APRIL 2023 Women Thrive Magazine

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Women Thrive

Inspiring True Stories of Women Overcoming

Adversity

This book is a compilation of inspiring true stories of women overcoming adversity. Abuse. Addiction. Divorce. Trauma. Tragedy. Exploitation. Injustice we all have our obstacles to overcome The true stories in this book, bravely shared by women from very different backgrounds, living in very different worlds, prove that not only is it possible to thrive despite those obstacles, it’s often our obstacles that motivate us to rise to our power in ways we never believed possible. The stories of eight phenomenal women in this book stand testament to what is possible and how strong and determined women are; when we come together, we are unstoppable.

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Editor's Note

Welcome to April's Issue of the Women Thrive Magazine. It is such a beautiful time of the year when everything springs back to life and the days become longer It feels like it's a new opportunity to start the year again.

In March, we just celebrated Women's History Month, and at Women Thrive, we held one of the largest annual women empowerment events yet It was a life-changing experience for all who participated.

Most people said the best thing about this event was not just the epic and life-changing content delivered by 50+ speakers but the sense of community and sisterhood that this event brought together.

Oftentimes entrepreneurship can be a very lonely road and we often feel isolated in our own businesses with no one to talk to and no one to celebrate our wins. So it is always magical when we get to connect with other likeminded people.

If you would like to connect with other members of our community, don't forget to join our circle online https://bitly.com/women-in-business-circle

Raimonda Jankunaite Founder & Editor-In-Chief

Credits Raimonda Jankunaite / Founder & Editor-in-Chief Olivia Marocco / Designer J Rachel West / Content Editor Photographer / @bazphotoman

"Community is about the sense of sisterhoodthat is what made the Women Thrive Summit so special this year. "

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ARTICLES

Editor's welcome note

Content

Interview with Karyn De Mol

Women Thrive Summit

Social to sellable content challenge with Chris Fenning

Tools to grow your business without social media

Dread public speaking

Live your life truthfully with purpose How do you do it

Are you stuck in a rut

Breath through barriers to change your energy

Time to rewild ourselves

INTERVIEW

With Karyn De Mol, founder of Goodness Meal Alternatives / P06

SOCIAL MEDIA

Dr Robyn Graham

Tools to grow your business without social media / P16

SPEAKING

Sally Proster

Dread public speaking / P18

MINDSET

Courageous woman

Cracking the code as a female founder over 50

The power of positive psychology in business planning

Motherhood - rewrite the narrative

Five things to do for your sexless marriage

Brilliant frugal living

Small business grant

Sheba Wilson

Are you stuck in a rut / P25

MARRIAGE

Stormy Hill

5 things to do for your sexless marriage/ P42

"There has never been a more important time than it is today for us women to come together to build a better future for generations to come. "

An Interview with the Founder of Goodness Me Alternative Karyn De Mol

Karyn had experienced loss at a young age causing SUPPRESSED GRIEF –it started at 10 when her father died Life went on somehow, and within three short years, when her mum met a fantastic man and remarried, only to have him die too. She was left alone because her mom was struggling with the grief – left to her own devices at age 15, still very much grieving and now missing her mum but putting up a brave front

All this also transposed to another lossthe loss of her childhood Having a lot of freedom, as you do as a 15-year-old, she covered up numbing out the pain withpartying, drinking, and smoking. It looked on the outside like she was having a ball but crying inside, feeling alone and sad, believing she must have done something wrong.

Believing that she was just:

AFRAID TO BE herself - not sure who Karyn was other than this party gal. So afraid of being judged and rejected by others. But the little girl was saying - What about me? Who is looking after me? To add the icing on the cake, she lost her mum 15 years later and was devastated again

Fast track to years later, after returning to school and becoming a CPA accountant, and had a great job. However, she knew she still wanted more, was sick of the excess weight, and wanted more from life but could not seem to get her shit together by herself – this is when Karyn discovered the self-development world and then hired her first coach who believed in her more than she believed in herself allowing her to see her potential

She had lots of aha moments, and it was her aha moments that led her to DISCOVER HER PASSION IN LIFE She knew she wanted to serve others the way the coach had helped her – leading her to go then and train in many modalities and become an expert in stopping overthinking and preventing burnout in women due to loss and grief.

The training held Karyn in good stead handling the news with strength when just under two years ago, being told the dreaded words ‘You have cancer’ and had to undergo extensive neck dissection

Despite all the challenges, Karyn is a cheerful unicorn lover who believes there is magic in everything. >>

NOT WORTHY: NOT GOOD ENOUGH NOT LOVABLE NOT SMART ENOUGH

"She discovered the selfdevelopmentworld and then hired her first coach who believed in her more than she believed in herself."

What do you think is the biggest challenge female entrepreneurs face today?

There are many challenges that female entrepreneurs must overcome. I believe one of the most significant obstacles that women face today is the impact of their past experiences and traumas on their beliefs about themselves and the world around them.

Historically, women have had to fight against discrimination in business and entrepreneurship, leading to women as a gender internalizing beliefs of inferiority, lack of confidence, and self-doubt, which science has proved can be transferred through genes.

Trauma can profoundly impact an individual's self-esteem, self-worth, and ability to take risks and make bold decisions. Female entrepreneurs who have experienced trauma may struggle to assert themselves, trust their instincts, and take the necessary steps to grow their businesses. Moreover, many women have experienced personal traumas that have only compounded these challenges.

Overcoming these challenges requires internal work, such as self-reflection, healing, and selfcare, as well as external support, such as mentorship, networking, and advocacy for gender equality. By empowering women to overcome their past experiences and beliefs, we can foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for female entrepreneurs, leading to more significant innovation and success for all. Through experience, I have learned that women who want to succeed must invest in personal growth and development.

What is the most important lesson you learned as an entrepreneur?

Inside of everyone is a real-life superhero; being a superhero doesn't have to involve wearing a cape (although why wouldn’t you want to?) and fighting off bad guys. You can bring out your inner superwoman by identifying your strengths and passions. I learned that everyone has the answer within us; we need help locating the solutions and getting a new perspective that will allow us to heal and transform.

"You can bring out your superwomaninnerby identifying your strengthspassions."and

Let's talk about the work you do. What do you specialize in, and why should someone work with you?

I work with overthinking women stuck in an endless loop of unpleasant emotions where those thoughts are causing stress in the body Women who feel they can't take in what's happening struggle to be present They often find themselves reaching for anything to give them pleasure to make them feel better. These feelings cause a flow-on effect on their work, health, and relationships Who hasn't been there – Right?

But realize it doesn't last because the real problem is still there. I work with them in a one-on-one breakthrough program, the ultimate education program that causes rapid learning of wisdom into their unconscious and conscious knowledge. There is no longer a need for years of talk therapy or even positive affirmations as they already have that positivity inside them. They are wiser in their soul, making better choices, noticing different things keeping them safe, and sabotaging is no longer necessary Emotionally, they are better regulated, less triggered, and have different automatic responses and behaviours.

It is a self-inner, quick, long-lasting conflict resolution process, with deep healing back to the core which breaks the genetic cycle (according to the science of epigenetics), You no longer must live with the traumas passed down through your genes.

It is an adventurous virtual reality non-emotional process designed specifically for women taking into consideration that women attach emotions to every event and so need a different approach that allows them to always feel safe without reliving the pain and trauma.

I help them identify all their hidden sabotaging behaviours, so they can confidently move toward their goals. After a woman has experienced this breakthrough, they NO longer fear the unknown or grieve the past and live in control of their actions and choices, feeling true joy

I love watching their faces transform from the first session; it gives me such pleasure knowing I have helped them rediscover themselves again so they can succeed in business and in life.

Speaking of success, what does the word mean to you?

Success to me is finding a sense of fulfilment and purpose in life Feeling a sense of satisfaction in my accomplishments and feeling like my life has meaning and contributes positively to the world. Success also includes having fun and enjoying the pleasures of this world; after all, my number one value is to enjoy life

Finally, how can people connect with you to learn more?

The best way is to book a free chat to discuss their individual circumstances. Together, we’ll discover the key blocks and I’ll set out a plan to help them achieve what they want. Click here to schedule a free call with Karyn Take the free No Regrets Quiz to reveal what’s stopping you from having the life you want and how to let it go.

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Karyn De Mol

Karyn is a qualified CPA Accountant with an extensive corporate career and many therapeutic qualifications

As an Empowerment Coach, Karyn founded GoodnessMeAlternative, finding her passion for empowering women to overcome the secret fears and beliefs that hold them back from finding balance in life and feeling peace in their hearts and minds.

Transform with Karyn

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You'll also have access to monthly speaking events via our network and exposure to our network of over 600k followers along with practical and helpful trainings, templates, and resources.

Let's not forget about our weekly accountability and training to help you secure speaking opportunities and feedback on your talks. Not only will all of this be included, but access to our private community where you can practice your talks and get weekly feedback to help you tweak your content. The Speakers Academy is for existing or aspiring speakers, authors, experts, coaches, and CEOs who are looking to take their powerful stories and turn them into speaking careers or opportunities for more visibility and reach.

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rd ate meetings months after the event has taken place. Because stories touch our hearts and then spread and travel in all new directions. And when the right people hear your story, new windows and doors of opportunities open up. Suddenly, you start to get asked to share your story on a podcast, someone reaches out to give you a paid speaking opport nit or a prospect reaches out to th you because they heard our story shared somewhere. ower of public speaking. Not iate impact you make, but the causes many weeks, months, later This is how you also peaking opportunity to the see our speakers do leading or an event.

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Social to Sellable Content 3-Day Challenge

The Ultimate Step-By-Step "Short-Cut" for Content Creation Success

Starting on Tuesday 25th April for 3 days and absolutely free, Chris Fenning is going to show you the time-saving, content multiplying system that turns social media posts into 16+ types of content you can give away and even sell This is the same process Chris uses to write his best-selling books and generate income for his business.

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At the end of the challenge, you'll understand the power of reusable content, know how to find the best topics and create a lead magnet in 30 minutes This challenge is for entrepreneurs just getting started and for entrepreneurs with lots of existing content. Sign-ups for the challenge open on the 12th of April with free and paid ticket options If you might be thinking, well other than learning all this amazing information what else will I get out of this challenge?

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Learn the exact step-by-step process to turn social media posts into books, high-paying courses, and more! Chris Fenning in partnership with the Women in Business Club is excited to present this program which will leave you with all the tools and steps you need for success! You'll discover an endless supply of valuable content ideas, quickly find what topics people will pay for, create 16+ types of valuable content, attract customers and grow your business.

I know I need to post on social media but it takes so much time.

I can either make social posts or create a course - but I can't do both I struggle to come up with ideas for new content.

How do I know if people will buy what I create?

Do these struggles sound familiar? This program goes beyond telling you what to do, it literally shows you HOW to do it! Never run out of content ideas and always feel confident choosing the right topics to work on. Stop guessing and start knowing what people want you to create. Create social media posts that directly contribute to the creation of sellable content. Learn how social media are the first step on a path to creating 16+ types of valuable content you can give away and sell in your business.

I don't have time to write a book I don't want to spend 50 hours making a course no one buys. Creating content feels so daunting, where do I start?

are not alone.

Most of the small business owners and entrepreneurs I talk to feel these things

The good news is each one of these can be resolved when you have the right tools.

The Social to Sellable method includes all the tools you need to overcome these doubts and questions

You'll find it easy to identify where to start and know how to make every piece of content valuable. Plus you'll have the simple steps you can follow to quickly get free feedback and market validation for courses before you invest a lot of time.

Test content ideas quickly and cheaply so that you can find what works. Valuable content shouldn't take months to create Learn how to create and test content that helps your customers solve real problems. Have the complete step-bystep guide for 16+ styles of content. Learn how to deliberately create everything from social posts to books and corporate courses Every piece is reused and generates value for you and your customers.

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Tools to Grow Your Business Without Social Media

byDr.RobynGraham

You don’t have to do what the experts say to grow your business “You must be on social media if you’re an entrepreneur”. At least that’s what the experts say. I used to believe it. But then, I came to the realization, that as an entrepreneur, I get to do things my way After all, isn’t that why we became entrepreneurs so that we can have the freedom to do things our way?

Have caught yourself mindlessly scrolling on social media? When I discovered how much time I was wasting by scrolling mindlessly on social media, checking engagement rates, and yet again scrolling mindlessly, I decided social media wasn’t for me I wasn’t energized when I closed the app, in fact, I often felt drained.

Part of it was the political climate, part of it was the fact that I was tired of the comparison game, and yet, another part of it was the bro-marketing “Everyone” making high six, seven, and eight figures, leaving the beginners to feel inferior, like imposters, and like there was no hope for their success in a saturated market.

The side of social media that didn’t align with my values It felt icky to support platforms that were a trap for comparison, doubt, and inaction for many who think they must follow the crowd and do what everyone else does. Especially those who are new to entrepreneurship and aren’t sure where to begin to start and grow their personal brand and business. It wasn’t aligning with my values anymore. So, I closed the app and decided not to get sucked back in.

"Once I broke up with social media, nothing changed in my business except my level of focus."

How to grow your business without social media.

You might be wondering, how are you growing your business, Robyn? How are you going to get clients if you aren’t on social media? Great questions I used social media to build relationships and drive traffic to my podcast, The Robyn Graham Show. I was never willing to invest time solely in creating content for social media, platforms I didn’t own. My cornerstone content was created for my podcast and blog.

Once I broke up with social media, nothing changed in my business except my level of focus and the amount of time I had to do more valuable growth and revenue-producing activities. Social media should never be the mainstay or cornerstone of your business content Your account or the platform could disappear tomorrow Think about the platforms you own

Your website, blog, and email list belong to you and no one else In addition, platforms like Pinterest and YouTube are search engines like Google. If you have SEO on your website and use blogging as your cornerstone content, you are searchable and can be found

Likewise, speaking and PR are key for growing a business If you are asked to speak, the invitee trusts you and therefore their audience will trust you. The same for podcast guesting and writing articles for publication. You have more opportunities to build your authority when you are strategic with your visibility and content creation.

Podcasting is also a great tool for increasing the awareness of your brand you own your show, you get to demonstrate your expertise and authority in your niche, and gain the trust of your audience. A bonus since trust determines buying practices

Ask yourself these questions to decide if social media is the place for you Whether you stay on social media for the fun of it or continue to grow your business on social media, I encourage you to consider where you invest your time and energy. Where will you be able to provide the most value without the risk of losing the content, followers, or resources? Ask yourself, what platform feels good to me? Another question to ask yourself is, where can I reach the most people with the most security for my brand and business? If you have questions about how I’m growing my business without social media, feel free to connect with me at info@therobyngraham.com or read about my strategy here.

Dr. Robyn Graham

Dr Robyn Graham is passionate about serving others and helping Christian women who want to have a meaningful impact find clarity around their purpose, so they can build personal brands and strong foundations for long-term business success.

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DreadPublic Speaking?

Try These 5 Spiritual Practices

by Sally Prosser

Does the thought of public speaking make your throat tense up?

Does your stomach sink when it’s your turn to come off mute?

Does your voice sound totally out of alignment with who you are?

These are all signs your throat chakra needs some love The throat chakra is the body’s energy centre for communication and expression and these five simple practices will help it hum like a dream so you can speak with confidence and actually enjoy the experience.

Look Up

When preparing for a speech it can be tempting to focus on the words on the page. You might find yourself sitting in front of your computer having a total mind blank before starting a presentation. Perhaps you madly read over the speech before presenting and it makes you feel more anxious This can contract our energy rather than expand it Instead of looking down to a page - Look Up Go outside and gaze up to the clouds, the trees, and the night sky If you’re in a room, look up to the ceiling. This will help open your crown chakra and allow downloads from the universe to flowon in. It will help you feel calm even under pressure, you’ll gain perspective, and above all, tap into your reason for speaking

Find a Performance Scent

Our sense of smell is powerful for triggering our memory Just one hint of a scent transports you to a time and place in your life or can remind you of a person. This is an incredible tool to use for public speaking. Choose a particular essential oil or fragrance that you associate with confident speaking and smell it beforehand – every time. It’s especially useful if you’re not in the mood for speaking and you need to snap into the zone Essential oils to aid clear communication include peppermint, spearmint, frankincense, rosemary, and my favourite – eucalyptus.

"The throat chakra is the body’s energy centre for communication and expression."

Practice Aura Breathing

Deep breathing is fantastic before and during speaking to calm nerves and produce a great voice Oxygen fuels our voice – and without breath, there is no voice Practising Aura

Breathing takes things to the next level as it charges our energy. So much of speaking is not what we say but the energy we bring Interlace your fingers and push the palms away and draw your arms up in front of you to coincide with your inhale and then circle the arms down by your side to match the exhale Repeat As you’re breathing visualise your aura or energetic field growing and glowing around you. This helps you weave a gorgeous vibrant orb around you to take incredible presence into your speaking scenario

Use Crystals

Tapping into the power of crystals is a great way to speak with more confidence They can be worn in your jewellery, placed in your pocket or your bag or sit on your desk if it’s a virtual presentation.

Crystals serve as incredible symbols to remind you what you’re capable of! My favourite crystals for speaking include -

Rose Quartz – Self-love and self-confidence

Aquamarine – Courage of self-expression

Sodalite – Helps you speak your vision

Tiger’s Eye - Confidence

Labradorite – Reminder that you are the magic

Speak Affirmations into Water

Self-talk manifests as real talk So giving yourself a pep talk before speaking is a must My favourite affirmations include -

'I have something valuable to say'

'People want to listen to me' 'I deserve this space'

To supercharge your affirmations, speak them into a glass of water. The molecules in the water will absorb your energy and then speak to the molecules in your body and you’ll infuse the positivity with every sip It will also encourage you to stay hydrated which is a must when speaking

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Sally Prosser

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Sally Prosser is a holistic voice and public speaking coach based in Brisbane, Australia. She was a TV news reporter and company spokesperson before setting up her coaching business. Sally believes JOY is a big part of speaking and you’ll often find her wearing love-heart sunglasses and lip-syncing into a hairbrush on TikTok where she has a community of 330k

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ThreeTipstoSpeakwith ConfidenceatWorkandin Business

Walking the walk won’t matter if you can’t also talk the talk. Confident communication skills are essential in work and business to have the influence and impact you’re meant to have!

Here are my top three tips -

Don't talk yourself out of talking! Have you ever thought – should I or shouldn't I say something? And then by the time you've made up your mind, the moment has passed or someone has jumped in and said what you were thinking?! Use your voice! Share your opinion, your ideas, and your LIGHT! And have the impact and influence you're meant to have

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Finish your Phrases Strong

The rising inflection or upspeak at the end of complete phrases is a bad habit, as it signals to the listener that you're looking for a yes or no response. I like to call it the inflection of validation. So if you're sharing an opinion or idea where you don't want a 'yes/no' response from the audience, imagine the last word shoots out like a dart – strong and forward, rather than slide up like a skate ramp!

Speak from the Heart

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Our voice can creep up into the highpitched region of our head when we're trying to be friendly or feeling nervous. We want our voice to be connected to our power – our heart space – so people don't just hear our voice, they feel it! So breathe low and deep and feel the vocal vibrations behind the walls of your chest. Speak from the heart – literally! 3

"Confident communication skills are essential in work."

What’s It Like To Live Your Life Truthfully With Purpose and How Do You Do It

How many of you truly feel you are living your purpose in this world? How many of you don’t? How many would love to know they have a purpose and path, follow it, and succeed? You can, you just have to know how

But what happens if you don’t know what you don’t know? Well, you look, see, tell the truth, and find those who do know. Seek out others that are living a life they love, living their truth. Ask them how to listen, take notes, and learn I don’t mean compare and despair, I mean truly absorb what works, apply what resonates, and let go of what doesn’t.

Here’s how the Universe works, whatever you focus on and speak will come to you. Sounds simple, right? It is once you know the rules. The rules work like this:

1 - Only speak good, kind, compassionate words to yourself and about others.

2 - Do not gossip or speak self-deprecating words to yourself or about anyone If you need to, create a contract with yourself on paper and sign it for two weeks and see what happens.

3 - Anytime you begin to play out a negative scenario in your mind, take an imaginary pair of scissors, cut the cord to that thought or vision, and immediately replace it with something positive and kind.

4 - GRATITUDE is the ATTITUDE. If you hear yourself complaining or whining (yes adults whine plenty), STOP, BREATHE and speak gratitude It may be as simple as “I have fresh water to drink”, “I got to my job on time today”, or “I can walk outside and feel sunshine on my face.” Celebrate that you’re alive and healthy. If you’re not healthy, only picture yourself healed even without the evidence and tell the 72 trillion cells in your body, “Thank you for taking care of me.”

5 - If you need to cry, let it out, it’s simply a release of energy and you don’t want to hold that in your body where it can create disease “dis-ease, you are not at ease”. If it’s a challenge to do so, listen to a moving song, watch a movie that moves you, call someone you love, and tell them how grateful you are until you can allow that release to come

"Seek out others that are living a life they love, living their truth."

by Tanya Newbould

These are just a few simple steps to changing your world and IT WILL change your world. You are not your mind. You have a brain, which is an organ in your body just like your heart, but the thoughts that float through it are not always the truth. The truth comes from a higher place, it’s simple, clean, and lands within you. If it’s complicated, uncomfortable, or hurtful, then that’s your Monkey Mind talking to you. What is Monkey Mind you ask? Well, that is our lovely mind chattering away swinging from doubt to worry and back to doubt again. When you catch this lovely little monkey, or as in “The Pink Panther” movies Peter Sellers would say “monkey”, just tell him/her “Thank you for sharing, but we’re safe, all is well.”

When you choose to live your life in this manner, you will begin to see shifts and changes different from what you may be used to. Instead of “things never work out for me”, perhaps you will begin to notice differently, “Hey, that did work out”.

Where does it begin? It begins with one small, sweet step toward a goal. Something attainable, nothing overwhelming or large. It also has to be something you will do (action), not something you are going to stop doing. Ask for support in this goal from someone who has your best interest at heart. The goal may look like this; reply to an email you’ve been putting off, incorporating a 15” walk, call a family member to tell them how much they mean to you, something attainable, and make sure you put a “by when?” This is very important as it’s the beginning of living in a very different way.

I support people to grow and see their true magnificence so that they will transform their world and the world around them. If this speaks to you and you would love to learn more, book a call with me and let’s chat. This is part of coaching and IT WILL work if you embrace the work.

P.S. It’s pretty cool and exciting to see the transformation in yourself and around you.

With Blessings, Tanya

Tanya Newbould

Tanya Newbould has studied many modalities for 25+ years to coach others and be a professional speaker. Her career blossomed after she had suffered and survived PMAD's (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders). She works closely with hospitals, biotech companies, moms, and families to shed the stigma, bring awareness and change the landscape of Maternal Mental Health.

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"The truth comes from a higher place, it’s simple, clean, and lands within you."

"It begins with one small, sweet step toward a goal."

Women Thrive Book Chapter Readings with the Authors

Join the 8 empowering authors of the Women Thrive Book as they host LIVE chapter readings. Hear their stories from their own voices as they share some of their most heartbreaking adversities and how they were able to overcome them.

The chapter readings will take place once a week starting the 4th of April and going until the 23rd of May.

You don't want to miss this opportunity to hear from the authors themselves as they read their stories from the heart, for some being their first time reading their chapter We can't wait to see you at the chapter readings! Go to www.womenthrivesummit.com book to save your spot today!

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by Sheba Wilson

Iknow what it's like to get in your way and reduce your potential to flourish in various aspects of life. You may feel like there's no amount of hard work you can put into silencing limiting beliefs regarding your job, personal life, or self-care But with minor changes and a positive mind frame, you'd be surprised how quickly you can reverse course and achieve success in all aspects of your life.

So how can you overcome selfsabotaging and self-limiting beliefs? I'll give you some advice on how to get out of your way and begin a journey toward improving your self-worth to put yourself in the best position for personal growth and professional success starting today

Start With Self Reflection

Self-reflection is the first step when you feel like you may be self-sabotaging. Let's face it; we can't change behavior that we're unaware is happening.

What are some common signs you're not allowing yourself to reach your full potential? Self-sabotaging patterns include:

Postponing or canceling social and professional obligations

Treating people around you disrespectfully Not challenging yourself physically and emotionally.

If you notice yourself having negative thoughts or toxic habits, the first question you must ask is why? Reflect on if you're self-sabotaging or practicing self-limiting beliefs. If you catch yourself doing either, awareness is the first step toward making positive changes

My Get Up & LEAD 90 Guided Journal is a great tool to help with daily reflection, setting intentions, and guided journaling to help you gain clarity and recognize when your thoughts and behaviors aren't putting you in a position for success. >>

Stop Self-Sabotage in its Tracks

One thing I strive for when helping people find success through coaching and education is to help guide them through unproductive thoughts and actions so they can blossom as a person

An expected behavioral problem I notice time and again is self-sabotage. It can manifest in numerous ways with many root causes, but at the end of the day, we need to look at selfsabotage head-on and stop in its tracks in any way possible.

So how can you stop self-sabotage? The most important thing is that you realize you're doing it and take the necessary steps toward preventing it Some ways to change your thoughts to positive and productive ones are:

Start slowly and address one issue at a time using a reasonable timeframe

Document your progress to keep track of what triggers your negative beliefs and actions.

Schedule a consultation with a counselor to help create and work through your plan

Stopping self-sabotage as soon as possible will help you focus on how you need to change and become more successful

Acknowledge and Change Self-Limiting Beliefs

Once you acknowledge counterproductive behavior and destructive patterns like selflimiting beliefs, it's time to make changes. While it may sound easier said than done, my goal is to help people become their most productive and profitable selves. It starts by believing you can do more than ever before and challenging yourself to reach new heights personally and professionally

how can you change self-limiting beliefs?

When an unhealthy thought enters your mind, ask yourself why you feel that way

Once you acknowledge a negative thought, replace it with a positive one.

Develop a slogan that helps you recognize and silence self-limiting beliefs, like "not today "

ating an action plan and developing hniques that work will allow you to replace -limiting beliefs with productive thoughts t will help you at work and home

"We need to look at self-sabotage head-on and stop in its tracks in any way possible."

Surround Yourself With a Support Team

I'm a big believer in keeping people around you who care about you and want to see you grow. One of the most crucial questions to ask yourself is if you're surrounding yourself with the right people and that they aren't contributing to limiting beliefs or self-sabotage.

Make sure others aren't blocking your path to thriving as a person. Any toxic relationships you have may need to come to a close if you want to put yourself on track for more success and happiness.

Focus on All Aspects of Self Care

Lastly, if you're addressing behavior that's a roadblock to your personal and professional growth, you must tailor every aspect of your life to promote a more successful you. One of the best places to begin is with your physical health. Exercise, eat well, drink less, and take care of yourself. Paying attention to your body can help wake up your mind so you stop limiting your overall health and wellness. Taking care of your physical health will give you more confidence and strength so you're ready to be your best self.

Sheba Wilson is a Bestselling Author of the book Get Up & LEAD and the Get Up & LEAD 90-Day Guided Journal. She is also co-author of the book Voices for Leadership. Her life’s work is delivering transformational value to individuals and teams through growth-centered coaching, leadership development, and inspirational speaking. She is a Maxwell Certified Leadership Coach and Trainer and an experienced Human Resources Executive. Sheba is a widow who uses her voice to empower others to overcome adversity and win in life. Her greatest role is that of Mother to her 4 children, Arianna, Gabriella, Kayden & Alyssa

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"I'm a big believer in keeping people around you who care about you and want to see you grow."

Pause

As previously mentioned, taking the time to pause your physical, emotional, and mental effort can make a big difference. When you stop trying, you open yourself to receive your life force energy, the supportive energies around you, and the inherent wisdom they hold. It’s giving your mind and body a rest so that your spirit can take the lead.

Practices

After you pause and become fully present, it’s time to employ your favorite energy practices. Focus on those practices that resonate with you in the moment, even if your mind doesn’t understand why. Practices may include grounding, balancing and aligning your chakras, or creating a healthy energetic boundary with the world around you. You can also practice more complex energy approaches where you journey into the energy field that connects us all to make significant changes with your energy

Presence

PComing into full presence can help to focus your awareness on the subtle energy interactions that underlie all of your life’s experiences. Being fully present in the moment can be hard, though. You may be confronted with your physical or emotional discomfort, and accepting your present circumstances for what they are can be tough. But when you become fully present, you are embodying more of your life force energy as you pull it back from dwelling on the past or planning for the future

People

Find a community with whom you can share your spiritual growth. Something magical happens when a group gathers to do energy work together You accelerate your growth by sharing your own experiences, learning from others, and experiencing the “group field effect”, a phenomenon that happens when we become energetically bonded, and when one person grows, we all are lifted up

MISSION is to condense her extensive energy knowledge & experience into a simple and easy-to-implement program

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Yesterday, I found an old work photo of me with that oh-so-appropriate but the not-too-smiley expression of a corporate headshot Glancing at this old version of myself, the woman trapped in an executive nightmare of her own making had me suddenly welling up.

A faint memory of that knot in my stomach stirred the familiar flutter of anxiety I used to feel every morning as the alarm startled me awake Yes

I once dreaded every damn day I had to go to THAT place The epicenter of high-adrenaline media deadlines, a dog-eatdog world of landing big contracts, client functions, and sky-high ad budgets.

Who was that woman? When I landed the role of General Manager, I was on fire. A sixfigure salary, corporate travel overseas, a corner office, and an amazing team. I was on top of the world – until I wasn’t The GFC eroded the once glorious publishing firm I worked for, and things turned really ugly, really quickly and I went down with it - mentally

I lost myself wholly ALL OF ME Back then, I didn’t understand that I had been unconsciously perpetuating old stories of believing I wasn’t good enough. I didn’t deserve and had to prove myself to feel worthy. And before you ask, “what’s that got to do with anything…”, let me tell you. It has EVERYTHING to do with it

You see, my not-good-enoughness had me living in constant fear of rejection and losing it all, and to avoid these feelings of utter inadequacy, I was willing to do and take almost anything. Pair that with my deeply rooted body shame stemming from childhood conditioning and you have a very toxic self-talk trap. I felt like I had no voice, had no courage to say NO or stand up for myself - happy to take a backseat in all aspects of my life and accept ‘my lot’

So here I am now – I’m calling it – for ALL the women who resonate with this or are going through the corporate hot wash cycle We’ve got to ignite the CHANGE Where we’re at is not good for us. It’s not healthy. We’re trapped, in a patriarchal system that hasn’t got our best interest in mind – and hasn’t for centuries!

Time to Time to Rewild Rewild Ourselves Ourselves

by Tina K Kailea

"We’re trapped, in a patriarchal system that hasn’t got our best interest in mind . "

Show up Be you Be all of you Lead and light the path for others. Let others be inspired by you.

The fears that are keeping you stuck are nothing more than paper tigers The term paper tiger is a translation of a Chinese phrase that refers to something that seems threatening but is ineffectual and unable to withstand challenge. It might look strong and ferocious, but that is only because you have been feeding and fuelling it and allowing it to take hold

Courage is attractive because it’s about who you become when you overcome your fear. We admire those who have courage. We respect them and support them. We are grateful for all those who display courage You too have the power to be courageous Courage isn’t the absence of fear, it is about facing it, being vulnerable, and showing up anyway. Where do you need to be courageous in your life? Is it in your personal life or your professional life?

Is it:

Being your true authentic self?

Setting boundaries with others?

Learning to love yourself?

Setting up your own business?

Starting a charity/campaign?

But remember, you have all the power. You have control. You can squash that paper tiger into a ball and throw it out with the trash, toss it in the fire, or cut it into a million pieces Make today the day you remove all of its power and take just one step in the direction of your dreams. I promise you; you will not regret taking action. Isn’t it time, you unearthed your dreams? Start today

Wendy Concannon

From the North East of England, Wendy has had a lifelong passion for holistic well-being With a career covering mental health, fitness and nutrition, pharmacy, and life coaching, she is also an NLP Practitioner to further deepen her skills to help women fully step into their power Wendy brings a wealth of skills and knowledge to her sessions, incredible self-awareness, humility, authenticity, and presence She holds space for her clients and has incredible insight to help them not just become unstuck but fulfilled and empowered to live the life of their dreams

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Facing and challenging injustices?

Speaking your truth/owning your story?

No matter what it is, take empowered action today. Set your intention to face the fear and be courageous enough to step forward, be seen, and be heard.

The following quote which I first discovered when listening to Brene Brown has truly stuck with me and I remind myself of it when I am feeling like retreating into fear. It helps me immensely. If you wish to read more on courage then I strongly recommend Daring Greatly by Brene Brown where this quote is also featured.

‘It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly. Theodore Roosevelt.

" Let us focus less on what women look like and instead focus on their contribution, courage, confidence, and bravery."

THE AKASHIC ORACLE THE KEYS TO UNLOCKING YOUR FUTURE

We Are More Than Just This Lifetime…Every single thought, choice, consequence and action that you have ever made or experienced from your souls’ creation is in your Akashic Record This magickal oracle card deck is designed for all Spiritual Seekers who wish to establish and deepen their connection with The Akashic Records

The Akashic Records are an 5th dimensional energetic database of information that Records a soul’s journey, choices, thoughts, actions and consequences from the point of creation

The powerfully illustrated cards reveal insights into the Akashic Realms, across 7 Akashic Chambers ranging from Wealth to Relationships and Business. The enclosed booklet provides deeper messages for each card to help understand what the Akashic Records is asking from you and why it has appeared at this time. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced card reader, you will find these cards a potent portal into accessing the Records All that is required is curiosity, openness to receive, and practice.

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Has been channelled from my Guides and Record Keepers, and are best used intuitively when you are needing answers, guidance or to activate healing.

If you were to visualise a library filled with thousands of books, this is your Akashic Records with each book representing a lifetime.

Within the library you can create separate rooms that serve as Chambers and access these when you have a particular focus that you want to look at or heal. For example, if you have a business, you will have a Chamber that holds all of your business wisdom, experiences, achievements, gifts, blocks and challenges

By using the Akashic Oracle Cards, you will be able to intuitively tap into the messages that the Records and your higher self want to share with you. They will guide you in giving accurate readings and receiving activations for yourself and others.

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Cracking the Code as a Female Founder Over 50

Life is a carousel. It goes round and round in the same direction for many women We grow up and go to school. Exams and extracurriculars are encouraged in order to pave a smooth journey to university. Classes and seminars and lectures Graduation comes followed by a steady job Years are passed in the workplace. We experience incredible highs and disappointing lows. And then one day, you’re over 50 Oops The carousel breaks

As the years pass, the likelihood of being passed for promotions and ideas being ignored increases. In the same way, the window for exciting career opportunities starts to slowly close But why is this? Surely years of experience, sharpened competitive skills and a network of connections should establish women as a worthy competitors to their male peers

Despite the many attributes that several highly qualified women possess, they are no match for the intrinsically patriarchal corporate world that values either youth or male experience. However, all is not the end.

Although the corporate world diminishes the worth of the ‘older woman’, the entrepreneurial sphere is a field where older women can prove that their aging is a privilege within their entrepreneurial achievements. Conducted in 2020, a study discovered that entrepreneurs who launched start-ups in their 50s succeeded at roughly the same rate as people starting up in their 20s. The same study also proved that female founders’ chance of success is higher in later life, thereby debunking the myth that youth have a monopoly on success No matter your age or gender, it is never too late to crack the code of entrepreneurship. >>

"The entrepreneurial sphere is a field where older women can prove that their aging is a privilege within their entrepreneurial achievements."

byKiranKumar

In Entrepreneurship, Age is an Asset

It is a common occurrence within the corporate hierarchy that women struggle to get to the top. In 2023, only 10% of Fortune 500 companies are led by women Research conducted over the last few years have shown that the earnings of older female workers are affected by the intersection of gender and age discrimination, therefore older female workers are at even higher risk of receiving lower pay compared to the earnings of men in similar positions. This is not the case for their younger female counterparts (e.g. it was reported in late 2019 that the gender pay gap widens to the greatest extent when workers reach their 50s)

Although employers are encouraged to make widespread changes to issue of the age discrimination within the workplace, there is still an antiquated perception within the corporate world of the older woman and the advantages of placing them in a high-level role within the corporate hierarchy.

However, in the entrepreneurial sphere where you are judged on the quality of your services rather than years spent in a role, getting older means gaining confidence in your skills and learning from the lessons that a long career can give you In addition, with age, usually comes more clarity – of who you are, what you want, and what you seek to achieve. You’re done with the soul-sucking corporate rat race and wish to take control and fulfil your purpose. This change in mindset, helps you easily definite your business’ mission, leading to a greater likelihood of success. By utilising their passion, expertise, and experience when executing their business idea, founders over 50 can think of their age as an asset, rather than a drawback

"There is still an antiquated perception within the corporate world of the older woman and the advantages of placing them in a high-level role within the corporate hierarchy."

"You’re done with the soul-sucking corporate rat race and wish to take control and fulfil your purpose. "

From Market Drivers to Market Leaders

Women over 50 don’t just have the disposable income to buy that designer purse They also essentially hold the world’s purse strings

Along with their well-honed leadership and relationship-building qualities that can help significantly help build a business, women over 50 also control more than 27% of all consumer spending – totalling up to $15 trillion

With women in their 50s and over controlling 95% of household purchasing decisions and having more capital to spend (women 50+ represent the largest demographic with incomes higher than $100,000), they are able to establish themselves as huge market drivers and significant economic influencers.

As a member of this economic superpower, female founders over 50 can not only reach one of the most powerful markets in the world but also work out exactly what it is they want and need – thereby promoting themselves from market drivers to market leaders

More Power in Social Media

It is a common trope within society that older people are dismissed as not being tech or social media savvy.This is far from true. Whilst usage of social media remains static amongst millennials and Zoomers, those over the age of 40 make up 31.3% of TikTok’s active users. A social platform that typically ages out 25-year-olds, TikTok has now become a home to many people 40, 50, and 60-plus, creating and overturning entrenched narratives around life choices, fashion sub-cultures, and fitness capabilities. With social media establishing itself as a medium where everyone can have a voice and express it, it is only prudent that it is also a place where a new path is being carved by a demographic who are fed up with being told what they can and cannot do by society.

It’s simply no longer true that your professional success diminishes after 50 You have more power than you think. As a female founder over 50 who is dedicated to overturning the narrative on female aging and shining the light on women over 50, trust me. I know what I’m talking about

Starting with a podcast that shines the light on a line-up of phenomenal women over 50 who are redefining what it means to be a woman over 50 through their incredible achievements, You Are Not Invisible After 50 is on a mission to change society’s ageist and sexist narrative on the ‘older woman’. Now with the titular podcast in the second season and one of Spotify’s top 10% most globally shared podcasts, You Are Not Invisible After 50 has now created a collective movement, the SPF50+ Movement, to fight ageism, sexism and bend the sisterhood by providing women with the tools, inspiration, and community to rediscover their visibility and shine brighter than ever – no matter their age.

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"TikTok has now become a home to many people 40, 50, and 60-plus creating and overturning entrenched narratives."

The Power of Positive Psychology in Business Planning

byAnnaBarwick

an entrepreneur, you know the importance of having a well-structured business plan that guides you through starting, growing, and scaling your business. But have you ever considered the role of positive psychology in business planning? Positive psychology can help you create a more fulfilling and successful business by incorporating principles that focus on strengths, gratitude, positive relationships, meaningful work, and resilience

Defining Your Purpose and Goals

One of the first steps in creating a business plan is to define your purpose and values By incorporating positive psychology principles such as focusing on strengths, you can leverage your personal and business strengths to create a successful business. This will give you a clear sense of direction and help you make decisions that align with your vision. Positive psychology emphasises the importance of finding meaning and purpose in our work, which can be incorporated into our business goals This helps create a deeper sense of fulfillment and motivation in your work. When you know what you are working towards and why it becomes easier to stay motivated and focused on your goals

Market Research and Marketing Plan

Market research is essential in creating a business plan. Positive psychology principles encourage entrepreneurs to build positive relationships with customers, employees, and partners This can be achieved by conducting research that focuses on the needs of your target audience, developing messaging that resonates with them, and creating marketing strategies that emphasise the value you bring to their lives By incorporating positive psychology principles into your marketing plan, you can create messaging that is positive, uplifting, and empowering. This can help you build stronger relationships with your customers, increase engagement, and drive sales

" It can help you build stronger relationships with your customers, increase engagement, and drive sales."

Financial Plan and Resilience

A financial plan is an essential part of any business plan Positive psychology encourages us to develop resilience skills that can help us overcome challenges and setbacks. By incorporating these skills into your financial plan, you can prepare for unexpected events and identify areas where you may need to cut costs or increase revenue. For example, you could create a contingency fund that you can use to cover unexpected expenses or downturns in the market You could also develop a plan for diversifying your revenue streams so that you are not overly reliant on a single source of income. By being prepared for the unexpected, you can ensure your business remains resilient and adaptable.

Gratitude and Positivity

Finally, positive psychology principles encourage us to recognise and express gratitude for the opportunities and support we receive This can be incorporated into your business plan by celebrating successes, acknowledging the contributions of others, and maintaining a positive outlook even during challenging times By expressing gratitude and positivity, you can create a more positive work environment and build stronger relationships with your employees and partners. This can help you attract and retain top talent, increase collaboration, and drive innovation

In conclusion, incorporating positive psychology principles into your business plan can help you create a more fulfilling and successful business By focusing on strengths, finding meaning and purpose, building positive relationships, developing resilience, and expressing gratitude and positivity, you can create a business plan that supports your personal and professional goals. With a well-structured and positive business plan, you can build a successful and sustainable business that aligns with your values and vision

Anna Barwick

As a PPCA Certified Business Coach, Anna has been helping female small business owners with her wealth of knowledge. She provides tailored guidance and support to clients to help them achieve their goals, and overcome the fear of failure, stagnation, and low confidence

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Positive psychology encourages us to develop resilience skills that can help us overcome challenges and setbacks."

" By expressing gratitude and positivity, you can create a more positive work environment."

Motherhood

RewriteTheNarrative

byEmmaLewis

Just over 12 years ago, I was living my best life, or so I thought. I was in my dream job in Human Resources, I had just gotten married and my husband and I had built our first home. If someone had told me I would eventually be a stay-athome mum to seven children I would have most likely laughed at such a suggestion Yet here I am, and life is better than ever

But there is one thing I have been struggling with lately and that is identifying with the negative picture of motherhood I am presented with every day on social media One of struggle, exhaustion, and irrelevance, where I forsake myself for my children, and that it is parred for the course.

When it comes to motherhood, there is this idea of “solidarity in the trenches ” That we are all in it together and this is somehow meant to take the edge off. There is no discussion of goals or achievements but instead endless memes about sleep deprivation, the toll of night feeds, and the drain of toddler tantrums I didn’t want to disappear down this rabbit hole. Misery loves company and I was not about to pull up a chair.

As a stay-at-home mum to seven young

children (aged 12, 11, 9,7,5, 3, and 1), this is not a season I must simply mark time on until it passes and my life can begin again. This is my life and I am not surviving, I am thriving! I am many things, I am a wife, a mother, a friend, a member of the PTA, and a hypnobirthing instructor. I love fashion, make-up, cooking, baking, working out, and early morning sea swimming

I wear all of these hats and yet I refuse to identify with the bedraggled depiction of a mum that social media constantly presents me with. But it begs the question can both versions of myself successfully co-exist? Emma, the mother to my seven children, and Emma the woman, with goals and a zest for life. My answer is yes, so I chose to rewrite this narrative for myself

1 - I stopped blaming motherhood for my struggles and held myself accountable. If I am stressed and impatient getting all seven children into the car for the school run at 8 am, it’s not because that’s what “mum life” looks like, it’s because I didn’t get up early enough! Hold yourself accountable for your choices and the impact they have.

2 - I became intentional with my time. I decided what I wanted to achieve in the day and committed to those things. I don’t faff. I use my time efficiently and don’t make my busy life an excuse to not achieve my goals E g , I cannot get to the gym to work out, but I can work out every other day for 12-15 minutes at home, albeit with a baby attached to me.

3 - Never start the day in a deficit. Telling yourself you will “do it in the morning” is a lie. You won’t have time. Prepare in the evening. Leave uniforms out, lunches made, and school bags in the car Tidy up the kitchen and do dishes In the morning you are starting with a clean slate.

4 - Start where you are.

There is nothing more demotivating than setting a goal and feeling like it is consistently out of reach This feels so demoralising. If like me, you always have children with you and feel your life is at capacity, then make a commitment to yourself that every day you will find 10 minutes to do something for yourself Read a few chapters of a book with a coffee, do some yoga stretches, and whatever is doable for you now, start there.

5 - I apply the phrase “mood follows action” to everything!

Do I always feel like exercising? No, but my mood is always better when I do. Do I always want to prep dinner in the morning? No, but if I do, then in the afternoon madness, I am always glad I did. And it works the other way too. If I decide to eat junk food instead of opting for a healthy choice, I will inevitably feel worse after I made that choice

Don’t get me wrong, being a mum to seven is hard. I work harder now than I ever did before I had children But encouraging women to thrive in motherhood is what I am most passionate about and so I want to use my experience to inspire other mothers to live their best life now! It’s a privilege for me to say I am now a motivational speaker at women’s charity groups, workshops, breastfeeding support groups, and anywhere I can. I want to empower and remind them exactly who they are and who they can be! Strong, smart, courageous, ambitious, relevant, and motivated. I encourage mums to visualise the life they want, and intentionally make decisions that line up with that image every day. I challenge you mother, don’t accept the negative transcript social media is feeding you today. Rewrite the narrative!

Emma Lewis

Emma is a busy mother of 7 children under 12 and a voluntary motivational speaker She encourages women to reject the negative depiction of motherhood being fed to women daily on social media

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" Make a commitment to yourself that every day you will find 10 minutes to do something for yourself."

" I encourage mums to visualise the life they want."

by Stormy Hill

5 Things To Do For Your Sexless Marriage

Your marriage started off with passion both in and out of the bedroom. After all, you chose this person of all the people on the planet to marry. And at one point, there is a good chance you felt butterflies at the mere sight of this person.

If you are like 15-20% of marriages or longterm partnerships out there, you might be a far cry from that now and instead find yourself in a sexless or low-sex marriage. And if you are like 85% of couples out there, you find yourself struggling in the realm of sexual or physical intimacy. This brings us to the two most important things for you to hear. You are not broken. And you are not alone.

What is a sexless marriage?Although there are many definitions, one of the most commonly accepted is that a sexless marriage is a marriage in which the couple has sex less than 10 times per year.

What is a low-sex marriage? A marriage or relationship that has less sex than the average but more than 10 times per year. The average heterosexual married couple in the U.S. has sex once per week.

But the definitions don’t matter as much as how you feel about the sex you are having in your marriage. What is the frequency? The quality? Is it fireworks or smoldering embers between the sheets or maybe the fire is out altogether?

Whether you are the higher sex drive honey or the one not wanting frequent sex, here are 5 things you can do today to create passion and reconnection in your partnership.

You are not broken. And you are not alone.

Have a conversation about your sexual intimacy

This is the first and most important step. Without this step, there can be no others Your partner can not read your mind, so you must share with them how you feel about your sex life. Be sure to consider the timing of the conversation - not in the bedroom but in a moment of connection outside of the bedroom is advisable Be sure to use “I” language rather than “you” language and you will have a much better chance of your partner really listening rather than getting defensive. For example, “I feel sad about our sex life right now because for me that means ”

Share what you want to create in your sex life

While it is so important to share with them your feelings and thoughts on the matter, it is equally important and even more change-oriented to share with them what you desire to have with them in regard to sexual intimacy. For example, “I want so badly to have connected and intimate sex with you again” or “I want so much to hear how much you desire me or that you find me beautiful and that helps me to want sex”.

Prioritize your intimacy

Intimacy extends far outside of the bedroom and starts well before sexy time. It can be helpful to work on other realms of intimacy with your partner beyond sexual intimacy. Things such as intellectual intimacy, recreational intimacy, spiritual intimacy, physical intimacy, and more Intimacy is about being truly seen by your spouse and also truly seeing them. Intimacy is about connection and depth and trust. What are some non-sexual ways you can foster intimacy with your honey today?

Cultivate your own sex drive.

Sex drive is not a static set point Our sexual drives waxes and wanes with stress, age, the time of our cycle, medications, diet, exercise and so much more. Up to 40% of women experience “sexual malaise” which is sort of a sleepy sex drive One quick hack for increasing your sex drive is to reduce your stress Easier said than done in our world that almost idolizes stress and certainly idolizes busyness and productivity. Stress is a pleasure buster. Slow down a bit. We need to slow down to feel And when we feel we can feel our sexy The pleasure lies in slowing down. What is one thing you can do today to reduce your stress? As you practice feeling your own sexiness and rocking your own erotic energy, you will feel more open to your partner You will also just move through this world as the sexy warrioress that you are

Extend your foreplay

The pleasure gap that exists between heterosexual males and females is a real thing, and it can often get in the way of the woman deeply experiencing pleasure and orgasm. The pleasure gap is the disparity between male and female orgasms with penetrative sex alone. Meaning most cis hetero women don’t orgasm from penetration alone In fact, only 15-20% of women orgasm from sex alone One way to bridge this gap is to double or triple the length of your foreplay to give yourself time to feel turned on and to experience more pleasure

Don’t settle for mediocrity in any part of your life. This includes your sex life.You deserve a marriage where your sex life is an extension of your love and can continue to be spicy and hot for the entire tionship

Dr. Stormy is a sexuality and relationship coach and the creator of Love Deep Lab She combines the knowledge from her medical degree, certification as a sex, love & relationship coach, her experience as a mental health occupational therapist, and her 15-year practice in breathwork, yoga, meditation, and sacred sexuality She has the privilege of being a single mom to an amazing son with autism

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"One quick hack for increasing your sex drive is to reduce your stress."

Brilliant Frugal Living

Grow some serious savings in Springtime!

By Kristen Hagopian

Regardless of the crazy chilly temperatures around the country, Springtime is right around the corner. Yes, my thermometer here in the Northeast USA says 35F degrees, but in the yard, I’ve got daffodils and cherry blossoms powering thru like they don’t have a care in the world You’ve got to love that hopeful enthusiasm, Mother Nature always seems to have her eye just beyond the horizon I can’t wait!

One of the best parts about Spring is that it not only brings us some beautiful, well-deserved warmer weather, it also delivers fantastic opportunities for huge money savings. I’m talking about a garden.

Hear me out – Dirt is pretty much free and produce prices are going thru the roof Personally, I have no green thumb whatsoever, but my husband is a genius at gardening Over the years he’s created a small garden with three small raised beds, and every year I’m astonished at how much produce we get out of it.

Six small tomato plants in the Spring end up about seven feet tall by August and yield hundreds of pounds of tomatoes over the summer. Considering the average cost of tomatoes is running $2/pound these days, those $10 in plants end up saving us about $500/year, and that’s just the tomatoes!

Once we saw the tomato plants shooting into the sky each year, we tested out some other go-to veggies and they worked great too. Green and red peppers, beans, carrots, herbs (have you seen the cost of herbs in the supermarket? Crazy!), he’s grown it all. Honestly, once you plant those seeds and little plants, get some water on them, and let the sunshine go work on them, you’ll be astonished at how they take care of themselves We tried corn once and it grew beautifully, unfortunately, the squirrels were even more impressed than we were – day and night we’d spot them climbing the stalks, grabbing an ear of corn that was as big as they were, and attempting to run off with it. It was hilarious. Also somewhat maddening. I’m still finding old corn cobs around the nearby trees! Do yourself a favor and learn from us – don’t grow corn in your garden If you do anyway, set up a camera

If you’re planning your first garden this year, a little research will tell you that a good number of vegetables grown prefer to start in cooler weather, which would mean planning them now and starting them in late March - early April at the latest.

Some of you will be totally comfortable starting with seeds, but if you’re more of a gardening newbie, head to the nursery and get a few veggie seedlings to start. The people there are always fabulous and happy to help with decision-making Seedlings are very inexpensive and it takes a bit of the guesswork out of planting. Get those plants comfy in your yard, water them once in a while if the rain is stingy, then sit back and love the knowledge that you’re crushing a good part of your grocery bill, helping the environment, and perhaps getting yourself a bit more sunshine to boot (go Vitamin D!), and maybe even thrilling the local squirrels.

Frugal On!

I host The Kristen Hagopian Show on 200+ Stations every week. My new book Brilliant Frugal Living 2 0 is available on Amazon, and you can find me online at www BrilliantFrugalLiving com

If you’re new to gardening, take it slow If you don’t have the space in your yard, think about getting some large pots and putting them in the sunniest spot on your patio or porch. Try some of your favorite veggies, flowers, and/or herbs, and prepare to be amazed Huge cost savings aside, there’s something wildly appealing about planting seeds and watching them grow into delicious food you can feed yourself and your family…especially when it’s about 95% cheaper than the supermarket

I'm a Syndicated Radio Talk Show Host & Columnist, and a Personal Finance Author. I live in Chester County PA with my fabulously frugal husband and two fantastic kids My Show airs on 200+ Stations each week & I have the pleasure of connecting with amazing people Coast to Coast each week, always to great reviews Website: www.BrilliantFrugalLiving.com

Kristen Herreid Hagopian BrilliantFrugalLiving.com

Kristen Hagopian

"Huge cost savings aside, there’s something wildly appealing about planting seeds. "

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