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As you know, I made a mistake with my thyroid supplement and had been unintentionally overdosing myself on it for six weeks. I discovered it three weeks ago and stopped the supplements, however I have not been able to strength train since March 2nd. If you know me, you know my training is THE cornerstone of my health, wellbeing and self-care program. So taking off three weeks has proven to be difficult. I've been walking (and did a little running) but I'm still not back to training yet.
I was struggling with it for several reasons. I feel "behind" my fitness teammates who keep me accountable and that feels bad because I'm a little bit competitive and that friendly competition keeps me on track. Also I can tell I've lost muscle strength through this period, and that makes me feel discouraged, as if I'm starting over. Finally, I'm still dealing with regret over the mistake itself.
However, today I'm taking the coaching I often give my clients, which is "Not everything is under our control, so the ability to ACCEPT where you are right now, to be at peace with it, and surrender to it, is a gift to yourself"
There is no need for me to carry these burdens of competition, discouragement or regret. So today I lay them down. Especially REGRET!
I will accept where I am in this moment, be grateful for it, and then set my mind to getting back on track as soon as possible, with the faith and confidence that doing my best (The 4th Agreement) is enough.
How can you look at a situation you're unhappy with and reframe it to do the same? What can you accept for what it is, let go of the unhelpful emotions around it and focus forward?
#Growth #Acceptance #PresentMoment
I pride myself on being authentic on social media. Nothing in my social channels is fake or polished. However, being authentic doesn't mean I've shared everything publicly.
Those who know me well, know I tend to not talk about my challenges, because I strive to be a positive person. I'm just not a complainer. Buuuuut... it's going to be obvious that things have changed, so it's time for me to fill you in.
Whatever challenges you faced in 2020, and continue to face, I acknowledge and honor. In no way do I think my problems are the worst imaginable ... we all have our own unique set of circumstances and challenges, and all are valid. ❤
In looking at my own 2020 Cosmic Tally Board, I'm down one marriage, two houses, one business and a car.
HOWEVER, I'm also UP one Honda minivan and I'm taking that bad boy on the road for the next 12 to 18 months. I'm on The Healing Road, and that's why I built this community.
I believe we're all on a journey of growth and healing, so I created this community to ...
Things I’ve done for the first time this year
Stacking wins... hell yeah.
Went on the road and lived nomadically
Fell in love with pickle ball
Tried Zumba for the first time (I didn’t like it but I was proud of myself for trying it)
Ate grilled oysters and raw oysters
Fell in love with baked squash
Bought a road bike and began cycling with those scary clip-in shoes
Threw knives and stars this year
Started a monthly self-mastery zoom call
Recorded my first masterclass on building habits
Ran my first Clubhouse room
Joined a 10 month structured coaching program
I'm now keeping a separate journal for anything else that I try for the first time.
Branch out. Try things. Take a chance. What's the worst that can happen and what's the BEST that can happen?
My whole life I never liked squash or sweet potatoes.. Imagine my surprise when I discovered recently that I really do like them! I've added kabocha squash, acorn squash and butternut squash to my shopping lists and I couldn't be happier
I'm not sure if it's the change in my diet the last few years or simply the fact that as we get older our palate changes but I am absolutely delighted! The great news about squash is they are a fraction of the calories and carbohydrates of sweet potatoes so you can have them on a low carb way of eating! Especially if you have them plain with just salt and pepper.
Here's to branching out in all the ways!
