Kath Chats
A little bit about me…
A few years ago I lived a very sad and lonely life as I quietly battled anxiety and depression behind closed doors. I deactivated social media and told no one. I didn’t even tell my family, because my biggest concern has always been, and continues to be, to keep them from worrying about me. I put on the best happy face I could, and was struggling on the inside. I sought counseling and still see “my guy” frequently. I also turned to fitness through a kickboxing class, mostly because I didn’t have to talk to anyone (ugh, how pathetic); but the endorphins pumpin through me eventually brought me to life and out of this fog. I eventually just got straight up sick of my damn self and realized that no one wants to be around a sad, miserable person; people in fact run the other way! I thought someone would feel bad for me and come to my rescue, but realized happiness truly is an inside job. So I started to work on me, and the happier I became and more positive outlook I started to have, the more people wanted to talk to me or be around me. The “old me” is unrecognizable to those I’ve met in the past two or three years, and I’m determined never to go back to living that sad, miserable and alienated life again!
I’ve always had a shy & quiet demeanor, and it can sometimes be something that holds me back because I let other bigger personalities and voices take the lead over mine. I’ve always joked that if I were on that show The Bachelor, I’d never last because even though I have a big heart, a personality & brain lol I tend to quietly let people see and learn that discretely, rather than show it all off for people to see. At the same time, I’ve always been a competitor and perfectionist; however, from playing varsity tennis in high school & being an all-south jersey clarinetist, to progressing towards my black prajioud in muay thai boxing & climbing the corporate ladder now in my thirties, I never truly felt passionate for anything until AdvoCare came into my life. At first it was all about my own personal health once I turned the big 3-0 and thought I’d turn into an unhealthy pumpkin or something. I soon discovered a community of positive people who were as ordinary as myself and had been through different tribulations, but not only got through it, they are living the life they’ve always dreamt about. This positive community not only healed my soul further, it opened my eyes and heart to the possibility and thought that I too can start living the life I’ve always dreamt of. Now that I’ve pushed through the crappy, lonely fog years and have let people into my life, could this support system be what I need to go even further? And, if I have the courage to share with all of you, can I help you through your fog and get you dreaming again too?
Once I learned that I could share what AdvoCare has done for me with others, I soon discovered my passion for helping others and bringing out the best in them – it’s a feeling like no other when you can be a part of someone’s success! Through this process of helping and coaching others, I had to take a hard look at myself as a leader and realize I still have some work to do…it’s a never ending journey really!
I started to read about mindset, perspective, gratitude and overall wellness, which has taken me from an insecure and shy “sad sally” with the mindset of a victim (as one of my fav bloggers, Jill Coleman talks about) to appreciating every step of this journey and realizing that all of our insecurities and struggles are what connect us as human beings, and we’re in this thing together! Our physical health goes hand in hand with our mental health, and I think it’s important to come to terms with and talk about it! I started talking and mingling with new coworkers, soon my office management started to get to know me and see my personality through ideas I brought to the table, and next thing I knew I was being asked to represent our office and Mid-Atlantic Region as the Wellness Ambassador. I decided to take this small role and put my stamp on it by writing a monthly #WellnessWednesday blog on the very topics that have helped me grow and live a happy, healthy life! Since I’m already sharing with my coworkers, I feel it’s time to share with those all around me <3
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