I have committed to spending 3 weeks of intentionally showing up for myself and doing the daily heart work habits that keep me feeling good, inside and out. In today's episode, I share how things are going during week one of this.

What if we approached our goals with the same certainty that we do when we put a pot of water over heat. We know it will boil if we keep the heat on. If we continue to show up for our goals, we will reach them.

If February is the month you want to start being consistent, have someone cheer you on, help you feel motivated on the tough days--join my 3 weeks of accountability coaching. You deserve to feel confident in your plans and supported on your journey. Simply send me a message @yourcoachlauren or email at [email protected] to claim your spot.

Let's start this year being gentle with ourselves. Let's spend time getting clear--on who we want to be, how we want to feel, and what we want to do. It's going to be a great year!

If you need support through the process, I'll be opening coaching spots for this year. I'm just an email away.

If you find yourself starting again like I am... whether it is your health and fitness journey, a relationship, a job, etc... let's begin this journey with gratitude, tenacity, and a realistic perspective. You are capable of amazing things and I am cheering you on!

In the month of November, I am hosting an accountability group for all things healthy lifestyle. If you'd like to join us, send me a message on Instagram @yourcoachlauren or an email at [email protected], and I will get you the link!

We are cyclical beings who are not meant to be in “go mode” constantly. Give yourself permission to rest, and ask yourself what you need in order to do that.

Meditation starts at 3:38

Today’s episode shares Danielle Noall’s story from burnt out to burning brightly!

Find her @danielle_noall ; www.findyourfirewellness.com ; [email protected]

Our bodies give us physical signs when we are operating out of alignment. Listen to them before they are screaming! You don’t have to wait until you’re completely burnt out to make changes.

Draw boundaries so you have more time and energy to spend on what’s most important to you.

You have options! You can do what makes you happy. Seek that out.

To discover who you are and what you want, take time to journal, brain dump, pray, listen to your intuition, cry. Let go of some of the logic. Look for themes in what comes up and start researching.

Periods of transition take a lot of emotional energy. Give yourself extra rest and self care! Don’t beat yourself up for not “doing it all” in those seasons.

Your identity is separate from anything external. You are not your career, job title, salary amount, etc. You are. End of sentence.

Are you hurting anybody else? No. Are you happy doing what you’re doing? Yes. That’s probably what you should be doing. If your answers are otherwise, you need to reassess.

Our world is so noisy and stressful. Take a few moments to check in with yourself!

If you want to share anything, feel free to email me: [email protected]

Here's what we learned from our conversation with Kristen Lippert:

kristenlippertcoaching.com

@love_and_spinach

Don’t burn yourself out trying to please everyone else. If you feel out of alignment, you are. Your body and mind give you warning signs that you need to make changes, so listen to them! 

Seek guidance from professionals, family/friends you trust, and God. Let yourself explore, and stay curious while you learn what your options are. The next step will become clear. Have faith in that.

Set boundaries with your time and relationships to create space emotionally and physically for the next phase. Learn to say “no” when you need to.

Learn lessons along the way. There is purpose to every season—the pieces will fit together and even if they don’t, they’ll make good stories.

Get clear on your values and your why. Make choices that stay true to them.

Learn to listen effectively to connect, heal, and create genuine community.

Stay curious, stay kind.