Shift & Thrive July 2025: Summer Check In

Jul 1

Written By Michelle Gonzalez

July 2025

Good morning, Subscriber First Name,

Welcome to the 2nd Shift & Thrive newsletter, coming to your inbox every other month. I’d like to extend my gratitude and thank you for being here. It is my intention to offer valuable resources, insights and support for those striving to optimize their health and wellbeing. I am so grateful you are here!

It’s Summer, a New Season & New Routines!

Is it in your nature to set goals or intentions?

As we settle into summer, it's the perfect moment to pause and reflect on the goals or intentions you set at the start of the year. Are they still aligned with who you are and what matters most right now?

Life shifts—and so do we. Maybe you’ve made great progress. Maybe some goals no longer fit. That’s okay. This is your chance to realign, reset, or recommit—with curiosity, not criticism.

Take a breath. Revisit your “why.” Ask yourself:

What’s been working well for me so far?
What’s felt out of sync?
What do I want to prioritize in the second half of the year?

Growth isn’t linear. It’s seasonal. Let this summer be your season of clarity and commitment—on your own terms.

🌿 Need support re-centering or re-energizing your wellness goals?
Let’s schedule a 1:1 check-in session to explore where you are, where you want to be, and how to get there—compassionately and effectively. Choose a date here!

Seasonal Eating for Energy and Vitality

Summer offers an abundance of fresh, nutrient-packed produce that naturally supports your energy, hydration, and overall well-being. Think juicy berries, crisp cucumbers, leafy greens, tomatoes, peaches, zucchini, and watermelon.

Eating seasonally isn’t just about flavor—it’s about fueling your body in harmony with the environment. These foods are often more affordable and more nutritious in the warmer months.

Looking for easy ways to enjoy them? Try:

A quick cucumber-mint salad
Grilled peaches with a drizzle of honey
Overnight oats topped with fresh berries
A farmers market veggie stir-fry

🍓 Bonus: Have you been to your local farmer’s market? Check out my Farmer’s Market Guide here.

Do The Thing!

Is there tug on your heart or a gentle knowing that is telling you which way to go? You might want to listen!

Those little nudges are just that. A nudge. Your awareness of the nudge, means there might be a little something more to explore. A nudge to consider doing something new, reaching out to a friend, learning a new skill, taking a leap of faith. Whatever it is, it’s calling you.

It doesn’t always come with clarity or a clear next step.
Sometimes it just feels like a pull. A sense that something needs to shift. A habit to change, a boundary to set, a truth to honor.

We often ignore it—distracted by the noise, responsibilities, and self-doubt. But that nudge is your inner wisdom speaking up. It’s the part of you that knows what you need.

And here’s the truth:
You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to listen. Then… do the thing.

PSST! I DID THE THING! I’d like to share a personal story of doing the thing! I just did a blog post about it and you can find it here.

Ready to follow that voice—and actually do the thing?

Let’s talk. Whether it’s shifting a habit, reclaiming your energy, or finally putting yourself first, I’m here to walk with you.

Book Your Free Connection Call Today!

NEW BLOG POSTS

Wed, Jun 18

Farmer’s Market Guide: Benefits of Seasonal Eating

Let nature be your nutritionist this season.

Mon, Jun 16

I Did the Thing!

One idea. One email. One big leap. How a first-time community health fair turned into a local wellness movement—and why you should “do the thing” too.

Thu, May 01

What’s Your Mental Health Check-in Routine?

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Michelle Gonzalez

Shift & Thrive July 2025: Summer Check In

July 2025

Good morning, Subscriber First Name,

It’s Summer, a New Season & New Routines!

Is it in your nature to set goals or intentions?

As we settle into summer, it's the perfect moment to pause and reflect on the goals or intentions you set at the start of the year. Are they still aligned with who you are and what matters most right now?

Life shifts—and so do we. Maybe you’ve made great progress. Maybe some goals no longer fit. That’s okay. This is your chance to realign, reset, or recommit—with curiosity, not criticism.

Take a breath. Revisit your “why.” Ask yourself:

What’s been working well for me so far?

What’s felt out of sync?

What do I want to prioritize in the second half of the year?

Growth isn’t linear. It’s seasonal. Let this summer be your season of clarity and commitment—on your own terms.

🌿 Need support re-centering or re-energizing your wellness goals?Let’s schedule a 1:1 check-in session to explore where you are, where you want to be, and how to get there—compassionately and effectively. Choose a date here!

Seasonal Eating for Energy and Vitality

Summer offers an abundance of fresh, nutrient-packed produce that naturally supports your energy, hydration, and overall well-being. Think juicy berries, crisp cucumbers, leafy greens, tomatoes, peaches, zucchini, and watermelon.

Eating seasonally isn’t just about flavor—it’s about fueling your body in harmony with the environment. These foods are often more affordable and more nutritious in the warmer months.

Looking for easy ways to enjoy them? Try:

A quick cucumber-mint salad

Grilled peaches with a drizzle of honey

Overnight oats topped with fresh berries

A farmers market veggie stir-fry

🍓 Bonus: Have you been to your local farmer’s market? Check out my Farmer’s Market Guide here.

Do The Thing!

Is there tug on your heart or a gentle knowing that is telling you which way to go? You might want to listen!

Those little nudges are just that. A nudge. Your awareness of the nudge, means there might be a little something more to explore. A nudge to consider doing something new, reaching out to a friend, learning a new skill, taking a leap of faith. Whatever it is, it’s calling you.

It doesn’t always come with clarity or a clear next step.Sometimes it just feels like a pull. A sense that something needs to shift. A habit to change, a boundary to set, a truth to honor.

We often ignore it—distracted by the noise, responsibilities, and self-doubt. But that nudge is your inner wisdom speaking up. It’s the part of you that knows what you need.

And here’s the truth:You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to listen. Then… do the thing.

PSST! I DID THE THING! I’d like to share a personal story of doing the thing! I just did a blog post about it and you can find it here.

Ready to follow that voice—and actually do the thing?

Let’s talk. Whether it’s shifting a habit, reclaiming your energy, or finally putting yourself first, I’m here to walk with you.

NEW BLOG POSTS

Farmer’s Market Guide: Benefits of Seasonal Eating

I Did the Thing!

What’s Your Mental Health Check-in Routine?

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🌿 Need support re-centering or re-energizing your wellness goals?
Let’s schedule a 1:1 check-in session to explore where you are, where you want to be, and how to get there—compassionately and effectively. Choose a date here!

It doesn’t always come with clarity or a clear next step.
Sometimes it just feels like a pull. A sense that something needs to shift. A habit to change, a boundary to set, a truth to honor.

And here’s the truth:
You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to listen. Then… do the thing.