STICK Habits by Colleen Hieber

“HUGE changes! Healed a 30+ year sinus problem, no more allergies, and stabilized weight is the most obvious physical changes. On a more subtle level, I feel more connected to my body. My overall relationship with my body has shifted and is becoming more loving and accepting than shaming and punishing. I'm generally more present in my life and more confident and clear in my choices both in regard to my physical health and in my relationships. I set better boundaries. I experience more moments of joy. So....it's fair to say that living the habits have changed my life in every possible way, and for that, I am filled with gratitude daily."

"These habits have changed my entire life. The quality of my sleep. My emotional wellbeing. My presence for my kids. Happiness in my marriage. I've lost 35 pounds and kept it off and it feels like I barely did anything.”

“I lost a few pounds, that's for sure! That wasn't my goal but I am more than happy to take it! I feel more grounded, more able to cope with stress and what life throws at me, more connected because I'm not just making these changes on my own, but with a group of women who want the best for themselves too.”

“I could write a whole page on my results from the habits. Here are a few results. I came in not really having any major health issues but one of the things that I was hoping to change was my energy levels and dark circles under my eyes. I am 58 and I doubted that I could have authentic energy without caffeine and other stimulants. I now have natural energy without afternoon lag and I don’t get “Hangry” any more which is huge! I also would go to bed every night with a stomach ache, not sleep well and my weight would fluctuate all over the place. Now that is gone. I have more mental clarity when I am practicing the habits and can totally tell the difference in body, mind, and spirit when I am not.”

“I think the biggest benefit has been the return of a sense of being in control... of my self, my needs, and my path/ desires/ potential. Sounds lofty, but since becoming a Mother that feeling of being in control has been slowly chipped away at... The habits provide a simple, very accessible, prescriptive way to celebrate small wins. And celebrate them repeatedly. And that is helping me to regain a sense of control and confidence to reach for the bigger thing, the more nuanced, perhaps more meaningful goals in my life. And the community of women feels really key, not just because they are amazing at celebrating my epic morning poop (I mean, who else??), but because they are a group also reaching for more, also wanting a deeper experience of life and are open and curious to test out different ways to get there. And who doesn’t already “have it all figured out.” I think knowing that curiosity is the baseline and that there is a shared broader goal creates an ease and freedom to truly explore. Feeling a return of a sense of control is the big one. Another big outcome is just feeling like there is more space, which is directly related to doing the actual prescribed habits. “