Why I Created the E.N.D.U.R.E. Model — And Why It Changed Me First

There are moments in life that don't just change you---they transform you.

For me, that moment didn't come quietly. It came through surrender. Through release. Through a level of vulnerability that I had never experienced before. It happened in my garage in my SUV. In the midst of everything I had been carrying--emotionally, mentally, and spiritually--I let go... and in that moment, I felt something shift. Something left my being, it had a name, it was bondage. Bondage of s specific trait that always left me in disparity, this trait that always distracted me right when I was on the cusp of giving my life fully to God and what His purpose was for me.

This was not surface-level change; Nor was this temporary relief. It was a true breakthrough.

And in that space, God revealed something to me that I now understand as endurance--not just the kind that keeps you going, but the kind that rebuilds you from inside out.

There was a point in my life where I looked like I had it all together.

I was showing up.

I was performing.

I was handling responsibilities, being a mother, leading at work, pushing through, staying strong…

…but internally, something felt off.

Not broken.

Not falling apart.

Just… off.

And that’s the part nobody really talks about.

Because when you’re used to being strong, you don’t always recognize when you’re actually depleted.

I wasn’t weak — I was exhausted in places I wasn’t paying attention to.

I started realizing that I could be:

- mentally sharp but emotionally drained

- physically present but spiritually disconnected

- strong for everyone else but struggling to show up fully for myself

The harder I tried to keep going, the more I felt like I was running on fumes in the things that really counted.

That’s where this journey started.

I required something more than just a push to get started - I needed a clear plan of action to follow.

Not from theory.

Not from something I read in a book.

But from a lived experience.

So, I started paying attention.

Not just to what I was doing… but how I was feeling, how I was reacting, and what patterns kept showing up.

That awareness led me to build something I didn’t even realize I was creating at the time.

The E.N.D.U.R.E. Model wasn't something that was just thought up, it was actually put into practice and experienced firsthand.

This whole framework is based on my own personal experience and the way I do things.

EVALUATE

I had to be honest about where I actually was — not where I wanted to be or where I thought I should be.

NOTICE

I started recognizing patterns in my thoughts, my reactions, my relationships… even the things I tolerated.

DECIDE

I made a conscious decision that I couldn’t keep showing up the same way and expecting different results.

UNDERSTAND

This was the hardest part — unpacking the “why” behind my behaviors, my responses, and even my expectations.

REBUILD

This is where everything shifted.

I realized that endurance isn’t just about pushing through — it’s about strengthening the areas that have been neglected.

And for me, that meant rebuilding across four areas:

• Spiritual Endurance — reconnecting with purpose and grounding

• Mental Endurance — becoming aware of my thoughts and discipline

• Emotional Endurance — learning how to process, without suppressing

• Physical Endurance — taking care of the body that carries it all

Evolve

I’m still here.

Still evolving.

Still learning.

Still becoming.

This model did more than just assist me; it actually helped me discover new things about myself. It showed me where I was strong. It was a real eye-opener, and what really hit home was how it revealed the areas where I was essentially hiding from my own feelings and thoughts.

And that’s where real growth began.

Why this matters

Because so many of us are walking around functioning… but not fully aligned. We’re doing what needs to be done, but not always addressing what needs to be healed. We’re strong — but not always supported.

Endurance looks different now.

It’s not just about how much I can carry.

It’s about how I care for myself while carrying it.

It’s about building strength from the inside out — so I’m not just surviving life but actually showing up in it.

This is what I want for you too.

Not perfection.

Not pressure.

Just awareness, alignment, and growth.

Because when you understand where you’re depleted… you can finally start rebuilding with intention.

Endurance is built from the inside out.

If this resonated with you… and you’ve been feeling “off” but can’t quite explain why… I created the Endurance Assessment to help you identify where you’re strong and where you may be depleted — spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically.

This is your starting point.

I look forward to hearing and sharing experiences with you!

— Coach Britt

Heart of the Brave, LLC

"Empowering Courage, Inspiring Change"