On Becoming – Standing Tall Tuesday-What happens to our self-esteem and self-image if our posture starts to deteriorate as we age?

A lot of us know that our posture can be one of the things to falter as we age, but do we ever think about what this does to our confidence and self-worth? Posture is important at any age, but as we get older, posture should be something we should become more concerned about becauseContinue reading “On Becoming – Standing Tall Tuesday-What happens to our self-esteem and self-image if our posture starts to deteriorate as we age?”

TRUE NORTH Thursday -Defining What You Want In Your 40s and 50s

How do I define what I truly want in life at this stage? A lot of times, once we hit our 40s and 50s, we kinda think life has been decided for us. For a lot of us, we’ve followed the standard path of going to school, getting a job, getting married and creating aContinue reading “TRUE NORTH Thursday -Defining What You Want In Your 40s and 50s”

True North Thursday-THE Crossroads

Today is the day. it’s a beautiful day. The air is crisp with excitement. All the chairs are lined up nicely facing the stage. Everything is quiet except for the ongoing call of names into the air, one by one. You sit and wait anxiously as they, alphabetically, are nearing your last name. You areContinue reading “True North Thursday-THE Crossroads”

True North Thursday-  The Gift

One day, you just happened to be out on a walk in the woods, when suddenly, you came upon a dirt road you had never seen before.  You had the time so you decided to walk a little ways down. You found this path to be pleasant and you continued on for a bit. Eventually,Continue reading “True North Thursday-  The Gift”

True North Thursday-Snapping Out of Being Stuck

Ever feel stuck? Ever wonder what your next step should be? Ever feel like a deer in headlights when life is coming at you so fast? Being stuck is no fun because deep down we know our precious time on this earth is limited and deep down we know we are here to have anContinue reading “True North Thursday-Snapping Out of Being Stuck”

Feeling Good Friday- We Need More Beauty

Ever found yourself overwhelmed by life? Ever found yourself drowning in stress, chaos and disorganization? Ever feel like things are dark and harsh?  Ever feel like there is no way out? I’ve been here.  For many years after my husband’s death, it felt like living in molasses.  Everything seemed hard. The smallest tasks seemed overwhelming. Continue reading “Feeling Good Friday- We Need More Beauty”

Worry Less Wednesday Are You A Worrier?

Are you worried about the future? Are you worried about the state of the world? Are you worried about your health, a family member or where you’ll be in 5 years? Ok, this is going to be a BIG reminder to STOOOP if the answer is “yes”! Why do we worry?🤷🏻‍♀️ I think worrying isContinue reading “Worry Less Wednesday Are You A Worrier?”

Standing Tall Tuesday- “But, I’ve Just Never Likes Exercising.”

“But, I’ve Just Never Liked Exercising!” I cannot tell you how many times I have heard this one in my career as a Pilates instructor and personal trainer. I get it!  You don’t like exercising.  You don’t like to move.  You’d rather sit on the sofa and watch reruns of Andy Griffith.  ….Well, actually IContinue reading “Standing Tall Tuesday- “But, I’ve Just Never Likes Exercising.””

On Becoming – Worry Less Wednesday

I’m just gonna be straight up honest with y’all.  I’ve been a WORRIER all my life. 🙋🏻‍♀️ There, I admitted it! My grandmother was a huge worrier and I’m pretty sure it’s a trait passed down from her. 😂  I’m here to tell ya, it’s no way to live.  Constant worrying about what could goContinue reading “On Becoming – Worry Less Wednesday”