Nancy Stevens, is a Lifestyle, Health, and Wellness Coach who lives with her family in Nashville, TN. Nancy teaches a variety of fitness classes and is most drawn to the mind/body connection of yoga. She made the shift to life coaching after feeling drawn to provide more personal one-on-one guidance. During our conversation, Nancy shares what it means to be mindful, how to be successful at keeping up a self-care practice, and examples of client breakthroughs.

She speaks with many people who feel numbed and removed from their personal needs. In our discussion, she offers self-care tips that she uses with her clients to help get their life back in balance. These include:

• Creating a signature color or style. Ask yourself, "What says 'this is me?'
• Craft a vision for your life
• Give yourself permission to do something good for you
• Ask yourself "What do I need that I'm not getting. What can I do to make a change?
• Stay hydrated
• Go to bed early
• Add your most important self-care activities to your calendar like a weekly pilates class, a monthly hair appointment, or a pedicure.

Key Takeaways:

[5:20] How Nancy made the shift from being a Yoga Teacher to a Lifestyle Coach. [9:58] What it means to be mindful, and how to apply the practice. [13:16] Taking care of the body through movement and hydration. [22:12] The importance of maintaining social connections. [30:19] Nancy shares real-life stories of client breakthroughs. [40:45] How to say no, kindly.

Quotes from Nancy:

“Mindfulness is being present, aware, and connected to the present moment.”

“Going to bed early is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself.”

“Ask yourself, what do I need that I am not getting?”

Mentioned In This Episode:

Nancy Stevens Coaching @lifecoachnancy Ever Better Podcast EP042 with Maggie Huffman discussing Aura-Soma Discover What’s Next Coaching @EverBetterU