My intention this month is to sloooooow down!
Less doing, more being.
Happy new month my beautiful lights!
So many reasons to find gratitude for August and fill up for September as we head into a new season of change. During these times, I learned to truly appreciate change and still feel grounded and safe in love, connection and hope. To me, change is a sign of growth, of fruition, and of gain. Flipping the perspective from fear of the unknown to seeing opportunities allows you to expand and let abundance to flow right on in. Take a step back from it all for a moment, change is truly beautiful and what you do have right now is a miracle.
//Mantra of the Month//
I slow down to go fast.
To do this, I am focusing on self-care (this should not surprise anyone here!). I wholeheartedly believe in my method to prioritizing self-care to create more time and energy of what YOU want. I had the most exciting opportunity to join zestie, Zoë Björnson, on her newly launched podcast, It's Not Just A Habit last month. I share all about why self-care has become a non-negotiable ritual of mine since experiencing burnout in my corporate career. For the first time, I share my health journey, my career transition, and all my self-care (+ lemon water) habit nuggets - give my episode a listen here! I am forever inspired by the love and support of this community.
The opportunity to practice self-care is everywhere.
These are my tips for YOU this month to squeeze in self-care...
Do it everywhere.
Practicing self-care can be easy peasy when it is top of mind. Set the intention to serve yourself first in order to serve others. This is especially important for all you mamas out there (holding you in so much love and support at this time). If you are not a mama, there is still an inner child in you who needs your nourishment. While brushing your teeth, practice gratitude. While sipping your morning mug, turn off tech. While moving your body, allow your feelings to flow through you. While cooking meals, add in extra love. While checking work emails, practice deep breathing. The intention alone of true nourishment changes your self-care. Notice the shift when you see opportunity everywhere you go and in everything you do!
Take something off your plate & delegate.
This is my top note-to-self. And I still struggle with it. This is your reminder you do not have to, should not have to and simply cannot be doing all the things. When creating your weekly task list, ask yourself: how can I create more time for rest? who can help me achieve this? The key here is zero guilt attached. Simplify, simplify, simplify. Some weeks, I have to order in or take out food. And some nights, I choose sleep over seeing friends. It is OK to not have the time for it all. It is empowering to ask for help and to say no. You are resourceful :)
Add in appreciation.
Appreciation attracts abundance. Compliments go a long way and they feel so good. Practice a compliment a day! Making others feel good can lift your mood, help you stay positive, and attract more of what you desire. I often find reaching out to help and lift others up comes easier and in turn attracts that shift back to me.
If you feel stuck or need more guidance, I am here for YOU. Please do not hesitate to email me with any questions or reflections. I have time and space to support you.
Ready to set an intention for September?
I am so excited to see how many of you are signed up for my free intention setting workshop tonight at 7PM on Zoom. Let's squeeze in self-care together!
This month's NEW + GOOD:
Did you know September is also Self-Care Awareness Month? I am so excited to bring back and celebrate the one year anniversary of my very first group program that launched my AMhealth coaching practice, The Self-Care Squeeze. I am the biggest believer self-care is not selfish when you are serving you AND others. Learn about my brand new flow + fundraise challenge for the month.
Pour yourself a glass of lemon water and squeeze the day!
Light + love always,
