7 tips for kicking the “couch potato” life to the curb!

We all have a comfort zone. A place where we have confidence and security regardless of social or economic factors.

It used to be our comfort zone was limited to situations or circumstances - like taking or not taking the stage in public… or going to the movies by ourselves… or trying new hobbies. With the COVID lockdowns, it seems we’ve become accustomed to a new kind of comfort zone… The one where we sit in our pajamas and binge-watch the latest programs.

As a result, we are more secluded than ever before.

You know this isn’t good… we all know it. But nonetheless, the new epidemic in our society is complacency disguised as our “comfort zone”.

But it’s okay because now we are going to shake things up! With Spring in the air, now is the perfect time to break out of your comfort zone hibernation and reclaim your prior self.

Aside from the physical and mental benefits associated with breaking free, you get to experience a whole ‘rebirthing’ of sorts. Old routines of lunching with friends, going to a show, attending a hobby class, hiking the backwoods, playing a round of golf or tennis, or just hanging with your besties… all become fresh and new again.

So let’s go you 50+ Fabulous Woman… say goodbye to those tattered sweats and funky hairbands. And say HELLO to life again!

Because we all need a little help from our friends, below are some tips you can try to help you break the funk and bring the junk!

So let’s go you 50+ Fabulous Woman… say goodbye to those tattered sweats and funky hairbands. And say HELLO to life again!

Because we all need a little help from our friends, below are some tips you can try to help you break the funk and bring the junk!

#1 Forgive your imperfections! Your dreams need a place to foster and be nurtured. By removing all the junk that doesn’t serve you well, you make room for dreams to come alive.

#2 Call a Bestie! Chances are you have a friend out there in the same boat as you. Give her a call and see if she wants to be your break the funk buddy. Aside from the benefits of having an accountability partner, you get to rekindle a friendship. This alone breaks down walls and barriers for a quicker recovery.

#1 Forgive your imperfections! Your dreams need a place to foster and be nurtured. By removing all the junk that doesn’t serve you well, you make room for dreams to come alive.

#3 Set a pace! This isn’t a sprint to the finish line. There will be days that you just want to lie on the couch… and that’s okay. Setting a pace allows you to recover in a way that lets you rebuild your good habits and routines. These two things take time… so give yourself the time to do it right.

#4 Make a schedule! This goes hand in hand with setting a pace. You and your bestie need to write down what you’re going to do, when, where, and for how long (if applicable). Having a schedule helps to keep each other accountable… and it gives you something to look forward to.

#5 Reward progress! Changing behaviors is no small task. At every milestone, you should be rewarding the accomplishment. Milestones don’t need to be Herculean either; and, they should be adjusted as progress is made. Also, choose a reward that is an outward visible sign of achievement - like a mani-pedi. Every time you look at your nails, you are reminded of how far you’ve come.

#6 Try new things! Now that you are free from the bonds of the remote control, go out and try something new. Science shows when you try something new, you learn something about yourself… You have more courage, or talent/skill, or a higher risk threshold, or that you can learn anything. And no matter the outcome, you gain an unstoppable confidence. Life is short… Be bold, be adventurous!

#7 Pay it forward! Once you find yourself back in a good place, call another bestie who is binge-watching and encourage her to join you. Make it a pack of sexy 50+ Fabulous Women who are reclaiming life!