…and the truth that could set you free (and maybe help you sleep better, breathe deeper, and remember who the hell you are)
Learn how you can shift from frazzled to fabulous in less than 10 minutes a day with the 21-Day Starter Challenge 4 Embodied Joy!
Let’s be real: women are wildly creative when it comes to making sure everyone else is okay… while quietly running ourselves into the ground.
We’ve been taught to give more, try harder, be better — and then somehow feel guilty for wanting a break.
So when self-care calls?
We ghost it.
We roll our eyes at it.
We postpone it until the mythical day “everything settles down.”
But here’s the thing: those excuses we keep rehearsing?
They’re not facts.
They’re lies. Sweet, sneaky, well-worn lies that feel like truth but keep us stuck.
Let’s bust a few open, shall we?
Lie #1: “I don’t have time.”
Oh, of course not. Between laundry, logistics, and listening to everyone’s emotional download of the day, you barely have time to pee in peace.
But also… you’ve watched that one TikTok guy make pasta out of rocks three times this week. So.
Truth: You don’t need hours. You need 10 minutes — the length of time it takes to scroll yourself into numbness. Or reheat your coffee for the third time.
That’s why the 21-Day Starter Challenge 4 Embodied Joy is built around tiny, powerful rituals — just 1 to 10 minutes a day to reconnect with yourself.
No time? No problem. You do have 10 minutes. You just need to reclaim them.
Lie #2: “I’ll start next week.”
Ah yes — the mythical land of “next week,” where your to-do list is empty, your motivation is back, and your chakras are perfectly aligned.
Spoiler: that land does not exist.
Truth: Waiting for the “right time” is just a sneaky way of saying never. Life won’t slow down to make space for you — you have to make space anyway.
The 21-Day Challenge meets you exactly where you are — messy bun, undone dishes, full inbox. No prep. No pressure. Just presence.
Lie #3: “I just need to be more disciplined.”
Mmm yes, let’s add a side of shame to your burnout. Because clearly the issue is your lack of effort (not the impossible standards society handed you).
Truth: You’re already disciplined. You’re a master at showing up — for everyone else.
What you actually need is gentle structure, not self-punishment. You need softness that holds you accountable — without cracking the whip.
The 21-Day Challenge isn’t a punishment. It’s a permission slip. A warm, steady hand guiding you back to what feels good.
Lie #4: “Other people come first.”
This one’s classic. And deeply ingrained. You’ve been trained to believe that your needs are optional, indulgent, even selfish.
Truth: Everyone benefits when you’re nourished. Joyful. Recharged. When you give from overflow instead of depletion.
Your needs matter. Your body matters. You matter. Even if the laundry’s not folded. Even if someone else isn’t thrilled about it.
Lie #5: “I’ve tried before. It won’t work.”
And maybe you have. Maybe you’ve bought the planners, downloaded the meditation app, or committed to that 6am yoga class you never went back to.
That doesn’t mean you’re a failure. It means those things didn’t meet you where you were.
Truth: You don’t need more willpower. You need support. A softer way in. A simple, shame-free plan.
That’s exactly why I created the 21-Day Starter Challenge 4 Embodied Joy — because I’ve been you. And I know what it’s like to want change, but feel too tired to chase it.
This is a gentle reentry into your rhythm, your joy, your aliveness.
Here’s what you get:
One short, daily video (1–10 min) A downloadable guide Motivational email reminders Access to Sonia (yep, that’s me) via Q&A portal Private Facebook group for community and celebration
No gear. No experience. No “trying harder.” Just show up as you are.
And for a limited time, it’s only $21 — that’s $1 a day to start coming back to yourself.
Join the 21-Day Starter Challenge
Final truth bomb:
You’re not broken.
You’re not weak.
You’re just overdue for a different kind of self-care — the kind that doesn’t shame you, squeeze you, or treat your exhaustion like a moral failure.
You deserve to feel like you again.
And it starts with one small, sacred YES.
About the author:
Sonia is a yoga instructor, educator and mind/body coach who helps busy, creative women prioritize their self-care so they have more energy to pursue their passions and to truly embody joy.