I MOVE
to feel better
to breathe deeper
to release stress
to have fun
to challenge my body
to clear my mind
to overcome resitance
to instill positivity
to boost my mood
and because I CAN!

10 reasons to move other then weight loss. Why do you move?

Enjoy this 10 minute workout to clear your mind!

Join me for a 10 minute POSITIVITY workout,
intended to boost your mood, & lift your spirit!
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I created TWO options:
Workout #1- INTENSE. HARD. You will feel like a rock star after!!!
Workout #2-  Low impact. Gentle & fun! Anyone can do it!!!
(Great for pregnant & new Mama's!)

Boost your mood in 10 minutes!
Option 1: INTENSE

I recently visited Disney World with my little boy.

It was so spectacular!

It was 5 days of feeling really present, connected with gratitude, 
in awe of my surroundings,
and so effortlessly happy.

...5 days of exploration & adventure
... 5 days of disconnecting from my phone & computer
...5 days of "feel good" morning stretches as my son slept
...5 days of permission to eat whatever I truly wanted
... 5 days of "one on one" time with my boy
... 5 days of a zero expectation, "let it go!" Mom mentality (useful since my son skipped naps, and ate WAY too much sugar. but we survived!)

This list can go on.
the point being, there are many reasons this trip felt so rejuvenating. 

And I realized it wasn't necessarily the trip to Disney World itself, but the state of mind I had while I was there. 

The joy of vacations comes from the refocus our attention. 
Especially with a Disney trip, there is an extra "magicalness".
It triggers so many emotions, and you become a kid again!
 Especially if you visit with your own children, it's double the "feels" when you witness their awe & amazement.

I returned home with this epiphany-
Disney World is a state of mind.

And, I can cultivate my own Disney World in my day to day life.

Going to Disney means
 channeling my inner child,
viewing the day with fresh eyes of excitement,
positivity, exploration, adventure,
magic, wonder, and awe.
It means taking notice of the beauty surrounding me.

It might mean planning an afternoon trip somewhere special with my son (no checking emails!),
dining somewhere different with my family, 
eating an ice-cream cone after lunch,
sitting down in a busy place to people watch,
or having a dance party in my kitchen!
(another list that can go on & on!)

While I am all for hard work and productivity, I am learning (especially as life gets busier and my son grows faster) that it's just as important to take a break...
to switch gears for a moment and put into perspective what really matters at the end of the day.

This might differ from person to person.
But, for me,
it's experiencing joy & gratitude,
 peace & happiness, 
  having fun (and fully present) 
with the people I love!

What does a Disney state of mind mean to you?
What positive feelings do vacations provoke within you, and can you channel them even while at home?

Finally, inspired by my silent morning workout & stretches in my hotel room with a sleeping toddler I dare not wake.... 

Your 10 minute workout:

Beginner, Gentle, 10 Minute Morning workout!

JUST START and DON'T STOP.

Apply this truth towards any goal, aspiration, or desire for improvement...

whether it's with fitness, meditation, learning a new language or instrument, an entrepreneurial endeavor, or passion project...

Start and don't stop.

BUT WAIT!!!!

there is a KEY ELEMENT,
the most important part of starting & not stopping...
(the part that keeps you in for the long haul!)

are you ready?

It's baby steps. 

A baby step, although a bit of a challenge and a stretch, is attainable & doable and also FUN! 

Baby steps can look like 10 minutes of dedicated exercise a day, or 10 minutes a day of devoting your time & focus on learning or "x".
It might look like 5-10 sales calls a day.
Or picking up the guitar and practicing only 2 songs. 
Or even organizing only 1 section of your closet/office/garage a day!

(Yes, you can apply this to anything!!)

The baby steps are yours to determine,
just like your goals, projects, dreams, & aspirations in this life! 

But it's the accumulation of the baby steps taken each day that eventually lead to gigantic leaps, major improvements, and positive change.

You can accomplish whatever it is that you want.

What's the goal?

Break it down.

What's the first step?

(one that you can feasibly do and make time for each day)

DO THAT..

again, and again,

EVERYDAY.

Don't stop.
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