The Energized Woman

I’m excited to introduce to you Robin Stephens, for a very inspiring and informative interview in the Encouraging Health Series.  I know that you will take away lots of golden nuggets from Robin’s interview, just as I did.  Enjoy!

1.  What is the name of your business, and what do you offer? YourLifeinOrder.com – Life Design for Women Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Business Owners Organizing your life and your business by making YOU your #1 priority

2.  Is there a specific group of people that you serve through your work? Women professionals and business owners – especially over 40.

3.  What are some of the health challenges that you see in women/women entrepreneurs today? Stress and burnout from trying to do too much. Not putting their own self-care as their #1 priority. 70% of women when asked to name their top 5 priorities put themselves at or near the bottom of their list. 30% don’t put themselves on the list at all! These are sad statistics and we must do all we can to change them.

4.  From your perspective, what prevents women/women entrepreneurs from taking better care of themselves? Our tendency to nurture and take care of everyone before we take care of ourselves puts us at a greater risk for health problems. Stress and "obligation overload" as I like to call it. We want to do it all and be all for everyone.

5.  What has your own journey with self-care been like? After age 45, I recognized I could no longer impose the same stress on my body as I had in my 20′s and 30′s. I’ve always enjoyed excellent health, but as is often the case, took that for granted. In my late 40′s I got the wake up call and took that opportunity to begin a new relationship with my body, mind and spirit. And as it happens, what I teach now is what I’ve most needed to learn.

6.  What 3 tips can you share with our readers for encouraging greater health and well-being in their own lives?

1. Assume there will be obstacles and challenges to your self-care. You will fall off the wagon – life happens while you’re busy making other plans. Don’t beat yourself up and above all don’t quit! Use the obstacles as a learning tool and keep moving forward.

2. Your body is unique. As Dr. Oz puts it you have your own "unique factory settings." One size fits all wellness doesn’t work. Learn what your body needs to be healthy. Love the skin you are in.

3. Accept yourself right where you are. No excuses or stories. That’s a victim mentality and it will keep you stuck and stressed. Your total fitness and wellness begins first with your mind – then your body will follow, not the other way around.

7.  Where can our readers go to learn more about your offerings?  http://www.yourlifeinorder.com – sign up for my free weekly audio energy tip and visit my Resources page for lots of free articles and self-care tips!