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16 Oct 2026
Meet Me Where I Am!

I’ve been hearing the phrase “Meet me where I am” a lot lately. It’s important to meet people in the moment without judgment or unrealistic expectations. But shouldn’t we also walk with them toward where they want to go? We don’t want to leave anyone stagnant, especially when they’re striving for more. Think of a child: we meet them at their level, then guide and teach them so they can grow. At GEFS, we do the same. We meet our clients where they are, then support and walk alongside them as together we work toward their fitness and health goals. So, friends, let’s meet each other where we are—and then encourage and empower one ....
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1 Oct 2026
Irons in the Fire!

We are all surviving in a busy state of life. During the pandemic, we all swore that we would never get this busy again. I know I am busier now than I’ve ever been, which I didn’t think was even possible. I also know I am not alone. I currently have so many irons in the fire that they may actually extinguish the flame. So, what needs to change? Taking out irons? Making a larger fire? Those are not options for me. My goal is to prioritize my irons, do my best to stay physically and mentally healthy, and delegate where I can. What are you going to do with all those irons in your fire before they extinguish your flame? ....
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14 Sep 2026
Butterfly Wings

Did you know that a butterfly’s struggle to emerge from its cocoon helps strengthen its wings for flight? I just recently learned this. Without that struggle, its wings may never become strong enough to survive. This made me think: the same can be true for us. Life’s struggles can strengthen us, prepare us, and help us rise into our purpose. Showing up every day to move your body, nourish your soul, and empower your mind will pay off in the end! Especially on the days when it seems so hard! So, the next time you face a challenge, remember: you may simply be preparing your beautiful wings to fly. ....
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1 Sep 2026
Treading Water?

Ever have a season in life where you feel like you are treading water? You may feel stuck or working hard yet not making any progress. I’ve been in a season like this recently, and here is a tool I’ve learned to help me through it. Pause. Pause is defined as “A temporary stop in an action, speech, or sound before it starts again”. A pause in action allows us to reflect on where we are and where we are going. Is this the best direction for us now? A pause in speech or sound creates space for others to pay attention and for us to make an impact with what we are saying or sound we are creating. Take a moment to acknowledge this “treading-water” season as ....
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17 Aug 2026
Burden or Privilege?

Have you ever had a task or responsibility that felt like a burden to you? And then, when you no longer needed to do it, you realized it was a privilege to be able to do the task? I’m guessing we all have felt this way about certain tasks or responsibilities. I learned long ago from a mentor that adjusting my perception of a so-called “burden” can help me recognize that it is a “privilege” in the moment. If I only shift my approach from “have to” to “get to,” my outlook and attitude change immediately. For example, on those days I think I have to work out, I shift my thinking to I get to move my body because I am capable and strong. ....
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29 Jul 2026
connect the dots

Have you ever had a moment where you thought, “Hmm, that hardship I just went through prepared me for this!”? I can look back on my life and connect the dots to how I landed where I am today. I recognize how many disappointments took me down a different path, ultimately leading me to open Get emPowered Fitness Studio in 2013. Multiple challenges and roadblocks taught me the skills needed to create a successful business. Take a moment to reflect on your life, your decisions, your relationships, and your challenges to assess where one situation led you towards a path of success. Can you connect the dots? Was this random or orchestrated? You decide. ....
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15 Jul 2026
Mental Health

The concept of Mental Health is a hot topic right now. What does strong mental health mean to you? How do you define it? How can you achieve that? The World Health Organization defines Mental health as “a state of well-being in which an individual can cope with life’s stresses, realize their abilities, work productively, and contribute to their community”. Here are my 5 top tips for creating strong mental health: Create a daily GRATITUDE habit to remind you of all the blessings you have, including great friends and family, wonderful talents and gifts, opportunities to grow and learn, and simple things like clean water, indoor plumbing, air conditioning, and more. Move ....
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30 Jun 2026
FREEDOM 250

We are celebrating 250 years of our country’s freedom this year! How amazing. It seems like a long time; however, we are truly a young country compared to others. With this celebration, I began reflecting on how I view freedom. What does it mean to me? Do I take my freedoms for granted? When I read my past FREEDOM blogs and sat in my current reflections, I recognized that I am someone who looks forward to improving and growing. However, I am also someone who appreciates all that I have in life. My faith, my family, my team, my business, my privileges, my rights, my mobility, my strength, my flexibility, and my gifts, to name a few. My country and my life have given me so much to ....
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12 Jun 2026
Ask for Help?

Are you someone who believes that asking for help is a sign of weakness? I used to be that someone. My thoughts changed when a friend shared a different perspective with me: that when I refuse to ask for help, I deny others the same sense of fulfillment and appreciation I receive when I am given the chance to help. Now I recognize that asking for help is definitely NOT a sign of weakness; it IS an opportunity for community!! I thrive on helping others. The foundation of my business is helping others. I don’t want to take that opportunity away from anyone else, so I’m learning to ask for help more often. I believe that we, as humans, are wired for community and service to help ....
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28 May 2026
overflowing cups

As summer weather, summer break, and summer vacations are upon us, I wonder how YOU plan on filling your cup this summer? And what does that mean to you? Because we know we can’t give from an empty cup. How do you refuel, rejuvenate, and empower yourself? I believe many of us have different ways to “fill our cups”. Do you do this by moving or by being still? Do you accomplish this by serving others or by serving yourself? There are no wrong answers. You are the only one who can define YOUR renewal process. No matter what this process looks like to you: reading a book, visiting the beach, going for a run, taking a nap, assisting someone, gardening, swimming, ....
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Meet Me Where I Am!

Irons in the Fire!

Butterfly Wings

Treading Water?

Burden or Privilege?

connect the dots

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FREEDOM 250

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