Are you worth it?

• How can I add movement to my already packed daily routine?

• How can I remember to drink water when my day just flies by?

• When do I have time in my crazy schedule to go to the appointment?

• How can I improve my nutrition when just feeding my kids is a challenge?

• Doesn't everybody wish they had more restful sleep?

  
  

These are the questions that I hear on a regular basis.

And each one of them is legitimate. Completely.

And these are the questions that I would ask you…

When is it a good time to listen to your body and pay attention to what it's trying to tell you?

What would it take to help you take the first step?

Are you waiting until you reach the precipice to do the thing you’ve been procrastinating for so long?

As a Menopause Coach, I follow countless healthcare professionals on social media. Honestly, it’s a lot of noise. Mostly. But one day recently I read a post by Dr. Mark Hyman that stopped me in my tracks (April 19th, 2026).

This is my paraphrased version of his brilliantly insightful post: There is one thing that (the women) who have embarked on a transformative health journey have in common; one trait that they all share:

They have each decided that they are worth it.

And then I paused for a moment.

Why is it so difficult for us to realize that we are worth it?

~ Maybe it’s because our self-esteem suffered assault in our childhood homes.

~ Maybe it’s because as women we are conditioned by society to make ourselves small.

~ Maybe it’s because our religion taught us that self-care is selfish.

No matter what the ultimate reason is; as women, we are united by a curse that makes us feel guilty when we take care of ourselves.

And some of us are, by nature, just genuinely unselfish souls.

Which is beautiful.

But what if we could rewrite the script?

What if we could get past the shaky self-esteem, past the cultural pressure, and past the toxic religiosity? This is a very tall order.

Have you asked yourself…

Is my child worth me cheering for on the sidelines?

Is my teen worth me being fully present as they navigate puberty?

Is my grandchild worth me being able to teach to ride a bike?

Is my partner worth me being able to step up when extra help is needed during a crisis?

Is my friend worth me being able to help her move following a major life change?

I hope that reflecting on these questions gives you permission to finally do the thing. And to do it in freedom.

Because even on the days when I'm not sure that I'm worth it, I never doubt that they are.