Sometimes, our negative thoughts can get the best of us. What we do at this time matters. Do we continue to go down the rabbit hole or do we choose to bring ourselves back out? The best way to do this is to begin with gratitude. What in your life can you be grateful for? Once you understand this concept, you can begin to change your life. Read the blog to learn more and gain tools to help you in life, health, and business.

There are a lot of ways social media can enhance our lives. However, there are far more ways it can create anxiety and doubt. Read more to learn about how this tool can be sending us and the generations to come down a path of destruction with mindless scrolling, numbing out, and unintentional use that can lead to depression and overwhelm.

Self-preservation is the intentional practice of protecting your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. It’s a journey of understanding yourself deeply, healing past traumas, and safeguarding your energy through healthy boundaries. Let’s explore this journey, incorporating the principles of trauma healing, energy preservation, boundary setting, and overcoming people-pleasing tendencies.

Embarking on a wellness journey is an empowering decision that can transform your health, fitness, and overall well-being. Whether striving to lose weight, improve your fitness level, or enhance your mental health, setting SMART goals is a crucial step toward success. SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, providing a clear roadmap to guide your efforts and track your progress.

Master Your Time, Master Your Life! I'm Excited to share my latest blog on Time Management and Time Blocking at www.jodiwatkins.com. Learn how I navigated the chaos of life and achieved ultimate goals through strategic planning. Dive into the transformative journey, from juggling parenthood to bodybuilding competitions, and discover the power of flexible scheduling.

In the intricate dance of life, two contrasting states often emerge: surviving and thriving. While survival is an automatic response to challenges, thriving represents a higher plane of existence—an intentional and empowered way of living. In this blog, we will explore the nuances of thriving versus surviving, define each concept, and provide actionable tips to help you transition from mere survival to a life of flourishing abundance.

Imposter syndrome refers to an internal experience where we doubt our accomplishments, skills, or abilities and have a persistent fear of being exposed as fraud. Those of us who struggle with imposter syndrome often believe that our achievements result from luck or external factors rather than our capabilities.

Sometimes, we get bogged down on how far we must go to reach our goals. What we need to do is start focusing on the small habits that will eventually equal big results. In the book Atomic Habits, James Clear writes about how important it is to take small steps. The name of the game is consistency. It’s not perfection. We will make mistakes. We won’t be perfect. However, as long as we keep going, we WILL achieve the results we desire. Keep going, my friends!

Self-reflection examines and contemplates one's thoughts, emotions, experiences, and actions. It involves introspection and a deep exploration of oneself to gain insight, understanding, and personal growth. Self-reflection can be a valuable tool for self-improvement, decision-making, and greater self-awareness.

For years, I dwelled often. I don’t know why I did it. It never made me feel better. It just made me sad, frustrated and feeling depressed. I blamed my choices on others when the decisions were all mine. I blamed others for what was happening in my life. While these things may have impacted my earlier thinking, they should not have remained an excuse later in life. But it did – and things continued to happen that kept me in this negative state to where I just kept blaming the world for what was happening to me.

A while back, I completed my certification in nutrition coaching through the National Academy of Sports and Medicine. In the exam, one of the questions was the following: Which option BEST describes the characteristic(s) of a high-quality nutrition plan?

The answer is simple: A nutrition plan should be flexible, based on a person's needs and goals.

For the last nine years, I have taken biochemistry, human physiology, and pathophysiology courses, served as a medical laboratory technician, and completed certifications in performance nutrition (supplementation) and general lifestyle nutrition/nutrition specialization. I also have experienced situations where I was given restrictive meal plans to follow during my time in bodybuilding.

It all boils down to this - the best plan is the plan you can follow for the rest of your life.

Are our actions showing that we found love from within, or are they showing that we are searching for love in all the wrong places? People, substances, food, etc., will never be able to fill our void until we decide to have a spiritual presence and find the love from within. This is the first step to kicking any type of addiction - loving ourselves.