April, 2022 - Debbie Harbec Coaching

Getting organized for better health

Have you ever watched “Get Organized with The Home Edit” on Netflix?

I’m obsessed!

Although I’ve never been an organization freak, this show makes me want to be one.

Seeing the home spaces they organize, so beautifully arranged by function and color, just makes me feel good.

And, on the flip-side, I know that when I see cluttered and chaotic spaces in my house, I don’t feel good.

It feels like total overwhelm and sadness.

It stresses me.

And you know, if you’ve been reading my posts, that stress is a huge barrier to weight loss, fitness, and a healthier life.

So, just by organizing your environment you can feel better, in every way.

But organizing isn’t just about your home environment.

We all have urges.

And cravings.

They feel strong, like needs

But they’re only wants.

An urge, in particular, feels like “I have to.”

Like the urge to eat that last cookie, or buy that pair of jeans, or go out for a Starbucks.

I have a frequent urge to procrastinate with Netflix.

I’ve had several questions about this topic.

So, I decided to write this post.

And give you a few references (below).

Before diving in, I just want to preface by saying I’m not a hormone expert.

And I’m not a doctor (and don’t even play one on tv.)

So, everything I’m writing here is based on information I’ve gathered from books, articles, and studies (I’ve included a few references below.)

With that out of the way, here’s the most important thing I know…

Menopause is a natural event in a woman’s life (I know that sounds a little like sex ed 101, but bear with me…)

What I mean is that menopause is normal.

It’s not a condition that needs to be fixed or medicated.