Some experiences are life changing, empowering, joyful... Stroller Strides National conference was all of the above. I hope I can create a butterfly effect and give other moms the strength for motherhood.
I always knew the importance of exercising, but Stroller Strides helped find my inner strength, and self confidence. The love and support you receive create a safe cocoon for you to grow, reach your goals, get back to knowing and loving the REAL you while still interacting with your children and friends.
I love reaching out to all our moms - trying to give them a great workout, while still being silly and bond with our kids. I learned that it's all about balance. This weekend I learned a lot and also realized I still have LOTs to learn and that's part of my journey. I am a work in progress. I feel more serene though now because I am more aware of myself. Stroller Strides allowed me to open myself up to a world of possibilities and let myself enjoy the moment.
Setting realistic and SMART goals can be motivating and empowering. I have a list of affirmations that help me keep my focus and an optimistic perspective and wanted to share them:
* Enjoy the present- Be there physically & emotionally
* Be honest with yourself
* Lean on your friends
* Listen, Observe,& Reflect
* While exercising, let your body show your mind:"YOU CAN DO IT"
* Make your life an EXCUSE FREE zone
* Be selfish in order to be selfless
* Rejoice in the little things
* Press on - PERSEVERE
* I ultimately have the power to control my reactions, attitudes and intentions
*Find the gold in every day
If you want to gain strength for Motherhood, stay fit, have fun with your baby/toddler and make wonderful friends, try Stroller Strides - It definitely worked for me ;)
We got to take a little cruise on Friday evening before the banquet.
It was such a busy day on Saturday - I did not get to take any pictures of us working out but I did get a final shot at the end of the day of us and the whole room .
We enjoyed a fun and delicious dinner all together - enjoying Sarah for one more evening before she heads back to Wellington and starts her Franchise. I'm so happy to have met such a wonderful group of women - each of them so inspiring ! Thank you all Beautiful Mamas ;) Some of my friends are no longer in Stroller Strides anymore but it all started there and I know our friendships will last !!
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