Our Identities Are Wrapped Up In Our Level of Commitment
Who you are shows up in what you do, not what you say. This is because we are committed to our identity. And because our identities are the plumbline of how we think, we ATTRACT at the level of our identity- not just commitment. Let’s unpack identity first. According to the dictionary, identity is the […]
The Fear of Change: Why Your Brain Fights Transformation and How to Move Past It
The Fear of Change: Why Your Brain Fights Transformation (and How to Move Past It)You want a better life. More vibrancy. Deeper peace. Maybe even a completely new direction. So you read the books. Make the vision board. Buy the planner. You want change … And then? You scroll. You snack. You stall. Suddenly, folding […]
Wisdom of Commitment
“That which is convenient, you do not call commitment.” – Ravi ShankarConvenience stores sell crap – usually overpriced crap at that. Convenient is like a fast-food drive-thru … it’s easy and requires no trouble or effort. We want convenient for shopping – I use Amazon, Wild Pastures, Ava Jane’s Kitchen, Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club, […]
GOING ALL IN
GOING ALL IN, because that is the level of commitment required when it comes to crushing your goals. “If you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it. .. “So said Beyoncé, singing about what happens when you don’t commit. Putting a ring on it indicates an INTENTION of marriage and an all-in […]
Keeping Your Promises Is Keeping Your Commitments
Keeping your commitments requires change. If you’re committed to becoming as healthy as you possibly can be, it may REQUIRE changing out some foods that no longer serve you. If you’re committed to becoming as strong as you possibly can be, that requires showing up consistently and that you stop sitting on your butt all […]
The Mirror Lies: How Body Image Became a Battleground for Women Over 40
The Mirror Lies: How Body Image Became a Battleground for Women Of “A Certain Age”It starts innocently enough. A glance in the mirror, a tug at the waistband, a quick scroll through Instagram. Then it begins—the audit. The tiny criticisms, the catalog of imperfections. And for women over 40, it’s not just about looking good […]
Let Go And Allow For Feelings
Have you ever had someone tell you to calm down? How effective was that? Anyone ever say, “Good point – I’ll calm down right now!” or did the “calm down” advice further inflame you? Maybe you’ve been told you’re too emotional, to relax, or that you’re taking things too personally? Of course, you’re hopping mad […]
Our Thoughts Are Chemical Records of the Past
I hated high school chemistry, although my teacher, Mr. Chu, was a brilliant teacher. I didn’t see the “why” behind it all – who cares, I wasn’t planning on spending my life in a lab …l wanted to become a New York Times bestselling author! What I missed was the CONNECTION of chemistry – how […]
Wise Women Know How To ARGUE Intelligently
Believe it or not, all humans engage in disagreements. We tend to think we need to avoid any kind ofdisagreement in the name of peace, but on this side of perfect (earth, where it is NOT perfect) that’s just not possible. There’s a whole range of emotions that come up when you’re at odds with […]