"First day of school..."
Posted by Breanne Smedley | Year number eight of teaching started this morning at 8:35am! On Zoom... Not what I expected! Usually the first day of school is filled with nervous excitement. It...
"Big, Bold, and Creative..."
Posted by Kristina Smedley | I ‘Imagine’… one of my favorite ways of being… and the chapter I just finished in Glennon Doyle’s book, "Untamed." It also made me think back to an uncomfortable mo...
"Her eyes welled up with tears...
Posted by Kristina Smedley | I remember this day vividly, as I watched Breanne’s eyes well up with tears. We were hosting The Elite Competitor Program Summer Workshop, and had a Zoom meeting ...
"Being the Best..."
Posted by Kristina Smedley | As my high school senior year kicked off and volleyball season was in full swing, I remember wanting so badly to be a captain. I wanted the recognition. I wanted th...
"Yoga isn't a workout..."
Posted by Breanne Smedley | All you do is breathe, stretch a little, and sit there while your mind wanders to a million other things. It's only a workout if "power" is in front of the name. Or,...
"Getting back up..."
Posted by Breanne Smedley | In 7th grade, I decided to go out for middle school track. In 7th grade, I also looked like a baby giraffe. One of the events the coach said I should do was the 200...
"The double-edged sword..."
Posted by Breanne Smedley | "You always have it all figured out!" The words came out of one of my 16 year old volleyball players a couple years ago. "Yeah!" Someone else echoed. "Like, perfect...
"Learning to Crawl..."
Posted by Kristina Smedley | Kaden has been blowing our minds with his persistence in learning how to crawl. I don’t know why this is surprising. For some reason, I expected that babies just c...
"Am I an Antiracist?"
Posted by Kristina Smedley | The most direct answer is no. Unfortunately, I can’t say that I’ve been actively doing anything to fight against racism. Yes, I’m kind and accepting and empathetic...
"The perfect day..."
Posted by Breanne Smedley | This weekend, my husband and I started working through the "36 questions that lead to love." They are sets of questions that can supposedly lead to two complete stran...
"Potty training in 3 days..."
Posted by Breanne Smedley | We are on day #3 of potty training Charlee. It’s actually been a fun, eye-opening, and only semi-shitty experience so far! We are following the "potty training in 3 ...
"The launch..."
Posted by Breanne Smedley | June 19th has been circled on my calendar for the past few weeks. Every time I look at it, I get a rush of excitement and anxiety run through me. (For my teacher f...
"Never enough..."
Posted by Kristina Smedley | Have you ever gone to the grocery store when you were hungry? Yeah, me too. And it’s always a mistake! All I can think about is how hungry I am.I end up buying all so...
"Giveaway pile..."
Posted by Breanne Smedley | In our spare bedroom right now, there is a large pile of things that I am anxiously waiting to haul off to a donation center. Like many, I've used some of quaranti...
"Just GET STARTED..."
Posted by Kristina Smedley | When Breanne Smedley and I first stepped out on this Mindfluent® Leadership journey (2 years ago!), I was envisioning that we would create a philosophy, become certi...
"Small wins..."
Posted by Kristina Smedley | Today, Kaden enjoyed riding in his jogging stroller for the first time. It was adorable!! He was smiling, looking out at the water, and flapping his arms and legs a...
"Morning Mindfulness..."
Posted by Breanne Smedley | For the past 8 weeks in a row, I, along with 12-20 girl athletes in my mental training program sign into zoom together at 9am PST. We only meet for about 15 minutes....
"The banana..."
Posted by Breanne Smedley | When I worked at Jamba Juice in high school, there was a job I was assigned within the first couple weeks of working there. It seemed that all the newer hires got a ...
“What’s the gift…”
Posted by Breanne Smedley | This week, I caught up with a friend I hadn’t seen for a while. Normally, the common thing to ask people as we’re living through a pandemic is something along the li...
"$800, gone..."
Posted by Breanne Smedley | It’s probably been more than that, actually. Money spent on Facebook Ads as Kristina and I try to figure out how to craft our message and grow our audience. Money ...
"Super-human Jordan..."
Posted by Breanne Smedley | Brett and I are watching the ESPN docu-series "The Last Dance" right now. All about Michael Jordan’s life and career with the Chicago Bulls. I always find these type...
"PIVOT..."
Posted by Breanne Smedley | It’s one of my favorite Friends episodes. The one where Ross, Chandler, and Rachel are trying to maneuver a large couch up a set of stairs only to get stuck at every c...
"The toddler test..."
Posted by Breanne Smedley | Over the past couple of days, I saw the "toddler test" floating around social media. The concept was simple. Place a bowl of a treat in front of your toddler. Tell he...
"When talent cheats you..."
Posted by Breanne Smedley | After nearly a decade of coaching, I’ve experienced a lot of different teams. Teams that have had almost no volleyball experience coming in. Teams that are "raw." ...
"My running buddy..."
Posted by Breanne Smedley | Over the past 7+ weeks of quarantine, my workout routine has changed slightly. No necessarily in what I’m doing. GRIT mainly, with a little CrossFit, Peloton, and Y...
"Today's the day..."
Posted by Kristina Smedley | Friday was going to be a big day in our house! But now that big day is today… Kaden is six months old and…He’s moving into his crib. Into his own room. And will imme...
"My most special poem..."
Posted by Kristina Smedley | A couple days ago, my Dad sent our family a text with an image attached. His text said… "My Aunt Dee wrote this about your Gramma a long time ago. Just got it from ...
"More productive, for what...?"
Posted by Breanne Smedley | This week, I decided to get back into bullet journaling. I took a break for a few months to try out the Full Focus Planner from Michael Hyatt. Which I really liked, ...
"Try..."
Posted by Breanne Smedley | "Try…" It’s a little, sneaky word. I realize that I use it all the time. What I didn’t realize was how often I do it. "I’m going to try to workout at 7am today."...
“My biggest lie…”
Posted by Kristina Smedley | I’ve never struggled with believing I am capable. A lot of people do, and I'm so thankful that hasn't been my story. I’ve always gone for things, jumped in, tried… and ...
"Impossible goals..."
Posted by Breanne Smedley | "Impossible goals…" Goal setting...it’s one of those things that I’ve always understood the importance of, but never really connected to that much. But, I think I kn...
“Oh, the irony…”
Posted by Kristina Smedley | "Oh the irony..." It's already been a month since Breanne Smedley and I were both honored to be asked to lead GRIT teams... but I almost said No and turned down the opp...
“Living in the top 5%…”
Posted by Kristina Smedley | I’ve always worked hard, am compassionate, and have sought to serve others and change lives.I’ve always performed well in school, at work, and in sports.I’ve always bee...
“Breaking the rules…”
Posted by Breanne Smedley | Up until recently, I’d say I could be classified as a "rule follower."Following the directions, the signs, and what people told me to do.Likely born out ...
“Celebrate it, everyday…”
Posted by Breanne Smedley | Today is National Girls and Women in Sports Day.A time to reflect, and a time to celebrate.One of my greatest (and fondest) memories of women in sports h...
“Dear 31 year old Breanne…”
Posted by Breanne Smedley | The other day, as part of a book I’m reading, I was prompted to write a letter to myself.A letter written by my 100 year old self, to my current self.It ...
“Back in the classroom…”
Posted by Breanne Smedley | Yesterday marked the start of a new semester, which means new classes.And this semester, I am teaching health after a two year hiatus involving maternity...
“The next Tony Robbins…”
Posted by Kristina Smedley | "The Next Tony Robbins…""Kristina & Breanne Smedley" Yeah, that sounds ridiculous.I even feel stupid writing it down and hitting post.My Inner Criti...