Entrepreneur, lifestyle influencer, and mother of three boys, Alexandra Nolan, has built a career that demands her full attention. Between running a business and raising a family, she understands how easy it is to put personal well-being on the back burner. But over time, she learned that prioritizing her health, physically and mentally, is essential.

Finding the Balance
“As an entrepreneur, your work is all-consuming,” Alexandra shared. “You never feel like you have the time to take care of yourself.” She explained that, for years, she worked tirelessly, believing that success required relentless hustle. However, the toll on her well-being eventually made her rethink that mindset.

“It’s taken me years to figure it out, but not only is it important to set aside time for your body, it’s essential for your mind,” she stated. “When you’re deep into your work, you can lose or start to neglect ‘yourself.’”

For Alexandra, mental clarity is a huge benefit of fitness. Whether it’s a 15-minute walk or a quick yoga session, she makes movement a part of her daily routine. “Even if it’s following a 20-minute yoga video, I know I’m nourishing my body and strengthening my mind,” she said.

Motherhood: A New Layer
Just as she found a rhythm in her wellness routine, Alexandra stepped into a new role: motherhood.
“When you finally figure out how to make time for yourself, and then you throw kids in the mix, it changes everything,” she shared.

Motherhood, her greatest joy, also presented its challenges. “It’s the most rewarding job I’ve ever had, without a doubt. But when you become a mom, you tend to put yourself last.”

Then, a turning point came for Alexandra. “For the longest time, I told myself, ‘I don’t have time.’ But what I was really saying was, ‘I’m not important enough.’ And that’s simply not true,” she reflected. “I couldn’t continue reaching my goals long-term if I wasn’t taking care of myself.”

Small Steps, Big Impact
To keep herself accountable, Alexandra follows one simple rule: Do something for yourself every day.

She emphasized that self-care doesn’t need to be strenuous. It can be as simple as taking vitamins, eating nutritious food, or stepping outside for some fresh air.

A key piece of advice that has stuck with her: Be kind to yourself. “I don’t know why, but when someone said that to me, it stuck,” she shared. “Even now, sometimes I remind myself. Take a minute and reconnect.”

Keeping Fitness Fun
While Alexandra is committed to movement, she doesn’t stick to rigid workout routines. “I get bored doing the same thing every day,” she admitted. “So, I like to mix it up.”

One day, it might be a 30-minute session on the Tonal. Another, she’s soaring through the air in an aerial yoga class. “I love aerial yoga. It’s equal parts challenging and beautiful. You feel like you’re in Cirque du Soleil!”

She also enjoys hot yoga, finding it both physically demanding and mentally grounding. “You can modify the moves so that anyone can do it, but you can also make it as challenging as you want,” she explained.

Prioritizing Mental Wellness
As Alexandra focused on physical wellness, she discovered how deeply it was connected to and had an impact on her mental health. Stress, exhaustion, and anxiety crept in when she wasn’t mindful of her own needs. But prioritizing her well-being wasn’t just about her; it shaped how she showed up for others.

“Not only is it step one for yourself, it’s also step one to building empathy for others who are going through it,” she stated. “And when you have empathy, you have kindness.”

That realization changed her perspective. Taking care of her mind was the key to being more present, understanding, and compassionate in every aspect of her life.

The Lifelong Journey
Alexandra’s perspective on wellness offers a valuable lesson: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is not about perfection but consistency and self-awareness. Through the highs and lows, Alexandra remains committed to showing up for herself because she knows that when she does, she can be the mom, entrepreneur, and person she truly wants to be.

By Beth Wilson
Photo by Tindall Stephens