Grace Archives – Page 7 of 16

Your unique checklist = your results + confidence

Create your personalized checklist for balanced, sustainable health. Amy Connell | GracedHealth.com

The last five years I’ve embraced a radical shift in my health goals.

No longer am I eating for a visual decrease in my midsection (well, most of the time). I’m not lifting heavier weights so I can show Read more

How to embrace the season you’re in

Give yourself the grace and patience to get through the tough stuff. Accept the hard season you’re in, knowing it will end and you’ll once again be able to give your health the attention it needs. Amy Connell | GracedHealth.com

Several years ago, I found myself in a spat with some of my dearest friends. I wouldn’t use the term “fight,” because that seems a bit dramatic and middle-schoolish. Lord knows, we 40-something moms don’t need any Read more

Delusional Optimism and other altruisms

Nicole DeBoom, founder of Skirt Sports. Amy Connell | GracedHealth.com

If someone called me “delusional,” I might be slightly offended. “Optimistic,” however, invokes pride.

But “Delusionally Optimistic?” I’m not even sure what that means. It has a nice ring, though.

Last year I attended my first Skirt Sports Ambassador Read more

What kind of unique shape were you created to be?

“You know this isn’t something you earned, right?”

Eyeroll.

“I know, mom.”

This dialog is not unusual at my house. It doesn’t reference grades, exercise, or even athletic ability.

It’s a reminder to my two boys that Read more