I used to measure my “integrity” based on how well I was adhering to whatever system of belief I had imposed upon myself (a political framework, a relationship, a diet, a workout plan). There was so much drama: the constant will I/won’t I, feelings of defeat when I inevitably slipped up, and insatiable need for external validation. I’ve learned that living out my values isn’t really about disciplining myself (or others) to stay in line. Actually, after enough time spent watching yourself make (and recover from) your own choices, your values end up revealing themselves to you. And it all just becomes a practice of presence: So long as I remain attuned to sensation, I trust myself. I know that any decision made from this place will be right on the money. The body always knows what it needs: work, rest, fuel, release. I’m learning to listen to these cravings, and to quiet the mind-noise that has led to so much overthinking, repressing, and over-indulging in the past. As a coach, I want my clients to be proud of their outcomes (strength gain, fat loss, a PR, following through on a new routine). But more importantly, I want to help them cultivate a relationship with their body. How does it feel to move like this? What’s on the other side of discomfort? How does your entire identity change when you feel connected to, proud of, and properly represented by your physical form? Stay tuned for a bunch of new ways to create and train with me coming very soon. I’m so pumped to explore the next layer with whoever wants to join. #MondayMotivation 🧘🏼‍♀️🌄💪🏻🌆🌹🌞✨