Shift & Thrive: Sept 2026: What If You Already Know?

Shift & Thrive

One Intentional Step at a Time

September 2026

Good morning, Subscriber First Name,

We spend a lot of time looking outside ourselves for answers.

What should I eat?
How should I exercise?
What should my morning routine look like?
What should I be doing with my life?

As we head toward the final months of the year, instead of immediately asking, “What else should I be doing?” maybe there's another question worth asking:

What is already within me (what do I already know) that I haven't been paying enough attention to?

*Your January self made a plan, but your September self knows better!

Think back to January.

Maybe you had plans to move more, eat differently, prioritize sleep, manage stress, make more time for yourself—or simply feel better.

Now you have something you didn't have then:

Eight months of evidence.

You've discovered which habits fit naturally into your life and which ones require more effort. You've probably started, stopped, adjusted and restarted a few things along the way.

Think about the moments this year when you felt most like yourself.

What were you doing?
Who were you with?
What gave you energy?
What made you lose track of time?
What did you keep thinking about, even when no one was asking you to?

Those moments are worth noticing.

They can tell us something about what we value, what inspires us and what we may want more of in our lives.

Listen Before You Change

You don't necessarily need to reinvent yourself this fall. Maybe you need more opportunities to hear yourself. Take the walk without the podcast. Sit outside for ten minutes without your phone. Write down what's been on your mind.

Notice what gives you energy and what consistently takes it away.

Pay attention to what you're drawn toward.

So before you decide what you should accomplish before the end of the year, ask yourself a different question:

What do I know about myself now, that I didn't know in January?

And then…

How can I use what I've learned to make the next four months work better for me?

The answer isn't always try harder.

Sometimes it's making something easier. Asking for support. Changing the time of day. Lowering the barrier. Protecting one habit instead of chasing five.

Your January goals don't get the final say this year. Your September wisdom does.

How Can I Help?

You already have what it takes. Coaching can help you uncover what matters most, build on your strengths, and turn your intentions into sustainable action.

Ready to explore what’s possible? Let’s connect.

Schedule a free 30-minute connection call

What I’ve been up to:

I have been working as diligently as possible this summer to complete my full program offering for female student athletes:

WHAT’S YOUR F.O.R.M.?
Fuel • Optimal Recovery • Resilience • Momentum
Foundational wellness. Sustainable habits. Lasting performance.

This year, I have presented two in person workshops focusing on the Fueling for performance piece of the program.

Here are some positive outcomes:

I was struggling to eat breakfast and meals throughout the day. I now have been eating breakfast and meals during the day and I have been getting better sleep and more energized when preforming. -Kayla, Softball

I was struggling to eat breakfast because it felt too early to eat. Now that I have started to have breakfast, I feel more energized throughout the day. -Hannah, Softball

Current Workshops:

1. Fueling Workshop | 90 Minutes

Stop Guessing What to Eat as a Student Athlete: A Simple fueling foundation to support energy, performance and consistency without confusion or extremes.

An interactive and engaging workshop provides female student athletes with clear, evidence-based nutrition basics to help them understand how to apply those fundamentals in real life, on game day, long training days and recovery days.

The interactive workshop guides student athletes to:

Understand what to eat to support energy, recovery, and performance
Learn how nutrition fits into busy schedules, limited resources, and campus or family environments
Make informed choices that align with their unique needs and values

2. Optimal Recovery Workshop | 90 Minutes

The Missing Piece of Performance: A simple recovery foundation to help your body repair, recharge, and perform at its best.

An interactive workshop designed to help athletes understand that recovery is more than rest—it’s a foundational part of health and performance.

Understand the key pillars of recovery that help your body and mind repair, recharge, and perform.
Identify your recovery strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Create one realistic recovery habit you can put into practice immediately.

*Please share with a female student athlete or coach you know!

If you are interested in attending a workshop or would like to schedule an in person workshop for your team, please send me an email at michelle@mmghealthcoaching.com

You can also access workshop information on my website here: Current Workshops

Ways to Work With Me

1:1 Virtual Coaching

One time 90-minute laser coaching session. A taste of coaching without a long term commitment. Explore one specific area determined by you.
3-Month or 6-Month coaching package. Build momentum and reconnect to what matters most with deep transformation and lasting balance.

In Person Workshops

Tailored to your group, team or organization focusing on a foundational health/wellness topic that fits best with your current needs.

Student Athletes/Competitive Softball Teams (16u+)

1:1 virtual coaching for student athletes ages 18-22.
Team workshops outlining foundational wellness for performance that entail proper fueling, recovery, resilience and maintaining consistency. Aligning everyday habits for desired outcomes.

Need more information or have a special request? I’d love to connect with you, schedule a time to chat, here.

Upcoming Events

No upcoming events at this time.

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What were you doing?

Who were you with?

What gave you energy?

What made you lose track of time?

What did you keep thinking about, even when no one was asking you to?

Understand what to eat to support energy, recovery, and performance

Learn how nutrition fits into busy schedules, limited resources, and campus or family environments

Make informed choices that align with their unique needs and values

Understand the key pillars of recovery that help your body and mind repair, recharge, and perform.

Identify your recovery strengths and opportunities for improvement.

Create one realistic recovery habit you can put into practice immediately.

One time 90-minute laser coaching session. A taste of coaching without a long term commitment. Explore one specific area determined by you.

3-Month or 6-Month coaching package. Build momentum and reconnect to what matters most with deep transformation and lasting balance.

Tailored to your group, team or organization focusing on a foundational health/wellness topic that fits best with your current needs.

1:1 virtual coaching for student athletes ages 18-22.

Team workshops outlining foundational wellness for performance that entail proper fueling, recovery, resilience and maintaining consistency. Aligning everyday habits for desired outcomes.

Calm. Strong. Nourished.

Grounded in Gratitude: How to Cultivate a Practice that Sticks

Dream It. Plan It. Do it. Creating the SMART Goal

Farmer’s Market Guide: Benefits of Seasonal Eating

I Did the Thing!

Shift & Thrive

September 2026

Good morning, Subscriber First Name,

We spend a lot of time looking outside ourselves for answers.

What should I eat?How should I exercise?What should my morning routine look like?What should I be doing with my life?

As we head toward the final months of the year, instead of immediately asking, “What else should I be doing?” maybe there's another question worth asking:

What is already within me (what do I already know) that I haven't been paying enough attention to?

*Your January self made a plan, but your September self knows better!

Think back to January.

Maybe you had plans to move more, eat differently, prioritize sleep, manage stress, make more time for yourself—or simply feel better.

Now you have something you didn't have then:

Eight months of evidence.

You've discovered which habits fit naturally into your life and which ones require more effort. You've probably started, stopped, adjusted and restarted a few things along the way.

Think about the moments this year when you felt most like yourself.

What were you doing?

Who were you with?

What gave you energy?

What made you lose track of time?

What did you keep thinking about, even when no one was asking you to?

Those moments are worth noticing.

They can tell us something about what we value, what inspires us and what we may want more of in our lives.

Listen Before You Change

You don't necessarily need to reinvent yourself this fall. Maybe you need more opportunities to hear yourself. Take the walk without the podcast. Sit outside for ten minutes without your phone. Write down what's been on your mind.

Notice what gives you energy and what consistently takes it away.

Pay attention to what you're drawn toward.

So before you decide what you should accomplish before the end of the year, ask yourself a different question:

What do I know about myself now, that I didn't know in January?

And then…

How can I use what I've learned to make the next four months work better for me?

The answer isn't always try harder.

Sometimes it's making something easier. Asking for support. Changing the time of day. Lowering the barrier. Protecting one habit instead of chasing five.

Your January goals don't get the final say this year. Your September wisdom does.

How Can I Help?

You already have what it takes. Coaching can help you uncover what matters most, build on your strengths, and turn your intentions into sustainable action.

Ready to explore what’s possible? Let’s connect.

Schedule a free 30-minute connection call

What I’ve been up to:

I have been working as diligently as possible this summer to complete my full program offering for female student athletes:

WHAT’S YOUR F.O.R.M.?Fuel • Optimal Recovery • Resilience • MomentumFoundational wellness. Sustainable habits. Lasting performance.

This year, I have presented two in person workshops focusing on the Fueling for performance piece of the program.

Here are some positive outcomes:

I was struggling to eat breakfast and meals throughout the day. I now have been eating breakfast and meals during the day and I have been getting better sleep and more energized when preforming. -Kayla, Softball

I was struggling to eat breakfast because it felt too early to eat. Now that I have started to have breakfast, I feel more energized throughout the day. -Hannah, Softball

Current Workshops:

1. Fueling Workshop | 90 Minutes

Stop Guessing What to Eat as a Student Athlete: A Simple fueling foundation to support energy, performance and consistency without confusion or extremes.

An interactive and engaging workshop provides female student athletes with clear, evidence-based nutrition basics to help them understand how to apply those fundamentals in real life, on game day, long training days and recovery days.

The interactive workshop guides student athletes to:

Understand what to eat to support energy, recovery, and performance

Learn how nutrition fits into busy schedules, limited resources, and campus or family environments

Make informed choices that align with their unique needs and values

2. Optimal Recovery Workshop | 90 Minutes

The Missing Piece of Performance: A simple recovery foundation to help your body repair, recharge, and perform at its best.

An interactive workshop designed to help athletes understand that recovery is more than rest—it’s a foundational part of health and performance.

Understand the key pillars of recovery that help your body and mind repair, recharge, and perform.

Identify your recovery strengths and opportunities for improvement.

Create one realistic recovery habit you can put into practice immediately.

*Please share with a female student athlete or coach you know!

If you are interested in attending a workshop or would like to schedule an in person workshop for your team, please send me an email at michelle@mmghealthcoaching.com

You can also access workshop information on my website here: Current Workshops

Ways to Work With Me

1:1 Virtual Coaching

One time 90-minute laser coaching session. A taste of coaching without a long term commitment. Explore one specific area determined by you.

3-Month or 6-Month coaching package. Build momentum and reconnect to what matters most with deep transformation and lasting balance.

In Person Workshops

Tailored to your group, team or organization focusing on a foundational health/wellness topic that fits best with your current needs.

Student Athletes/Competitive Softball Teams (16u+)

1:1 virtual coaching for student athletes ages 18-22.

Team workshops outlining foundational wellness for performance that entail proper fueling, recovery, resilience and maintaining consistency. Aligning everyday habits for desired outcomes.

Need more information or have a special request? I’d love to connect with you, schedule a time to chat, here.

Upcoming Events

No upcoming events at this time.

VISIT THE BLOG

Calm. Strong. Nourished.

Grounded in Gratitude: How to Cultivate a Practice that Sticks

Dream It. Plan It. Do it. Creating the SMART Goal

Farmer’s Market Guide: Benefits of Seasonal Eating

I Did the Thing!

What should I eat?
How should I exercise?
What should my morning routine look like?
What should I be doing with my life?

WHAT’S YOUR F.O.R.M.?
Fuel • Optimal Recovery • Resilience • Momentum
Foundational wellness. Sustainable habits. Lasting performance.