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44 contributions to SelfCare Wellness Society
Motivation is Late to the Party
“I’ll get back on track when life settles down.” Sound familiar? This might be one of the most common things I hear from women when it comes to their health. But lately I’ve been thinking... What if the motivation we’re waiting for isn’t supposed to arrive when life gets easier? What if we actually create it by taking action while life is still chaotic? I wrote about this in my latest newsletter, including a story from years ago that completely changed the way I think about motivation. Because maybe motivation isn’t something you have to find. Maybe it’s something you create. Read the full newsletter HERE And feel free to comment : What’s one thing you’ve been waiting to feel motivated to do?
✋Stop designing your health routine for your best week. Design it for your hardest one.
hi all. I have had a very busy summer, and now back into the swing of things and I have something to ponder for you: ✋Stop designing your health routine for your best week. Design it for your hardest one. During a recent conversation with Dr. Ardeshir Mehran on his podcast, I found myself saying something that I often share with new clients when they are wondering whether or not it's the right time to start or get back on track with their health: Design for the hard week first. The more I thought about it, the more I realized how many health plans are built around an ideal life. A perfect schedule. Plenty of energy. No work deadlines. No sick kids. No travel. No unexpected interruptions. Real life doesn't work like that. Yet when the plan falls apart, we tend to blame ourselves instead of questioning whether the plan ever fit our life in the first place. If your health routine only works during your best weeks... It's not really a system. It's a temporary strategy. A sustainable system should still work when life gets messy because it leaves room for flexibility and adaptability. Maybe the workout is shorter. Maybe dinner is simpler. Maybe you only have 20 minutes to move your body. That's okay. The goal isn't to have perfect weeks. The goal is to build habits that can survive imperfect ones. Ironically, that's where consistency is built. I'm curious... What's one health habit you've adjusted to better fit your real life instead of your ideal life? Comment below, I would love to hear! and here's the link to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-ardeshir-mehrans-podcast/id1896879195?i=1000771168910
2 likes • Aug 17
Kari, this is such an important realization. Sometimes our circumstances force us to slow down enough to really pay attention to what we need. And I think there is something powerful in recognizing the difference between knowing what to do and actually being in a place where you can act on it. Right now, especially while recovering from surgery and with your stomach readjusting, meeting yourself where you are and working with what your body can handle is a really good place to start.
1 like • Aug 24
@Kari Dolan Absolutely, and I think the first thing I’d do is take the pressure off yourself to suddenly eliminate all processed foods. If there are foods your stomach tolerates right now, that matters. Rather than focusing on everything you think you need to remove, I’d start by looking for small opportunities to add more nutrition or simple healthier swaps within what already works for you. And because you’re dealing with digestive tolerance, I’d definitely work with your doctor before making major changes. Small, tolerable changes still count!
Why Nutrition and Movement Have to Work Together
Post-Mother’s Day reflection 🤍 This weekend was a good reminder for me of how much nutrition and movement go hand in hand. You really can’t have one without the other. I had the energy to run around and chase my kids on the beach…and also fully relax and enjoy being there. I indulged on my birthday last week, and again on Mother’s Day, completely guilt free. Because I trust my body.And I know I’m consistently fueling it well. That’s the part I wish more women understood. It’s not about being perfect, it's about building a foundation that supports you. Most of the women I talk to are already doing the basics, walking, staying active, trying to eat better. But if your body isn’t being properly fueled and challenged, it’s easy to feel stuck. Low energy.Cravings.Plateaus. Movement keeps you going. Fueling and challenge are what move you forward. That combination is what allows you to enjoy life fully, the movement, the rest, and yes, even the indulgence, without guilt. Curious, do you feel like your current routine is truly supporting your energy, or just getting you through the day?
1 like • Aug 11
@Brandy Williams thank you for sharing. I like to help people focus on what they can do, not compared to anyone esle. Try making a short list of movement you can do, and in the other column, write down what you'd like to do. That can be a very informative step! let me know if that helps in any way! And id love to hear how it goes!
📣 Meet the Woman Behind This Community
Most of you have heard me mention Charlene. You've seen her name, heard me reference her work. She's been in the background — by choice — while we laid this foundation together. That changes this week. She's stepping in directly, and I want you to know a little about who she is before she does. 🤍 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡: 🔹 Grew up in constant motion: 4 grade schools, 4 high schools, 4 colleges, a different state and city for each 🔹 Sober since 1981: 44+ years of real, lived tools for self-examination 🔹 Experienced the trauma of abuse in early romantic relationships and healing that comes with a good marriage. 🔹 Married in 1990: celebrating 36 years together this year 💑 🔹 Faced cervical cancer: no insurance, had the surgery, came out cancer-free 🔹 In 1996, a contractor laying new sewer lines in the neighborhood put them in backwards — flooding her home with sewage. Every affected home had to be completely remodeled. She spent 7 months homeless, still in school full-time, working part-time, while her husband fought the contractor and an attorney to make it right. 🔹 Crohn's diagnosis in 2000: medication-free by 2011 🔹 Business/Marketing degree + 2 Engineering degrees + 30 years in research, marketing & copywriting 🔹 Started her business in 2008: then learned how to talk to strangers and speak from the stage by going to Toastmasters 🔹 Certified Mindfulness Practitioner 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧: 📚 Always reading at least 3 books at once ... fiction and non-fiction both ✍️ Wrote her first poem at 9, her first book at 11, published in magazines as a teen ... and still writing today 🎱 Plays pool competitively in local, regional, and national tournaments 🔬 Loves science ... physics and neuroscience equally fascinate her 💬 Straight-forward ... she will say it directly, no fluff She's not here to sell you a morning routine or a 5-step framework. She's here because she's genuinely figured some things out ... about clarity, self-examination, and what to do when life gets loud.
📣 Meet the Woman Behind This Community
3 likes • Apr 28
wow! so many stories from that, I'm sure.! Thank you for sharing more about Charlene! I love learning surprising things like she plays pool competitively!
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2 likes • Apr 21
@Barb Ling thanks for telling us more about you! and very compelling numbers @Jennifer White
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