Jessica shares her story of coming from a home where she felt like she had to take care of herself from a very early age. She was no stranger to hard work and providing for herself.

Mindset as far as taking care of herself and making money was all she knew. She did not know how to dream or even think futuristic. She was stuck in flight or flight mode that started very early on in her life.

We both share how we had the mindset of "I don't need a man to take care of me"... until we got married and had a baby and everything shifted for us. For Jessica it was when she gave her life to the Lord that she felt the desire to be a mom.

Then another mindset shift after becoming a mom, "I don't need any help, this is my job." And also feeling like because you didn't make any money that you also couldn't spend any money. A lie that we tell ourselves, and actually believe.

We put so much on ourselves and we don't communicate with our spouse, and we forget to take care of ourself. The mind is so powerful and when we tell ourself we aren't worth the expense to take care of ourself, we believe it and don't even allow the idea that maybe we could spend money on ourself.

What if you got curious and were open to taking a look at how you could still stay at home with your kids and make money and feel better?

Has your life been flipped upside down? Are you letting all that stress fall on you to care for everyone else? What is the narrative you are telling yourself? If you aren't careful your health will be what takes the biggest hit and it can take you down.

If you are praying for a change, be open to the fact that it might not look like what you think it's supposed to look like. God works in mysterious ways, and not being open minded is keeping you from the answer to your prayers.

When you have an open mind to notice what God is showing you, so much can change, and it can be simple. When you have a clear mind and vision, you can hear the Lord and see what is showing you. Do not let fear hold you back. A true mindset shift can change everything!

This is our story and we are not the same people today that we were 10 years ago! I hope that listening will open your mind and encourage you.

Good morning I hope you have an amazing day!

You're tired, moody, maybe not sleeping well, and you're

wondering, is it stress or is my body changing? Today I'm going to help you figure out if what you're experiencing is perimenopause or stress, and what to do about it!

Why is it so confusing? Stress and perimenopause over lap ALOT in symptoms. Fatigue, sleep disturbances, weight gain in the mid section, anxiety, irritability. Most women normalize it as stress and miss the early signs of perimenopause.

If stress is the one driving the symptoms, then things such as a temporary break from something that stressed you out or a vacation with lots of rest will help. If its cortisol driven then you will be wired but tired.

Perimenopause driven symptoms are related to the cycle and hormone fluctuations. Your periods begin to change and they will sometimes be lighter, heavier or even could skip one. You start having night sweats and hot flashes, or vaginal dryness. Anxiety and mood changes seem to be out of the blue and after a week off work or letting go of a stressful obligation doesn't help.

What about when it's stress and perimenopause? Stress actually males perimenopause worse. High cortisol will tank progesterone leading to more severe symptoms. Stress is keeping you awake, hormones fluctuate and then insomnia becomes unbearable.

Simple Steps to help:

Track your symptoms for 2-3 months (cycle, sleep, mood)

Ask your practitioner to do hormones testing

Lifestyle resets that help BOTH stress & hormones, such as:

balance blood sugar, movement that calms such a yoga, prioritize sleep, magnesium and adaptogen herbs.

If this sounds like you, you are not broken nor are you alone!

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