Thoughts and BELIEFS:
(BELIEF is my chosen word for 2026 - what is yours?)
Hello Reader,
There is a LOT going on right now.
I am committed to keep showing up to be a light, offer compassion, and a slight bit of sassiness.
When the world feels out of control, I like to return to what is in our control: you caring for you.
Reminding us that small habits help us stay human, along with movement, mindset, and running.
A short walk. A text to a friend. A simple meal. An old sitcom (Friends, anyone?). Music that makes you cry or rage.
Not great weather outside? Go anyway. Just 15 minutes. Bonus points if you skip the headphones and let your mind wander.
Dolly Parton turned 80 last week, and I’ve been self-soothing with her latest book. On my walk today I wondered: What would Dolly think about the world right now?
I’m sharing two of her songs below—choose the one that resonates with your feelings.
And if you’re not sure what you need, start here: treat yourself the way you’d treat a friend. Compassion, grace… and a tiny twist of naughtiness. I swear that's good for stress relief, and I'm certain Dolly would approve.
Walking (or running) beside you — one step at a time.
Coach Nikki
(IT'S NOT) TIME FOR A WORKSHOP!
My eyes were bigger than my stomach this week—
except instead of food, it was my upcoming workshop.
Spoiler: women’s health is a LOT right now too!
Many women have doctor appointments this month, and I wanted them to feel prepared—not confused.
I thought I could pull it together with this workshop in two weeks. HA.
The information is exciting, but overwhelming. (See photo/video below.)
Women don’t need more noise.
They need clarity, an action plan, and a fun, slightly spunky guide to lead the way.
Here's my take on “all the things.” I think you’ll appreciate it:
Hope to see you in a few weeks on Sunday, February, 22nd!
The workshop is $27 to attend, and if you can't make it live, I'll send you the replay.
Here's the link to sign up: https://www.jumpstartrunning.com/offers/Z2EqfNNZ
Dolly Parton and Running??
Which one will you add to your playlist?
Originally written/recorded in 1976 as a she was going through a "business breakup". She just re-recorded it (with special guests)for her 80th, and is donating ALL PROCEEDS to pediatric cancer research. The theme is resilience and hope:
This song was performed at the 2023 ACM awards and is very different, including these lyrics: "Greedy politicians present and past/They wouldn't know the truth if it bit 'em in the a--,"
Dolly said it summed up her frustrations and how she felt about "all politicians". She felt they "worry more about their party and not their people. None of them are working from the HEART."
What's your favorite Dolly song/memory? Hit reply and let me know!
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