably ever will meet, asked me if I wanted to join her one night before bed.

That’s when everything changed.

How It Started

About ten weeks ago, I started doing yoga every day. Not because I had a sudden spiritual awakening, but because I wanted to be part of something that was clearly an important part of my girlfriend’s life.

Every night before bed, she’d roll out her mat, grab her water bottle, put a yoga video on, and move through her practice. I’d usually just lie there scrolling, waiting for her to finish, and I thought “what am I even doing?”

It was either wait or join her. So I joined.

At first, it felt awkward. My hamstrings were tight, my balance was questionable, and half the poses looked impossible. But I stuck with it, mostly because I wanted to be part of what mattered so much to her.

My favorite part? Shavasana, the corpse pose at the end. Lying there in stillness, breathing, it felt like a full-body exhale after the chaos of the day.

How It Evolved

As the days turned into weeks, something shifted.

I found myself rolling out the mat even when she wasn’t around. Sometimes in the morning before work. Sometimes after a run. Sometimes before going to bed.

What started as something we do before bed slowly turned into a daily ritual that I now look forward to more than almost anything else.

Now, I practice twice a day, a short, energizing flow in the morning, and a longer yin session at night to unwind.

What I’ve Noticed

Ten weeks in, and I can say this confidently: yoga has completely changed how I feel, in my body, my head, and my days.

My mind feels clearer and less cluttered.

I fall asleep faster and wake up more rested.

My body feels awake and alive, like it’s actually on my side again.

I bounce back from soreness and long runs faster.

I feel calmer, more patient, and just lighter.

It’s wild to think that something I once brushed off as not for me has become such an anchor.

Why Yin at Night and Flow in the Morning Work So Well

Yin yoga at night is like hitting the reset button.

It’s slow and grounding, the kind of practice that lets your body release the day bit by bit. When you hold poses for longer, your muscles and joints soften, your breath slows, and your mind starts to settle. It’s the best pre-sleep routine I’ve ever had.

A morning flow does the opposite. It wakes you up.

It gets your blood moving, stretches the stiffness from sleep, and clears mental fog. It’s like coffee, but for your body.

Together, they balance each other perfectly.

3 Simple Ways to Integrate Yoga Into Your Day

1.) Start Small

Five minutes counts. Seriously. You don’t need an hour. Just a few poses and some intentional breathing can change your energy.

2.) Tie It to an Existing Habit

Pair yoga with something you already do: after brushing your teeth, before morning coffee, or right before bed. Consistency grows from routine.

3.) Find a Guide You Connect With

You don’t have to figure it out alone. I really like Travis Eliot on YouTube. His classes are simple, clear, and grounding. Explore around and find a teacher whose energy and pacing feel right for you.

Closing Thoughts

Ten weeks ago, yoga was something I thought I’d never get into.

Now, it’s something I can’t imagine my life without.

It’s not just movement, it’s medicine.

For your body, your mind, and your spirit.

If you’ve been curious about yoga, start tonight.

Grab a mat, roll it out beside your bed, and breathe.

You might just change your life too.

About the Author

Austin Koevoets writes about wellness, outdoor living, and the pursuit of balance. You can find more of his work on Medium and in PAACE Magazine.

I used to think there’d be a moment when life would just make sense.

That one day I’d wake up and finally feel like I had it all together.

Like I’d look in the mirror and actually feel proud of the person staring back.

But it doesn’t really work like that.

You don’t need to have it all figured out to be proud of where you’re at.

I used to weigh 250 pounds.

Now I’m 160.

I eat better, move more, and actually try to take care of myself.

But even now, I still struggle with how I look. Some days I still pick myself apart.

Progress doesn’t erase those thoughts. It just teaches you how to keep going anyway.

I never ran in high school.

I played hockey, but that was about it.

Running wasn’t something I ever thought I’d do.

Now I’ve finished two marathons.

And somehow, I still don’t really think of myself as a runner runner.

It’s wild how we do that – how we can cross finish lines we once thought were impossible, and still feel like we don’t belong there.

I used to be the shyest and most anxious person I knew.

I could barely talk to people. I’d overthink everything I said and did.

Now I compliment strangers every day, I’ve bungy jumped over 150 times, been to different counties, skydived three times, convinced the girl of my dreams to date me.

And I still deal with anxiety every single day.

But the difference is, I don’t let it stop me anymore.

There was a time when I stayed in bed all day, wishing things would get better but doing nothing about it.

I waited for motivation, for confidence, for something to change.

It didn’t.

So I started small.

I went for walks.

Ate a bit cleaner.

Did things that made me feel proud, even if no one else saw them.

And now I’m writing this.

I still don’t have it all figured out.

I still have hard days.

I still doubt myself more than I’d like to admit.

But I’m proud of where I am.

Because getting here took everything.

If you’re reading this and you feel stuck, just know you don’t need to have it all together.

You just need to keep going.

Keep showing up, even when you don’t feel ready.

Keep building a life that feels a little more like you every day.

You don’t need to be at the finish line to be proud of yourself.

You just need to be moving.

And you are.

I’ve run a plethora of 5 and 10 kilometre races, a dozen half marathons, one full marathon, with another coming up, and still — I suck at training for runs.

Not because I don’t love running. I do. I love the people, the rhythm, the post-run coffee/ beer. I love the energy before a race — that electric mix of nerves and excitement that makes you feel vibrant and alive. But somewhere between work, social plans, fatigue, and the devil on your shoulder telling you “you can just run tomorrow,” my plan always falls apart.

It’s ironic, really. I’m an ambassador for the Island Race Series. I lead Sunday Social Run Club. I even get sponsored to run events across the Island Trail Series. On paper, I look like someone who’s dialed in — early alarms, steady mileage, long runs finished before breakfast.
But in reality… I still skip runs. I still overthink easy days. I still find myself scrolling on the couch convincing myself it’s fine — that tomorrow will be the day I really get back on track.

But here’s the thing: Tomorrow is just another version of today.
And if nothing changes today, nothing changes tomorrow.

That’s the realization that’s been sitting with me lately. It’s not motivation that gets you moving — it’s momentum. It’s the small, quiet decision to do something now instead of waiting for the perfect day to start. Because there is no perfect day.

So I’ve been trying to make it simpler. More human. More sustainable.

1. Simplify the plan.
I stopped chasing ideal training blocks. Instead of trying to hit six or seven runs a week, I focus on three or four that actually happen. Consistency beats complexity every single time.

2. Run for connection.
Running isn’t just about mileage — it’s about community. Meeting others, joining a run club, or even sharing your runs on Strava make running feel less like a solo grind and more like something shared.

3. Give yourself grace.
Not every run has to be epic. Some days it’s a 10K that flows, other days it’s a slow shuffle that barely counts. Both matter. Both keep the habit alive.

The truth is, training rarely looks cinematic. It’s messy, inconsistent, and sometimes boring. But that’s where the real work lives — in the moments when you don’t feel ready, but you do it anyway. That’s where confidence is built.

Because running isn’t just about endurance. It’s about self-trust. It’s about proving to yourself — again and again — that you can follow through even when no one’s watching.

Change doesn’t happen in big, dramatic moments. It happens in the small ones — when you lace up after a long day, when you run in the rain, when you show up for yourself instead of waiting for motivation to show up for you.

So yeah, I still suck at training sometimes. But I’m trying. I’m learning that “tomorrow” isn’t the problem — it’s the habit of waiting for it.

The real shift happens the moment you stop saying “I’ll do it tomorrow” and start whispering “I’ll do it today.”

Because that’s how change starts — one run, one choice, one imperfect day at a time.

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The last six months have been transformative, and it all comes down to four key shifts that have completely reshaped how I live and feel.

1. Routine

Building a consistent morning and night routine has been a game-changer. Starting the day with movement – whether it’s a scheduled run, a simple walk, or yoga – wakes up both the body and brain. Pairing that with full, nutrient-dense meals and proper hydration fuels energy levels throughout the day. At night, slowing down with journaling, reading, and yoga calms my nervous system and signals to my body that it’s time to rest.

Our brains thrive on rhythm, and this predictable structure reduces stress while boosting focus.

2. A Supportive Partner

Having someone in my corner who encourages me, challenges me, and knows when to step in – or step back – has been invaluable. Emotional support directly impacts stress hormones, lowering anxiety while strengthening resilience.

Love, compassion, and empathy aren’t just “feel-good” concepts… they’re powerful regulators of mood and motivation.

3. Moving Daily

Movement has become non-negotiable. Even when motivation is low, action creates momentum. Whether it’s a morning run, yoga, or a walk around the neighbourhood, moving early in the day increases blood flow, releases neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, and elevates energy.

It’s not about punishing the body – it’s about fueling it with what actually serves growth, health, and clarity.

4. Good Friends

Surrounding myself with people I genuinely enjoy, respect, and grow with has made all the difference. Social connection reduces cortisol levels and boosts long-term happiness. Showing up, keeping plans, and sharing life with good friends helps regulate mood and strengthens emotional well-being.

Together, these shifts have left me the most physically healthy, mentally strong, and motivated I’ve been in years.

Four changes, six months, and a whole new outlook.

When people flip through a magazine, they usually see the polished version: striking images, carefully laid-out pages, and clean storytelling. What they don’t see is the late nights, the conversations, the endless edits, and the solo effort it takes to pull everything together.

That’s the reality of PAACE Magazine — a project I’ve built from the ground up with intention, care, and a lot of caffeine.

Starting With a Concept

Before a single story is written, I begin each issue with a concept. Every month has a focus that ties the magazine together. Past issues have highlighted athletes, businesses, and clubs — themes that showcase different corners of the sport and wellness community on Vancouver Island. That concept becomes the framework for the stories, the visuals, and ultimately the feel of the entire issue.

Meeting the Story Before Writing It

Most features in PAACE start with connection. I’ll usually meet with someone first to see if their story is a good fit for the magazine — sometimes they’re already a friend, other times they’re an athlete, a club leader, or someone making waves in the community. If it feels right, I send them a set of questions virtually. Through their answers, I shape a 750–800 word article that reflects their voice and experience. This process keeps the stories authentic while giving me the space to build them into something that works on the page.

Building the Visual Side

A story can’t just be read — it has to be seen. That’s where the photographers come in. I collaborate with local photographers to capture images that feel as alive as the athletes, clubs, and businesses they represent. The photos bring energy to the page and make the magazine visually striking. I see the words and images as inseparable — one expands on the other, and together they create an experience. Without these photographers, PAACE would not be what it is.

Designing Alone, On a Deadline

Once the stories and photos are in place, the real grind begins. I design the entire magazine myself — every layout, every selection, every detail. The timeline? One month. It’s a stretch of long days and late nights, tinkering with fonts, adjusting spacing, and moving elements around until everything clicks. By the time the final file is done, I’ve read and re-read each page dozens of times.

The Challenges You Don’t See

What makes PAACE both thrilling and challenging is that it exists alongside the rest of my life. I juggle the magazine with a full-time job, maintaining a healthy relationship, prioritizing my mental and physical wellness, and staying connected socially. This means the work often happens in the margins — early mornings before coffee has even kicked in, or dedicating weekends and days off to writing. Yet, I never compromise on my wellness; without nurturing a healthy life, PAACE simply wouldn’t exist.

Financially, it’s a leap of faith too. I released the first two issues of PAACE for free because I believed the stories needed to be heard. Everyone deserved access to the voices and communities shaping sport and wellness on Vancouver Island. With Issue 3, I’ve set the price at just $5 — less than most coffees. It’s a small cost designed to keep access open and the magazine sustainable, while ensuring the stories remain within reach for anyone who wants to read them.

There are times it feels overwhelming. The weight of doing everything solo — writing, editing, designing, promoting — can stretch me thin. But it’s also where I’ve grown the most, learning how to trust the process, problem-solve on the fly, and pour myself into something that matters.

Why It’s Worth the Work

Making PAACE is far from easy, but it’s meaningful. Each issue is a reflection of local communities, athletes, and leaders who bring sport and wellness to life. It’s their voices, their energy, and their passion that make the magazine worth building.

I think of PAACE as more than a magazine — it’s a platform, a celebration, and a connection point. And even though it takes countless hours and plenty of behind-the-scenes effort, seeing it come alive every issue makes the work worth it.

Because in the end, PAACE isn’t just about movement — it’s built through it.

Read the Latest Issue

If you’d like to see the work and stories come together, you can grab Issue 3 of PAACE Magazine for just $5

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Your support not only keeps the magazine alive but helps amplify the voices of athletes and communities across Vancouver Island.

• Austin Koevoets | Editor in Chief, Writer, Designer — PAACE Magazine

In a world full of expectations, deadlines and pressure, the most powerful thing you can do is know what you want — and go after it without compromise. That might sound simple, but it takes clarity, courage, and the ability to stand your ground when others try to sway you.

Know What You Want — and What You Don’t

Clarity is essential. Before you can ask for what you want, you need to understand what it is. That means tuning out the world’s opinions and listening to yourself. What do you want in your relationships? Your career? Your life? Not what looks good on paper or what your family or friends think you should want — but what fuels you.

Equally important is knowing what you don’t want. This is often where people get uncomfortable. They’re afraid to say no. They let things slide. They accept less because it’s easier than disappointing someone. But boundaries are a form of self-respect. When you’re clear on what you don’t want, you stop wasting energy and time on things that don’t align with who you are or where you’re going.

Don’t Let Others Define Your Wants

People will try to “fix” your vision to fit their comfort. They’ll reframe your dreams, question your decisions, and offer advice based on their experiences and limitations. Some mean well. Others don’t. Either way, it’s up to you to protect that.

You don’t have to accept what someone hands you just because they say it’s right. Just because someone thinks something is a “better” option doesn’t mean it’s your option. You don’t need to be rescued, redirected, or convinced. Stand firm in what feels right to you.

Ask for What You Want — Unapologetically

It’s not enough to quietly know what you want. You have to ask for it. Speak up. Claim it. Go after it. People aren’t mind readers, and life doesn’t reward silence. Whether it’s a raise, respect, or freedom — ask clearly and directly. Don’t tiptoe. Don’t shrink to make others comfortable. And don’t apologize for having standards.

You might not always get a yes, but that doesn’t mean you were wrong to ask. In fact, the more you ask for what you want, the easier it gets — and the stronger you become in owning your space.

Don’t Compromise on Your Core Values

Compromise has its place. It’s essential in collaboration, relationships, and growth. But compromising who you are, what matters to you, or what you deeply want — takes you back to square one. Stay grounded in your values. When something doesn’t align, walk away. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for protecting yourself.

Walk With Confidence — Not Permission

You don’t need permission to live the life you want. You don’t need validation to make your own choices. Let go of the need to please or be accepted. Confidence isn’t arrogance — it’s knowing. It’s the belief that you are allowed to take up space, have preferences, say no, and change your mind.

When you walk in confidence, people learn how to treat you. They see that you respect yourself — and they either meet you at that level or don’t.

Final Thought:

This life is yours. Don’t let others shape it into something smaller, safer, or easier for them to understand. Know what you want. Be bold enough to ask for it. Be clear enough to say no to what you don’t. And be confident enough to do your own thing — even if you have to do it solo for a bit. You’re not here to be pushed around — you’re here to stand tall.

Let’s be honest: when we go all-in on “changing our lives,” we usually last about a week. We build a perfect morning routine, green juice in hand, promising this is the new us. And then something happens — a missed day, a slip-up, or just the crushing weight of trying too hard — and we quit. Back to square one.

So instead of trying to overhaul my life, I tried something different: I did almost enough.

And weirdly, it worked.

Here are the five “almost-habits” that helped me feel better, move more, and care just a little more — without falling into the all-or-nothing trap.

1. Eat almost right

I didn’t start counting macros or meal prepping for the week. I just tried to include a vegetable in most suppers. Swapped out chips for fruit once in a while. Ordered the grilled wrap instead of deep fried. Nothing dramatic.

But that small shift made me feel better. Less sluggish. Less bloated. Still eating pizza when I wanted, just not only pizza. This helped me lose 80 pounds in 9 months!

The lesson: you don’t need to be perfect. You just need to make slightly better choices more often than not.

2. Be kinda active

I didn’t join CrossFit. I didn’t even buy new clothes or shoes. I just started moving more: walks, stretching, short workouts in my room, even just taking the stairs instead of the elevator when I could.

No six-pack expectations. No beating personal bests every time. Just fewer days feeling stiff and stuck in my head.

The lesson: movement doesn’t have to be loud or intense. Just move a little, more often.

3. Reach out sometimes

I used to wait until I was really going through it to talk to someone. But now, I try to reach out before things get heavy. A text, a call, a quick “Hey, how’s it going?” to a friend I haven’t seen in a while.

I don’t need to overshare or go deep every time. Just a little connection goes a long way.

The lesson: checking in with others can be a check-in with yourself too.

4. Pick up a new-ish hobby

I didn’t master a language or learn to knit a sweater. I just tried new things. I got into reading (slowly), started making little videos for instagram, and messed around with running. None of it was serious. That was the point.

Trying something new gave me something to look forward to — something just for me.

The lesson: you don’t need to be good at it. You just need to enjoy it.

5. Work hard-ish

I stopped trying to be “always on.” I still work hard — I care about what I do — but I gave myself permission to not be excellent 24/7. Some days I’m dialed in. Some days, I coast. That balance keeps me from burning out.

The lesson: consistency beats intensity. Every. Single. Time.

Final Thoughts: Change happens when you change.

We tend to think change comes from big, dramatic overhauls. But more often, it’s the tiny, repeatable things — the almost-habits — that make the biggest difference over time.

You don’t need to go full wellness-guru to feel better. You just need to start small, stay kind to yourself, and take the pressure off. Change comes when you don’t hold onto expectations.

So yeah — eat almost right. Move kinda often. Reach out sometimes. Try something new-ish. Work hard-ish.

And then? Watch things shift.