Being certified as a Shinpiden, Reiki Master/Teacher; I have learned the first step to maintaining your Badassness is through a healthy mind and body. Along with completing my BS in Organizational Leadership and MS in Leadership Development from Wright-State University, I have also completed Okuden, Reiki Level 11; Shoden, Reiki Level 1. Certified Natural Healer; Mediation and Spiritual Guide, and Specific & General Healing for Distance and in person attunements. I have learned through trials, tribulations and formal education the steps to maintain a healthy mind and body. Before you can maintain a healthy body, you must be in the correct mindset because they work together to keep you grounded. After years of suffering with arthritis and headaches from an almost fatal car accident, years of fluctuating weight, and two major and one minor surgeries within the last year and half. I wanted to have more control over my being. I began mediating in 2020 and trying to eat healthier, and I became certified in nutrition and personal training. Now, I am not saying that I have mastered the gut, but I have made significant improvements to my health which is connected to the mind. After suffering for years with arthritis, headaches (due to an almost fatal car accident), and fluctuating weight loss. Another way to maintaining your brain function or having a healthier brain Is through learning. You don’t have to wait for permission or for the education fund to be approved by your organization to get those back pocket skills. Back pocket skills are skills you obtain when they are not required for work or skills that are opposite from your 9-5 job. We can all use constructive advice and friends that will come to our rescue when we need emotional support. Let's help each other throughout these tough situations and learn together to maintain our sanity. Every one of us can use encouragement! So, come on and let's take this journey together and Maintain Our Badassness!