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 […]
The Energy of Words & Language – How What You Say Literally Programs Your Reality
We’ve all heard the phrase “watch your words”. But what if that wasn’t just a nice idea … what if it was a neurological directive? Our language doesn’t just describe our reality-it codes it. And when you’re in a season of reinvention-navigating postmenopausal changes, reclaiming your body, your identity, your energy—your words become even more […]
Have You Ever Had Your Feelings Hurt?
Do you wonder if you’re oversensitive, or you’re a mess, or you’re just out there and don’t get it? If that’s you – pinkies up! (Mine are up with you!) When we get our feelings hurt, the area of our brain that’s responsible for pain is activated. You’re notoverreacting – you’re reacting to a brain […]
Sometimes Denial Is a Temporary Help
The purpose can be to give you time to figure out what you’re in denial about and to figure out what to do next. But long-term denial goes beyond being a coping mechanism and becomes a lifestyle –• Ignoring the lumps• Giving a pass on aggressive behavior from your partner• Pretending all is well when […]