March AMA Question 3: How do I feel strong again?

Hi Mummis,

This week’s AMA question is:

How do I feel strong again?

When clients ask this, they are not always talking about literal strength.

They are talking about something deeper.

They have outsourced their energy to so many places that they no longer feel grounded, confident, decisive, or connected to their own body.

One of the most reliable ways to rebuild that sense of capability is through movement, especially strength training.

Why strength training helps

The foundation of strength is self-trust. And that starts with one small commitment to yourself that you actually keep.

When you show up for yourself, you send your brain a simple message:

“I can rely on myself.”

That message becomes the foundation of your strength.

The physical adaptations are an added bonus. As your body adapts, your confidence grows. You begin to trust yourself more because you see proof that your actions matter.

As you move further along your journey, progressive overload (gradually increasing what your body can do) builds mastery. You start to feel capable in a way that does not easily disappear, because you built it through your own effort.

Over time:

Trust becomes momentum.

Momentum becomes mastery.

Mastery becomes capability.

The end result is a confident version of you who has led herself through a challenge successfully. 💪

How to start feeling strong again

1. Start with small, repeatable wins

Choose a commitment you can realistically keep.

If you already exercise, try a structured program. For example, a six week strength or running plan.

If you are new to movement, begin at the simplest level. Even a ten minute stretching routine each morning can start rebuilding the habit.

2. Choose movement that speaks to you

Strength training, walking, short circuits, and mobility work all count.

The best movement is the kind you want to return to.

3. Track your follow through

Following through matters more than outcomes like losing weight.

Even partial effort counts. Consistency builds trust with yourself.

I personally use multiple tracking methods. I like seeing logged workouts in an app, but I also write them on a calendar on my fridge and take a picture of each completed month.

It becomes evidence.

So on days when my mind tries to tell me I am the most slovenly, lazy human on the planet, I can look at the evidence, refute that thought, and move on.

4. Celebrate consistency, not intensity

Consistency rewires the brain. It is the spring running through the land.

Intensity rises and falls with your energy. It is the flow of the water within that spring, sometimes rapids, sometimes calm pools.

Allow for the ebb and flow of intensity. All of the parts are useful and beautiful in their own way.

5. Watch strength spill into the rest of your life

When you feel strong in your body, other things begin to shift.

You make clearer decisions. You hold stronger boundaries. You show up with more presence.

Strength in one area often becomes strength everywhere.

And when you start showing up for yourself again, your whole life can begin to open.

A closing thought

If you are in a season where you feel disconnected from your strength, start small. Your body remembers how to come back.

And if you are in need of support, you can find more information about our coaching here:

Sending supportive vibes ✨

Sam