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What did you last invest in that when you pushed “pay” or swiped that credit card, made you get butterflies? Maybe it was that new home or car. Perhaps it was a higher quality skin care or a fancy massage. It could have been that food delivery membership or subscription service.

When we invest money, we exchange energy. That’s all money really is - an exchange of energy. I was listening to a podcast recently that articulated this so well and I think it’s relevant for women investing in health coaching.

Let me chat with those women looking to lose weight. Up-leveling and investing in the services that will really get you results takes skin in the game - and you show up differently. You can pin ALL the Pinterest boards with “quick fat burning workouts”, google all the healthy recipes, piece together a plan - but until you really invest, you don’t show up fully. Investing may look like getting the membership with the trainer, hiring the coach (yep, shameless plug!). Isn’t that so true? When something is free and there is little to no accountability or investment - we show up differently.

When I was running Facebook accountability groups - those men and women who had paid for services and products showed up consistently. Those who had bought once but never bought again- rarely did. That exchange of money is SO powerful - and the pushing “pay” is just the beginning and first promise you’re making to yourself.

Energy exchange through money paid is pretty powerful, huh?

So my challenge to you this week is to finally up-level and push “pay” on something. Invest in the housekeeper instead of grumbling as you vacuum each week. Sign up for that continuing education class instead of watching free YouTube videos. Upgrade to the fancy haircut that includes the scalp and shoulder massage. Go to the personal development conference that’ll set your soul on fire. Hire the coach (yep, shameless plug, again!).

You’re so worth the up-level. You’re worth 1,000 times the money you’ll invest in leveling up in your life. Treat yo self to the tools to make your dreams happen. It’s time to push “pay”!

Email me back - what are you committing to push “pay” on this year? To invest in, to get nervous about but do the dang thing anyhow? I’d love to hear!

*New Age Tool of the Week: The Spirit Almanac book. Ya’ll - this book is SO COOL. I got it for myself from Amazon and love how it talks about living life seasonally. It goes over woo woo tools like tarot/oracle card decks, essential oils, crystals - and gives you seasonal rituals to try out. The topic of living seasonally is a good one and I definitely move my body and eat differently depending on the season.

How are you living seasonally?

*Up-Leveling My Mindset: Speaking of investments - yes, even a coach needs a coach. I recently invested in astrological career coaching with Natalie at SoulShine Astrology. I knew I wanted to change my business model and doing so aligned with the stars was right up my alley! Her 6-week package took me through so many amazing exercises that really helped me up-level my business.

*Upcoming Craft Your Life happenings:  Direct sales changed my life. The tools and products I use not only helped me get healthier but supported a woman-owned small business, and you know I love that. If you're a side hustler with a passion for your business, mindset is key. I put together my top personal development podcasts, books and apps, just for you! Get the list >>

As always, find me at www.craftyourlifecoaching.com - can’t wait to help you craft YOUR life, 200 feet at a time. Got ideas for future topics? Questions you want explored? Email me at [email protected]

*Remember - it's craft your life. Not your mom's, not your judgy Aunt Susie's life... yours. Yank that hand back, put it on your heart, listen. Craft your life.

The magical, mystical Unicorn of Monday - where all goals come true and motivation exists, right?Wrong.Dead wrong.I want to devote this Sunday Spark to my Monday starters - and give you some insight. You can't hate Monday and also expect it to show up for your dreams and goals, ummmkay? When I work 1 on 1 with my clients and ask them "Okay, so when should we start?" the answer I often get is "Monday". I often reply "No, now".If you have been told you have to meal prep on weekends, do laundry on Sunday and start your new workout program Monday - you're being set up for failure. Here are some tips for slaying that magical Monday lie:*Start now. Today. Small. Don't wait for Monday, after the holidays, the new year. Start now. If you're not going to start now - you'll never start. Look at your schedule - check out it's natural ebbs and flows. If you have more free time every Wednesday - meal prep then! Do your meal prep for Wednesday through Tuesday and use that as your cycle. Don't do more than one schedule change at a time. If you want to get better at working out in the morning - start with simple workouts, not hour long ones that require a new gym membership, new shoes, a specific class time and place. Start small with a walk around the block, an at-home workout, etc. The less barriers and smaller changes initially- the better.When you fail (because, you're human) and miss a Tuesday workout, forget to prep on Thursday or let the laundry pile up - give yourself grace. The key to getting to your goal is letting every failure be a lesson (what'd you learn, how can you do better next time) AND getting up as quickly as possible to start again. The next week, the next day, the next bite - being resilient is so key!What I've found is we often say we'll do the thing on Monday - and then spend the weekend binge eating as if it's the last time we'll ever eat things we enjoy. Or if we say we're going to do laundry on Sunday, but we have a packed Sunday ahead - we feel extra stress on that day. Take a good hard look at your schedule and figure out when your weekly "must dos" (meal prep, laundry, working out, etc.) happen in a more natural way for you and your life.

Woo-Woo Tool of the Week: Crystals and candles? Yep - two of my favorite things. I recently fell in love with Jax Kelly candles. They're made by a small business, smell amazing and have a hidden crystal in each one. Plus their messages are empowering - "Success", "Power", "Balancing". Yeah, I'm in love!Check their brand out (they have earrings and other fun woo woo tools, too!), here.

Up-Leveling My Mindset: This one is geared toward my side-hustling friends - Amy Porterfield is one to follow. If you find yourself always wondering “but HOW did they do it?” she’s your gal. She’s the queen of step by step guidance for on-line entrepreneurs. Give her podcast, Online Marketing Made Easy, a listen. You’re welcome!

Upcoming Craft Your Life happenings: Are you signed up for The Sunday Spark yet? Every week I drop inspiration to help you get your week started off right. I share my woo woo tool of the week as well as how I’m up-leveling my mindset. Go to my site to sign up- and put that spark in your week!

As always, find me at www.craftyourlifecoaching.com - can’t wait to help you craft YOUR life, 200 feet at a time. Got ideas for future topics? Questions you want explored? Email me at [email protected]

*Remember - it's craft YOUR life. Not your mom's, not your judgy Aunt Susie's life... yours. Yank that hand back, put it on your heart, listen. Craft your life.

I think the phrase "you can't pour from an empty cup" tells only half the story. This past summer I went to see the Rise Conference in theaters (featuring my gal, Rachel Hollis) and she used an awesome analogy of the vase. Imagine you're a vase and when you invest in you, work on you, pour in to your vase it keeps filling up, up, up. Eventually - if you keep filling it, it'll overflow. And guess what? It overflows on to those people who are closest to you - your partner, your kids, your friends, your family. How freaking cool is that thought? To fill your vase so much that it overflows onto those people you love the most. This is exactly why I work 1 on 1 with driven women. The women who give, give, give. The women who always want to be a better wife, employee, mom. The women who will burn themselves to the ground before they show weakness or let a ball drop. It's time to begin to fill your vase so full that it overflows in the most beautiful way possible!My challenge for you this week is to invest in yourself. Here are some small ways you can begin to fill that vase:*Say no. Say no to the things that aren't a full body yes. Stop volunteering to bring dessert for the preschool gathering. Stop agreeing to stay late to help out. Say no to the invite to dinner with people who make you feel less than amazing.*Ask your partner to take the kids to the next appointment. It can be for the dentist, the doctor, a haircut.*Hire help. That can be a babysitter, housekeeper, lawn care, you name it. If you can't hire - ask a relative or friend if they'd be willing to help out!*Start a fun money fund. Take $10 a paycheck and spend it on you - on ridiculous stuff that'd make your partner roll their eyes (for me, it's crystals). Create a line in your budget for fun money that you get to spend however you want to!*Schedule your free discovery call with me (shameless plug). I get so energized when folks schedule their free call because even though they're nervous about the investment - I know it'll change their lives in ways they don't even think about it. So go ahead, schedule the call. What ways are you currently filling your vase? If you have creative ones - email back with them! I'll share them in a future Spark email!

Woo-Woo Tool of the Week: Crystal of the week: Carnelian. Now, I got in to crystals because they’re pretty and I wanted to believe they’d help me do what they’re known for. I had heard of people having reactions to certain crystals - heart beating, vibrations, etc. but that had never happened to me until I held my first carnelian. Tune in to hear my story!

Up-Leveling My Mindset: Light is the New Black by Rebecca Campbell. THIS. BOOK. IS. SO. GOOD. If you’re digging the phoenix rising stuff that’s happening with our nation, especially with women, you need this book. I’m a huge fan of her Work the Light oracle deck and this book doesn’t disappoint either. A touch of woo woo, a whole lot of “heck yes you’ve got this sister!” and that tribe backing you up - this book is a must read!

Upcoming Craft Your Life happenings: Are you signed up for The Sunday Spark yet? Every week I drop inspiration to help you get your week started off right. I share my woo woo tool of the week as well as how I’m up-leveling my mindset. Go to my site to sign up- and put that spark in your week!

As always, find me at www.craftyourlifecoaching.com - can’t wait to help you craft YOUR life, 200 feet at a time. Got ideas for future topics? Questions you want explored? Email me at [email protected]

*Remember - it's craft YOUR life. Not your mom's, not your judgy Aunt Susie's life... yours. Yank that hand back, put it on your heart, listen. Craft your life.

This week we’re talking how your body directly impacts your business. As you know I coach driven side-hustlers to up-level their mindset AND lose weight. While that may seem like an odd combo to coach on, time after time I’ve seen women held back in their direct sales businesses because they’ve put their health on the back burner.

Reminder - it’s never about a number on the scale and ALWAYS about how you feel inside your body. The thoughts running through your mind, how you feel in your clothes, how you keep up with your kids - that’s true health. Tune in to hear more about how losing the weight will help you up-level your business!

Woo-Woo Tool of the Week: The Oracle Deck. I use this tool to tune in to my intuition and end every client session by pulling an oracle card for them. It’s freaky how much they resonate with my clients! Oracle decks are similar to Tarot in that every card has a meaning, but they’re less structured in terms of requirements. Decks that I love include Work Your Light, Rebel Deck, Crystal Deck, Crystal Angels and Spirit Animals. Can you tell I’m a fan? Tune in to hear how else I use oracle decks in my daily rituals!

Up-Leveling My Mindset: My library card. The #1 reason I hear why people don’t do personal development (PD) is “they can’t afford books”. {insert mega eye roll} My tool this week is your library card. It’s free, it gives you access to free physical books AND audiobooks. I thought it would be tough to get audiobooks on my phone via the library - boy was I wrong!

Upcoming Craft Your Life happenings: Are you signed up for The Sunday Spark yet? Every week I drop inspiration to help you get your week started off right. I share my woo woo tool of the week as well as how I’m up-leveling my mindset. Go to my site to sign up- and put that spark in your week!

As always, find me at www.craftyourlifecoaching.com - can’t wait to help you craft YOUR life, 200 feet at a time. Got ideas for future topics? Questions you want explored? Email me at [email protected]

*Remember - it's craft YOUR life. Not your mom's, not your judgy Aunt Susie's life... yours. Yank that hand back, put it on your heart, listen. Craft your life.

Go to bed.

This week I chat about the importance quality sleep plays in our lives. I’ll share my night time routine, tips to help you sleep better and why good sleep is key to your miracle morning.

*Woo-Woo Tool of the Week: Sage and palo santo have been used for years to clear negative energy. While they not only smell good, they have some pretty cool rituals behind them, too. And you know I'm a sucker for a good ritual.

Because I can't unscrew all of the smoke detectors - I'll usually sage with a sage spray that I bought. You can sage rooms, your crystals to cleanse them and even yourself!

*Up-Leveling My Mindset: Fear gremlins. They're real, ya'll. They especially like to appear when you're starting something new and exciting, but unknown.

My tip for shedding light on them is to ask yourself three things:

Is it true? Is it really, really true?

Is it helpful?

Will it matter in a week?

These three questions can get to the heart of the fear and help it move along so you can get to creating that amazing life you've always wanted.

*Upcoming Craft Your Life happenings: Direct sales changed my life. The tools and products I use not only helped me get healthier but supported a woman-owned small business, and you know I love that. If you're a side hustler with a passion for your business, mindset is key. I put together my top personal development podcasts, books and apps, just for you! Get the list >>

As always, find me at www.craftyourlifecoaching.com - can’t wait to help you craft YOUR life, 200 feet at a time.

Got ideas for future topics? Questions you want explored? Email me at [email protected]

*Remember - it's craft your life. Not your mom's, not your judgy Aunt Susie's life... yours. Yank that hand back, put it on your heart, listen. Craft your life.

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This week on the Craft Your Life Coaching Podcast we’re chatting about setting intentions - using crystals! If you read anything about personal development you know that intention setting is key to setting the tone for your days and manifesting your dreams. When I first started using crystals it was to help me set intentions and during this episode I chat with you about how I do that!

Woo-Woo Tool of the Week: CBD oil - I use My Soul CBD

Up-Leveling My Mindset: My daily gratitude journal- I write 10 things under each category: Thank you Universe, I Want, I wish you well… (tune in for how I use those categories)

Upcoming Craft Your Life happenings:  November Dinners on Demand bundle is here! Get yours for just $20!

As always, find me at www.craftyourlifecoaching.com - can’t wait to help you craft YOUR life, 200 feet at a time.

Got ideas for future topics? Questions you want explored? Email me at [email protected]

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*Remember - it's craft YOUR life. Not your mom's, not your judgy Aunt Susie's life... yours. Yank that hand back, put it on your heart, listen. Craft your life.

A little overview of the {re}Birth of Craft Your Life Coaching and I talk about creating a giving fund. Why the giving fund is important is it’s directly linked to your perception of abundance and that there will always be more - listen in for details!

Woo-Woo Tool of the Week: The singing bowl- get a chance to listen to my new toy!

Up-Leveling My Mindset: The Brendon Show on Nurturing Relationships

As always, find me at www.craftyourlifecoaching.com - can’t wait to help you craft YOUR life, 200 feet at a time. Got ideas for future topics? Questions you want explored? Email me at [email protected]

*Remember - it's craft YOUR life. Not your mom's, not your judgy Aunt Susie's life... yours. Yank that hand back, put it on your heart, listen. Craft your life.

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