We cannot perform at our highest and best selves if we don’t take care of our health and feel our best. This book is about health span and what it’s going to take from us to grow old without actually being old. It reads as sort of a textbook, which is why I listened to it to understand it better, and the information in it will give you food for thought about your health and well-being habits and how you can uplevel them so that you can age well.

Writing...

I was determined to success because I am a high-achiever. I got good grades in school. I was on the honor roll in high school. I made the Dean’s List in college. I sat in the front row in my classes so that the teachers would notice me, my efforts, and my achievements. In fact, I kind of still do when I’m in any programs or events.

So, why am I sharing this with you? Well, my efforts to be a high-achiever got me the success and accolades, and it also came with a cost over time. The price I paid was often with my health, both physically and emotionally. My mood was energetically one of overwhelm and exhaustion (read: cranky and impatient), which led to the near destruction of my marriage. Continue reading HERE.
 

Watching...

Barbie

Ok. I had to do it. I heard so much about this movie and its powerful message that I succumbed to my curiosity. Initially, I was not interested in seeing a movie about a Barbie doll. I still saw this doll as a symbol of white-privilege, even though I played with Barbies for hours on end as a little girl and even saved my most precious Barbies for when I had my daughters. (Note: I saved those Barbies for 20 years and my daughters and dog destroyed them in 3 days. 😂)

Anyway, back to my point. I had some high-expectations for what my experience would be watching this movie and I have to say, I was underwhelmed to the point where I dozed off a bit. I couldn’t understand how the Kens could even play those roles and not be rolling on the ground giggling.

Yes, this is a women’s empowerment movie with its fair share of obligatory diversity being represented. I just couldn’t get to the point where it had the impact on me that it had on many others who saw the movie. BTW, shout out to my husband for making this a date night for us. I guess he was curious too after reading some reviews.

It just goes to say that high expectations often set you up for disappointment. It was ok, just not great for me. If you saw it, reply back to this email and tell me what your experience was. Maybe I need another perspective to consider.

All the best,