Kristin Smith, Author at Smart Healthy Women

The Joy Factor

Posted by Kristin Smith | Inspiration | 0 |

Many women are desperately searching “how to” these days. Frustrated because so many other women make things like balance, wellness, fun, peace, joy, wealth, etc. look so easy and yet they haven’t a clue what it is they are missing to find and hold on to the similar lifestyle or feelings. So where is the disconnect here, ladies? I believe it is the unclear “Joy Factor.” It is so hard for today’s gutsy gals to stop and go the extra mile for themselves. Nurturers by design, putting us first can seem, well, selfish. But let’s face it, without carving...

A Two 2 Step Process to Avoiding Unsettled Feelings

Posted by Kristin Smith | Mindset | 0 |

Don’t be Afraid to Feel It When it comes to emotions, I believe we are sometimes taught to “let go” too quickly. Trust me, I am a firm believer of letting go, shedding what is no longer working, moving on, moving past something, and focusing on the "right now" by being fully present, but what if we are moving too quickly through something? What if falling into the trap of letting go too quickly is really equating to avoidance? I believe you have to feel the pain, the agony, and pressure, the hurt, the sickness, the dread, and the...

When Surrender is the Only Answer

Posted by Kristin Smith | Editor's Pick, Inspiration | 0 |

A Bigger Conversation Recently I woke up to some devastating news, which turned out to be breaking national news. To a stranger, the news would appear to be painful, heart wrenching and even may have caused some anger. When I looked at the person’s photo being blasted on the news and social media feeds I realized it was my high-school sweetheart - we had dated throughout my entire high-school years and, while we had some small break-ups in between, we were certainly an item. This man was facing the loss of his son because of an accident coupled with judgment, criticism,...

Two False Perceptions of Leadership

Posted by Kristin Smith | Health, Women's Business | 0 |

Time to Squash this Now…. Being a leader in your own business or in your workplace is certainly no joke. Accepting the role as a “leader” means you have taken responsibility to uphold certain duties, deadlines, outcomes, changes, ethics, values and forward movement. You have become personally responsible for progress, development, coaching and mentoring. I am a leader. I have been a leader for well over fifteen years and over these years, I have come across different masks I have had to wear. I think the biggest mask I wore and the biggest false illusion I carried for years...

Can Too Much Clarity Be a Bad Thing?

Posted by Kristin Smith | Lifestyle | 0 |

I have personally struggled with trying to squash the clarity monster. I would push my desires, my work, my writing, and everything in between away merely because I was engulfed in the illusion that clarity creates. I would start to write or start to begin a launch just to kick it the side when a little doubt entered my mind. I found myself listening and watching other like-minded professionals and one common message seemed to be clarity + a defined niche. I am the first one to tell you that as soon as I became lost in the cesspool...

Your Soul’s Haven

Posted by Kristin Smith | Featured, Health | 0 |

A safe haven can be viewed as a refuge or a place to retreat. Believe it or not, your home is meant to “house” positive energy adding oomph to your soul. This is especially true when it comes time let go of the external world and pressures. It is important to bond with your home and create a relationship with your sacred home space that validates your truth, your values, your aspirations, and your heart. When you walk through your home it is a confirmation of your hard work, your beliefs, and your efforts. When you look around you...

Is She Your Real Mom?

Posted by Kristin Smith | Family, Parenting | 0 |

The word “real” never had any significant impact on my life until I became a stepmom 17 years ago. It was then when the word actually became a label and part of the native language of the typical blended family. Questions like: Is that your real mom? Do you live with your real mom or your real dad? Do you have to ask your real mom? Are they your real kids? Is that your real daughter? It was a tough association to have to worth through because, after all, this was my “real” life and the love I had...

Chasing Your Dreams

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You have everything you need right this moment… Elizabeth Gilbert reminded me of something so vital to the health of any dream during her latest podcast. She said that we are not chasing our dreams. Our dreams are chasing us. This is so wise and it is what makes up our divine design. The Internal Flames! Something is burning inside of you for a reason. You were meant to step out to share and build whatever it is that continues to call your name at the best times and at the not so great times. BUT what do we generally...

Start Taking Action!

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Stop “Just” Absorbing and Start Unleashing! Surrounding yourself with positive influence and taking the time to uncover tips to overcome some of the hardest obstacles you will ever face in life are very important aspects to personal development. Inspirational words, encouragement, and other forms of motivation help to push you forward, especially when you feel ready for a new start or ready to recover from a tough situation. But I have to ask you - when does all of this become just a little too much? When do you start to actually apply what you already know? I ask this...

Three Secrets to Sustaining Your Inner Leader

Posted by Kristin Smith | Editor's Pick, Mindset | 0 |

When you think of the meaning behind leader, I am sure you immediately consider someone you look up to who embraces the role as a leader…but have you ever considered yourself when you reflect upon the word “leader?” As a savvy woman in leadership for over sixteen years, I can say there is a “disconnect” with women today and their ability to tap into their inner leader. It has nothing to do with ability and yet has everything to do with their confidence to feel gutsy and command their own inner leader during times of real need. Let’s talk...

Are You Fit For Biz?

Posted by Kristin Smith | Women's Business | 0 |

Are you ready to give yourself a mind self-exam? Many women make the decision to take their experiences and their gifts away from the traditional workplace setting and package this awesomeness through the process of starting their own businesses. A gutsy move? Yes! There is nothing more exciting to me than working or speaking with women who said “yes” to this journey, but are all women fit and ready to leave the workplace? Not always, and this is why it is important to give yourself a physical. Yes, a physical. I am talking just like something you would experience...

Leverage Stress for Success

Posted by Kristin Smith | Featured, Women's Business | 0 |

Do you want to learn how you can leverage stress for success? Stress is a word that seems to be packaged with negative connotations. I believe short-term stress was a catalyst to my own professional and personal growth. There are many fabulous opportunities that can come out of being “stressed” temporarily. Are you ready to learn a few tips on how to leverage stress for your own life success? Awesome! Uncover the “why” behind the situation. Why are you feeling this form of stress and how can you turn it around to ignite a smarter and faster outcome? Are...

3 Savvy Secrets for Today’s Step-Mom

Posted by Kristin Smith | Parenting | 0 |

Are you a step-mom who is simply surviving and you would much rather be thriving in your role? I understand. Being a step-mom is no easy walk in the park. As a veteran step-mom, I wasted plenty of years paralyzed with the disease to please. I had no idea what my role was supposed to look like, how I was supposed to act, and in what way I needed to “show up” in my stepdaughters’ lives. I was over-obligated, overwhelmed, and I was weighed down by the common pitfalls commonly seen in today’s blended families. This was cause for...