Hello, gorgeous souls! As your holistic health and wellness coach, I spend a lot of time talking about the visible pillars of wellness: the colorful foods that nourish your gut biome, the fitness routines that make you feel strong, and the skincare rituals that give you that incredible, undeniable glow.
But today, I want to talk about the invisible foundation that makes all those other efforts stick, the inner compass that ensures your journey towards your best life is not just a passing trend, but a deeply rooted, joyful transformation. I’m talking about the profound alignment between your Vision, Values, and Purpose (VVP).
Think of your life as a thriving garden. Your fitness and nutrition are the watering and sunlight. Your VVP is the rich, fertile soil that allows everything to truly flourish.
1. Vision: The Map to Your Best Self
What is it? Your Vision is the big, exciting picture of your desired future. It’s not just “I want to be healthy,” but what does ‘healthy’ actually look like, feel like, and allow you to do?
- Example Vision: “I am energetic, present for my family, have a thriving gut that allows me to eat a variety of delicious foods without discomfort, and I wake up excited to move my body.”
How it helps you achieve goals: A clear vision acts as your North Star. When you hit a plateau in your fitness journey or a craving threatens your gut-friendly eating plan, your vision pulls you forward. You aren’t just resisting a cookie; you are actively choosing the energetic, thriving self that cookie doesn’t serve.
2. Values: The Non-Negotiable Rules of the Road
What are they? Your Values are the core principles that dictate your behavior and decision-making. These are the things that, when honored, make you feel fulfilled, and when compromised, cause stress and dissonance.
- Common Values: Integrity, Connection, Creativity, Adventure, Well-being, Family, Growth.
How they improve life (and your skin!): When your daily actions align with your values, you experience less internal conflict. This reduction in emotional stress is a powerful tool for holistic health. Chronic stress triggers cortisol, which can disrupt digestion (hello, unhappy gut!) and can manifest as inflammation, leading to breakouts and dullness (goodbye, glow!).
- The Gut-Skin-Value Connection: If Well-being is a top value, you’ll naturally prioritize sleep, mindful eating, and stress-reducing movement. This directly calms your nervous system, promoting a healthy gut-brain axis and allowing your skin to shine from the inside out. Read more on the Gut Brain Axis here.
3. Purpose: The Why Behind Everything
What is it? Your Purpose is the deep, fundamental reason you do what you do. It’s the contribution you want to make to the world, however big or small.
- Example Purpose: To live as an authentic example of resilience and joy for my children. To help others discover the freedom that comes with optimal health.
How it fuels goal achievement: Purpose gives your goals meaning beyond yourself. When your purpose is to “live as an example of resilience,” that early morning workout or that consistent meditation practice is no longer just about you. It’s a way of living your purpose. This provides an endless well of motivation, making tough choices easier and setbacks less defining.
The Power of Alignment
The magic truly happens when these three elements lock into place:
Vision→Values→Purpose
When you live in alignment, your entire system benefits:
- Gut Health: You make food choices that respect your body (Value: Well-being) because it enables you to show up with energy (Vision) to fulfill your deepest drive (Purpose). Less stress and better choices mean a happy microbiome.
- Fitness: Movement becomes a joyful expression of your strength (Value: Vitality) rather than a punishment. It’s a tool to live your Vision, not just check off a box.
- Glowing Skin: Reduced stress from living authentically, coupled with nutrient-dense eating and quality sleep, calms internal inflammation. Alignment is the ultimate, non-toxic beauty treatment.
Your Homework:
Take 15 minutes this week to journal on these three questions:
- Vision: What does life look like when I am living at my absolute, thriving best?
- Values: What three principles must be non-negotiable in my life right now?
- Purpose: Why do I want to be healthy, strong, and glowing? What will it allow me to do for myself and others?
Align your vision, honor your values, and live from your purpose. You’ll find that achieving your health goals becomes less about “willpower” and more about simply being yourself.
Here’s to your thriving life and unstoppable glow. If you’d like to learn more about this, why not consider my new coaching program: The Radiant Energy & Holistic Glow Program, or contact me for more information.
