I'll admit it, having enough energy for yourself to meet all the demands you have going on can be a challenge. Are you feeling more and more tired, sluggish, and rundown? Likely so. Can you remember a time when you woke up feeling energized and refreshed every morning for an entire week or month? Likely not. Recent studies have shown that women are experiencing more stress, feelings of overwhelm, and increased anxiety more so in the last two years. Likely due to the uncertainty of the global pandemic coupled with everyday life issues. And it doesn't seem to be letting up. So, what's the solution?
Here are 3 Truths to Get Your Energy Back:

• Truth #1- You are the secret to your success

The way you operate, the habits you keep, the priority you put on whatever you are doing has alot to do with whether or not you will enjoy success in a certain area of your life.  I can hear motivational speaker Eric Thomas saying, "Where your focus goes, your energy flows." This simply means you have to want to have more energy and vitality and do those things you know to do to get it. Your success is directly tied to what you believe and what you do with what you believe. What are you doing to foster having more energy? Are you just going with the flow of life? In what area of the Six Pillars of Vitality can you make an adjustment to get to where you want to be? Think about the success you can have if you had more energy! More time to spend with your family and doing the things you love to do.

• Truth #2- Life is as hard as you think it is

​Yes, it may seem that life is hard right now. You may not be where you want to be, or doing the things you want to be doing, or seeing the return on your investments that you have freely given in to. But don't fret! It's no over. As long as you're alive, your situation can change. That loss can turn into a win. That denial can turn into a better opportunity. That relationship struggle can turn into a better friendship down the line. You don't know what's going to happen tomorrow. All you have is today. So, make the most of it! Don't think about how hard it is to get up, work a full day, and take care of your family, and have enough energy at the end of the day to do something for yourself- think about that you get to do all those things. It's a small but mighty mindset shift.

• Truth #3- An energetic life starts with good health- physically, mentally, and spiritually

It's no secret that in order to live a life of longevity, you cannot neglect yourself. Revered Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr even said that "longevity has its place". Now is the time to get started working on yourself and your wellness goals so that you can have more energy and be healthier, function better under stress, and know what it truly means to guard your heart and mind and experience spiritual peace.
Summary
No matter where you are in life or how far behind you feel you are, it's never too late to make a change and move forward in the right direction. I can relate to this in my own life right now. Whether starting a new job (or losing an old one), a new class, or a new venture, you may be feeling the pressure to perform or the pains of loss. Either way, it's a difficult place to be in. Difficult yes, but not impossible. I believe nothing is impossible with God on your side and a will to thrive.
Make a decision to work on yourself-- work on your attitude, your health, work on your shortcomings- those little things that may be holding you back from giving your all and becoming the woman you were destined to be.
In short, Don't Be Afraid to Be Great!

Interested in learning more about how to get healthier and have more energy? Read more here.

Normally when we start a new year, it is filled with excitement, anticipation, and high energy. But this year seems different. Is it just me? Could it be because we are still living through this Covid-19 pandemic? Could it be the level of uncertainty we are facing in our daily lives? Or is it because we have allowed various circumstances to weaken us? With so much going on, it makes us wish we could change it. But here's the truth---> Whenever you want something to change in your life, you must first change yourself. 
How do you do that? Start with answering these questions:

• What do you really want to change this year?
  
• What do you see for yourself this year?
  
• How can you improve your well-being?
  
• What is your biggest challenge in your life right now? 
• What habits do you need to start? Or stop?

Since it's the beginning of a new year, this is the perfect time to re-evaluate, renew, and redefine your vision and set new goals. Start with areas that you can control and get small wins. That will boost your momentum and strengthen you where you are weak. Listen to positive messages, scroll past negative images and comments on social media, and of course, develop a plan to work on while you are becoming who you want to be. Get up and get going on your wellness goals. Remember, it's your time!

What do you do when the dreams you are hoping for take longer than you anticipated? What is your attitude like when you have to wait patiently for something you want when it seems like those all around are getting everything they want and MORE? How do you handle it when things around you are spiraling out of your control? These are questions that every woman must ask herself  and come to terms with in order to stay the course and not get distracted by the delay. 
Delay is not denial. Do you realize that you forfeit your dream when you give up too soon? The problem is- who really wants to wait an unknown amount of time for something they truly want? No one right?! We get anxious when we have to wait in line at the grocery store more than 5 minutes. Of course waiting months or years is a challenge! And why is it that the dream we want to happen the most seems to take the longest? And other less important wishes just happen right away! I don't know why that happens. 
Here's what I know. I know you must make a decision to believe that the dream you have and are working toward will happen at the right time. You must believe that everything you are going through is preparing you for the dream you envision. And that no one or nothing will be able to stop you from living your dream.
Have you stopped believing in your dreams? If so, pick it back up. It's not too late. If you need help creating your life vision, send a message and let's discuss how you can go from no vision to full vision with a purpose!

Let's be real. If you are looking for real change in your life, there are some things that you are going to have to do differently. Why? Because what you are doing today will have a direct effect on how you live tomorrow. So it's time to decide what you want. Do you want to continue to be mediocre? Or do you want to be exceptional? What area in your life needs an over haul? How are you prioritizing yourself? 
Here's what I want. I want to see you growing and becoming more knowledgeable about your health habits and what it means to live a wellness lifestyle. I want you to experience having more peace and controlling your emotions so your physical health is not impacted. I envision a life where you are controlling what you can control to the best of your ability, and not worrying about things beyond your scope.
You don't have to do it all. As women we tend to put more on ourselves than is necessary. We think the more we have to do, the more we feel productive, successful, and popular. But the truth is, you can do alot and still feel unfulfilled. Feel lonely. Feel unsuccessful. Feel tired. Until you finally break.
Work your way back. That's the real message. It's never too late to re-evaluate your life, your situation, your dreams, and make some hard core adjustments. Don't like your body? You can transform it. Having trouble with every relationship you are in? You can transform it. Want to be at peace spiritually? You can transform it. Whatever it is, you are not doomed to stay like this! So, today, ask yourself, where can you make those adjustments that will help bring you closer to where you want to be?
I see a transformation in your future!

SUPERWOMEN REQUIRE SUPER CARE
Women can do alot. It's true. We can run companies, households, take care of our children and parents if necessary, and never miss a beat. Until one day.....
You find yourself tired and losing stamina before the end of the day or you're having frequent headaches that over-the-counter medication is not touching anymore or perhaps you keep having these vague minor issues with your body- pink eye one day and a sinus infection the next.
These are all signs your body is telling you to SLOW DOWN and pay attention to your wellbeing. Before you call your doctor and request another prescription, take a minute and ask if you have been taking care of yourself and meeting your needs properly.
Superwomen need self-care too! Remember, self-care is self-love and you deserve it!

I recently gave a talk to a dynamic group of women who are all at the top of their game in every area of their life. I loved discussing how to take your wellness life to the next level with a self-care plan designed to give each woman better health and balance. 
But I know this wasn't the fist time they had heard this message. Why? Because we hear it more and more now how important it is to take care of ourselves. It's on ads, commercials, on social media, on TV, and in the waiting room at our doctor's office. So why are more and more women unhealthy and unhappy? I believe it's because we don't spend time learning and knowing what we personally need and we don't give ourselves permission to practice self-care regularly. Women get so many discouraging messages on a daily basis, and instead of kicking out negativity and replacing it with healthy images and words, we let the discouragement taint our view of ourselves. The good news is that self-care can combat the negativity that the world and our minds tells us is not for us.
When you take one minute, one hour, or one week and do something that makes you healthier- mentally, physically, or spiritually, you are replacing those negative images and feelings in your subconscious with what is true, right, lovely, and admirable. And that is a recipe for longevity!

Today is the last day that you worry about things you can't control. Today is the last day that you doubt yourself or where you are in life. Today is the last day you let fear stop you from doing what is necessary to realize your true potential.

You are right where you are supposed to be. If you don't feel comfortable, just keep pushing forward and eventually the unfamiliar will become familiar. It takes time to achieve what you have dreamed about. Big dreams and goals take time. Prepare your mind and continue to work your plan and know that in due time you will reap a harvest if you don't quit too soon.
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Get ready for your moment! I can't wait to see what your future holds!

Where It Starts
There is a path to better mental well-being and it starts in your mind! You are trying so hard to control your circumstances that you keep piling more and more unnecessary information into your mind. And not only that, you want to accomplish more than you did last year, last month, last week, without spending time decluttering your mind.
The truth is that as long as you keep your mind bogged down with weight it was never meant to carry, you will not be able to live the way you were meant to live- well and whole. Not lacking anything. Not wanting more and more and never satisfied.

Where It Ends
The buck stops with you. You are the one who can free your mind of unnecessary clutter. You are the one who can shut down the noise within that says you're not doing enough, you need to take on more responsibilities, you can handle that extra task, you thrive under great mental pressure.
Sure, you may be good at handling many, large tasks well under a short deadline, but at what cost to you and your health and well-being? It's time to count the cost and see if mental overload is worth it?
Can you shut your brain off at night and get a consistent good night's rest? Can you be present in the moment and not constantly think of things on your to-do list? Can you focus on one thing and accomplish that without starting another task and getting distracted? If not, it may be time to declutter your mind. Find out more below on how to enroll in our wellness course and take time to focus on you!

Now is the Time to Better Yourself
If there was ever a time to focus on your hopes, dreams, your vision and your goals- NOW is the time. You want to live better? You want 2021 to be better than 2020? You want to do more than you have been doing in your life? You want to be more fulfilled?
Take a Bold Step
Evaluate what's stopping you from living your best life? Not making enough money on your job? Not getting the promotion that you deserve? Not where you want to be at this point in your life? Not getting the recognition that you have earned? A lot of women have experienced exactly what you are feeling and the common denominator is you. That's right. Only you can decide when enough is enough and do something about it. Take a bold step and make a decision to better yourself. You can do it right now. Stop for a moment and think to yourself, "I am going to be better and the best is yet to come."
Now What?
Now it's time to take action. What areas of your life do you want to improve? Are you ready to do what's necessary to see those improvements that you want? Don't blame others and don't worry about what you have missed or should have gotten. Becoming a better you will require you to let go of the past offenses and pain, and focus on your future promotion.
I look forward to seeing your growth!! Share your thoughts and success with me. Connect with me on Facebook!

Remember the old saying "when the going gets tough the tough get going"? That same message still holds true today.
But what does it take to go through a difficult situation and not crumble under the pressure? How can you become more resilient, strong, and fearless?
The Top 4 Ways to Become More Than A Conqueror

1. Deal with tough situations head on. As hard as it sounds (and harder to do), you must confront difficult issues sooner rather than later. Are you struggling to lose weight? Going through a health challenge? Dealing with a stressful family situation? Don't ignore it. Instead, do something brave. Confront the issue and you will find there may be a solution you were missing all along.
2. Without question you must have the right mindset when going through difficult times. Focus on being positive, and surround yourself with other like-minded individuals. No room for negativity- after all, another person's opinion does not have to be your fact.
3. Bounce back quickly after a setback. Of course you could spend the next 6 months mulling over what went wrong, who is to blame, and why it was so bad. However, you must keep your goals and vision at the forefront. What can you do to keep moving forward despite what has happened to you?
4. Never give up. I repeat, never give up. I love how Les Brown says it, "It's not over until I win." You may not like how things are going but sometimes winning is getting back up when you fall and trying again.

2021 is here! Now what are you going to do about it? Get up, dust yourself off if you fell down last year, and be determined to have your best year yet! If last year went well for you, rejoice! And stay committed to doing the things that made it possible. 

The Top 3 Steps to Success
1. Dream Big
2. Work Hard
3. Plan for Success

It All Starts With a Vision
In order to achieve the success in 2021 that you desire for yourself, you must have a wellness plan. This may be a new concept for you and as a busy woman, I get it. You're juggling your family, your kids, your career, your hobbies, and more. And nothing is wrong with that. Except when you prioritize everything else over yourself.
Ponder these questions as you strive for success in 2021:

• Have you defined your wellness plan?
  
• What are some resources that you will use to get you moving more this year than last year?
  
• How will you navigate all your emotions that may be on a roller coaster since living through a pandemic and uncertainty in our world?
  
• What do use to ground yourself and stay focused when all else is in an uproar around you?

I offer you this one word...Vision. When you get clear on your vision, your path to success is much less cloudy. For women who may be stuck, unsure of their vision, unfulfilled in their life, and ready to leave the old behind, this wellness course is for you. Click the link below and learn how you can get on the path to creating a new vision for yourself now!