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A Change in Perspective

A Change in Perspective (And Why I’ve Been Quiet)

September 29, 2026•2 min read

A Change in Perspective (And Why I’ve Been Quiet)

Hi BEautiful,

They say “hindsight is 20/20,” but for the last month, my sight has been anything but clear.

After dealing with a detached retina, life forced me into a mandatory “pause.”

No screens.

No grinding.

No “doing.”

Just me, my thoughts, and the quiet.

At first, the saboteurs in my head were screaming:

“You’re falling behind! You’re losing traction! You’re being held back!”

OH, AND THERE WERE SO MANY MORE…

“Just retire already. You are too old to begin something new! This is the universe showing you to stop this nonsense!”

But then, the stillness taught me a lesson about being Unstoppable.

BEing Unstoppable doesn’t mean you never stop.

It means that when life forces you to slow down, you use that time to listen—I mean really listen—to your body, your mind, and your soul.

I realized that the signs to “slow down” aren’t roadblocks; they are redirections to ensure we are still aligned with what matters most.

April is about Realigning and Redefining.

Just as nature doesn’t rush, yet everything is accomplished, I am returning this Spring with a redefined vision.

I am putting my alignment FIRST, and I want to help you do the same.

Not after the crisis passes.

Here Is How We Can Connect This Month:

1. The Podcast

I am officially opening my calendar for April and May.

I am looking for women who have their own stories of “the pause,” the shift, and the magic that happens when you finally trust yourself and stop listening to the noise.

2. A “Just BEcause” Chat

If the podcast isn’t your thing, but you find yourself asking questions you need help working through, reach out.

I’m opening up my calendar for Just BEcause chats throughout April.

These are 30-minute, no-charge conversations to get underneath what is holding you back or stalling you.

No commitment to work together. No “pitch.” Just someone who cares how you are and wants to support you through the shift.


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Vicki McDougall-Butt

For years, Vicki was the go-to Inner BEauty and Life Coach right from her salon chair, where women felt safe sharing their stories and dreams. Helping women feel beautiful inside and out became her true passion. She’s an only child with four amazing kids and five grandbabies, living a lively life on her country property with dogs and fond memories of farm animals. Twice married and divorced once, Vicki knows a thing or two about love and resilience. A true Virgo, she’s all about tradition, music, and connection. That’s why she created VMBEautiful Coaching—to help women find their confidence, clarity, and authentic selves with no BS. If she’s not your coach, no worries—she’ll help you find the right one. Vicki believes every woman deserves to feel seen, valued, and unstoppable.

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