February Newsletter

Published: Wed, 02/03/21

February Newsletter

Now that we've rid the old and brought in the bold…presenting you:

GRIT & GRACE

I've got something for you this month that will be the secret sauce to accelerating self-growth ;) Think…Work hard. Acknowledge the hard work. Grow. Be great!

This month is about facing life and its accessories head on this and working hard to up our GRIT & GRACE. Shifting our perspective…developing mental toughness. Poise, bravery, compassion, discipline, tenacity, empathy. Striving for progress not perfection!

Daily themes will include ME Monday, Tenacious Thursday (GRIT Edition), Sunday Slowdown (GRACE Edition).

Grit is what we do. Grace is how we do it. And the synthesis of the two…what we will accomplish this month!

Every month I find myself saying "this is def. my fav" and here we are again…let's do this!

I am an open-book for questions and would love to share more details specific to you, your schedule, needs and goals! February is the SHORTEST month of the year, but it doesn’t have to be the month with the shortest progress. What are you waiting for?

Hit reply and let’s chat about which programs would be the best fit for you!

I’ve got a delicious recipe for you this month! Let me know if you try these Avocado Brownies (and see if your fam can guess the secret ingredient!)

Ingredients

- ½ cup gluten-free, all-purpose flour

- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

- 1 tbsp extra-virgin coconut oil

- 1 cup mashed avocado

- ½ cup + 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

- 2 large eggs

- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

- 1 dash sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a 9x12 baking dish with parchment paper, with paper coming up the sides of the dish. Coat with cooking spray + set aside.

2. Whisk together flour + cocoa powder in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.

3. Place a double boiler over low heat with water 1-inch deep in the bottom. Add the chocolate and coconut oil to the top of the double boiler and stir occasionally until melted. Set aside.

4. Place the avocado, maple syrup, eggs, extract, and salt in the blender; cover and blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl.

5. Stir melted chocolate into avocado mixture. Fold in flour mixture, adding ⅓ of the mixture at a time, until fully combined.

6. Spread mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until firm on top. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the baking dish.

Cut into 12 pieces and serve right away or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days!

This recipe makes 12 servings.

If you follow our amazing portion container plan, this recipe is 2 Yellow and 1 Blue. If you’re a 2B tracker, this recipe makes a great occasional treat. Be sure to track it!

To my perfectionist friends who may need to hear this like I did: “perfection guarantees pain.”

I heard that recently on a mentorship call with @bradbizjack

Y’all, busy-ness doesn’t equal success, it isn’t a badge of honor. What if I told you that your being busy is just your need for significance?

Us perfectionists need to let go of our need for significance and embrace the growth that comes with taking action on the things that truly matter for the end goal you have.

Whether that’s a goal in your marriage, your family dynamic, your business, etc, simply shifting focus to what the result is you want that is PURPOSE-DRIVEN will give you more energy to get the dang thing done!!