The other day I shared a post online and noticed myself checking back more than I wanted to admit. Did people like it? Was it landing? Did it resonate? And as I sat with it, I realized it wasn’t really about getting the likes, I was wanting to know that what I shared was “ok”, and that in turn meant that “I” was ok. Does this sound familiar? Sometimes we think we’re looking for feedback, reassurance, or certainty, but what we’re really seeking is permission to trust ourselves and really to trust in knowing what is true (not other's truths, but ours). If this sounds like you, I’d love to invite you into The Body Wisdom Way, where starting Monday June 1st, we begin The Permission Slip, a 7 day exploration to help you reconnect to your own knowing, trust yourself more deeply, and stop needing so much permission from the outside world.

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For everyone building, creating, and sharing here in Mayhem May... May your work be fruitful without being frantic. May your growth be sustainable without striving. May your clarity deepen as your responsibilities increase. And may you flourish in your calling and your communities. What a gift it is to share space with so many people who care deeply about what they’re building. It’s been encouraging to see your ideas, passion, and creativity here, along with a genuine desire to serve others well. Thank you, @Shannon Boyer, for the opportunity to share in the Skool Classifieds! It’s an honor to be part of this Skool adventure with you all. Blessings as you continue to build. (I'm signing off soon for the night but cheering you all on for this final stretch of Mayhem!) ✨

Be honest… How much sleep do you get on average? I know this can be a challenging question to answer as a business owner, a parent, a student, and anyone in between to be honest. I bring this up because sleep is something that is SUPER important when working towards true longevity which is what we’re all about here. I’m going to walk you through how to create a 30 minute pre-bed ritual. Feel free to write these down as you go and add things that make the most sense for you right now. Be reasonable and set achievable goals for yourself to set yourself up for success. 1. Lights Dim or Lower Lights, especially very bright ones, can trigger your body to stay alert/awake or bring it down and what we want to happen is bring it down. Think about the lights in your home and pay attention to overhead lighting. How can you limit the amount of overhead lighting or bright lights in your area? How can you limit having multiple screens being on? Something to think about. 2. Phone off or away I always recommend an hour before bed is the best time to turn your phone off or put your phone away. I know that it’s not always possible so play around with time. Maybe it’s 30 minutes to start. Test your timing and try to increase it over time. 3. Activity 1 This can be a hot shower or another activity of your choice but for this example, I’m going to use a hot shower. Like a sauna or hot tub, it is going to trigger your nervous system to go into a relaxed state. 4. Activity 2 You can also try some breathwork to help relax you and bring you down. I recommend doing breathwork on the floor because of the benefits for your posture. BONUS: Other activities you can try! - Light stretching - Journaling about the day but with emphasis on what you accomplished. Keep it positive. - Add anything else to this list that promotes a relaxed state and helps you get in the mood to sleep. 5. Bed time Write down what your goal bed time is for this week. Pick a time you can consistently hit. If you know you are not good with time management, set a reminder or alarm to help you stay on track. But obviously don’t set the kind of alarm that triggers a fight or flight response. Probably not with the same ringtone as your wake-up alarm😅

You know you've been building communities too long when... 😂 I'll go first. You can tell within about 30 seconds whether the problem is: • onboarding • trust • positioning • clarity • member experience • or traffic And the weird part? The thing people THINK is the problem usually isn't the problem. "Nobody is participating." Maybe. Or maybe nobody knows what to do next. Or maybe they're still deciding if it's safe. Or maybe they're completely overwhelmed. Or maybe they're sitting quietly in the back taking it all in. Community building will humble you like that. 😭😂 Now I'm curious... How do YOU know you've been in your industry too long? What's the thing you see that beginners completely miss? P.S. If you're trying to figure out what you're not seeing inside your own community, that's literally why I created the Community Review Audit. Sometimes another set of eyes changes everything. 👀