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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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15 May 2026
STRENGTH

This week’s word of the week is STRENGTH. This got me thinking about inner strength. As a fitness studio, we always focus on physical strength. However, here at GEFS, we also focus on mental and emotional strength. Where do we find this mental and emotional strength? I believe that our mental and emotional strength comes from our choice of thoughts. How do I want to live my life? Positively or negatively? Am I the author or victim of my story? It is a choice based on our thoughts, because thoughts manifest into emotions. Then, just like our physical strength, which increases with practice, so does our mental and emotional strength. The more we practice shifting our thoughts to ....
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28 Apr 2026
Mother's Day

We are just a few days away from Mother’s Day, which prompted thoughts of my mother, my grandmothers, my aunts, my coaches, my friends, all who were mothers to me in their own way. My daughter is soon to be a mother this fall with the birth of her first baby, my first grandbaby, whom I call Roo. This has stirred up a lot of memories of how these powerful, influential women molded me into who I am today, and the important role I will play in Roo’s life. You don’t have to have your own children to mother someone. And not all mothers play the important motherly role in their own children’s lives. However, as women, we can be strong, caring, loving, encouraging, and ....
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13 Apr 2026
Bury Your Lies

My husband and I watched a great movie over the weekend, Seven Days in Utopia , with Robert Duvall, who we appreciate as an actor. In the movie, there was a message that has been popping up for me frequently in many different ways. The message is “Bury Your Lies!” Lies have been penetrating my thoughts more lately. Are you experiencing the same? Maybe due to the change of seasons, which requires more activity, more responsibilities, less clothing, and pressure to plan the summer. In my case, add the expansion of our studio team and my family. With all this change, I’m noticing more lies and less confidence; more stress and less peace. Now that I am aware, I can see ....
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31 Mar 2026
April Fool's Day!

It’s April Fool’s Day. How will you be fooled today? At GEFS, we don’t want you to be fooled by the excuses in your head on WHY you shouldn’t come try a class with us. Have you been fooled by these before? · I need to be fit before I attend a class or sign up for personal training. The reason you attend classes or personal training is to help you get fit. We are all a work in progress. · I will be the only one in the class who doesn’t know what to do. Our fitness professionals instruct in a clear, progressive level teaching style, so everyone has an option to follow. · I will be ....
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16 Mar 2026
Anxiety and Excitement

I am learning so much from little kids right now. Did you know that anxiety and excitement are the same from a physiological standpoint? They both activate the sympathetic nervous system, triggering the “fight or flight” response in our bodies. This could include increased heart rate, rapid breathing, adrenaline release, sweaty hands and feet, and stomach butterflies. The difference between the two is our thoughts aligned with these feelings. Is this fear or anticipation? A little girl suggested we look at these feelings as our inner cheerleader. This fight or flight response is our body cheering us on, our inner applause! These feelings are encouraging and empowering us in ....
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24 Feb 2026
My New Motto

I saw this reel on Facebook the other day of an adorable family snowboarding together. The little girl was around 7 years old, wearing a microphone so her dad could hear her. She spoke with a sing-song rhythm and sang about how much she loved the snow and being outdoors, along with how good she was at snowboarding. She stopped at a steep area, told her dad she was scared, and then stated she was going to “Do It Scared!” In that moment, I adopted my new motto. This also made me recollect how, as a youngster and gymnast, I attempted things that scared me all the time. As I have aged, I allow fear and doubt to stand in my way. Well, NOT anymore!! I am taking on this little ....
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