We often joke and say we are superwoman. We multitask thinking we are actually getting something accomplished. What we are actually doing is driving ourselves insane. 

Let’s break the cycle today. Read on for the 3 steps I have come up with to help my clients (as well as myself) stop feeling so overtasked and defeated so they can really accomplish more throughout the day without feeling overwhelmed.

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.

Tonight, we are discussing creating a better nighttime routine for quality sleep! Join us and share your experiences, too! Go to https://Health-and-Fitness.convenecommunities.com/group/show/849/905 to find our group. Join using the Coupon Code 30DAYTRIAL. Zoom call information is inside the “Announcements.” Let’s go!

Self Care is NOT selfish! It’s time to find out what you’re missing so you can learn how to fill your cup every day! Read up, join the community, and let’s explore life together!

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.

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.

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.

Merriam-Webster defines this as “someone or something that pleases or wants to please people. Often, a person who has an emotional need to please others often at the expense of his or her own needs or desires” (www.merriam-webster.com).

Are you a people pleaser? This is something I have been working on, as well as assertive communication. Those who are meant to be in your life will understand your position and that you need to take care of yourself. Others, well, maybe they aren’t meant to be where you are allowing them to be. Feel free to leave a comment. Have a wonderful day!