Stronger Than Ever: Your Midlife Confidence Reset
Hi everyone! Today I want to share my secret to being confident as we age! I get asked a lot about confidence and how to keep and grow it - and the secret is taking it one step at a time! Small, effective, consistent actions that will help you feel physically and emotionally stronger and more resilient. No focusing on a perfect end goal - that can deter us from even starting!
Instead, follow my tried-and-true suggestions below, add one or two to your daily activities until they become habits, and watch your confidence soar! It’s about leaving perfection behind and celebrating progress, for a stronger, more resilient and confident woman! Plus - we can work on these steps together!! I have a Virtual LIVE Event coming up on August 26th at 9AM Pacific, where we'll come together for workouts, motivation, expert tips, and inspiration to transition into fall feeling stronger than ever. Check the end of this blog for more information on what to expect and how to join!!
Four Steps To More Confidence
1.Let Go Of Perfection. This is the first thing I suggest to all women - perfection is fleeting, changes depending where you are in life, and all or nothing is not the best mindset. Instead, accomplish a healthy choice each day. Let go of being the perfect cook, and find a few recipes you can ace, keeping them in your weekly rotation. (My Premium Membership has lots of healthy, yummy recipes that are simple and fueling!) Missed a workout? Go for a walk to burn calories and build stamina! Every little bit counts, whether that’s extra steps, a healthy meal, drinking more water.
2.Embrace Consistency. Now that you know perfection isn’t the end game, focus on consistency as your way to win at life! Make room in your calendar for movement, whether that’s stretching, lifting weights, walking or doing one of my low-intensity workouts designed for women over 50! Movement keeps you regular, flexible and strong - wonderful attributes to aging well!
3.Focus On Positivity. I love a positive outlook - it’s easier, happier and sunnier than a negative one! Two simple ways you can become more positive: Replace negative thoughts with encouraging ones (for example: “I didn’t exercise today” with “I am so excited to workout tomorrow!”), and remember that setbacks are just building blocks to more confidence!
4.Celebrate Your Progress. Once you begin adding in these small steps, you will naturally begin to stand taller, walk with ease and feel amazing. Celebrate this! Get a manicure with a friend, treat yourself to flowers, or simply tell yourself how grateful you are for your health. These affirmations add up!
And remember that if you feel overwhelmed with decisions, you may end up doing nothing. So instead, pick ONE thing. Drink a glass of water. Add veggies to your meal. Lift weights (or soup cans!) for 5 minutes. There you go - you accomplished a small, healthy step for the day!!
Confidence is your most beautiful accessory - and you can build it over time! Use the tips above to spark a healthy step today, and layer them in. These actions work, and you WILL begin to feel amazing!! You are worth it!!
And as I mentioned earlier, let’s work on building confidence, strength and vitality - TOGETHER!!! I have something very exciting I've been working on, and I can't wait to share it with you! Check your inbox for my upcoming Virtual LIVE Event - think workouts, Q&As, motivational tips from me and more.
Premium Members will be the first to hear all the details, so join today to be part of this amazing event happening soon!
Let’s live FIT, HAPPY and HEALTHY - together!!
Denise