Our consumption is not limited to the foods we eat - it's also the books we read, conversations we have and ideas we adopt from what we allow into our minds. The best way to maintain a positive outlook is to focus on positive inputs and plenty of them. 

Consume content that is inspirational, aspirational and empowering.

Strive to expand your mind with different points of view and new ideas.

Ruthlessly unfollow anything that doesn't make you feel good.

In some seasons we hustle and grind and think "if I can just get past this deadline/month/project things will get better" and then we rinse and repeat. History tells us that this thought pattern is not sustainable and we can see together a few simple ways to avoid the madness of the grind.

Remembering that time is not a promise and our days are numbered is the best way to care for ourselves and others in the most nourishing and generous way.

A midweek pep talk as a reminder that when you focus on the good the good gets better. We know that we can't do it all, be it all, achieve it all . . . but there is still so much good to be seen in the world even on the hardest days. This quick pep talk is a reminder that seeing the good in the world starts with seeing the good in ourselves.

Our engines have been revving so high for so long and we are exhausted. The term for this overwhelm is resilience fatigue. This episode breaks down resilience fatigue and shares tactical tips on how to apply small disciplines instead of repeatedly searching for motivation.

The top areas of your life to apply discipline to include:

Sleep

Movement

Nourishment

Gratitude

Loving Boundaries

Products mentioned in this episode:

Bluetooth Eye Mask

Life changed completely for me after participating in the Last 90 Days Challenge five years ago and it is the absolute best way to close out the last quarter of the year. The process is simple and straightforward and the benefits are long lasting.

1. WAKE an hour earlier than usual

2. Practice GRATITUDE

3. MOVE your body for half an hour each day

4. HYDRATE by drinking half your body weight in ounces of water

5. RELEASE one thing that is not contributing to your healthiest self.

There is also a new Arbonne 30 Days to Healthy Living group starting on October 4 that you can participate in and 21% of all program profits will be contributed to local women's shelter Laura's House through December 31.

An away day is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a day AWAY from your usual space and responsibilities. The most important part of the equation is that you take away all of the sameness of your space, your routine and the things that are dragging you down. It is intended to help you gain clarity and infuse some new energy into your life. Get practical tips on where to go, what to do and how to level up in life.

In this week's episode you hear super personal details on why Very Best You exists and why I am so hungry to help you overcome a lifestyle that manages you.

This message is for you if you are:

• in a season of merciless hustle
• need to know why your purpose matters
• frustrated by how hard it all seems
• living a life that you aren't thrilled with

Making friends as an adult is not easy, but it is one of the most important investments you can make as you grow and flourish in life. The older you get the harder it is to maintain friendships and it's even harder to attract new friends without the right mindset and intentions.

This episode shares simple, practical tips on identifying the right kind of friends for your specific stage of life and how to effectively maintain and nourish those relationships for everyone's benefit.

There are hard seasons of life and you are not sure where to begin to get back on track. This episode shares some simple tips for how to reset after a quick setback or a whole season of struggle.

REST

Take the time you need to prepare your mind and heart to start fresh.

REMIND

Remind yourself who you are and what you want.

RALLY 

Go back to the basics of the habits and rituals that serve you when you are operating as your highest self.

RISE 

Embrace consistency and continue down the path of becoming the very best you.

A close look at the far reaching value of self love and the untruth of the idea that self love is selfish or or an indication of a moral flaw. We discuss the difference in physical, emotional and consumer self care and the importance of it all for ambitious women who are focused on serving others.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Heart Boss by Regan Walsh

Self-Care Society