PRIORITIZING my goals 

I have done a lot with my undergraduate nursing degree– from working in a hospital, to prenatal education, to medical advertising.

DISCOVERING my patterns

I had a decent history of good(ish) nutrition and exercise, but it was during 2020 that I realized what I had been doing to "be healthy" wasn't really working for me. I was over-busy, which meant limited sleep; I considered my nightly glass (or two) of wine as my relaxation, and though I "worked out" a lot, it seemed like I was always nursing an injury.

I was exhausted, stressed, sore, and irritable. 

The upside?  I was starting to really notice the connection between my mindset, my health choices, and how I actually felt. Even though I knew something was off, I didn't really know how to fix it (yet). 

BUILDING my plan

So, I did what any good nurse would do.  I dove into the research. As I read, I started to understand that what my body needed at this stage had shifted. And, more importantly, I began to understand what I could do to help myself feel better. I decided to start with a few basic changes. And, as often happens, one small change led to another...

And, ultimately, CONSISTENCY led me here.

I didn't do it all at once. I continued to learn and adjust as I went along, and, most importantly, I stayed committed to feeling strong and healthy. I think that's really the basis of consistency - learning when to make adjustments (or not) while still staying committed to the bigger goal.  

Anyone can do it - once we learn what our body needs, we can learn how to create consistent habits that work. It's not as complicated as it feels. 

And, I have to say- it feels good to focus on holistic health ... even if I took the scenic route.