Burning Brightly with Betsy

23/12/2023

In this season of busy, be sure to add self care to the to-do list. It may be the most peaceful you feel all day but it will definitely leave you feeling less grinchy!

31/08/2023

Back to school usually means learning about new curriculum, blood borne pathogens, and classroom management. Never in my lifetime did I think that part of our back to school training would include hearing gunshots (they were blanks shot by the PD) so we’d know what they sounded like in the event of a real shooting at school. Make it make sense!!! I am so mad right now! If the people in charge would do their job and keep us safe from gun violence, this would not have to be part of my job!

02/08/2023

Most people think of as the pain in the knee that their Grandma has. But arthritis is so much more than that! Joints, ligaments/tendons, the heart and lungs, liver and kidneys, eyes, and mental health are all impacted by this inflammatory disease. (Case in point- I’ve been spending a week in glasses because my eyes became inflamed from the arthritis flare I’m having while balancing PT from a snapped plantar fascia in my foot. Yes my joints hurt daily, but sometimes it’s so much more than the joints!) I’m sharing to put a face to arthritis. It’s so much more than a sore knee!

01/02/2023

02/01/2023

Every year I pick a word or mantra that help me focus on my goals and being my best self. I was having the hardest time picking something until this morning! It came to me as I was starting my day and I can’t imagine a better word to focus on for 2023!

My focus word for 2022 is ENERGY. How I create it, how I save it, and how I use it. I want to see if I can generate more calm energy in my body. What are the funnest ways to spend my energy? (Spoiler: I spend a lot of it on wasteful things right now, like overthinking every decision I make!) I choose the word ENERGY because I deserve to live a life full of it. I want to treat myself to a clear mind, a strong body, and inspired emotions by being mindful of the energy I have, the energy I give, and the energy that surrounds me! Here’s to a more Energized year!!!

26/12/2022

My house is full, my belly is full, and most importantly, my heart is full. Although I’m exhausted and should be in bed, some quiet reflection time in front of the Christmas tree while everyone sleeps and the house is dark, was exactly what my soul needed to close out this beautiful day! Merry Christmas, my friends!

21/11/2022

There’s nothing better than lifelong friends. So grateful for my college roommates. Here’s to 26 year of love and laughter and a lifetime of making more memories together!

20/08/2022

Summer mornings on the patio are my favorite!

24/07/2022

I want to be like a sunflower, so that even on the darkest days, I will stand tall and find the sunlight! 🌻😎🌻

17/07/2022

I’ve been waiting all morning to find the motivation to get my workout done. I was sluggish and waiting for the right time to get it done. But the truth is, it’s always time to show up for yourself. I plugged into my training yesterday from and turned delay into action. Because the motivation wasn’t going to come and tap me on the shoulder. I just needed to tap into my goals and get it done.

If you’re waiting for motivation or some sort of external force to get you moving towards your goals, just stop! You already have everything you need. Stop wasting time and get to work! Trust me, you’ll feel amazing once you start!

13/07/2022

Are you a “doer” or a “being?” Today the trainer asked this question during my workout and encouraged us to start loving ourselves for “being” and not just for “doing.” As someone who lives to help, enjoys busyness, and loves a great to-do list, this hit me hard. What if I stopped judging myself based on what I accomplished each day and started loving myself more for who I am?!? What if you did the same? We have so much to offer the world that is not based on what we can accomplish but rather based on who we are. Let’s challenge ourselves to focus less on what we can do and more on who we can be!

05/06/2022

It’s exhausting being so cute!