REAL Self-Care Isn’t Always Fun (Here’s Why You Should Do It Anyway)

How was your week?

Mine was very full and very fulfilling.

Here’s a quick catch up…

Rain is focused on her classes. She’s working so hard and I couldn’t be prouder of her.

Zak and I are taking care of these precious furkids, Oliver and Bogart.

We love them so much I can’t stand my own face sometimes.

AND, we launched a mind-blowing promotion at the Institute of Transformational Nutrition to help people become certified as a health coach!

We’re celebrating our 15^th year in 2025 (crazy how time really does fly!).

During those 15 years (and 20 that I’ve been a coach), I’ve seen the world of health become so complicated.

There’s conflicting information at every turn and it just all seems so… well… as I said, complicated.

My goal is to return us to a simpler time.

We streamlined the program (without removing any of the amazing education we’re known for) and included even more done-for-you tools to make it simple for you to build a profitable business.

AND… we’re returning the course to our 2010 pricing for a limited time! (That’s a $4,000 savings if you’ve been watching us grow over the years.)

I know… it’s wild.

AND… It feels really good.

I’m kind of obsessed.

People have been enrolling left and right and I can’t wait to watch them make their dreams come true!

So…. Yeah…. life is good. Solid. I’m here for it.

Despite all of these things, I’ve still managed to make SELF Care a priority.

But not in the way you think. I will say…

Now, I love me a good bubble bath as much as the next girl but I’ve come to realize that SELF Care is much more than that.

I’ll talk more about that right now…

Enjoy!

Cynthia

SELF Care Is Doing What Needs to Be Done, Even When It’s Not Fun

Wednesday afternoon, I was done.

I had a full day doing ALL the things and was feeling wiped out.

Zak said to me, “Why don’t you take a hot bath?”

I immediately responded, “I could but I’d rather open these Amazon boxes and put the things away.”

And then I stopped.

Did those words just come out of my mouth? They did.

But the crazier thing was…

I actually meant that shit!

I would rather open Amazon boxes than take a hot bubble bath.

What the actual fuck?

So, I felt into that? (I do these things, just go with it.)

And what I realized was that opening boxes would bring me more peace in that moment than a bubble bath.

You see… I knew that if I picked the bubble bath, the whole time I was in there, I would be thinking of those boxes.

OR any of the other 7 things that I could be doing.

That’s when it hit me… SELF Care sometimes looks different than all that glamorous shit you see on Instagram (my account included).

Now, hold on to your petticoat, because I’m about to drop some knowledge…

SELF Care Is Doing What Needs to Be Done, Even When It’s Not Fun

I know. I can’t believe I said it either.

Walk with me…

You see, SELF Care isn’t always glamorous or pampering.

It’s not always what you FEEL like doing.

In fact, some of the most impactful forms of SELF care are the things that aren’t exactly enjoyable in the moment—but they pay off in the long run.

Sometimes SELF Care looks like folding that mountain of laundry that’s been side-eyeing you from the corner of your room, causing you that low-key stress every time you walk past it.

It’s turning off Netflix and actually getting to bed instead of binging just one more episode. (I see you.)

SELF care isn’t about what’s comfortable right now.

It’s about doing what’s going to bring you peace, even if it’s not what you feel like doing today.

Here’s how…

Next time you’re stuck between doing what’s easy and doing what will genuinely make your life better, ask yourself…

“What will my future self thank me for?”

It’s a simple question, but it’s like a shot of reality stronger than a third shot of espresso. And it works.

So, in summary… SELF care isn’t always sexy or glamorous, or bougie, but damn if it isn’t always worth it.

I encourage you to choose the form of SELF Care your future self is going to thank you for.

Or… not.

The choice, as always, is yours.

With love and tough truths,

Cynthia

Become A Health Coach at 2010 Tuition Rates!

In a complicated world, we understand your dream is simple (but powerful): to help people live healthier, happier lives as a health coach.

So, we want to make achieving your dream SIMPLE.

As we approach our 15-year anniversary in 2025, we’re going back to our roots to do just that…

*drumroll, please…*

We’re offering our signature Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach (CTNC) program to YOU at our 2010 tuition rate.

That’s $4,000 in savings!

Yes, you read that right!

Our signature health coach certification program is available now for a whopping $4,000 off!

But wait… there’s more… (cue the 90’s infomercials)

We’ve also streamlined the program so you can now complete it in JUST 4 months…

AND we’ve added MORE done-for-you tools and resources to make launching your own freedom-based coaching business easier than ever!

Because it’s time YOU were put back in control of your health, your finances, and your life!

Wanna know more?

You’ll find the details here. 

But don’t put it off… there’s only a few days left to get in at these savings! 

Again… details are here.