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I just found out about something that is SO cool, I want to shout it from the roof tops...so epic that it's going to help so many people. You guys, this is killing me. I can't post about it publically, but I do know how you can get in on the secret. If you've been following me (or just found me) and like my vision then message me and I'll get you more information. I can't wait until 7/7/21!!! #1b7 #OolaLife #LifeRecharged (at Grand Rapids, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNODIynD_nf/?igshid=lqz07a1rkvvy

Gratitude is the expression of appreciation for what one has. When we focus on the positives we have in our lives it makes the stresses more manageable, less overwhelming. With all the upheaval and unknown in the world right now it is so easy to get consumed with the negativity, which actually causes our bodies to produce more cortisol and insulin. Leading to adverse effects on our bodies. Focusing on gratitude has the opposite effect, producing dopamine, oxytocin and serotonin. Which leads to improved sleep, greater physical and mental health and more resilient mental strength. Living a life of gratitude can actually create happiness. #LifeRecharged (at Grand Rapids, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNDH-X1Ducx/?igshid=tx9o9q4ax81j

I went to my handy dandy thesaurus to find out what the opposite of focus is...multi-task. I am the queen of multi-tasking, most women are. We are consistently juggling schedules and chores, kids and work, family and self-care. Now before you guys get all in a tizzy, I'm not saying that you don't...I'm just saying that typically women multi-task better and men compartmentalize better. ⠀ Anyway, back to the point of my post. When we multi-task too much we tend to get bogged down with the smaller things and lose focus of the big, important things. Conversations with ourselves like "I'll get my run in tomorrow, I have so much going on today" or "I have this project at work, I'll put off getting my hair cut again." and you've said that for five weeks in a row. ⠀ Oola taught me this thing this process they call Oranges and Skittles and how to use a 3x5 index card to help me stay focused on those big, important things in life. I talk about Oranges and Skittles and 3x5 cards during my 'What is Oola and why you need it in your life" webinars, check out my website, info is in my bio, for dates and times so you can check it out. If you feel like you need Oola in your life right now and don't want to wait for the next one, message me and we can chat!⠀ ⠀ #LifeRecharged (at Grand Rapids, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMw1XUYDtlL/?igshid=qegbdawxdpxq

This is a hard one, especially in this day and age of social media. Everywhere we look we see pictures of fun vacations, perfect kitchens, happy families, but what we have to remember is that we are seeing what they WANT us to see. They're showing us their highlight reels. It used to be just celebrities that we followed and were envious of but now it's your neighbor, your classmates from school and that guy from accounting that you pass in the hall every morning.⠀ ⠀ Watching someone's highlight reel can be good, if you use it as motivation to improving yourself but when we look at them wish it was us living that life INSTEAD of them, that's when it turns into envy and can become destructive. There is enough out in the world for everyone, honest. ⠀ ⠀ Be grateful for where you are, look forward to where you want to be and always remember that there is someone out there wishing they had the very things that you have now.⠀ ⠀ #LifeRecharged (at Grand Rapids, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMe3Wi3rLKA/?igshid=v7doi6bchhxq

When I think about laziness in people, I think about priorities. Things that people seem to be lazy with are truly just very low priorities, right? I mean, if something is important to you then you will make sure you have time for it, right? This goes for chores, relationships, key areas of your life, everything.⠀ ⠀ So if something is a low priority for you but something you really need to do, how do you make sure it gets done? ⠀ ⠀ Well, some things you can delegate...maybe you are totally not a numbers person but your partner geeks out about budgets. Or you come up with excuse after excuse not to work out but your best friend gets to the gym just about every day?⠀ ⠀ How about connecting the low priority things to something that is really important? Like finances. Remember, you're totally not a numbers person but quality time with your family is super important to you, then maybe you set a goal to save enough money to pay cash for a vacation to Disney World with your family.⠀ ⠀ Break them down into smaller, achievable goals. Fitness isn't your jam but you want to lose 10 pounds before summer...put it in your calendar that you are going to walk 3 miles 3 times a week for the next 8 weeks...and enlist your BFF to help keep you accountable.⠀ ⠀ My last tip...do those things you don't like doing first thing...get them out of the way. Not only will you feel accomplished for the day right off the bat, but everything else you do will be the "fun" stuff.⠀ ⠀ #LifeRecharged (at Grand Rapids, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMM1yZCLoIb/?igshid=aschurj2qnoy

Self-sabotage. This is one I struggle with in every aspect of my life. For years I was told "you're nothing without me," "you can't do this by yourself," "you're worthless." And after a while I believed it. Now, 10 years later I KNOW better, but I still hear that voice. I bust my butt, I work hard, and just when success is within reach...I hear that voice again and I do something (or don't do something) and end up taking 12 steps backwards. I hate it. I hate that that control is still there.⠀ ⠀ Today I am aware, I am intentional, I acknowledge that voice and tell it to sit down and shut up. I AM successful. I AM worth it. I DESERVE happiness. I CAN do it by myself...just watch me!⠀ ⠀ Do you see any of yourself in this? Are there any areas in your life that you feel like you don't deserve happiness or success or balance? Let's chat, I would love to help you through those barriers.⠀ ⠀ #LifeRecharged (at Grand Rapids, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL67FgUL-wh/?igshid=twditvw3fhhv

Anger doesn't solve anything. It builds nothing. And can destroy everything. ⠀ ⠀ Anger is a emotion and a very natural one. Everyone experiences it. When we give in to our anger, it has the control and we become the victim. It is only when we learn how to control our anger and channel it into something productive that we are able to move forward. ⠀ ⠀ The next time you feel anger, stop and ask yourself, "Could this situation be stopping me from being somewhere I should't be? Could it be pushing me into the direction I should be going?" ⠀ Recognize the emotion, look for the lesson and course correct. Then let it go. Period. Be intentional about focusing on something positive.⠀ ⠀ #LifeRecharged (at Grand Rapids, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLo5hVoAqEu/?igshid=bdjlf8rgcl35

“No amount of guilt can change the past and no amount of worry can change the future.” ~ umar ibn al-khattab⠀ ⠀ Guilt is everywhere. You feel guilty for having that piece of cake. You feel guilty because you don’t visit your parents as much as you think you should. You feel guilty because you stayed at work to finish up a project instead of being home in time for dinner with the kids, and if you left work for dinner then you feel guilty that you didn’t get the project finished before you left. Guilt can consume us if we let it, but something we all need to remember is that we are only one person, with limited time on this earth, and as long as we are focusing on what is truly important then we are doing the best we can. ⠀ ⠀ If we continue to live our lives consumed with the guilt about something that has happened in the past it will rob us of our future. I’m not telling you to go through life and do as you please without feeling any guilt, I’m just saying to live the best life you can and if something happens that you feel guilty about take a lesson from it and figure out how to be a better person the next time. ⠀ ⠀ What’s something you feel guilty about that you need to release?⠀ ⠀ #LifeRecharged #Fear #Blockers #OolaLife #OolaLifeCoach #LifeBalance #LifeCoach #Coaching #PersonalGrowth #QueenOfMyLife #Priorities #Motivation #Gratitude #HappyLife #Inspiration #SelfLove #Mindset #MadeForMore #PersonalDevelopment #Choices #EmpoweredLife #LiveYourDream #CreateYourLife #LifeCoachForWomen #MindsetMatters #MakeItHappen #LiveYourBestLife #YouGotThis (at Grand Rapids, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLW8TkOL4dA/?igshid=4hguocnvbte5

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself” ~ Franklin Roosevelt⠀ ⠀ Did you know that there are only two innate fears that all human beings are born with, the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises. Everything else is learned.⠀ ⠀ Most of the time, the paralyzing effects of fear are completely unjustified. Think about it, how many times have you gotten yourself so worked up about something that hasn’t even happened yet that you felt sick to your stomach. A meeting you’re presenting, a conversation you have to have, an interview, asking someone on a date, buying that new house…the list is endless. But let me ask you something, for each one of those situations what is the worst thing that could have happened? They say no instead of yes? You don’t get the job? The house deal falls through? ⠀ ⠀ Next time you’re in a situation like that remind yourself that you are only feeling fear because you don’t know the outcome yet, then ask yourself what could be the worst possible outcome. Unless there is physical harm in your answer, acknowledge the fear and do it anyway.⠀ ⠀ What are you going to do with your 20 seconds of courage?⠀ ⠀ #LifeRecharged #Fear #Blockers #OolaLife #OolaLifeCoach #LifeBalance #LifeCoach #Coaching #PersonalGrowth #QueenOfMyLife #Priorities #Motivation #Gratitude #HappyLife #Inspiration #SelfLove #Mindset #MadeForMore #PersonalDevelopment #Choices #EmpoweredLife #LiveYourDream #CreateYourLife #LifeCoachForWomen #MindsetMatters #MakeItHappen #LiveYourBestLife #YouGotThis (at Grand Rapids, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLDaCjuMbPl/?igshid=39dy6nmejid