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.

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.

Let's face it: we've all been there. You set out with the best intentions to crush your fitness goals, nourish your body with wholesome foods, and prioritize self-care. But then, life happens, and suddenly, your well-laid plans are buried under a mountain of excuses and distractions. This has happened to me countless times, and it’s why I can empathize with others who encounter it in their journeys as well. I have had nine surgeries, been in car accidents, and had life-altering curveballs daily. How do I keep going? I don’t dwell on what I can’t control. I focus on what I can - ME!

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!

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.

While we can’t create more time in the day, we can maximize our time. Read on to learn how to use your time effectively. Do the time audit to help you gain more clarity.

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.