We all have been there. In the mix of growth and change. We love it and hate it. Even the greatest transitions in our lives can still feel sticky and even painful.

But with growth comes development and evolving of self. Beautiful things occur during growth changes and can results in incredible destinations.

Question is, how do we embrace growing pains?

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10 Ways to Embrace Change and Become More You:

1. Remember that change is inevitable, normal, and necessary. Specifically, you might like to use this sentence (or one like it) as an affirmation! Repeat it as often as self-doubt or resistance to change comes up. Sometimes these acknowledgments alone will offer you deeper presence or greater capacity in the midst of a transition.
2. Name and acknowledge the changes you are experiencing. You might say to yourself, “Things are changing, and that is okay” or “Whew, a lot is shifting, and this feels tough.” Whether you feel graceful about the change or not, naming the experience is an excellent first step.
3. Claim your sphere of control. Assess the situation and determine which elements are within your control. It might be helpful to categorize elements as “in my control” and “out of my control” in a two-column chart. Furthermore, sit with the list of items under “in my control” and notice what comes up. Check in with your sense of empowerment, contribution, significance, and belonging. Then, as you sit with the items under “out of my control” you might ask: “Is there anything I can make peace with? Let go of? Ask for help with?”
4. Separate yourself from the experience. You are not defined by one change; you are a whole person with vast and diverse experiences. Yes, life changes can impact you greatly, and, you get to decide what each transition will mean for you. If it feels supportive, give yourself a gentle mental reminder of your wholeness. For instance, I use the phrase “I am not this experience.”
5. Maintain self-care routines and rituals. While things are shifting in life, it can be helpful to rely on a small handful o self-care practices that ground and support you. For instance, I try to take a long walk” 30-60 minutes per day, most days, no matter where I am. This helps me feel most like myself, whether I am traveling, going through a loss, or embarking on a new project. What is on your go-to self-care list?
6. Focus on resilience. Each change will bring with it some level of discomfort. As you meet this discomfort and learn new parts of yourself, you are getting stronger and wiser. I invite you to notice the quality of your heart as you consider this idea.
7. Ask for help. Friends, you have a support system for a reason, and times of transition and change may call for extra love and care. Each transition is a chance to connect with yourself and your community.
8. Celebrate growth. Through each and every change, you are making progress. Isn”t this inspiring?! Pat yourself on the back, call a friend, journal, make a social media post, buy yourself a donut, or find another way to honor your growth.
9. Reflect on your own unique journey. Pause regularly to notice how far you have come. Perhaps you do this nightly or weekly or after a big challenge. Regardless, slow down to acknowledge the distance you”ve traveled.
10. Connect with community. It can help to reach out to other folks who have gone through a similar change. This can be formal or informal. Ideas include the following: support groups, group therapy, FB groups, podcasts, IG accounts, MeetUps, lunches with friends, and calling a loved one.

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What motivates you to work hard?

Helping others reach their goals, providing support and tools to help others on their life journey is truly an honor.

What would you sing at Karaoke night?

Definitely an Elton John song. His sound track for The Lion King is one of my favorites.

If you could live anywhere, where would it be?

Anywhere near a body of water, lakes, rivers, streams, the ocean, I love them all. I find them therapeutic and calming to the senses.

Does your family have a “motto” spoken or unspoken?

I would say, waking up each day with an attitude of gratitude and I try to incorporate this mantra daily.

What was your first job?

My first real job was as an assistant in a photography studio, primarily preparing people to take photographs for graduation, weddings, family photos.

What was your favorite subject in school?

Human behavior, I’ve always been fascinated by how biology and environment impacts experience and behavior.

Do you like or dislike surprises, why or why not?

I love pleasant surprises, when someone goes to the trouble of carefully planning a wonderful surprise, I am truly grateful and appreciate it.

Summer is here!

Are you excited? Are you feeling doom and gloom?

Getting in a bathing suit is ONE OF THE biggest fears I hear.

“Summer creeped on me and I don’t feel physically ready”

Summer is most definitely an exciting time and so much fun and wonderful things to do and take part in. But for many, the worries, the stressors begin.

How do you react? How do you feeling knowing summer is here?

If you’re feeling uncomfortable in your own skin with your body image this summer try out some of these awesome body positive mantras to help increase your self- confidence this summer.

Body Positive Affirmations

1. I am accepting myself as I am right now.
2. I am feeling good about myself.
3. I am compassionate and warm to my body.
4. My very existence makes the world a better place.
5. I am beautiful.
6. I love my body as it is.
7. I give my body the respect it deserves.
8. My body is my forever home and I am grateful for it.
9. I feel great in my body!
10. My body is a blessing.
11. I appreciate my body for it gives me life.
12. My body is perfect the way that it is and I honor it in this state.
13. I am comfortable in my own skin.
14. I am feeling fabulous and confident in my body.
15. I promise to love and cherish my body.
16. I am grateful for my body which lets me experience life.
17. I bless my body with nutritious food.
18. I listen to my body’s needs.
19. I take care of my body.

Affirmations for body image

1. My mind is a friend to my body.
2. My mind is kind to my body.
3. My body is a work of art.
4. I love my body.
5. I respect my body.
6. I have a beautiful body.
7. My body is perfect for me.
8. My body is a miracle.
9. I choose to be kind to my body

Affirmations for a healthy body

1. My immune system is healthy and strong.
2. I love and care for my body and it cares for me.
3. I am my greatest well-wisher.
4. I love my body for everything amazing it can do!
5. My body knows how to heal itself.

Body positive mantras

1. Love fills every inch of my skin and I feel the love inside my body.
2. I love my body.
3. It’s okay for me to like myself. It’s okay for me to love myself.
4. It’s okay for me to feel good.
5. I choose good health.
6. My body radiates beautiful kindness.
7. My body deserves immense love and care.
8. I am thankful for my body’s strength.
9. I can be a good example to other women and girls about how to love their bodies.
10. I love and accept my body just as it is today.
11. I am perfect, whole, and complete just the way I am.