"If your health is suffering, maybe it’s the perfect moment to lean into your mental prowess or spiritual life, or devote extra energy toward your most supportive friendships.
Success in an arena that isn’t emotionally charged will probably make you feel like a badass, capable, accomplished, or lovable, all of which pave the road to confidence."
I love this advice! We think sometimes that confidence is an all-or-nothing endeavor. I've had to learn how to build up these other areas of my life, and it does wonders.
I'm so glad you've found this to be applicable in your own life, Chris! 🙌 Making this discovery—FWIW, one I wish I could've stumbled upon sooner in life!—feels so empowering.
Jul 14, 2023·edited Jul 14, 2023Liked by Maddie Burton
Such great advice, Maggie. I miss the days of being a gym rat. (Now, I'm Workout From Home.) I think we forget how beneficial exercise is to our self-esteem and confidence. We roll it up into "diet culture" when really it's the best form of self-care. And I love that you went for badass powerlifting. Go grrl! xo
So much yes to your point about diet culture, Sandra—once I realized that movement (preferably outdoors) is key to *mental* health, it was a game-changer. And I'm with you on Team Workout From Home...my squat rack is tucked away in a backyard shed! 😅
It's the ultimate badass She Shed, Maddie! Love it. BTW, I ordered my Hokas yesterday. (Thank gawd for PayPal credit. It's like layaway, 'cept you get it now. LOL.) They are for both walking and running. I'll let you know how the running part goes. (Slowly and sporadically, I'll guess.) xo
She Shed FTW! 🥳 I'm SO excited for you and your Hoka journey. If you haven't already heard of it, Couch to 5k is the perfect way to ease into running, by way of lots of walk breaks! Slow + sporadic is totally the name of the game.
"If your health is suffering, maybe it’s the perfect moment to lean into your mental prowess or spiritual life, or devote extra energy toward your most supportive friendships.
Success in an arena that isn’t emotionally charged will probably make you feel like a badass, capable, accomplished, or lovable, all of which pave the road to confidence."
I love this advice! We think sometimes that confidence is an all-or-nothing endeavor. I've had to learn how to build up these other areas of my life, and it does wonders.
I'm so glad you've found this to be applicable in your own life, Chris! 🙌 Making this discovery—FWIW, one I wish I could've stumbled upon sooner in life!—feels so empowering.
Such great advice, Maggie. I miss the days of being a gym rat. (Now, I'm Workout From Home.) I think we forget how beneficial exercise is to our self-esteem and confidence. We roll it up into "diet culture" when really it's the best form of self-care. And I love that you went for badass powerlifting. Go grrl! xo
So much yes to your point about diet culture, Sandra—once I realized that movement (preferably outdoors) is key to *mental* health, it was a game-changer. And I'm with you on Team Workout From Home...my squat rack is tucked away in a backyard shed! 😅
It's the ultimate badass She Shed, Maddie! Love it. BTW, I ordered my Hokas yesterday. (Thank gawd for PayPal credit. It's like layaway, 'cept you get it now. LOL.) They are for both walking and running. I'll let you know how the running part goes. (Slowly and sporadically, I'll guess.) xo
She Shed FTW! 🥳 I'm SO excited for you and your Hoka journey. If you haven't already heard of it, Couch to 5k is the perfect way to ease into running, by way of lots of walk breaks! Slow + sporadic is totally the name of the game.