Showing up imperfectly still counts


Hey Reader,

April is almost over.

So if you showed up for yourself this month, even if it was just once, and not perfect, and only 10 minutes on a Tuesday when you had nothing left…that counts.

It all counts.

We spend so much time waiting until we're ready enough, consistent enough, or caught up enough to start taking care of our bodies.

As if feeling better is something we have to earn first.

It's not.

Your body doesn't need you to have it all figured out. It just needs you to keep coming back.

The 15 minutes that happen three times a week aren't glamorous. They're not the kind of thing that makes for a good before-and-after. But they are the thing that quietly, steadily changes everything.

15 mins makes getting out of bed and moving throughout your day feel that much easier.

And before you start worrying, you're not behind. You're not too late. And you don't have to wait for a new month, a new week, or a better version of your schedule.

The next best thing is always available.

And if you need help getting started, I’m always here. 💖

XO,

PS. Whenever you're ready, here's how I can help you get stronger and out of pain:

1️⃣ The Essential Mobility Kit is how you show up for your body on the days when you don't have much to give. Everything you need, all in one portable kit. Shop here.

2️⃣ The Movement Mavens® Video Vault is my personal library of 200+ expert-led mobility routines — organized by body area and ready when you are. Get your first month for just $15. Learn more here.

3️⃣ Not sure where to start? The Foot Pain Fix is a free 5-day quick start that takes less than 15 minutes a day and meets you exactly where you are. Join here.

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Alexandra Ellis | AE Wellness

Life without pain is possible. Mobility isn't just for athletes - it's for anyone who wants to move better and feel better. I’m a coach, writer, kettlebell devotee, lover of lifting heavy things and 100% a Body Nerd. I host the Body Nerd Show podcast and created the best mobility tools available (IMHO), Movement Mavens® Therapy Balls.

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