Summer Inspozine 2023

INSPOZINE UNCOMMON INSPIRATION WITH JADE SIMMONS

BEAT THE HEAT WITH COOL CONTRIBUTORS: JUDI HOLLER BUILDING A TRANSFORMATIVE BRAND WITH JUDI HOLLER

MICHELE RIGBY ASSAD STOP THE MADDENING MIND-LOOP OF UNCERTAINTY

ALISON MALONI FINDING PURPOSE: TURNING FEAR INTO SUCCESS

TAHIS BLUE MINDSET & MOMENTUM: TIPS AND TRICKS TO START MOVING POWERFULLY EVERYDAY

LATRICE HAM FINDING MY PURPOSE TRIBE IN DESIGNER GROWTH CLUB

HOT GIRL SUMMER SCHOOL: THE OFFICIAL ONLINE COURSE!

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INSPO ISSUE #07 AUGUST 14, 2023

OZINE CREDITS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: DENISE IRVING EDITOR: MAYENNE MINUIT LAYOUT & DESIGN: ALISSA DESMOND CONTENT: BRITT MOGNONI

Have you ever wondered why some people seem naturally adept at staying calm amidst chaos while others falter? It is not merely a matter of personality; rather, it is a skill that can be cultivated and honed with practice. One of the key elements of staying cool under pressure is having a clear sense of purpose. Purpose provides us with a North Star, a guiding light that keeps us focused on what truly matters in the grand scheme of things. When we are anchored by a powerful sense of purpose, we are better equipped to handle stress and pressure, as we understand that our actions are aligned with our values and goals.

DENISE IRVING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

The sweet sounds of summer are always music to my ears.

There is a humming that occurs in the summer season unlike any other season, and while the temps have been scorching, team JMG has been working hard to stay cool and calm during this season of growth.

There is no denying that we live in a fast-paced and demanding world. The ability to stay cool under pressure is becoming increasingly crucial. Whether it's in our personal lives, at work, or in any challenging situation, maintaining a composed and level-headed demeanor can make all the difference between success and failure. Life is always lobbing unexpected challenges our way, and testing our resilience and adaptability. When faced with high-stress situations, it's natural for emotions to run high, but it's how we manage those emotions that sets us apart. Keeping a calm and collected mind allows us to think more clearly, make rational decisions, and find innovative solutions to problems.

It prevents us from being overwhelmed by stress and enables us to navigate through gritty and difficult circumstances with grace.

Some of you just completed Hot Girl Summer School, where we know things were hot, the learnings deep, the self-reflection intense, and the devotion real. It was the perfect time to come alive and thrive - after all, that is what summer is about. The “classroom” offered the perfect place to rally and unite in purpose as you moved through breakthrough and into your next season of learning and purpose. We loved seeing it unfold before our eyes. Cultivating a supportive and cooperative atmosphere not only helps distribute the burden but also encourages open communication and collaboration.

When we feel supported by our peers, it becomes easier to stay focused and maintain composure under stressful circumstances.

Every challenge we encounter is an opportunity for growth and learning. Instead of viewing setbacks as failures, we should see them as chances to refine our skills and become better equipped for future challenges. Embracing a growth mindset allows us to bounce back more resiliently and approach future situations with renewed determination. It's important to acknowledge that staying cool under pressure is not always easy. There will be moments when we falter, and that's okay. What matters most is our ability to bounce back, learn from our experiences, and strive to improve.

So, as the dog days of summer linger, let’s embrace the opportunities to grow stronger, and remember that by honing this skill, we can emerge stronger, more composed, and ready to take on whatever life throws our way.

Stay cool, hydrate, and carry on!

TABLE OF CONTENTS 05 Letter From the Editor 07 Welcome From Jade 09 Hot Girl Summer School Recap 10 Hot Girl Summer School Merch 12 Building a Brand: Interview with Judi Holler

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WALKING WITH GOD IN DESIGNER GROWTH CLUB

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FINDING PURPOSE: TURNING FEAR INTO SUCCESS

15 Jade Simmons Live Experience 17 Turning Fear into Success

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BUILDING A TRANSFORMATIVE BRAND WITH JUDI HOLLER

18 Earjoy: 3 Tips to Start Dreaming with God 19 Purpose and Power Retreat Recap 22 Pause and Preserve Retreat 22 Walking with God in DGC 23 Finding My Purpose Tribe 24 Purpose the Remix

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25 Stop the Maddening Mind Loop of Uncertainty FINDING MY PURPOSE TRIBE

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26 Mindset & Momentum

2 6 STOP THE MADDENING MIND-LOOP OF UNCERTAINTY

MINDSET & MOMENTUM: TIPS AND TRICKS TO START MOVING POWERFULLY EVERYDAY

JADE SIMMONS

CHIEF INSPIRATION OFFICER We have been proud of Inspozine since day 0. Before we released it, we knew we were onto something special. We digitally flipped through those beautiful pages and were downright proud of ourselves for this glowing piece of content. And then, it just kept getting better and better, more beautiful, more inspirational, more useful, and ultimately, more powerful.

The only thing we knew we needed to figure out were where the ideal readers were hiding. To be honest, some editions we felt like we were tossing pearls before, well, you know, people who didn't really understand why this was just no regular digi mag. We knew Inspozine was made for bigger appetites, bigger believers, and more audacious actiontakers. We knew Inspozine deserved an audience of growthaholics who believed in their callings and were determined to walk out a life of purpose.

And then it hit us. Our ideal readers were right under our noses! Welcome to the first edition of Inspozine designed specifically and exclusively for the members of Designer Growth Club. In you, we know we have found an audience that is in the midst of journeying and who will revel in our strategies and inspiration that gets you to breakthrough. We know you will love our contributors and fall in love with the JMG team. You are ready to digest whatever you can get your hands on to prepare you for Level Next, which is always right around the corner. We are so proud and excited to bring this baby indoors to you. We now know we will never be writing for naught. All we ask is that you carve out time for each edition, to sit with it and absorb everything that has your name on it. We're addicted to fire hoses around here, so content will be blasting out and we will likely overdeliver. But, don't worry, no one says you have to get through it all in one sitting. You'll have all the way until the next one arrives!

Now, go. Digest the growth, enjoy the journey, and, as always, stay expectant.

Sincerely,

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HOT GIRL SUMMER

HOT GIRL SUMMER SCHOOL: THE OFFICIAL ONLINE COURSE PRESENTED BY: DESIGNER GROWTH CLUB We just finished up five HOT and fiery weeks of Hot Girl Summer School, presented by Jade’s coaching program, Designer Growth Club. This 5-week course will take you to a whole new level of transformation and ignite a spark in your life emotionally, spiritually, professionally, personally, and even physically.

It was so incredible watching so many women go from lukewarm living to fiercely fired up lives, set ablaze in all areas! We had women build crazy confidence, take bold leaps, and experience breakthrough on so many levels.

We are serious about helping you get in position and prepare for the breakthrough that you’re after!

Oftentimes that requires doing some internal and external work to get set up for the back-to-back breakthrough that’s coming your way. Hot Girl Summer School does just that. BUT, if you missed Hot Girl Summer School, don’t worry! We gotchu!

If you’re feeling like it’s time to leap or you’re ready to make a transition, we’d love to walk that journey with you and get you fired up! We’ve specially packaged up Hot Girl Summer School in a way that you can consume and marinate on, during your own time, according to your schedule! No matter the season you’re in, if you’re about the business of breakthrough, want to gain more clarity, and be DONE with insecurities once and for all, come get lit ABLAZE!

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"PURPOSE IS NOT THE THING YOU DO. IT IS THE THING THAT HAPPENS IN OTHERS WHEN YOU DO WHAT YOU DO."

BUILDING A TRANSFORMATIVE BRAND WITH JUDI HOLLER! How did you identify your visual brand? What made you incorporate your disco ball? Your color? Your logo?

I try to follow the fun. What sparks joy? What makes me happy? What visually stops my scroll? What do I love looking at? These are all clues. How you identify and what lights you up will evolve over time as you evolve. Change is the game, and thank goddess for that because it means you are doing it right... so trust the process, yourself, and that you are worthy of all of it.

Next, you must realize that YOU are the secret ingredient; listen, nothing is new... everything is a remix. And what makes anything original, especially your brand, is your lens on things.

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How did you start building a brand, and how did you know when it was time to refresh your brand?

I've always found my way by having the courage to evolve. This means that I'm not afraid to try new things, take new risks, and fail faster. It's all data, baby! Plus, it gets you closer to where you want to be. Every time I leave my house, I transform because I'm putting myself in the way of new things. And if you want something new, you gotta DO something new!

Final thought and this one is big: It's just as important to identify what you DON'T want as it is to identify what you DO want. This is always a great place to start. Make a list. Check it twice. Then get to work.

How did you evaluate your skills and experience to establish your worth?

This will evolve as you evolve, yet for me owning my worth means trusting myself, my skills, my experience, and my talent. It also means having the patience to grow. This is so hard because the world and social media are all about instant gratification, which creates bad habits.

Having mentors, coaches, and friends in the game with me to bounce ideas/fees/offerings/and pricing off of was and IS huge. So, build an ensemble, get help, ask questions, stay curious, and trust the process.

Walk us through your personal brand transformation...the highs and the lows...what worked and what didn't?

I'm in the middle of a massive life + brand transformation right right now, and it really began because I felt so boxed in. Specifically, I kept searching for things outside of me to validate my work and myself as a speaker, yet I discovered that the secret weapon has been me the whole time. Who I am, what I was born with, and the God-given talents that were meant to come out to play.

What works?

Healing past trauma Facing fear but building a tolerance for pain Asking for help Bringing others in from the outside to give you a fresh perspective Reading and personal development Focusing + having a plan Small daily actions Mindfulness

What doesn't work?

People pleasing Micromanaging the process Forcing things to happen Letting ego make your decisions Doing it alone Reacting vs. responding Neglecting self-care

Top tips on building confidence.

Confidence can be built! Isn't that exciting?

For me, confidence is evidence. Evidence of doing scary things and living to talk about it, which sparks the confidence to do more scary things because you have proof of success.

So get comfy being uncomfy. Move faster and be less perfect. And remember, if you are afraid, you are probably doing it right.

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LIVE EXPERIENCE GET READY TO EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF JADE SIMMONS LIVE!

JOIN US FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY EVENING WITH PURPOSE ACTIVATOR, JADE SIMMONS! When we tell you that we’ve been working on something hot, we’re not lying! We’ve been busy planning, creating content, learning new beats, and everything in between to bring you a life-altering, purpose activating, seriously high-energy, live experience unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.

The Jade Simmons Live Experience is where purpose intersects with wisdom, motivation, and mic drop inspo that will change your life FOREVER! Yes, it’s a bold statement, and we’re here for it!

We kick off in Texas, with Houston being our first stop on October 14th at one of the freshest “rePURPOSEd” (like that play on purpose?) industrial chic venues nestled in the heart of the arts district.

Then we head to Dallas and Austin to round out Texas!

Here’s what you can expect, whether you’ve seen Jade on a corporate stage or not, you won’t see the same experience twice. Jade is always innovating to bring audiences a brilliantly unique adventure. She promises a night filled with “sit on the edge of your seat” excitement, humor, passion, high-energy, and pure, musical genius that will inspire and empower you. We promise, in fact, we guarantee that you’ll get lost in a transformational adventure that spans from rap to Rachmaninoff, with virtuoso storytelling filled with uncommon insights and boundless inspiration that will captivate you.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars to secure your spot for this incredible in-person event. If you’re not in Texas, pack your bags and prepare yourself to get immersed in the magic of Jade Simmons Live!

Sign up here to gain access to new information as soon as it drops, and be sure to follow Jade @jadesimmonslive on instagram.

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Fortunately, I listened to my heart and just a month later I launched Alison May Public Relations. Did I make mistakes? Yes, I made many. I still do! Did I see my kids as much as I thought I would? No, but I focused on quality versus quantity. Did I struggle with paying the bills? Yes, but we made it work.

FINDING PURPOSE: TURNING FEAR INTO SUCCESS BY: ALISON MALONI, AUTHOR, ENTREPRENEUR, & ANCHOR ON NEWSMAX TV Nine years ago, I woke up one day and thought “I wonder what it would be like to own my own public relations company.” My third daughter just turned one, and I was working part-time as a marketing and public relations manager. Life was okay, but I wanted more. Yet, I also wanted to be able to spend more time with my children.

So how could I start a PR company, make enough money, and spend more time with my three young daughters?

I spent a few days thinking about it and imagined what my life would look like as a business owner. I envisioned all the great things that could change in my life, where my family would be and the people I could help. But I also thought about the possibility of failing, not earning enough money, and making bad decisions. Would I know what I was doing? Would clients trust me to handle their brand and reputation? So many questions ran through my mind. My brain was saying that it was too complicated and to stay where I was safe and secure.

But my heart was telling me to take the risk. If I don’t do it, I will always wonder what if I started that business.

How would my life be different?

As it turns out, I’m pretty good at my job. I grew the business, hired employees, and helped clients get media attention throughout the country. Nine years later, I don’t have to wonder what it would've been like to run a business. In fact, it’s much more than I ever thought it would be. It has a purpose. And, I have a purpose that expands beyond the company.

That decision to start the business took me outside my comfort zone and for the first time, I didn’t let fear get in the way. By making that decision, I took more chances in life and my career with the faith that it will all work out. Since that day, nine years ago, I have made it a point to make decisions that scare me. Because while they are scary at first, they usually turn out to be the best decisions you can make. They are what shape your purpose in life. We can sit and wonder what life would be like if we took the risk, wrote the book, stayed home with our children, told our story on stage, or made the move.

Or we can actually do those things and change our lives for the better.

As my business grew, so did I as a person and a mother. And isn’t that the point of everything that we do in life? We learn, we grow, and hopefully, we can make a difference. I know that when I am 100 years old and talking to my great-grandchildren, I don’t ever want to say I wonder if I did…or I wonder if I said…

We need to start living a life that we love or want.

Don’t wait for the right moment or the perfect time to take the leap of faith. This is the moment. Today is the day. Now is the time. When you wonder what if…that is your sign to take that chance.

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3 TIPS TO START DAYDREAMING WITH GOD EARJOY BY: BRITT MOGNONI

Each of the beautiful, trailblazing women attending the retreat had history with Jade, Britt, and one another before stepping into the room.

That’s because the DGC community is truly that – a community! It includes one-on-one mentorship and simultaneously provides a lifegiving and encouraging space for the group to experience rich fellowship, priceless insight, and expansive vision together.

DGC 2023 PURPOSE AND POWER RETREAT RECAP BY: KATHERINE HOFFPAUIR, DGC COMMUNITY CARE & EVENTS MANAGER In the months leading up to the May 2023 DGC Retreat, I had the joy of assisting Jade and DGC’s Head of Coaching and Community, Britt Mognoni, with the planning and preparations for the event that I knew would have an incredible impact on the women attending.

What I didn’t realize was just how intensely the trajectory of my own life would be profoundly impacted as well, and I was merely assisting in the background! The retreat ended just over three weeks ago and I am still experiencing an unwavering high of fully-charged optimism and a wild anticipation for what could be ahead should I identify and step into my highest purpose.

I could tell immediately that these women had developed a sincere love and respect for one another. They were certainly attending the retreat in high pursuit of their own individual breakthroughs, and to glean from the incomparable Jade Simmons for three days.

However, it was clear to me that every woman was also there to champion and celebrate her DGC family’s breakthroughs as excitedly as she would her own. I have to assume that is largely due to the fact that genuine support and propelling belief are wonderfully contagious traits that Jade exemplifies effortlessly.

20 When Jade commands large audiences from highimpact platforms, everyone is magnetized to her and motivated to awaken their inner maverick. To watch her ignite a small group of ladies into their divine purpose, however, is to experience a completely different level of inspiration. I watched her offer an intensely personal experience while consistently engaging everyone present. When her insight, strategic thinking, limit-defying mindset, and acute responsiveness to God’s voice blended seamlessly with her intentional love for people, activation was inevitable.

The retreat was marked by an undeniable sense of safety and trust, which fostered an environment that encouraged vulnerability. Jade spoke to the dual burden that women in business carry: striving for success while also battling against ingrained biases and systemic obstacles.

She challenged everyone to thrive anyway. Each woman was compelled to identify and confront her own obstacles and wounds in order to move into her full potential personally and professionally. It was beautiful to watch breakthrough and healing taking place in the room! They were challenged beyond their typical comfort levels in ways that unlocked strengths they didn’t realize they had. There was a perfect balance of hard inner-work and joyful laughter throughout each day. We ended nights two and three in worship and reflection together in a way that was so incredibly special. Truly, I could go on and on about what everyone experienced at the DGC retreat! Those three days clearly weren’t just an escape from everyday life, as some might consider retreats to be. They were a transformative journey towards coming FULLY alive.

If you are considering registering for an upcoming retreat, I cannot put into words how life changing your decision to do so can be! You will gain clarity and community, insight and inspiration; you’ll be empowered to work through a personalized plan for success and pursue purpose unapologetically, while cheering on those around you.

Get ready to run alongside a dynamic group of women who are ready to live life to its highest possibilities!

WALKING WITH GOD IN DESIGNER GROWTH CLUB BY: LISA KRYCH WOW! I can’t believe where I am today, July of 2023, in comparison to where I was in January of 2023. I had just lost my mom and I was searching for support... any support. I felt lost, scared, alone, and most of all, confused. I lost her suddenly due to her liver failing stemming from her long battle with alcoholism. Even though I knew this day would come, I still wasn’t prepared for the waves of guilt and grief that would crush me. I started searching online for grief groups and recovery groups, but nothing was sounding “right”. THEN, as if God whispered it in my ear, I remembered Jade and the Audacious Prayers book she wrote and thought, “Man, I wish I could be coached by her.” When I saw her speak at the conference I attended in September 2022, I remember feeling on fire, alive, and ready to take on the world. That spark was exactly what I needed to heal from the loss of my mom.

Never thinking Jade would actually be my coach,

here we are, 7 months later, and this is exactly how I feel… alive! The first few months I couldn’t even speak without crying during our DGC group calls, but I never felt judged for being in the season I was. I worked through my grief and sadness while creating goals for myself. One major goal was to start my own recovery group in honor of my mom and my own journey. I am elated to say I accomplished that goal!!

Not only from the support of Jade and Britt, but also from the powerful women of DGC holding me accountable to reach that goal!

I have been approached by multiple people within the recovery world not only to lift me up, but also to support me as I get my sea legs settled. I am still blown away, every day, by the amazing gifts God has given me and the strength I feel knowing He is in my corner. My walk with God is something I am still exploring, and I don’t have all the answers, but I do know He loves me.

I was surrounded by women who were called to greater, like myself, yet they too had struggles which others could not understand. I found community that I didn’t even know I needed. I found my people, and since attending the retreat, I have been able to see breakthrough after breakthrough on my journey. Jade was able to walk me through the importance of being done with self-doubt, as well as the significance of showing up audaciously and unapologetically in every room I entered. It was reaffirmed that I belong in those rooms, especially if no one looked like me in the spaces I was called to lead. I needed a boost of confidence and support to persevere in the face of opposition and I found it in DGC.

FINDING MY PURPOSE TRIBE IN DESIGNER GROWTH CLUB BY: LATRICE HAM I have a picture in my mind of who I am supposed to be; it’s a very clear vision that was given to me by God. In this vision, I am bold, confident, and operating in grace. I am powerful, and the words I speak are full of wisdom, knowledge, and hope. My presence is impactful. Sounds amazing, right?

Problem is, I was unable (maybe unwilling) to truly believe that I was capable of being that version of myself even though God continually reassured me that was His plan. I felt alone, like I had no one to encourage me on this journey of becoming – until I joined DGC. DGC gave me a place to be heard and understood.

When the retreat was announced, I knew I had to be in attendance. It was the first time in a long time that I would take a significant amount of time just to focus on me and my purpose. I will admit that I was afraid I would have a total fan-girl moment upon meeting Jade, but she was so down-to-earth, so approachable, so inviting; it was all good. The retreat brought me closer to the other women and it really solidified the importance of community that I was craving.

We laughed. We cried. We worshipped like it was nobody’s business. And we experienced breakthrough after breakthrough. The sessions were personal, impactful, and life changing. I now know for certain that I no longer have to feel alone on this journey because I gained sisters that understand, and are on the same path as I am. We cheer each other on and support one another.

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I have two suggestions: The first one is to discuss your mental roadblocks with a caring interlocuter. I have found that by simply stating my concerns--out loud with my own voice-helps me to immediately identify an obvious choice, or it helps me to be more specific about my misgivings. Discussions with a trusted party often extract the imagined drama and reduce the mountain to its appropriate size. This is the reason why women are such good support systems to each other, as we help our friends deconstruct the odd bits holding them back. Laying our emotions out in words robs them of the ability to bind us up.

STOP THE MADDENING MINDLOOP OF UNCERTAINTY BY: MICHELE RIGBY ASSAD, AUTHOR, SPEAKER, AND EX-CIA Our brains do a funny thing when we’re stuck. As we consider the panoply of options for our next step, our brain starts spinning like a crazy carnival ride.

We run through potential choices over and over again, which become wedded to a never-ending loop of unanswered queries about what might happen if we head in various directions. Instead of guiding us towards a decision, the loop hijacks our ability to see straight. The pros and cons overwhelm us, as does the fuzziness of the outcome of each potential choice.

The loop your brain weds itself to isn’t productive, yet we entertain its flotsam for long periods of time.

So how do we get off that hamster wheel? How do we overcome the unproductive mind-loop?

The other strategy is to literally do something… anything. This is not a call to make the perfect move.

It’s just a call to simply move. The process of flexing your muscles clears the cobwebs, so you can take the next imperfect step… which leads you to the next step… which eventually gets you where you need to go. This technique is less about strategy and more about the power of movement, in general. The enemy isn’t making the wrong choice, it’s making no choice at all.

Understanding the unproductive mind-loop will liberate you from its insidious grasp. This is not only necessary for big, existential questions about life purpose, but smaller daily projects and weird requirements that seem beyond our grasp.

So grab a friend, have a conversation, and get going!

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However, summer schedules are so crazy that sticking to a fitness routine seems incredibly challenging! Why then is this the perfect time? I’m glad you asked! Here are my tips for using summer to gain momentum and make fitness a permanent part of your life!

1. Release the “All or Nothing Mindset”. Anything is better than nothing. Starting a fitness routine when you have a jam-packed schedule forces you to make a plan that fits your lifestyle.

Use the “Good, Better, Best” strategy to set your goals.

MINDSET & MOMENTUM: TIPS AND TRICKS TO START MOVING POWERFULLY EVERYDAY BY: TAHIS BLUE New years, birthdays, and Mondays are typically when we set new goals to achieve our fitness goals.

Oftentimes, the “new” goals we set are the same goals we lost track of months or years before. We start out so excited to achieve our goals, feel better in our bodies, have more energy, and finally tone our arms and legs, but life doesn’t ever seem to get the picture. Consequently, we quickly lose motivation, excitement, and the time we set aside for ourselves.

Let’s change that!

This summer is the perfect time to start fresh! The weather is nicer, the sun is shining longer, and we naturally have more energy and a better mood.

Good - What can I do with the time I have? If it’s 5 minutes, try an EMOM - set a timer for 5 minutes and choose 2 exercises (ex. push-ups, squats). Start your timer and do 5-10 of the exercises back to back (5 push-ups, 10 squats).

When you’re finished, rest until the timer reaches the top of the next minute. Repeat this for 5 rounds, until the timer runs out. When you’re done, celebrate that you did something!

Better - What’s better than good but not quite ideal? Can you stretch your ideal Monday routine across 2 or 3 days? Can you shorten your ideal 45-minute strength session to 20 minutes or your walk to 15 minutes?

Best - This is your ideal fitness routine - one you dream up for yourself. Use this to pull smaller activities from when time is less ideal. So, if you want to be able to do a 45-minute strength routine, a 45-minute walk, followed by a 10minute stretching session, you’ll be able to do that when life allows for it. But, when it doesn't, don't lose sight of why those things matter and implement smaller snippets of the same things.

The “Good, Better, Best” strategy will help you prove to yourself that you don’t need things to be perfect to make progress.

Have you heard the saying “summer bodies are made in the winter”? It means well but it’s foolish!

2. Longer days are perfect for being outside. Outside is the perfect place to connect with God and get some clarity about why your physical fitness matters.

Motivation is right up there with time, when it comes to fitness. We start off motivated to feel stronger and happier in our bodies, but quickly realize how good it feels to sleep through our alarms or plop down on the couch.

Connecting with God to better understand how our bodies help us powerfully function in the world is the anchor that keeps us peeling ourselves out of bed to get our workout in. Filling our water bottles to stay hydrated (when an ice-cold Coke sounds really good!), and taking a walking lunch instead of scrolling on social media for 30 minutes motivates us to operate better in our homes and spaces of fulfillment. Being outside is also great for relieving stress, getting some much-needed vitamin D, and finding new inspiration for the day.

3. Add before you subtract. Summer is the best time to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, enjoy a cold glass of water infused with fruits (like strawberries, lemons, and mint), and spend some time alone!

Instead of eliminating your favorite carbs or meals, use summer as a time to increase your consumption of things that support your goals.

Oftentimes, I’ll have people tell me that they don’t want to workout on summer vacations because that is time with family. Personally, I need to carve out that time for myself on vacation, in order to enjoy it more! The beauty of filling your cup during summer, or summer vacation, is that your family will be busy too! It’s harder to get away from each other in the colder months, but if you build a habit of doing so during summer and fall, it will flow effortlessly into the winter months!

Your body was made for all of the seasons and I want you to embrace it in every stage of your life. If you didn’t use winter (or spring) to work on your fitness goals, you’re in luck! Summer is the perfect time to start! It’s not too late for you to get strong and move powerfully in your body. Just don’t wait for another new year, birthday, or Monday to get moving!

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