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Scared to be judged & newsletter launch 🚀

Published 12 months ago • 3 min read

It's here! #SimonSays...

🥁 Drumroll please... Welcome to the first edition of #SimonSays! I hope you’ll join me on this new writing journey. But of course, feel free to unsubscribe — you won’t hurt my feelings. But if you stay, I guarantee wellness & wisdom goodness packed into each newsletter

Yes, I commit to writing this newsletter each month… something I’ve been putting off because I’ve been afraid.

Scared to be judged

Scared to commitment

And scared to put myself out there!

I’ve been nervous about committing to anything with chronic illness gripping me. I’m also weary of launching something when I don’t feel like an expert (yet)…. I think, “Who would want to hear from me?”

The truth is, we all have something worth sharing with this world. And if we don’t, who will?

“Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” -Howard Thurman

I pray you’re bold enough to share a piece of yourself with the world … let’s be brave together.

XO, jules


🧠 Content I’m Consuming…

🗒️ Article - 4 Simple Habits of Emotionally Intelligent People (Nick Wignall)

I’ve been particularly interested in the power of habits and routines as I try to embrace the slow life and still be productive. In this article by Nick Wignall explains the importance of understanding how your feelings work, and suggests these 4 habits to boost your emotional intelligence.

📚 Book - $100M Offers: How to Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No (Alex Hormozi)

I switch between health and wellness reading and business books… and Alex’s Million Dollar Deals book shares his journey from consultant and marketing coach for gyms dropping all his tips and learnings for FREE! Yes, you heard that right — the book is literally $0.99 on Amazon. (The cheapest listing allowed on the platform). You have no excuses, fire up the kindle!

🎙️ Podcast - Take Ownership of Your Life with Jen Gottlieb (Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show)

I usually listen to Dr. Gabrielle Lyons for her kick-butt muscle-centric functional health and nutrition tips, but this podcast dove into the softer side of health — it discusses how vulnerability and authenticity should be viewed as strengths, not weaknesses and how to step into the version of yourself you want to be. Enjoy this one on your next commute, or anytime you need some soul-searching.

📺 YouTube - Fighting the Migraine Epidemic: The Groundbreaking Work of Angela A Stanton, PhD

Many people have asked me what I’m doing to heal and how I’m recovering from chronic illness & migraines. Well, it can be summed up in this video right here! Learn all things migraine management and recovery with Dr. Angela Stanton.

P.S. I LOVE YouTube… more on that another time!


✍️ My Latest Blogs and Guest Posts #SimonSays

I’ve been busy writing on xojulessimon.com and working with other bloggers to guest post. Here’s the most popular articles the last month!

📝 8 BEST NON TOXIC AIR FRYER FOR HEALTHY COOKING

📝 GUT CHECK: HOW TO HEAL YOUR GUT FOR BRAIN HEALTH (7 STEPS) 

📝 5 WAYS YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR ENERGY IN A DEMANDING WORLD 


🚀 Featured in...

📝 Monday Workout Motivation on HeatherKiddo.com

📝 What Does Running Do For Your Body? (7 tips) on FriscoRunningCo.com

What else do you want to hear or learn about in my blog? Or, looking for a writer for your site? Holler! (Simply reply back to this email!)


📱Post of the Week ….

Have you signed up to run or volunteer with Texas Big Star Half & 5K? C’mon, everybody is doing it! ⭐️


♥️ Product I’m diggin

🥤Stanley Adventure Quencher Travel Tumbler 40 oz

Ok, I jumped on the bandwagon and finally ordered the Stanley thermal cup on amazon with the rest of the world. This may be trendy, but I gotta tell you — this cup actually works too! Keeps my water cold and delicious for all-day hydrating. 💦


🤔 Did you know?

🥦 Monica Hershaft, from Treat the Source, shared, “a study found that broccoli "zapped" in the microwave with a little water lost up to 97 percent of its beneficial antioxidants; but, steamed broccoli lost 11 percent or less of its antioxidants. Microwaves are used in the field of gene altering actually to weaken cell membranes and break them apart. These damaged cells then become easy targets for pathogens to move in.”

I don’t know about you, but we use the microwave all.the.time! This tidbit got me thinking… even though we use glass storage containers, maybe we need to haul out the air fryer or toaster oven instead? EEK


🤔 Quote I’m pondering…

Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity.

If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.” - Brené Brown


💭 Final thoughts

We usually have a block of time each day when we're at our best—​where energy & focus are high. Question... How do you spend those few hours? Who or what gets your best time?

Till next time,

XO 😘

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