Inspiration Archives - Fit Bottomed Girls https://fitbottomedgirls.com/category/zen/inspiration/ Health + fitness that's feminist AF Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:06:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 122404920 The Hidden Power of Everyday Bravery: An Exclusive Q&A with Author Renee Zukin https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2025/09/the-hidden-power-of-everyday-bravery-an-exclusive-qa-with-author-renee-zukin/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2025/09/the-hidden-power-of-everyday-bravery-an-exclusive-qa-with-author-renee-zukin/#respond Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:00:40 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=317031 Are you a woman who’s been told that bravery looks like skydiving, running a marathon, or starting a company? For too long, courage and resilience have been defined only by big, audacious, risk-taking acts. But what about the courage it takes to get out of bed on a heavy day? Or the resilience needed to nourish your body when fear is telling you not to? For many women, true strength lies in the small, seemingly insignificant battles we fight every single day. That’s exactly the perspective Renee Zukin brings in her new book, Every Day, I’m Brave: Cultivating Resilience to…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2025/09/the-hidden-power-of-everyday-bravery-an-exclusive-qa-with-author-renee-zukin/feed/ 0 317031 Why Being “Too Much” Is the Secret to Better Relationships & Less Stress https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2025/08/why-being-too-much-is-the-secret-to-better-relationships-less-stress/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2025/08/why-being-too-much-is-the-secret-to-better-relationships-less-stress/#respond Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:00:27 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=317006 Raise your hand if you’ve ever been told you’re “too much.” Too loud. Too emotional. Too passionate. Too ambitious. Too… you. For a lot of women, that’s the cue to start shrinking. We tone down our voice, dim our fiery nature, and sand down the sharp, beautiful edges that make us who we are—all in the desperate hope of being accepted. We learn to censor our jokes, hide our big dreams, and put a lid on our feelings because we’re afraid our genuine selves will be rejected. But here’s the tough-love, liberating truth: the constant effort to make yourself smaller…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2025/08/why-being-too-much-is-the-secret-to-better-relationships-less-stress/feed/ 0 317006 The Energy Budget: How to Spend Your Mental Energy Wisely https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2025/07/the-energy-budget-how-to-spend-your-mental-energy-wisely/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2025/07/the-energy-budget-how-to-spend-your-mental-energy-wisely/#respond Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:04:25 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=316944 Ever feel like you’re running on fumes and your brain feels like scrambled eggs? You, my friend, are likely battling mental fatigue—a sneaky energy thief that can leave even the most active, health-conscious women feeling utterly drained. The culprit? Your cognitive load and the sheer volume of decisions, stressors, and emotional labor you’re juggling daily. If you’re a woman who prides herself on getting things done, being the “go-to” person, and constantly striving to achieve, you know this feeling all too well. This kind of invisible burnout can sabotage your fitness goals, dull your mental clarity, and leave you feeling…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2025/07/the-energy-budget-how-to-spend-your-mental-energy-wisely/feed/ 0 316944 Rethink Your Resolutions to Transform Your Life in the New Year https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2024/12/rethink-your-resolutions-to-transform-your-life-in-the-new-year/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2024/12/rethink-your-resolutions-to-transform-your-life-in-the-new-year/#comments Thu, 26 Dec 2024 10:00:11 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=316137 At the start of every year, we’re bombarded with the same message: it’s time to fix ourselves. It’s an avalanche of ads for treadmills, exercise bikes, gym memberships, diet plans, and supplements. The corporate marketing strategy is simple: make you feel broken so they can sell you their perfect “solution.” This year, instead of chasing unattainable goals, what if we approached resolutions differently? What if we leaned into the original meaning of the word—to loosen, to simplify? It’s not about adding more to your to-do list; it’s about letting go of what isn’t serving you and creating space for what…

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]]> 315663 7 Affirmations That’ll Make You Happier https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/06/7-affirmations-thatll-make-you-happier/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/06/7-affirmations-thatll-make-you-happier/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:00:20 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=314929 We all know how important self-talk is. What you say to yourself (and how you treat yourself) matters, big time. And, once you’re in the habit of watching your thoughts, it’s important to not only challenge the untrue ones, but also to replace them with something more uplifting. Something more like your best friend would say. Something that’ll encourage you to be happier, no matter the circumstances. But, coming up with that new phrase can be hard sometimes. And, it can feel totally Stuart-Smalley cheesy, right? That’s why today we are so thrilled to be sharing an excerpt from Kelsey…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/06/7-affirmations-thatll-make-you-happier/feed/ 9 314929 5 Ways to Say Yes to Yourself Today https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/04/5-ways-to-say-yes-to-yourself-today/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/04/5-ways-to-say-yes-to-yourself-today/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:00:59 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=314903 You probably say “yes” to others a lot. Can you pick something up on the way home? Yes. Can you make me a snack, mom? Yes. Can you get that report to me by the end of the day? Yes. But, when’s the last time you said “yes” to yourself? When’s the last time you said “yes” to something that you really wanted or needed for you — and only you … just because? If it has been awhile (and it probably has — this is super common for all of us), we’ve got the guest post for you! Straight…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/04/5-ways-to-say-yes-to-yourself-today/feed/ 8 314903 How to Get the Most Out of an Astrology or Tarot Card Reading https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2020/12/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-an-astrology-or-tarot-card-reading/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2020/12/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-an-astrology-or-tarot-card-reading/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2020 12:00:31 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=314581 Nichell Delvaille is a Holistic Soul Coach and Reiki Master. She has certifications in Western Herbalism, Kripalu 200HR YTT, Foundations of Ayurveda, Reiki, Restorative Yoga, Therapeutic Yoga, and Holistic Life Coaching. She has worked at Whole Foods Market as a Healthy Eating Specialist under the tutelage of plant-based guru Rip Esselstyn. Nichell’s readings are holistic, empowering, and nurturing (work with her here and follow her on Insta here). She gives you a lot to think about. She gives homework. Her main goal is to help people rise in their consciousness. And, today, we are SO excited to share a guest…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2020/12/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-an-astrology-or-tarot-card-reading/feed/ 4 314581 A Simple Way to Help the Planet — and Yourself https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2020/04/a-simple-way-to-help-the-planet-and-yourself/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2020/04/a-simple-way-to-help-the-planet-and-yourself/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:00:48 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=313669 At the start of 2020, I made a conscious decision to work on reducing my impact on the planet by focusing on cutting back on my use of disposable items. My intention was great, but I was a little hazy on exactly how to implement it in a way that would make it stick. Because, let me be honest with you — I’m passionate about doing my part to help the planet, but … I’m human. I don’t really want to make my life harder, you know? Fortunately, I had an opportunity to interview Kathryn Kellogg, founder of Going Zero…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2020/04/a-simple-way-to-help-the-planet-and-yourself/feed/ 17 313669 Workout Tips Book Lovers Will Love https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2019/06/workout-tips-book-lovers-will-love/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2019/06/workout-tips-book-lovers-will-love/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2019 11:00:02 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=310387 There’s little I love more than getting lost in a great story. Give me a good book and a quiet spot and it’s entirely possible you won’t hear from me for hours. Of course, I also really like being active, which doesn’t always mesh well with my reading habit. I’m not gonna lie — I have absolutely skipped workouts because I couldn’t bear to tear myself away from a book. So, when I got an email from Audible about how the audio entertainment platform can help people stick to their fitness goals, I was keen to learn more. I’ve been…

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