Today, I want to discuss the importance of listening to ourselves when it comes to our whole health when approaching 40 and beyond.

Many of us have internalized societal ideals about appearance, which have been perpetuated by the media, the wider community, our families, and ultimately ourselves. That’s why at Glolife, I’ve created a space where you can focus on reconnecting with yourself—a place where you can close the studio/Clinic door and concentrate on what you need for your holistic health.

When I grew up in the 1980s, I didn’t pay much attention to someone’s weight or look. Instead, I noticed their smile, felt their energy, admired their skin, or the beautiful color of their eyes. I had no idea that looks would hold so much power over us all until I began to notice it around the age of eight. At that point, I started to feel the pressure from others who told me I didn’t look “right.”

I was criticized for:

- Not styling my clothes correctly

- Not having fashionable hair

- Not having the “right” skin

- Not having the “right” body

-Being difficult when not conforming

-Being too quiet or too loud

These messages were reinforced by magazines that repeated this over and over. Before I knew it, I was conforming to these expectations, and it was exhausting and fruitless. The standards were ever-changing and never-ending.

Eventually, I decided to stop conforming and start listening instead of only looking.

I began to focus on what I wanted, what I liked, and how I felt. I wanted to feel strong, both inside and out, and most importantly, I wanted to be free—free from constantly checking my body and the internal voices that urged me to follow the latest trends in fashion to feel “right.”

That was wrong. None of that was what I needed. What I truly needed was to listen to myself and my body, to reconnect with my inner voice. It was not telling me to pretend to love my body or that I needed to style my hair a certain way or achieve a specific weight. Instead, it was encouraging me to take a breath and nourish my body for all it does, from head to toe. Whether polished, dyed, naked, or natural, it truly did not matter.

Is it Time for you to start listening to you?

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to health; we are as unique as our fingerprints. Our values and priorities differ, which is why our journey to achieving whole health is unique as well. Timing is also crucial in this process. If you think you are ready or are unsure, I invite you to book a virtual coffee with me so we can explore the best solutions for you.

• Personal Training

• Weight Training

• Yoga/Breathwork Yogazise

• Health Wellness and Nutrition Coaching

• Massage Therapy (Coming back Soon)

I am credentialed to support your overall health from the inside out, providing actionable steps and accountability with sustainable behaiver change.. I can also collaborate with other professionals to ensure we develop the best plan moving forward for you. I have created Glolife with everything you need under one roof to begin your journey to healing and whole health

Feel free to book a virtual coffee with me!