The Chinese Lunar New Year symbolizes speed, perseverance and freedom in Chinese Culture. However, as I posted on my socials the other day, I think we need to take a deep look at where we are right now! People are talking about the Year of the Fire Horse like it's a cosmic shortcut to a better life. Fast energy doesn't fix anything. It magnifies whatever is already there. Tight systems get stronger. Loose habits fall apart faster. So before the pace picks up, stop negotiating with yourself and start tightening the bolts. Finish what you keep stepping over. The projects sitting in limbo. The health decisions you've been “about to” make for six months. Every unresolved thing in your life is pulling bandwidth. You don't get sharp focus while dragging unfinished business behind you. Audit your circle. Some people expand your lungs. Some people suffocate momentum. High-energy seasons spread influence quickly, good or bad. Choose who gets proximity to you on purpose. Take care of your body like it's equipment!! Honor your sleep as a strategy, move your body EVERYDAY, and treat Food as fuel. Big opportunities mean nothing if your energy crashes at noon. Then get honest about the target. Write down what you actually want. Vague goals create busy years with no direction. Specific goals create traction. Clean your environment. Yes, the physical one. Your space trains your nervous system. Clutter teaches tolerance for chaos. Order teaches your brain to execute. This one stings because it's true. Fast seasons don't reward wishful thinking. They reward preparation done when nobody was watching. This responsibility has your name on it. Get yourself ready! I'm doing this and you should too! LMK if you need guidance!

SoulFire Sisterhood Elite is in growth mode and I'm glad you're here with us to help with this season! What is we were to offer free give aways? We'll do this through contests, scavenger hunts, Leaderboard position holders (engagement- monthly), and for the ladies who bring in the most new members (quarterly), you also get an affiliate commission off every new member who joins and stays past the 7 day FREE trial! Be sure to follow my LinkedIn profile page for longer form articles than what's posted here (might be some hidden gems 💎 for the scavenger hunts here also!) https://www.linkedin.com/in/springwhipple?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_android But now, let's turn the spotlight on you for our first giveaway ✨️ February ❤️ 👉 This is super easy and for participation you'll get to pick any item off Amazon $25 or below or a 30 minute 1:1 coaching call but here's what you need to do: 👇 1. Find one post in our community that resonates with you. 2. Like the post and In the comments of that post, tell us why it resonates with you. 3. Like and comment on someone else's post in our community. 4. Invite one friend or relative to join our community who you think will benefit from friendship and personal growth. 5. Then come back here to this post ( it's in the announcements tab) and post a photo of something or someone that brings joy into your life. 💥 That's it! 5 steps! Super easy! (One away per member) It's to show my appreciation and gratitude for being here. Thank you! @Mary Ruff @Terri Villanueva @Robbin Kaifesh @Pam Dez @Tiffany Wager @Peggy Gervais @Rachel Navalany @Cindy Richins @Sharon Bailie @Sara Collum @Sharon Bailie

Happy Valentines Day, Ladies! We don't need flowers, gifts, sweets, or anything to show our powerful love to and for others and ourselves! What are you doing today to give yourself and others love? I'm going to work on creating content for our community, start my spring cleaning, and go to the gym!

Theme: Strength That Connects This is not about needing a hug. This is about being strong enough to give one. Years ago, I helped lead a Free Hugs event in downtown Chicago near The Bean to raise awareness for juvenile Batten disease. It was called “Free Hugs- Kennedy’s Hugs.” She was a warrior. Kennedy Hansen. She was only 16 when she lost her battle to Juvenile Batten Disease. A powerful young girl who loved hard. And through her hugs, she changed people. 🔬 The Science (Solid, Peer-Reviewed) 1️⃣ Oxytocin & Stress Regulation Research shows that warm physical connection increases oxytocin, which: Reduces cortisol (stress hormone) Lowers blood pressure Improves emotional bonding Enhances resilience under stress Study: Heinrichs et al., 2003 – Biological Psychiatry Participants who received supportive contact before a stress test had significantly lower cortisol responses. 2️⃣ Physical Touch & Nervous System Regulation Touch activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting calm and emotional safety.- Field (2010) – Developmental Review Moderate pressure touch decreases heart rate and increases vagal tone (linked to emotional regulation and resilience). 3️⃣ Social Connection & Longevity Harvard’s long-term study on adult development (80+ years) concluded: The single strongest predictor of long-term well-being and health is the quality of relationships.- (Harvard University Adult Development Study) Connection is not weakness. It is biological fuel. Strength isn’t the absence of tenderness. It’s the courage to offer it. Strong women don’t cry for rescue. They stand steady enough to become refuge. Connection is not fragility. It is nervous system leadership. Science confirms what wisdom already knew: Support lowers stress hormones. Touch regulates the body. Belonging extends life. But here’s the deeper truth, Some women hug the world so tightly they forget to let someone hold them back. Strength is not carrying everything. It is allowing mutual support. Kennedy taught that.

Your word to yourself is not a wish. It’s the architect of your identity. Anyone can make a promise in a burst of motivation. Integrity is keeping it long after the feeling fades. That’s where self-respect is earned. That’s where momentum begins. I learned this the hard way early in my career. I was fired up on Sundays, then my week got hijacked by everyone else’s urgencies. My words said, “This matters.” My calendar said, “Maybe.” The breakthrough wasn’t more hype. It was alignment. I started scheduling promises like appointments I couldn’t miss. Small, simple, visible. Show up, even when it’s not sexy. That’s when confidence returned, because I could trust myself again. Quote to anchor today: “Your promises don’t define you when you make them. They define you when you keep them.” Growth moves fastest when your words match your schedule. So let’s align: Pick one promise that actually matters this week. Put it on the calendar with a start time and a tiny first step. Tell the group for accountability. Then show up. Strategic tension: Where in your life do your words no longer match your schedule? Finally, Engage: What’s one promise you’re keeping this week, and when exactly will you do it? ✏️ Post it below. Do you know a woman who needs this kind of support and honesty? Invite her into our circle today. One personal invite can change someone’s month. We rise together by keeping our word to ourselves first. Does this bring new clarity for you? What’s the exact promise you’ll calendar today? @Robbin Kaifesh @Roxanne Vilarosa @Mary Ruff @Terri Villanueva @Tiffany Wager @Kari Ralston @Vandetta Kitt @Pam Dez @Lori Anne Phillips