How Circumstances Impact Our Bodies, Feelings, Actions, and Results

How Circumstances Impact Our Bodies, Feelings, Actions, and Results

(A WISE Coach Perspective — with Horses by Our Side)

As WISE Coaches, we know that what happens around us doesn’t directly create our feelings — it's what happens inside of us that shapes our experience.

Horses remind us of this truth every day.

A horse’s world is full of shifting circumstances — changes in weather, new members in the herd, or unfamiliar sounds. Yet horses don't waste energy resisting what is. They feel the sensation in their bodies, respond in the present moment, and return to calm.

They don't overthink. They don't spiral. They simply process, respond, and move on.

The Body as the First Messenger

Our bodies — just like a horse’s — are the first responders to our circumstances.

Imagine standing in the round pen with a horse for the first time. Your heart might race, your breath might quicken, and tension might gather in your shoulders — all before you've even taken a step.

The horse reads those signals instantly — not judging them, just noticing.

The same thing happens in life and business. Before we even name what we're feeling, our bodies are already speaking.

Thoughts Create Feelings

While horses respond to what’s happening in the moment, humans layer thoughts on top of their sensations — creating stories about what’s happening.

A horse senses your rapid heartbeat.
You think...
"I'm not confident enough to do this."
"I'm doing it wrong."
"What if I fail?"

Those thoughts create feelings of fear, self-doubt, or overwhelm — not the horse, not the circumstance — but the story you're telling yourself.

Feelings Drive Actions

When a horse feels fear, they move — they shake it off, snort, or run until the energy is released.

When humans feel fear, we often do the opposite — we freeze, avoid, or shrink back.

Our state of well-being directly impacts our actions.

• Confidence moves us forward.
• Fear holds us back.
• Calm creates connection.
• Overwhelm creates disconnection.

Actions Create Results

The results in our lives — in business, relationships, and wellbeing — always trace back to the thoughts we choose to believe.

If we think we're capable, we step forward and build momentum.
If we think we're not ready, we stay stuck waiting for the perfect moment.

Horses show us what’s possible when we trust the process — when we move through fear instead of avoiding it.

PONY UP--WISE Approach

The WISE model teaches us how to:
🐴 Pause and listen to the wisdom of our bodies
🐴 Observe how we are feeling
🐴 Nourish and Nurture yourself
🐴 You take care of YOU until the feeling passes or situation is resolved  

When we practice this way of being — with horses and in life — we unlock a powerful truth:
Our circumstances don’t control us. We control what happens next.

Move Forward with the Herd

Whether you're starting your equine-assisted business or simply trying to feel more balanced in your life, the WISE Coach Club and Boss Mare Club are here to support you.

Inside our community, you'll find:
🌿 Weekly Wellbeing Coaching in the Boss Mare Club
📚 Business + Tech Training in the WISE Coach Club
🐴 Equine-Assisted Activities to use with your clients
💪 A supportive herd reminding you that you are capable of more than you know

The horses are waiting.
Your herd is here.
Let's lead from within — together.

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