Anywhoodle, I wanted to share a little life update.

 

Now, let's get into today's email...

 

STRONG friend, do you ever lie awake at night with your mind racing with all of the things you have to do?

 

Don't you hate that? Or even worse, thinking back on something you wish you'd said, or a situation you would like to go back and change?

 

It could be something that happened last night … or even last month!

 

If your mind is racing, you're living in the future. And if you're thinking about something that happened last night or last decade, you are living in the past.

 

Basically, you're anywhere except where you need to be right now: IN THE PRESENT.

 

Reflecting on experience is incredibly valuable to help you make better decisions moving forward; however, dwelling on your problems can develop anxiety and depression.

 

The holiday season can get overwhelming and downright stressful, so to help you stay present and actually ENJOY the season, I wanted to share a few things that I personally do to help me stay centered and present.

 

Here are just a few:

 

1 - Get a training session in: I get a lift in; it's a non-negotiable for me. Lifting lifts my spirits so much!

 

2- Go outside for a walk – or just find a quiet place outside to sit! I walk daily. It's such a habit now that when I don't walk, it feels like I didn't brush my teeth or something for the day, lol!

 

3 - Do something fun or creative.

 

4- Pray, meditate, do a devotion first thing in the mornings.

 

5- Read a book.

 

6 - Listen to some of my favorite music and DANCE! I picked up dancing at the start of the lockdown, and I'm still getting some dance on most days of the week!

 

7 - Perform a random act of kindness for a friend or stranger.

 

8 - Get enough sleep!

 

9 - Play with my pups.

 

10 - Journal and practice gratitude!

 

11 - Get off of social media!

 

All of these activities have the power to bring you back to the present moment and help you to be more mindful going forward.

 

This is so important year-round, but even more important during the holidays.

 

Make sure you prioritize some time to unplug and "be here now" – because that's what the holidays are all about!

 

Thank you for reading, STRONG friend. Make sure you're taking care of yourself this holiday season!

 

In Strength & to Your Success

Xo

Candace

 

P.S.

Ready to finish out 2020 STRONG and make real progress towards your goals? If so, I got you! Join me in my Merry Muscle Group Coaching Program. It's for women who want to BUILD Muscle & Boost your metabolism through the holiday season!

 

So, I'm looking for 5-10 women who want to get STRONG AF, build muscle for real by eating more food - eating at maintenance calorie levels or higher with a structured, progressively overloaded training program that will help you build muscle and increase your strength.

 

You must be already lifting the things but may not be getting the results that you want.

 

If you're interested, reply to this email, and I'll give you more deets. I was planning to open this up on Black Friday... 

 

I'm opening it now for early action takers. The action takers will be getting $100 off of the program.

 

I'm looking forward to helping you crush your muscle and strength goals this holiday season!

 

If you want in on this, you must sign-up by Monday, November 16th; after that, the price increases!

 

Looking forward to hearing from you!