Restoration Fitness

Compassion is something we offer freely to so many others but rarely give ourselves.

When you make a mistake, or you perhaps when you look in the mirror do you say to yourself, "You have been through a lot. You have been doing so well, take a deep breath, we are going to get through this."

OR, when you make a mistake or in the simple act of looking in the mirror do you say, "Wow, you have really messed up this time. Even when you try really hard it seems like things just don't work out for you. Why can't you get your crap together and stop making these mistakes? Why can't you take care of yourself better?"

Which one do you think expresses self-compassion?
Which one do you think is the proven way to move forward and make positive changes after a setback or mistake?

So many of us beat ourselves up about what we don't do, haven't done, or what we wish we could do better.

As you approach your health and fitness goals this year, start with compassion. Treating your body like a dear friend is one of the best ways to get stronger!

Here's an excellent resource list to improve your self-compassion.
Be kind to yourself.
You are truly a miracle.
There's no one who can claim your beauty.

Exercises Exercise 1: How would you treat a friend? How do you think things might change if you responded to yourself in the same way you typically respond to a close friend when he or she is suffering? This exercise walks you through it.

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Stop and think about this. Women don't often ask "what's good for me?" because we are so busy asking ourselves with is best for everyone else.

It's loving and kind to want to give everyone around us all that we are, but what is left of you when you live this way?

Loving others can indeed bring joy and fulfilment.

But what happens when we get lost in the current of caring for our kids or caring for our parents, or we're so spent that we have lost our zest for our own passions or sense of self-care?

Look in the mirror.

What's good for you?

Topping lists are typically working out, eating better, sleeping more, spending more time with friends.

But keep the list going and then really ask- what is *most* good for you what you need right now.

Be honest and sincere about listening with an open mind. You are worthy of so much.
-compassion

Now that it is post-Halloween no-one is missing any extra candy, but this could easily be true at our house any other month, LOL, especially if it is dark chocolate!!!!

Anyone else ever steal their kids' candy/treats and pretend it was sadly lost??!!
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When grief comes, it is a wave. It may feel like it will crush you, but when you choose to move with it, you can breathe & rise.

When overwhelm feels like it might bury you, one single step can be the spark that lights your mini-flame.

As I look back at what has allowed me sanity and relief all of these years it all comes back to 3 things: movement, family & friends, and speaking truth.

My most recent blog discusses the 5 tools to use to overcome burnout😰and overwhelm so you don't resort to typical bandaids like🍷🍫📱.

++PLUS++ Find the link in this post for my special online class THIS THURSDAY called CORE Restore. When you sign up you will get the recording even if you can't make it at noon MST.

We will spend the hour returning to your CORE. We will build strength through breathwork and muscle connection while pausing to listen to your deeper voice of wisdom.

I can't wait to have you join me! 🥰

5 Tools to Overcome Burnout — Restoration Fitness When fatigue, sadnss, and low energy leave you with a sense of total burnout, your body is the place to find healing. Use these 5 tools to get back to your center and find renewed strength, peace, and relief.

After 2 years of working through a second time through all of my Wellcoaches Certification and practice coaching sessions I am proud to announce that I have finally PASSED my National Board Certification Exam. I had to go through everything twice because of changes in pre-requisites. Check out your newest National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach!! I am SO relieved that I did super well and passed!!!!!!!

Interesting. Pain stinks, and often people
Are left with only drugs or steroid injections to lessen their misery. Sadly, those steroid shots may be causing more harm than good.

I’ll say it until I’m blue in the face, but movement is the best medicine!

A common treatment for your knee osteoarthritis may be making it worse, studies say Corticosteroids are commonly used to treat the pain of osteoarthritis, but two new studies have suggested they may be quickening the progression. Experts point to other methods of treatment that may be better in the long term.

Feels so good to get up and workout when I travel. It's a gift to move.

Gratitude is so good for your heart and mind- even being grateful for the little things. If you need help with getting your health habits in tune, or you are wanting to join me for a gratitude challenge, then hop over to my newsletter for these tips and more.

I recently posted a health map you can use to track your habits, and a great article about the science of gratitude.

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