TAKING ACTION: ✅What is one “out of the box” self-care practice that you’re committed to? Share with me below. When we think of self-care, we often think of the things that allow us to temporarily check out of reality. When I ask others what their favorite forms of self-care are, I often hear things like 👇 🧘‍♀️ Mani/pedi appointments 🧘‍♀️ Coffee dates 🧘‍♀️ Facials 🧘‍♀️ Naps Don’t get me wrong, I love these things as well, and there’s no doubt they’re needed and appreciated sometimes; however, true self-care goes much deeper. Real self-care is creating a life that you feel like you don’t need a break from—a life where you enjoy doing things for yourself, but they aren’t your escape. As we discussed a couple of weeks ago, true self-care means doing things today that’ll set you up for a better tomorrow. ✨ We often think of compassion when we think of self-care, but I’d like to present a thought you’ve likely never thought about—compassion doesn’t always look like you think it does. Compassion isn’t always soothing. It doesn’t always sound nice. It isn’t always agreeable. True compassion looks like TRUTH because being truthful with yourself (and others) is the thing that will push you forward in your journey. The concept of self-care is similar. It isn’t taking the easy road. It’s taking the RIGHT road—the road that gives you a better future. 💯 Self-Care: 12 Ways to Take Better Care of Yourself | Psychology Today

TAKING ACTION: ✅As always, share your weekly wins below! I want to hear about all of ‘em! Let’s celebrate! 🎉 It’s Friday again, and you know what that means—it’s time to celebrate our weekly wins! 🎉 Of course, I want to hear them all because they’re all important; however, I especially want to hear about any mindset wins this week. We’ve been talking about ways to believe in our capability this week, and hopefully, you’ve implemented these strategies at least a few times so far. You may not notice any real change yet, but I want to remind you that this works the same way as anything else—it’s going to take time and consistency before you can witness the fruit. 💯 Simply putting these strategies into practice is a win, so if that’s all you’ve done, it’s a reason to celebrate! Now, without further ado, let’s get down to business and share our wins from this week! (Bonus points if you encourage the person who comments above you today! 🎉)

TAKING ACTION: ✅In the comments below, tell me your affirmation! Also, tell me two ways you fulfilled this affirmation (or two small wins from today)! I’m holding you accountable for this week, friends! As promised, this week, we’re discussing three different ways you can begin training your brain to believe in its own power or capability. The first strategy I want you to practice this week is ⬇️ 1️⃣Identity-Based Affirmations + Evidence Tracking Affirmations are important because your brain believes what it repeatedly hears and sees. Instead of filling your reality with self-doubt, start declaring bold affirmations such as: “I’m a person who respects my body and makes strong choices for my health.” Say it often throughout the day. Now, you have to prove it to your brain by tracking evidence. At the end of the day, write down at least two wins—no matter how small. The Affirmations + Evidence Tracking works because your brain is a prediction machine. It uses past evidence to predict future behavior. When you give it actual evidence, you begin to think, and therefore, act differently. 💯 I encourage you to try this for the next 2-3 weeks and see what happens. If you want to change your life, you must change your brain. End of story. Now, who doesn’t love a good crockpot recipe—especially when it’s high in protein?! Check out the Coconut Chicken Stew recipe below! 🍽️ Crockpot Coconut Chicken Stew - Clean Eating Kitchen

TAKING ACTION: ✅ Comment YES below if you’re committed to your nutrition this month! Remember, seeing your abs is the result of your nutritional choices! While building core strength can optimize your overall strength and health, it’s important to note that your sleep and nutrition are also priorities if you want to reap the most benefits. 💯 For starters, your core muscles can’t grow in strength without sufficient sleep. Without quality and quantity of sleep, even the best nutrition and workouts leave you with less-than-ideal results. It’d be a shame to put in all that work for nothing… If you have an aesthetic goal for your core (visible abs), the next thing you need to focus on is your nutrition. It’s possible to build a strong core without ever physically seeing abdominal or back muscles. I’ve said it before—building muscle is a result of your workouts. SEEING muscle is a result of your nutrition. 💯 Are you committed to your nutrition this month? Consistency with eating mostly whole-food nutrition (remember those Spring seasonal foods I gave you last week?), is a huge factor when it comes to not only shedding unwanted belly fat, but also building solid core strength. Speaking of whole foods, it’s no secret that whole foods are the best way to burn fat and build muscle. Check out these super simple and clean recipes below you can incorporate this month to help you reach your goals! ⬇️ 8 Easy Recipes for Six-Pack Abs | Muscle & Fitness (muscleandfitness.com)

Another eater recipe for you guys !!!! Have a blessed week