Working the Pockets : My Tip for Online Business Success

My team & I .. we talk OFTEN about how we work in the POCKETS of of our lives.

Your pockets?

You know.. Little windows of time we all have that we {my team & I} choose to use productively towards business growth.

You see, nearly ALL of us have:

Careers, families or a million other responsibilities that we juggle.

Some of even enjoy & thrive when being super busy, yet purposeful!

At the moment I was writing this, I was actually sending emails while nursing my baby to sleep. Time that I could have been mindlessly scrolling Pinterest or IG stories. This is a POCKET. And I’m werkin‘ it.

I can’t believe it’s been four years now of figuring out this business & how it fits with my life - through ALL the seasons & transitions we’ve been through. 

What a BLESSING that it’s been a constant for me!

I remember feeling stressed & stunted at my old job.

I remember feeling stuck in my schedule, without the freedom I craved.

I remember going through the motions & dreading Mondays.

I remember being 20+ pounds heavier, self conscious & discouraged that I wasn’t living up to my potential.

I remember thinking “I wish there was another way..” but not knowing exactly what that looked like for a young 20 something who hadn’t completed her degree yet.

And then this..

I stumbled upon this..

I took a giant leap.

NOT knowing what I was doing.

But full of faith that I'd figure it out.

Because I needed so desperately what it could offer me on so many levels. 

The fear of staying put was bigger than the fear of failing forward!

So hear me with this.

Because maybe you’re intrigued.

Or maybe you’re an eye rolling skeptic, reading for a “punch line” to joke or poke at.

if you are still someone that SCOFFS at working a business online, or recommending products that you love --- you truly gotta make a mindset shift, friend.

As cheesy as it sounds.. times have CHANGED.

Things are not what they once were.

And the opportunity in network marktingn& social commerce is REAL.

And I’m so glad I made the leap when I did!

I knew absolutely ZILCH about managing /growing my own business - or social media for that matter - four years ago when I said YES.

Simply put — I cared MORE about finding a wellness solution for myself and helping other along the way.

And like I remember the tough times in my past before I took this leap, I equally remember now the INCREDIBLE provision we’ve experienced (more than just financially) because of this coaching gig I started.

•coming home from my part time office job to spend time with my husband who was back from his third deployment

•helping pay off several debts

•being home with my daughter her ENTIRE first year + of life.. because of learning to WORK THE POCKETS

Four years

Loads of failing

But refusal to quit

And resilience to keep on

RESIDUAL INCOME. 

FREEDOM OF TIME.

CHOICE.

That’s what i have to show for.. & I’m so grateful!

You may still think “you do you, boo..” but at least do your research before you make a conclusive decision.

This opportunity - what we offer - the mission we’ve set out to tackle .. it’s not going anywhere. It’s GROWING.

So this is a great time to jump in.

I know this isn't for everyone. But, I BELIEVE it’s worth your consideration because of what’s possible!

What if you could _______.

Wouldn’t it be worth it!?

And could you afford NOT to try?

My job is more than helping people! Helping people get healthy andddd helping people build their version of success. I get to teach my team how to create opportunity!

My coach mentorship is open now & I’d love to chat with you about joining me! 

You have nothing to lose & so much to gain by giving this an honest shot.

So let’s TALK!  

Email me via lindseykollar@yahoo.com OR complete this form & I'll contact YOU!

( PS : you will be successful if you do the daily work, stay teachable & implement training.. AND focusing on helping people!! Kapeesh!?)

26 Year Old, Work from HOME Mom

I sure have spent a LOT of time in this office the past week, putting in some LATE hours as I get organized & prepare my business//team to unplug quite a bit when this baby comes.

I'm B E Y O N D overwhelmed with gratitude to be in the profession I am.

Y'all.

Im going to be a 26 year old work from HOME mom any day now.

Putting in the hours when it will work for MY family.. even if it's middle of the night power pockets from my phone while feeding the babe.

Unplugging completely to soak up precious moments without feeling bad about it (oh & still getting paid, by the way).

Not having to worry about finding someone to keep my little one to go back to an office after a few short weeks at home.

The list of reasons.. the FREEDOM I have.. 

I just never imagined we'd have this option or that it would be a decision we could make with such confidence & total peace!

You better believe I'm making sacrifices & working hard - and will continue to do so - but not at the expense of missing out on what matters to me.

Thank you, Jesus.. for coaching.

For this business.

For this company to partner with.

For my team.

For the people I get to help.

This is why I so passionately share about what I do & invite others (maybe even YOU at some point in the past or the in the future) to join me.

Because if this is such a blessing in my own life - I simply can't imagine what it could mean for someone else!!

Want to know more?

Email me at lindseykollar@yahoo.com

#IAmTeamBeachbody #GracefullyBalanced

Coaching Talk: September Thirteenth

The o n l y regret I have is not knowing//asking//diving-in sooner.

I've said it myself. I hear it all.the.time.

You're not ready yet. You're scrolling past posts. Half understanding what I do. And I GET it! You wanna know more and it's a bit nerve wracking just to reach out, admit your interest & ask.

But what you're {m i s s i n g} out on, y'all. Wow.

The opportunity to connect with an amazing community.

The opportunity to have personal accountability with your health.

The opportunity to earn an extra $100-$1000 per month.

The opportunity to use your talents + gifts to grow yourself.

The opportunity to experience more FREEDOM & give back.

Can you a f f o r d to continue passing all of that up?

Really, think about that for a second..

What would this mean for your self confidence, personal healthy, daily life, family & future?

This business has rocked my world. It's enhanced my mindset, attitude, relationships, spiritual life, financial well being, daily grind, marriage & more.

I'm not fluffing that.

It's the truth.

When I think about not having this freedom, choice & everything else coaching has brought to my life - I lose my breath a little.. because it's a //b l e s s i n g// to myself, those around me & my future family.

So here's your chance to learn more.. privately.. online.. in under an hour.. from dear friend of mine with perspective other than my own {that you get to hear often}.

Learn more about what we do. Who we are. What is possible. & even ask some questions IF you'd like.

Tomorrow night at 9pm EST - you can hop onto a private, anonymous stream & find out if this opportunity is what you//your life//your family//your futures truly needs.

To learn how to join us, email me at lindseykollar@yahoo.com

Stop waiting, y'all. Don't regret not knowing//asking//diving-in sooner <3 span="">

Wellness, A Matter of the Heart: Another Throwback Thursday

This girl sure looks a lot different now.

Her priorities, attitude & even body.

Time is always a factor when it comes to these kinds of transformations, but my relationship with food/alcohol, my spouse & the Lord have been the biggest game changers for me as a person. 

A few years ago, I was living for the moment...Doing what "felt" good.Living with the wrong priorities.Not treating my husband like the spiritual leader I trusted he'd become one day.Coasting thru my job at work because it was familiar.Sinning because I knew God's grace was abundant.Was I a great gal? Sure!Was I my personal best as a woman & honoring Jesus daily? No.

Today..I try to live & make decisions in light of eternity.. aiming to please Jesus before myself.Making God a priority first, then my family.Honoring who I know Nate can be no matter his short-comings.Pursuing personal growth even when it's uncomfortable.Praying to be broken over my sin the way God is.Giving myself grace as an imperfect woman, but striving to be more like Jesus.

I tried off and on for YEARS to become "healthy".. aka be "skinny" (which wasn't actually a healthy goal at all) at whatever the cost. And the reason I was never successful was because I wasn't doing it for the right reasons. Failed attempt after failed attempt - it came down to a matter of the heart.

When I decided to begin this journey of wellness 2 years ago to become healthier - mind, body & spirit - I was coming to the realization that I needed to make changes because my health was bigger than just me. I needed to do it to be a better wife & woman of God. Of course, I still has physical goals that I wanted to achieve, but I was starting to understand the responsibility that my health truly was & what all I was lacking.As I've been chipping away at my goals & renewing my mindset the past several months.. theres a set of verses that keep presenting themselves to me.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

Wellness is a sign of obedience to God.It's also a sign of respect because the Holy Spirit dwells within us.And when we take care of ourselves, we are better equipped to love & serve those around us.
Transformations are so much more than just our bodies.. but even that aspect of our wellness is IMPORTANT.

Take some time to evaluate your heart & make the mental shifts you need to, in order to change your motives. I bet you'll even begin to stick with your daily disciplines more because there's a greater purpose behind it.

#ThrowBackThursday is looking a bit different this week. But I pray that it's going to meet someone at a time of need.

I never imagined that being a wellness coach would give me this opportunity for ministry, but it has. And I'm SO incredibly grateful.

Thank you, Jesus.. for allowing me to turn my mess into a message of your faithfulness, love, forgiveness & promises!

#GracefullyBalanced

Follow my life on SNAPCHAT

As much as I try to stay raw & real on social media, sometimes it can become a "highlight reel."

My heart's desire is to truly share my day to day with the women who follow me on FB, IG, this blog & snap chat.

To transparently share the good, the great, the hard & the sometimes ugly in life. But to talk about how God uses EACH of those moments for good.

My PASSION is ministry & leadership, which is why I LOVE owning my own business as a coach.

My life isn't glamorous.

I post too many photos of my dogs & food.

But I see the positive in most things. And when I don't, I'm determined to try to find it.

I want to live a life that glorifies God, edifies others, shines a LIGHT, honors my family & makes WAVES.

NOW -- that's not all happening on snapchat. But I'd love for you to get to know me more. See my quirks & meet my little family a bit more.

Check out my workouts, meals, silly filtered photos, etc.

Near or far, let's do life together.

You can find me at 👻LindseyKGhoens

Happy snapping!!

Gracefully Balanced : Will You Join Us

You watched ME start.

You saw the community I created take ROOT.

You saw Gracefully Balanced come to LIFE.

And you've watch us GROW🌱

So who are we now?

women (some fellas too)

sisters in Christ

wives

mommas

fur parents

military

veterans

yoga instructors

young creatives

bloggers

teachers

medical professionals

government employees

masters students

nannies

bible study leaders

department + training directors

musical talent

single parents

busy.people.

& so much more

You see, we're incredibly DIFFERENT ladies united by our COMMON pursuit of healthy, fulfilling FREE lives.

SO if you've wondered what it takes to join us.

What qualifications, transformation, education you need..

Just be YOU - uniquely, truly, unapologetically YOU.

Your life, your story, your gifts & your talents can offer SO much to the world.

Be your best self. Pay it forward. & create a life you love to live.

Our team is GROWING

& you should DEFINITELY join us.

New coach mentorship begins THIS week!

WHAT are you WAITING for, girl!?

#GracefullyBalanced #LifeByDesign #BusyGirlsWorld

It Takes ALL Kinds: Gracefully Balanced

‪#‎TBT‬ to last week hanging out with these ladies in Nashville, TN at our annual coach summit❤️👯🎸

While there were tons of gals on our team who couldn't make it (we MISSED y'all) - even just the three of us represented well our big, diverse coach family.

You see, it takes ALL kinds to make us as special as we are. Gracefully Balanced isn't a bunch of cookie cutter ladies.

We are👇

spouses-girlfriends-veterans-military-mommas-business owners-bloggers-teachers-masters students-young creatives-single parents-sisters in Christ-medical professionals-fitness instructors-department heads-nannies-administrative professionals-etc.

The list goes on.. We have different backgrounds. Different stories. Different things we've overcome. But we're UNITED.. By common goals, passions & community. By the hustle & heart we live by daily.

But what it comes down to is - we want to:

1. Be our BEST self

2. Find fulfillment in what we do

3. Use our natural gifts & talents + learned skills

4. Create more choice, opportunity & freedom

5. Live a life by design

You might have misunderstood who we are, what we do & who this opportunity is really for. And that's okay. But now that you know - you're morally obligated to decide if THIS could help you reach your personal goals.

Greatness lies within you & success is your DUTY.

So will you link arms with us? Email me at lindseykollar@yahoo.com to learn more about joining the Gracefully Balanced team as a wellness coach.

Why not you, gal??

My LuLaRoe Experience + GIVEAWAY

Most of you have seen it on Facebook or Instagram - the new CRAZE that is LuLaRoe - a brand claiming to be the comfiest leggings EVER.

Let me start by telling you I was a skeptic.

I was added to several groups + parties where I felt like just a number. 

I saw the claims, but figured they couldn't have been any better than the stuff I could get anywhere else.

I thought they primarily offered leggings.

I thought they were all crazy patterns.

Now let me explain to you my personal reservations.

I believe in PERSONAL customer service & hate feeling like part of a mass invite process.

I love saving money OR saving up to splurge on fewer special items.

I don't wear leggings much, unless I'm working out - could this be for me?

I shy away from busy looking patterns - I'm more of a simple sally.

Okay - so now that you have my backstory. Let me tell you about my experience & how I got to this point.

My long time friend, Melanie Lemus, started her own LuLaRoe business recently.

We're fellow military wives who have known each other over five years - and now we're both entrepreneurs. I was added to her private FB group initially, but was never pressured to buy anything. Her page is professional & PERSONAL - she connects with the women in her group + shares photos/videos of herself, rather than stock photos. She also has a HUGE variety - something for everyone. From the Wacky Wendy type chicks to us Simple Sallies.

As my mind began to open & as I started silently stalking her page, Mel actually reached out with an opportunity that ended up becoming my first experience with LuLaRoe. Melanie knows how many women I work with on a daily basis & decided to do something pretty awesome for one of the *lucky* ladies who follow my blog. She decided to provide me with a set of leggings to GIVE AWAY for free.

Pretty cool, right? But she didn't just do that - she wanted me to be able to share about my own experience first, so I could present this opportunity to you ladies with a level of integrity that we both believe is absolutely necessary when you are growing a business.

So first, I joined one of her weekly sales, via her private group, & selected an item.

{Say hello to the NICOLE dress I'm wearing in the photo above.}

Once I selected my item, I worked through a simple, & QUICK checkout/invoice process.

My overall experience was both personal & efficient - using Google forms + Square.

And within just a few days, I received my package... this was one of my FAVORITE parts.

A good shopping experience includes the moment you receive your items in the mail.

That "first impression" moment shows the CARE that the company has for it's products.

I mean -- how ADORABLE is this packaging? It's FUN & colorful literally from the moment you open up the envelope!

Plus, she included a note & these little candies.

Ofcourse, candies aren't going to affect my opinion of the clothes, BUT it was yet another attention to detail that made the entire process even more thoughtful & pleasant.

So let's talk about the first time I tried it on & do some word association.

You say LuLaRoe, I say:

(smooth as)

 BUTTER 

soft

comfy

flattering

feminine

I wore this dress to church & got LOTS of compliments. While flattering your natural shape, the Nicole is also fairly modest! I was able to wear this dress several hours - from sitting in a bible study to visiting with friends to working with small children in the nursery. The dress is definitely an A+ in fit, color & quality.

THANK YOU, Melanie for such an awesome experience!

NOW -- let's talk about this GIVEAWAY!!

ONE lucky winner will receive a pair of comfy leggings courtesy of @LularoeMelanieLemus - And the pattern will be a total SURPRISE.

Here's what you need to do to enter:

1) Join Melanie's private FB group HERE

2) Follow me on Instagram @GracefullyBalanced and comment on the "lularoe experience" photo with your own IG username + tag a friend.

3) Follow Melanie on Instagram @LularoeMelanieLemus

4) Type in the comment section of THIS blog post with your IG name + FB name when you're done!!

I will verify each of these steps have been completed & choose a RANDOM winner on Friday, August 5th!

Who's EXCITED?!?!?

Cheers to fabulous comfort, my friends!

*This post was sponsored by Melanie Lemus - LuLaRoe*

Gut Check Question & Mid Week Inspiration

Asking myself this & challenging you to do the same..

is what you're doing TODAY getting you closer to where you want to be TOMORROW??

This doesn't just apply if you're a coach or working from home.. it also applies to your health & fitness.

Want more financial freedom? Work for it.

Want more time with your family? Find a way.

Want to improve your health? Start making changes now.

Want to slim down & gain your confident back? Make some lifestyle changes.

You are your problem.. and your solution. You are MORE than capable of changing your circumstances, but growth//change first starts with a decision.

So make it NOW. Need help figuring our your first step?

Email me at lindseykollar@yahoo.com

Live with heart & be fueled by your vision.

Go for GREAT!

#Motivation #Inspiration #QuoteOfTheDay #GracefullyBalanced