As a dear friend said recently, "There's so much foolishness going on right now."

That's a great way to put it. With everything going on in the world today, plus the stigma that can sometimes come with discussing mental health, I want to be part of the solution.

Let's pause for a moment and recall the amazing women in our lives. I think of my dad's mother, my first-grade teacher, a pastor's wife from my childhood church, my mom and her lifelong friends, and my aunt. I also celebrate my amazing colleagues and friends who make history, break barriers, and show future generations what is possible. I look at my nieces, and I'm encouraged by how they will shape history. These are just the women I know. There are so many historical women to celebrate as well.

It’s been 1 Year!

One year ago, I created my business, registered it with the state and federal government, secured my website, and began opening business bank and credit card accounts. I can’t believe it’s been a year already! As I’ve been reflecting on the last year, I have come so far and learned much.  I thought I’d share what I learned…

It appears it can! This meta-study concluded that while all exercise has brain benefits, resistance training, and aerobic exercise have the most overall benefits.  This is especially true for the over-60 crowd. I have been working to establish a strength training habit this year, and it has been challenging. I'm 6 months into my habit, and it finally feels part of my day.  As a middle-aged woman, I use strength training to combat bone and muscle loss.

Recently, through her Fierce Entrepreneurs page, Lynnette Embree posted an article about unsubscribing from email lists and how freeing it was. That got me thinking that my To-do list is extra-long this time of year. I still have all the work To-dos, plus coordinating the holidays: gifts, shipping, meals, cooking, parties, calendar, etc. What if I created an Un-do list instead of a long To-do list?  This would remind me of what I am intentionally NOT doing this holiday season.

Several months back, I joined LifeSport Coaching's TriClub. I was starting my own business, which can be quite lonely, and I wanted to ensure I had a community to support and enable my fitness goals. While, the LifeSport coaches and community have certainly delivered that, I’ve also gained a lot of knowledge to make me a better cyclist and athlete.

Those lessons apply to leadership as well. Here are 5 lessons I’ve picked up while pedaling on my bike trainer on Zwift and Zoom with the Life Sport coaches. 

Do you have a plan for 2024? A personal plan for YOU. If you haven’t ever done a personal plan, I encourage you to give it a try.  I outline my process below, it’s not quick or easy but it’s worth the time and effort.