Midlife Transformation | Mindset, Holistic Health, Trust in God, Self-Care, Relationships

 MEAL PREPPING Important to Time Block & Begin with the Longest Cooking Times First (such as whole chicken in the oven if you are baking or soaking beans) Pick your day ~ look ahead at your week  BENEFITS Reduction in Stress & Greater Feeling of “Having it Together” during the week Spend Less Money with Meal Prepping & Planning Less Drive Thru Time  Eating Healthier Throughout the Week...

Welcome Y'all to the New Season 3! I am excited to bring you the next episode, and I would like to begin by going back ~ I want to play part of an early episode about how my transformation process began, and it has been quite the journey over the past few years. Amazing Frustrating Contentment Joy Providence ~ God's Guidance I want to begin with a word, Metanoia ~ it is a Greek word that...

ACCOUNTABILITY TRANSFORMATION Statistics: 97% Greater Chance of moving through a wanted transformation process due to ACCOUNTABILITY ~ RELATIONSHIPS! Fight flight or freeze mode we have too much cortisol ~ we are in the moment of feeling that we have no choice, and then we do nothing and guess what just happened?! A choice was made, and that choice was to do nothing! Even if we do nothing, that is...

New Class to Begin in February! 5 Sessions ~ only $25.00! Message me for the details ~ only 10 individuals for the group! Thank you for listening, please share! Rachael D. Arnold, M.Ed., Certified Incite Life Coach 970.279.1818 https://ggtlife.com/

What do you think when someone says to you, you need to see deeper, please see this from a different perspective, and so on? Sometimes, it truly stretches us to see from a different perspective. Ephesians 2:10 ~ we are God’s handiwork           His Masterpieces          Each created in His own image I am asking you to please see deeper… when we do, we gain much in richness and in depth. Thank you...

"I want to challenge all of you as people of deep conscience, people who are environment stewards of the earth and oceans ... By changing what you eat, you will change the entire contract between the human species and the natural world."                                                     ~ James Cameron HealthLine https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/bok-choy-nutrition Book that I recom...

Happy Thanksgiving to ALL! Thanksgiving Day ~ United States The city of Leiden (The Netherlands) Smithsonian Article ~ Great History about Leiden & the Journey on the Mayflower https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/they-celebrate-american-thanksgiving-in-the-netherlands-140671441/ On this day, as any holiday, it may serve as unrest for some, depending upon the state that you are within.  C...

Sunday Solace ~ Ending Daylight Saving Time & Moving Forward Ben Franklin & William Willett ~ Moving Forward How are YOU Moving Forward? Thank you for listening to this weekly podcast ~ If you would like to share your story, favorite quote or scripture, please DM me or take a screenshot of this episode & tag me on IG at gritgracemindfulness. You can also send an email to gritgracemindf...

Thankfulness, Choices & Values!   "It's Not Hard to Make Choices When You Know What Your Values Are"                                                                        ~ Roy Disney Thankfulness, Choices & Values! "It's Not Hard to Make Choices When You Know What Your Values Are" ~ Roy Disney Thankfulness ~ Write Down 3 or 4 Things you are grateful for (10...

Failure ~ What Does Failure Mean to You? Students   ~ F on a paper or Failing a class Mindset: Inaction in the Mind ~ I will never accomplish this ~ then you will not! Many get stuck for quite some time, and some never recover when things really do not go the way we planned. Prominent Biblical Figures: Moses, Paul, Noah, Abraham               We all have fallen ~ what matters is what we do AFTER w...

Ch ange ~ You are one decision away from a completely different life ~ Change Produces Resilience; Keep Moving Forward Through the Sometimes Messy & Complicated Change & the new season is upon us! Autumn is here, and being here in the midwest, leaves are falling, trees are changing colors and pumpkin spice smells are one of my favorites ~ intoxicating! A significant change has occurred for...

Vitamin D ~ “This is like the Holy Grail of cancer medicine; vitamin D produced a drop in cancer rates greater than that for quitting smoking, or indeed any other countermeasure in existence.” — Dennis Mangan Vitamin D is essential ~ when was the last time you tested your level? Vitamin D should be checked annually Even if you are outside daily, you can still be low on vitamin d Oncologists do not...

Gratitude & Connection “At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” – Albert Schweitzer There is so much to be grateful for today!  Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/radical-sabbatical/202009/the-power-gratitude-in-the-workplace Gratitud...

Gratitude & Toothpaste ~ Words are Containers for Fear or Growth Exercise at school with students ~ Toothpaste for each student was placed on a napkin. Then the tube of toothpaste was given to each student, asking each to place their toothpaste back in the tube. Dangers of Social Media Thoughts become words, and our words become our actions. Gratitude Activities for Students https://www.teachi...

Gratitude & Shaping Our Brains InHealth.com https://nhahealth.com/neuroscience-reveals-gratitude-literally-rewires-your-brain-to-be-happier/        10 Week Study: Writing about Positive vs. Negative Experiences        More Physically Active        Fewer Dr. Visits        Overall feeling of contentment Dr. Robert Emmons The Little Book of Gratitude WE Become the Sum of the 5 People We are Liste...

Grab your Journal ~ If you do not practice begin by writing down 3 things just 3 times per week ~ Just Begin! 7 Benefits of Practicing Gratitude Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201504/7-scientifically-proven-benefits-gratitude Dr. Robert Emmons The Little Book of Gratitude https://www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Gratitude-happiness-wellbeing/...

BB Kings emotional & amazing childhood story surrounding the water fountains that spewed forth more than thirst-quenching water ~ life from within. How my new journey all began for me Quote: John C. Maxwell "Change is Inevitable; Growth is Optional" Please share & download this episode! Message, DM, I/G, Telegram ~ share your story and favorite quote or scripture. Huberman Lab Po...

Moab: the Best View Comes after the Hardest Climb! I hiked the Double O Arches trail in Arches National Park… and I have quite the story to tell! Foundation: Do you have the basics - Mindful Breathing, taking time to “Be Still”? Vulnerability: Do you allow yourself to be vulnerable? Vulnerability provides the opportunity for growth. Are you Stagnant or filled with Energy? What happens when you tak...

How often do we find ourselves in a situation that is uncomfortable? At that point we either stop and walk away or push through the resistance. This episode was from a couple of weeks ago on June 10 and I am sharing my story with you about pushing through the resistance I was experiencing. Thank you for listening to this weekly podcast ~ If you would like to share your story, favorite quote or scr...

It is here ~  episode zero of the Grit, Grace & Mindfulness Podcast! I will begin by sharing my personal story which began three years ago, January 15, 2019. I was diagnosed with CLL, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Has it been a little rough at times, sometimes more than a little rough? Absolutely! Y'all, I'm a single momma, with two cubs, who are 14 and 11. Have there been amazing da...