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Healing. Mind, body, and soul. It’s messy. It’ Healing. Mind, body, and soul. It’s messy. It’s so not linear. And quite frankly, it’s effin hard. So often I find myself white-knuckling (think hands gripping a steering wheel trying hard to get through traffic) it through the healing process, pushing hard to just get through it, that’s when I end up feeling defeated the most. I’ve white-knuckled my way through life for the most part. Just tried harder until I got through whatever I was going through. Until it came to healing. I’ve had to slow it down a bit, give much more grace, not push myself past what I can tolerate, and ground myself much more often. I am grateful that my ultimate grounding comes from the word of God. But in times when I need to come back to myself, become present - I have found putting my hand on my heart and speaking truth to my soul has been a game changer. ✨I am safe ✨ ✨I am beloved ✨ ✨God is here with me✨ Putting your hand in your heart also has a physiological component to it. Research has found that by placing your hand on your heart you can assist your body in synchronizing with your heartbeat, bringing better balance to your entire body. ♥️ #shespeaksbrave #healingjourney #mindbodysoul
It seems counter intuitive to me to be reading for It seems counter intuitive to me to be reading for pleasure while having so much on my plate. Especially when I have tons of required reading for classes. The last two weeks I’ve been forced to slow down and re-examine what a healthy balance of life means to me and I realized that I let school and work and kids and life take over and forgot all about self care. Slowing down and implementing the healthy habits that fuel me have slowly been bringing me back to life. And while it seems like I’m adding “more” it’s giving me the strength and sustainability to handle my full plate and for that, I am grateful. Also. I am only on day 1 of this book and I already know it’s going to be a game changer. @jonathanpuddle #shespeaksbrave #mindbodysoulhealing #gritandgrace #youareenough
It’s so easy to show the good moments on social It’s so easy to show the good moments on social media without even realizing. I love capturing the good moments, the happy moments, the funny moments on social media. But I find it so hard to share the hard moments - not because I’m trying to hide them or depict my life as perfect, but because I don’t want to come across as complaining about the hard stuff. I was super convicted recently about this and realized that I too get caught up in having a perfect feed. Life is hard. Especially lately, there has been so really heavy things going on. I love my life, I love my kids, I really truly can sit here and say I love my life - but good golly, it’s hard. It’s painful. It is far from easy. I’ve been learning that acknowledging the hard and the painful and the sucky parts doesn’t mean I am complaining, but instead that I am grounded in reality and so super grateful for what I do have. It’s also made me realize that these little squares aren’t about me, but how I can serve and love through my life and story. So here is to being more authentic, and less worried about what people think about me and more focus on how I can serve, love, encourage, and empower through the beautiful, messy life I am blessed to live ♥️🌻🤘🏻 #shespeaksbrave
#trysofter it’s become my mantra. While this may #trysofter it’s become my mantra. While this may look like I tried harder - it’s quite the opposite. I listened to my body, what it needed, I connected with myself, my innermost self. I knew what I could do, and I did it. I pushed myself but not to my breaking point. I used kind encouraging words, I believed in myself. I didn’t tell myself to suck it up but instead connected to the power already working myself. Was it easy? Not at all. Did it still take effort? Absolutely. I’m learning that trying softer doesn’t mean I need to deny my ambition, instead I need to remember to connect my mind, body, and soul and not forget to care and nourish all aspects of myself in the process. #shespeaksbrave #womenwithambition #graceandgrit #enneagrameight
{honest talk} I finally feel my depression lifting {honest talk} I finally feel my depression lifting. The last couple of days I have felt more myself than I have in over a month now. To be honest, I had gotten lazy. I knew/know how to play defense to my anxiety/depression but it had been so long that it showed it’s ugly head that I let up on those things that helped keep my healthy. Not to mention all the added stress going on in the world currently to add on top. There were many factors that kicked me on my ass, many I have no control over. But there have been a few things that have helped me back up on my feet a little more quickly than not. 👉🏻 being open and honest to a couple close friends so they could encourage me and be my 3am call when things got dark 👉🏻 therapy therapy therapy - I am so grateful I had already been in therapy for almost a year now anyways. But she helped me give myself grace instead of beat myself up for the struggle. 👉🏻 knowing when I need a break, even for ten minutes - to slow down, maybe read, maybe just sit here and breathe but being aware of my boundaries and stepping away when I need to. 👉🏻 getting my butt back in the gym. It’s been the last thing I’ve wanted to do on the daily. But having to sign up to reserve a spot has been a perfect way to hold myself accountable. I schedule my week at the beginning of the week when I’m having an up moment and then I don’t have a choice but to go. Getting back to being defensive instead of always on the offense is my goal. But being gentle with myself has been my main focus and reminding myself that it’s through the pain that we grow the most. #nevergiveup #shespeaksbrave #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
“I was told I was dangerous. I asked why, they s “I was told I was dangerous. I asked why, they said “Because you don’t need anyone.” That’s when I smiled.” 🌻✨🤘🏻 #shespeaksbrave #ownyourpower #powerfulwomen #braveboldwild
“I am a human being, meant to be in perpetual be “I am a human being, meant to be in perpetual becoming. If I am living bravely, my entire life will become a million deaths and rebirths.” @glennondoyle #untamed #shespeaksbrave
Sometimes we just need to be plain tired of our ow Sometimes we just need to be plain tired of our own excuses. Our best life isn’t a destination it’s what we can choose to live right here, right now. No matter our circumstances. Who is that person you want to be, your ideal self - grab your journal and describe her. Now. Start showing up as her. I’m preaching to the choir here. It’s so easy to let life drag us down, throw us off course and even give us valid, justifiable excuses as to why we aren’t living our brave. Half the battle is learning that we have a choice. We can live with our excuses and it can seem easier to numb and stay stuck, OR we can make the choice to live each day as our bravest, boldest selves. When we live in our truth and step into who we were made to be we can look back on our days and on our life and know we made a positive impact on those around us. So what’s your choice today? Stay stuck in the seemingly “comfort” or step out and live your brave? • • • • #shespeaksbrave #madeformore #braveboldbeautiful #wildandfree #braveandbeautiful #untamed
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Hey girl, hey! I’m Nicole, a multi-passionate entrepreneur, mental health fanatic, coffee lover, and boy mom. I love to read, workout, write, encourage, & empower.
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