Something I see all the time is people blaming themselves for 'not being motivated enough' or 'not having enough willpower'... who's guilty of saying that!? But honestly? Most of the time, motivation isn’t the problem at all. We’re very quick to make it a personal flaw. This might sound like... 'I just need to try harder', 'I need more discipline', or 'I should be better at this by now'. But what if the issue isn’t willpower… it’s capacity? If you’re exhausted, emotionally stretched, hormonally challenged, under constant stress, or juggling a lot in life, your nervous system is already working overtime. Asking it to rely on sheer willpower on top of that is like trying to run a marathon on empty. I’ve learned this the hard way. There have been plenty of times where I wanted to do the thing… but my body or mind simply didn’t have the reserves. And beating myself up never helped. What helped was stepping back and asking better questions. Not 'what’s wrong with me?', but more 'what’s going on for me right now?' Because consistency doesn’t come from forcing yourself through resistance. It comes from creating conditions that actually support you, like enough rest, realistic expectations, the right kind of movement, emotional support, and sometimes a bit of flexibility instead of pressure. So if you’re feeling stuck right now, try this reframe: Maybe you don’t need more motivation. Maybe you need more support, more space, or a different approach. So, I’m curious… What do you usually blame when things don’t stick - motivation, discipline, or something else? And what changes when you stop blaming yourself and start looking at the bigger picture? Let’s talk about it.

Some days you wake up feeling fine, but by mid-afternoon you’re completely spent… and you can’t quite put your finger on why. Nothing major has happened, but everything feels heavier than it should. That’s often a sign of energy leaks. They’re not always obvious or dramatic. Most of the time they show up in small, everyday ways. Things like: • overcommitting when your plate is already full • replaying conversations in your head • scrolling without really resting • carrying worries that aren’t yours to carry • pushing through when your body is asking you to slow down Resilience isn’t just about how much you can handle. It’s also about how well you protect your energy so you’ve got something left for the things that matter. Doing a simple “energy audit” can be really eye-opening. Not to judge yourself or overhaul your whole life, but just to notice where your energy is going… and whether it’s coming back to you. So here’s the question I want to leave you with today... Where do you think your energy is leaking right now? And what’s one small change you could make to plug that leak? Like with so many things, awareness is a powerful starting point. Sometimes it’s all you need to begin feeling more like yourself again.

I know everyone in this community is at a different place in life. And this space isn’t about pushing or fixing or having it all figured out - it’s about learning, growth, and rebuilding together. That said, if you’re someone who’s been working on things like creating better routines, rebuilding habits after a tough season, strengthening your mindset or resilience, figuring out what your next chapter looks like and you’re feeling a bit stuck or unsure about your next step, you don’t have to sit with that on your own. I’m always open to a chat. No pressure. No agenda. Just real talk and support where I can help. If this resonates, you can: • comment “check-in” below • or message me privately Either way, I’m really glad you’re here and showing up for yourself. That alone takes courage.

I mentioned on Monday how there's been long held thoughts around fitness being all about how hard we push. How much we sweat. What the numbers say. But in reality, life doesn’t care how many reps you can do in a gym. Life asks different things of our bodies. It asks us to get up off the floor. To carry shopping bags. To feel steady on our feet. To have the confidence to move without fear. To keep doing the things we love as we get older. That’s the kind of fitness I care about - even more so now living with MND. I'm training for LIFE!! That means building strength that supports everyday movement. It means working on balance, mobility and posture. It means choosing exercise that helps my nervous system feel safe and supported, not constantly stressed or depleted. As our bodies change, especially through different stages of life, what we need from exercise changes too. That doesn’t mean we’re doing less. It means we’re training smarter. For me, movement is about staying independent, connected and capable for as long as possible. It’s about supporting my body so it can support my life. So I’m curious… when you think about fitness, what are you really preparing your body for? What do you want your body to help you do, now and into the future? There’s no right answer. Just awareness. Let me know in the comments.