Some thoughts to help you feel good during these challenging times
Some thoughts to help you feel good during these challenging times.
These are challenging times to say the least. One moment we were locked down completely, then we began to open slowly in May! That feels like years ago already. Now, we are opening up or closing down. It is our current reality. It’s difficult to know what we should do and in which direction we are going. Business owners, gym owners, are caught in the middle - open - close - open-close! What should you do? Those decisions are yours to make, although difficult regardless of what you choose. Confusion, inconsistency, and persistent change makes it difficult for anyone to have a path forward. These times are stressful.
One way forward for your health, is to find something you CAN do and be consistent. This will help your stress levels, EXERCISE and EAT WELL! Okay that sounds, too hard right now, but it really isn't. You can ‘exercise’ by walking around your block, walking up and down stairs, or standing more. All of these done with incremental increase will increase your health. Moving raises your endorphin levels in your body, making you feel happier. Moving and raising your heart rate, will benefit your health and fitness! If done correctly, you won’t feel sore, or so sore that you have to stop, delaying the progression of working out.
The other part that goes with exercise is being consistent in your sleep patterns. Consistent in the time you go to bed and get up. Set those times first! Sleeping between 6-8 hours is where most of us find that our needs are met. Very few of us need more than 8 hours. If you are sleeping more than 8 hours, you should consider that you are oversleeping, which is working against your positive mood.
When it comes to nutrition, be mindful, mindful of munching. When you allow your eating to be mindless, you eat a whole bag of potato chips or the whole bag of chocolate squares. Okay, that might be me, but I know there are others that do the same thing. If you turn the television on and sit down with a whole bag of anything, even if it is considered healthy, eating mindlessly is not beneficial. Whether you like salty or sweet items, portion it out and move away from the bag!
These are not hard steps toward better health and fitness, but can be if you are alone in your efforts. You want help, meet me on Facebook at CathyClementsBiz and see what my community is doing.
September 2020
These are challenging times to say the least. One moment we were locked down completely, then we began to open slowly in May! That feels like years ago already. Now, we are opening up or closing down. It is our current reality. It’s difficult to know what we should do and in which direction we are going. Business owners, gym owners, are caught in the middle - open - close - open-close! What should you do? Those decisions are yours to make, although difficult regardless of what you choose. Confusion, inconsistency, and persistent change makes it difficult for anyone to have a path forward. These times are stressful.
One way forward for your health, is to find something you CAN do and be consistent. This will help your stress levels, EXERCISE and EAT WELL! Okay that sounds, too hard right now, but it really isn't. You can ‘exercise’ by walking around your block, walking up and down stairs, or standing more. All of these done with incremental increase will increase your health. Moving raises your endorphin levels in your body, making you feel happier. Moving and raising your heart rate, will benefit your health and fitness! If done correctly, you won’t feel sore, or so sore that you have to stop, delaying the progression of working out.
The other part that goes with exercise is being consistent in your sleep patterns. Consistent in the time you go to bed and get up. Set those times first! Sleeping between 6-8 hours is where most of us find that our needs are met. Very few of us need more than 8 hours. If you are sleeping more than 8 hours, you should consider that you are oversleeping, which is working against your positive mood.
When it comes to nutrition, be mindful, mindful of munching. When you allow your eating to be mindless, you eat a whole bag of potato chips or the whole bag of chocolate squares. Okay, that might be me, but I know there are others that do the same thing. If you turn the television on and sit down with a whole bag of anything, even if it is considered healthy, eating mindlessly is not beneficial. Whether you like salty or sweet items, portion it out and move away from the bag!
These are not hard steps toward better health and fitness, but can be if you are alone in your efforts. You want help, meet me on Facebook at CathyClementsBiz and see what my community is doing.
Ready for the Holidays?!
December Self-Care: Yes, You’re Allowed to Enjoy This Season
Are you ready for the holidays?
No, really… ready? Or are you doing that thing where you smile, say “I love this time of year,” and then immediately add three more things to your to-do list?
December has a funny way of turning even the calmest among us into professional jugglers. Shopping, wrapping, cooking, events, family time, end-of-year deadlines, and let’s not forget the pressure to make everything magical. Somewhere between the ugly sweater party and the third cookie exchange, we often forget one very important person.
You.
Yes, YOU. (In all caps because it matters.)
Self-care tends to be the first thing we sacrifice when life gets busy. We tell ourselves we’ll slow down in January… right after we recover. But here’s the truth: if you don’t intentionally take care of yourself during the season, the season will happily take everything you’ve got.
And no, self-care doesn’t have to mean a weeklong retreat in the mountains (although if that’s an option, please invite me). It can be simple. It can be small. And it can fit into real life.
Maybe it looks like finally booking that mani-pedi you’ve been “meaning to schedule.” Or getting your hair cut and styled so you don’t feel like you’ve been living in a messy bun since October. A facial, a massage, or even just sitting in the car for five minutes of silence before walking into the house — all of it counts. AND YES Men, you too!
Self-care also isn’t just about pampering. Sometimes it’s about nourishment and connection. Taking a walk or a hike to clear your head. Sitting down with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and actually talking with a friend instead of texting “we need to catch up!” for the fifth time this year. Meditating, journaling, stretching, or simply going to bed earlier because your body is begging you to.
Here’s the thing: when you take care of yourself, you show up better for everyone else. You’re more patient. More present. More joyful. And honestly? More fun to be around. (We’ve all met the December version of someone who skipped self-care — let’s not be her or him.)
This season is supposed to be about connection, warmth, and celebration. Not exhaustion, resentment, and running on caffeine alone. Giving yourself permission to slow down doesn’t make you selfish — it makes you smart.
So as you move through December, I want you to ask yourself a few gentle questions:
When was the last time I did something just for me?
What would help me feel more grounded right now?
Where can I create a little space to breathe?
And then — this is the important part — act on the answers. Put it on the calendar. Treat it like an appointment you wouldn’t cancel on anyone else. Because you deserve that same level of care and commitment.
Remember, self-care isn’t one more thing to add to your list. It’s how you survive and enjoy the list you already have.
So yes, enjoy the cookies. Love on your people. Embrace the traditions. But don’t forget about YOU during this busy season. Take the walk. Book the appointment. Sit, laugh, rest, and recharge.
December doesn’t need a burned-out version of you.
It deserves the healthiest, happiest version you can give — starting with a little self-care.
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!
Cathy
Dec 18, 2025
December Self-Care: Yes, You’re Allowed to Enjoy This Season
Are you ready for the holidays?
No, really… ready? Or are you doing that thing where you smile, say “I love this time of year,” and then immediately add three more things to your to-do list?
December has a funny way of turning even the calmest among us into professional jugglers. Shopping, wrapping, cooking, events, family time, end-of-year deadlines, and let’s not forget the pressure to make everything magical. Somewhere between the ugly sweater party and the third cookie exchange, we often forget one very important person.
You.
Yes, YOU. (In all caps because it matters.)
Self-care tends to be the first thing we sacrifice when life gets busy. We tell ourselves we’ll slow down in January… right after we recover. But here’s the truth: if you don’t intentionally take care of yourself during the season, the season will happily take everything you’ve got.
And no, self-care doesn’t have to mean a weeklong retreat in the mountains (although if that’s an option, please invite me). It can be simple. It can be small. And it can fit into real life.
Maybe it looks like finally booking that mani-pedi you’ve been “meaning to schedule.” Or getting your hair cut and styled so you don’t feel like you’ve been living in a messy bun since October. A facial, a massage, or even just sitting in the car for five minutes of silence before walking into the house — all of it counts. AND YES Men, you too!
Self-care also isn’t just about pampering. Sometimes it’s about nourishment and connection. Taking a walk or a hike to clear your head. Sitting down with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and actually talking with a friend instead of texting “we need to catch up!” for the fifth time this year. Meditating, journaling, stretching, or simply going to bed earlier because your body is begging you to.
Here’s the thing: when you take care of yourself, you show up better for everyone else. You’re more patient. More present. More joyful. And honestly? More fun to be around. (We’ve all met the December version of someone who skipped self-care — let’s not be her or him.)
This season is supposed to be about connection, warmth, and celebration. Not exhaustion, resentment, and running on caffeine alone. Giving yourself permission to slow down doesn’t make you selfish — it makes you smart.
So as you move through December, I want you to ask yourself a few gentle questions:
When was the last time I did something just for me?
What would help me feel more grounded right now?
Where can I create a little space to breathe?
And then — this is the important part — act on the answers. Put it on the calendar. Treat it like an appointment you wouldn’t cancel on anyone else. Because you deserve that same level of care and commitment.
Remember, self-care isn’t one more thing to add to your list. It’s how you survive and enjoy the list you already have.
So yes, enjoy the cookies. Love on your people. Embrace the traditions. But don’t forget about YOU during this busy season. Take the walk. Book the appointment. Sit, laugh, rest, and recharge.
December doesn’t need a burned-out version of you.
It deserves the healthiest, happiest version you can give — starting with a little self-care.
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!
Cathy
Blog Post Title Four
It all begins with an idea.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.