Pep Talk: Healthy Happy Movement + Self-Reflection
Here’s a little pep talk + healthy happy movement about self-reflection! Why? Because you can live intentionally with passion and purpose as God’s beloved.
Beloved, live intentionally with how you move your body and think about your life.
God calls us to intentionally love Him with our hearts, souls, bodies, and minds. (Matthew 22:37-40 NIV). Paul also writes about the importance of being transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2 AMP).
Self-reflection is all about leaning into our God-given identity as his beloved so we can become more like Him!
So, in between Pilates rolls, planks, and stretches, let’s talk a bit about self-reflection (and what it could practically look like).
Equipment/space needed for this healthy happy movement
You don’t need fancy equipment to do this. Supplies you might want to have on hand include:
- Space on the ground or in your bed to comfortably move and stretch (like stretching your arms out)
- Blanket, towel, rug, or yoga mat, if desired
- Clothing you can stretch and move in
Remember this!
As always, these key points are essential to healthy happy movement, including relaxing yoga:
- Be kind to your body! It’s the only one you’ve got! Speaking or thinking badly about it will only hinder you. (More research about that in future posts!)
- Always, always modify as needed. Only YOU know what your body is feeling. So if something isn’t working for you at this time, dial it back. Modify.
- Pursuing healthy movement is a gift you give yourself. Enjoy it. (And seek out healthy movement that fills you up! If yoga isn’t your jam, keep exploring and trying until you find your best-fit choice).
Disclaimer
Coffee Chats and Yoga Mats (Cortney Loui) recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, and assume all risk of injury to yourself.
Additional resources to help you self-reflect
Read 8 Self-Reflection Journal Prompts for Daily Soul Care!
In this post, you’ll find out what self-reflection is, why it matters for God’s beloved, ways to self-reflect, the importance of giving yourself grace to pivot, and a few prompts to inspire you to take care of your soul.
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Healthy Happy Movement + Pondering Self-Reflection = Win!
You can live intentionally with passion and purpose as God’s beloved.
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I’m Cortney, a recovering over-achiever and God’s beloved who loves helping fellow Christian women like you embrace your God-given gifts so you have the confidence to live authentically.
I’m also a full-time mama to two sweet little boys, wife to my best friend, motivational speaker, and part-time Christian life coach. Chai lattes, strong coffee, podcasts, yoga, dance, and fairy tales nourish my soul and add sweetness to life.
Discovering the joy of embracing my God-given gifts and who He created me to be was a game-changer—a journey that brought freedom, unexpected delights, and relief from guilt. Finally, I felt free to be myself and ditch the pressure of being someone I wasn’t.
Incorporating those gifts into my day—from weekly planning to deciding on commitments, nurturing my marriage, and parenting—transformed everything. Now, I can’t imagine life without the perspective of fully embracing who God created me to be. I was missing so much without it!
