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One of my specialties is organizing. It’s something I’m naturally good at, but also something I often promote because of the incredible benefits it can have on the brain.

Having things neat and orderly is extremely important to me. My kids don’t always love it though. I try to impress upon them the benefits of a clean room and a made up bed, but they just think I’m a bit of a perfectionist.

I tried for years to get my oldest to make her bed each day and she’d always say, why, nobody is going to see it. I’d be so offended that she actually thought I wanted her to make her bed for OTHER people. I wanted her to make her bed for me, haha, but I was also hoping she’d experience the same sense of satisfaction I get when I walk by her room and see it all neat and tidy. It has everything to do with me, haha.

I recognized early on in my life the positive affects a clean and organized space had on my brain so it’s something that has always been a priority for me. There’s nothing better than coming down to a clean kitchen first thing in the morning, or climbing into my neatly made up bed at night.

I do it for my brain.

I used to think it was just a personality thing. I know messes don’t bother everyone, but I’ve come to learn that clutter and disorganization can have plenty of negative affects on all people, it’s not just me. Some may not even realize the stress, overwhelm, and fatigue they often feel, could be directly related to chaos and clutter. It’s not just a personality type thing, it’s a human thing.

Benefits of Being Organized

Less stress
Improved focus
Increased productivity
Saves time and money

Last month we talked about creativity, and a few months back we talked about simplifying, and before that we talked about the All or Nothing Mentality. This month we are tying it all together with organization.

Creativity needs focus, and your brain needs to be free of distractions in order to focus. Organization allows your brain to focus on what’s necessary instead of being pulled in a million different directions. And working on your “all or nothing mentality” can allow you to make incremental progress over a long period of time.

HOW do you love yourself? This is a question I’ve been asking for years? I just can’t seem to find that button I’d tell Sean.  But I’m having this realization.   My struggle to find that “self love button” all stems from CODEPENDENCY.  A codependent person is someone lacking self worth and trust in themselves. They have fears of abandonment and an obsessive need for approval from others. Usually most magnified in their closest relationships.  For me, that happens to be my relationship with Sean. Let me tell you a little story about my patterns in our relationship...

5 Questions


Introduce yourself. Where do you live, married, single, divorced, kids, occupation, positive personality traits, and how long have you been an ER Shredder?
Besides health and nutrition, what are you most passionate about? What kinds of fun projects are you working on or hope to work on?
I believe visualizing the life you hope to create, balanced with immense gratitude for your current reality is the secret sauce to joy and fulfillment in life. Visualization is the gateway to manifesting your dreams. If you could do, be, or have anything you wanted, what would that be? Describe it in full detail, but describe it as if you already have it. I have… I am… I’m doing…Now tell me one thing you plan to do TODAY that is in alignment with your goals.
What kinds of things have you done, accomplished, or overcome in your life that you are really proud of? Bringing these things to your attention regularly is a powerful way to gain momentum towards your goals. It’s a way to remind yourself how badass you are. It’s evidence that you can do hard things.
We all come from different walks of life, different experiences, and different beliefs. As we all work towards empathy and compassion for the diversity of beliefs in our community, I think learning about one another in this way can provide a tremendous opportunity for us to think outside our own paradigm. What do you believe the purpose of life is? What gives YOU purpose? What gets you excited to get out of bed in the mornings?

ER Shred Come Alive Call 1.25.23

It’s not every day you get a chance to interview a mentor of yours who’s helped shape the trajectory of your life. I’m beyond grateful I got to do just that when I got a chance to sit down with Legendary Nutrition and Applied Physiology Scientist, Consultant, and Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author, Dr. Paul Arceiro.   I met Paul around 7 years ago at my second big Isagenix convention. That encounter changed my life.  For the previous 13 years, I would say I took a vested interest in nutrition and performance.  After watching Dr. Paul light up the stage and pour his life’s work into others, that vested interest became an obsession.  Dr. Paul is not only one of the brightest scientists I’ve ever met, but he is also one of the most down-to-earth, humble humans too.  After following him for 7 years now, my respect has only grown deeper, and when I boil it all down, I believe this quality of his is the one that really seals the deal for me most.  Not only does Dr. Paul preach the good words, but Dr. Paul also walks the walk in his daily life.  That my friend is a quality you don’t find all that often, especially in this industry.  Join Dr. Paul and me live Tuesday, January 24th at 8 pm EST / 5 pm PCT for this very Special Edition of Living The Shredder Life {episode 105}  Dr. Paul and I talk all things ERShred:  What are his thoughts about it?  Is it safe?  Does Dr. Paul eat meat?  What does he think about the elimination protocol aspect of the shred?  What are his thoughts about longevity with shredding?  What’s the deal with protein intake, and how much do we really need?  Is it true that too much protein can hurt you?    What’s the real skinny with Isagenix?  Is it as good as we say it is?  I’m telling you, my friend, in fact, I’m SCREAMING it as loud as I can!   YOU DON’T DESERVE TO MISS THIS INTERVIEW!!!  ***Next Steps:***  1) Don’t forget to respond to this event that you’re going.  2) Please smash the share button and get this out to anyone who may need it  3) Don’t forget to tag your teammates so they don’t miss out  For anyone interested, Dr. Paul’s bio is listed below:  Dr. Paul J. Arciero (“Dr. Paul”), is a leading international nutrition and applied physiology scientist, keynote speaker, consultant, and Amazon #1 Best-Selling author. He has served as a performance physiology and nutrition expert for some of the nation’s most elite, including Olympic medalists, world-class professional athletes (National Hockey League, American Hockey League, boxing, cycling, and rowing), as well as thousands of collegiate, high school and masters athletes of all sports and fitness routines.

Susan Rothman  Holistic Nurse  Master Herbalist   Integrative Nutrition Specialist   Head of health professionals on the board of ER Shred  With 30+ years of clinical experience, Susan has been able to blend herbalism, both western and eastern philosophies with traditional naturopathy and science.  With a broad knowledge of many modalities on the journey to wellness.  She combines experience, knowledge and intuition with clients.   Her passion is empowering others to create their own inner knowing on how to be vibrantly well.