Today marks the second half of the year!

Focus equals feeling. Where your focus goes, energy flows. I want to invite you to shift your focus to the end of the third quarter. Vividly picture yourself on October 1st, three months from now. What is most important for you to accomplish in your spiritual, mental, physical and financial health?

Today is the first day of the second half of the year. It's a Monday, July 1st and it's the start of the third quarter. When talking with family and friends this past month, most of us are fighting battles that seem overwhelming. Some of us are aging, some starting families, getting married, dealing with death or disease, others are experiencing adversity in their careers or relationships. Whatever you are dealing with today, it's likely that all of your thoughts and energy is going to the biggest problem in your life. Instead of cycling over and over in your mind or oversharing to your fiends, change your focus. Focus goes where energy flows. What happens when we face mountains is that we consciously and subconsciously focus on what we don't want to happen, which in turn brings more of what we don't want to our lives. The discipline to shift your focus on gratitude will reshape your next three months significantly.

"Whatever you are dealing with today, it's likely that all of your thoughts and energy is going to the biggest problem in your life. Instead of cycling over and over in your mind or oversharing to your fiends, change your focus. Focus goes where energy flows."

Today, make a list of all the things that occurred in the past three months—from April 1 to June 30, and recognize how grace is moving through your life. Even in adversity, there is light. When you make this list your heart will feel lighter and your shoulders less of a burden. Then, while in this powerful state of gratitude, make a list of the key areas in your life you want to create progress.

Make a very clear vision for your life. Know that today is the first day of the last half of the year. It's a Monday and it's the first day of the quarter. And, today is the day you decide to live intentionally.

Use this BodyBuds planner to create the life you want three months from now. Be specific and put a date by each one. You've got this!!

Be healthy. Be happy. Be you.

xxo,

BBuds

How much more?

This last Sunday our message was quite powerful about rising to the level God created us. He asked a question “how much more?” It was an open ended question that I immediately applied to the major areas of my life.

How much more can you give with your God-given gifts? We each were created uniquely and divinely. And yet so often we look at others and want what they have. Instead, if you look internally, at your heart, and asked the question “how much more” can I give of my light, the answers might surprise you.

Through the years I have learned how much preparation serves me. When I am prepared for the week ahead I spend less time on the to-dos and more time being present. When I’m present I feel most alive, full of Illumination and joy. And when I feel most alive I know how much more I can give - infinity! I meal prep every Sunday and Wednesday to create efficiencies in our family's lives, which in turn, allows us to show up in full joy, giving that much more.

As you approach the week ahead, how much more can you do for your faith, family, kids, spouse, and life work? This week I’m sharing a few new meal prep tips and a reminder to check in on your family and friends. Go the extra mile for the ones you love. And, love with your whole heart. You never know who’s watching!

"Go the extra mile for the ones you love. And, love with your whole heart."

XXO,

BBuds

Defining Enjoyment

If I were to ask you, "how do you define enjoyment?" Would you have a good answer? My life coach asked me and Tray that last month and invited us to each individually define what enjoyment means to us. It was a difficult question to answer and yet, having spent time on it this past month, the question now excites me.

We took a trip to Vail, Colorado last week for Tray's birthday. It is our happy place! We sat and talked about enjoyment a lot on this trip. Without having been asked the question, I don't know that we would have taken the time. We are always grateful, and find happiness in what we do, yet we were intentional about brining the things home from Vail that we love most and incorporating them into our every day.

This week's video is from Vail on defining enjoyment:

As you enter this week, take a moment to pause and write down how you define enjoyment. It could be a smell, sound, trip, vibe, environment, person, animal or thing. Whatever it is, when you identify your list, the next step is to add it into your every day. Make a plan to put things you enjoy into your week ahead. Stop going through the motions and start living for what makes your heart come alive!

And, if you need a little help, here are a few of the things on my list:

• Freedom to choose plans

• Good music

• Church with the family!

• New experiences - like: coffee shops, cities, restaurants, walks, movies, variety of new things, live

• Being with Tray

• Not having any plans

• Being with the dogs at home

• A clean house and sink

• Listening to live music at bars or restaurants

• Not having work stress at home

• A variety of Weather patterns - I like all four seasons

• Growth

• Community

• Relationships with family, friends, dogs, community

• Diversity in what we do repeatedly

• Using new experiences to grow, learn new things, expand my impact on the world, gain exposure and compassion

• Relaxation

• Time to think - letting my brain breathe

• Well being; Coziness; Openness

• Something that gives me light in my soul

• Smiles that come easy

• Cooking at home for the family - sitting at the table

• Vail!

• Appreciation for life

Have a healthy, happy week. And make it an enjoyable one!

xxo,

Brooke