Your People, Your Thoughts, and Your Body’s Chemistry
We went up another level on this whole idea of self-talk because I want to make sure that self-talk is empowering for you and not just some pretend game. Remember, a few weeks ago, we debunked the “fake it till you make it” myth. We need to make sure self-talk doesn’t end up in that […]
Being Under the Influence of “Not Enough”
When we put off our lives because we don’t think we deserve it, are worth it, or not until we reach a certain weight, a certain level of success, or whatever fill-in-the-blank mystery goal, we suffer. We see ourselves through the lens of not enough. It’s why I continued to wear a nursing bra even […]
The Energy Mindset: How to Make Your Body a Power Plant- a Battery
Here’s something no one tells you: Energy isn’t something you have. It’s something you generate. That’s not just motivational fluff-it’s biology. If you wake up tired, need three coffees to feel human, or crash by 3 PM and crave sugar, it’s not a character flaw. It’s a system breakdown. And guess what? You can fix […]
YOU Are an Influence
Are you a mother? Someone is watching you, imitating you, and learning from you. Are you a caregiver? A boss or manager at work? Your actions affect the people around you, and you have the ability to influence them, for better or worse. Dale Carnegie wrote How to Win Friends and Influence People in 1936 […]
Commitment
When it comes to bacon and eggs, the chicken made a contribution, but the pig made a commitment … Being 100% on board, all the way, truly committed is RARE. We mostly half-ass our commitments, and that’s the truth! Not (maybe) when it comes to our marriages, raising our kids, or tending to our older […]
Expectations vs Anticipation
Expectations are deeply ingrained in every single one of our lives. We have expectations for our jobs, relationships, families, and even ourselves. But expectations, especially when left unchecked, can lead to frustration and disappointment. Mel Robbins said it best: “We need to stop getting mad at people because they’re not who we want them to […]
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, […]