The other day I was on the phone with a client, she was incredibly frustrated with herself.
She knows what foods are best for her body, and knows the ways of moving her body that feel exhilarating and fun for her, but she doesn’t follow through. She finds herself in front of the TV and knee-deep in popcorn more often than she’d like to admit.
Yeah, she’s motivated when she gets fed up and sets some small and manageable goals, but she just can’t stick with it.
Taking care of her body feels more like a special occasion than a lifestyle.
Sound familiar?
Yep. You’re not alone.
Keep reading.
We started exploring why this could be because, as you know, Wildly Alive is NOT about just forcing yourself to do it. There’s something blocking her from doing what she knows will make her feel better.
“How’s work going? Have you been more stressed than usual?” I asked.
“Nope, it’s been going well.” She replied.
“How are the kiddos? Are they going through something?” I kept exploring.
“We’re actually on a smooth road right now!” She explained.
“Huh, when was the last time you had a good girls night out?” I asked.
The phone went silent for a moment, then she said,
“Oh… not for a long time. Life is just too busy for stuff like that right now. I have my husband for that!”
BINGO. When we have a void in our life we unconsciously fill it with synthetic things that make us feel good (ahem, junk food, wine, and Netflix!).
If you still don’t believe me, here are some subtle signs of feeling lonely:
You…
- Take really long hot showers *study
- Can’t stop watching that new Netflix show *study
- Tend to make something out of nothing *study
- Spend too much time on social media *study
- Feel like you are constantly sick *study
Look, sister, as much as you want to convince yourself that you don’t need soul sisters in your life, you’re deeply mistaken… We as humans are designed to be in community, especially as women.
The studies don’t lie. Women who are surrounded by strong, supportive female friends have less stress, stronger immune systems, and more confidence.
So why are we pushing away something that is so beneficial for us?
That’s a loaded question and exactly what we’re going to explore over the next few weeks.
Like:
🌟 How we’ve been brainwashed to believe female friendships are toxic, catty and competitive.
🌟 How to heal from being backstabbed in the past (so you can welcome in some badass chicks into your life)
🌟 How to stop attracting energy vampires and calling in friendships the FILL YOU UP.
🌟 Why relying on your partner to be your bestie is a cop-out.
🌟 A step-by-step guide on how to find soul sisters.
Stay tuned,
Nichole
PS: Want a little sneak peek into what soul-touching female friendship looks like —