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CATCHING UP ON 2025: HUSTLE, GOALS & LOVING YOURSELF ALONG THE WAY

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Hey friend, can we take a second to talk about something wild? How is it already APRIL?! I swear we were just clinking glasses to ring in 2025, setting big goals, feeling unstoppable… and now, suddenly, it’s time to pull out our Easter bonnets! What happened to those New Year’s intentions?

Well, they might feel like they’re collecting dust! If you’re looking at your list of goals and feeling behind, let me stop you right here. You are NOT behind. You are exactly where you chose to be today. Let’s be real, life moves fast. The world doesn’t slow down just because we decided this was going to be our year. Work, family, and unexpected challenges will always show up. Before we know it, we’re wondering if we’ve already missed our shot at making 2025 the year we wanted! 

Here’s the thing though, January 1st isn’t the only day you’re allowed to start fresh! Every single day is a new chance. Instead of beating ourselves up for what we haven’t done, WHAT IF we focused on loving ourselves and what we can do right now?

It’s time to love yourself, and love others, EVERYDAY! Loving yourself means showing up for your goals, but it also means giving yourself grace. It means treating yourself like someone you deeply care about each and every moment. It means fueling your body, resting your mind and taking care of your spirit; even when life gets busy.

So let’s reset! No guilt and no shame, just small, intentional steps forward. How, do you ask? Below are 5 ways to get started recharging and refocusing right now!

1. Prioritize Sleep Like It’s a Business

Meeting: If you’ve been skimping on rest trying to “catch up” on goals, flip that thinking. Your brain needs quality sleep to function at its best. Aim for 7-8 hours and let your mind reset.

2. Fuel Your Brain & Body:

  •   Take GABA to help calm stress and stay focused.
  •   Cut back on sugar and alcohol to clear the mental fog.
  •   Boost your brain with essential fatty acids. Hello, Omega-3’s!
  •   Hydrate! Trace minerals can take your water game to the next level.

3. Move Your Body: 

Small movements daily add up!  No time for the gym? No problem. Stretch, take a walk, or dance in the kitchen. A little activity goes a long way towards your energy and mental clarity.

4. Guard Your Energy:

  •   Listen to high-frequency music while you work.
  •   Set boundaries on social media scrolling (less doom-scrolling, more doing!)
  •   Start your morning with one small positive habit, like a quick affirmation or journaling.

5. Progress Over Perfection: 

You don’t have to do it all at once. Just pick one small action today, and then another tomorrow.

Momentum builds when we allow ourselves to move forward without waiting for the “perfect” moment.

Shine bright,

Maranda

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Maranda Higginbotham

Maranda Higginbotham is a living testament that consistency and determination make pursuing your dreams attainable for anyone. She loves helping others uncover their own potential, encouraging them to believe in their ability to create the life they desire. At home, Maranda’s world is vibrant, filled with the love of her husband, son, stepchildren, and the joyful energy of their four playful dogs. When she’s not making strides in business, you can find her enjoying lake life, experimenting in the kitchen, or immersing herself in a great book.
Driven by a deep passion for helping others discover freedom and purpose, Maranda is committed to empowering both women and men to design lives that are rich in time, fulfillment, and intention. She openly shares her own journey, offering unwavering support and inspiration to those ready to take bold steps toward their dreams.
Her love for beauty, which she discovered on her path to understanding that true beauty starts within, fuels her mission to spread the message of self-love. Maranda’s story is not just one of personal transformation. It’s a call to action for anyone ready to take control of their own narrative and live life on their terms.