WHAT DRIVES YOU

"find what you love. do that."

Sure, ok. This sounds so simple. But why is it so hard?

We are taught to go to school, 

to get a job,

to get married,

to have kids,

to continue working,

to retire.

These standards make it challenging to take moments to ourselves.

To sit with ourselves, in silence, and discover what makes our internal flames ignite.

To allow ourselves to fuel those flames. 

With experience.

With curiosity.

With no judgement.

To take chances.

To fail.

To make changes.

To succeed.

To challenge those standards and create a reality that we are so in love with.

I dare you to wake up and break away from habit. 

Do something that you love every day.

It doesn't have to be huge; can be. It can be your full time thang, if you want. 

Or it can just be a minute

every day

doing something that makes you smile.

For me, it's teaching. One day I'll do it full-time.

Until then, you can catch me at the yoga studio. 

Teaching. Practicing. Smiling.

WRITE IT DOWN

Lately I've been all about planning. I've always been an organized person, but there's just something about having a list of things to complete that makes me feel so powerful. 

This summer, I wrote in one of my posts that I wanted to expand fitness-wise. I wanted to venture out and become a representative of other gyms, following my passion of teaching fitness classes. It was just a goal. A goal that I wrote down. A goal that I thought about. A goal that I accomplished.

Since that post, I've gotten a job teaching at Gold's Gym and Prana Yoga Studio. It doesn't sound like such a big deal, but let me tell you, it is. I am so blessed to have been welcomed with open arms by such loving individuals that make me ecstatic to come to work. I've met so many new people, learned so many new exercises and styles of teaching, and my confidence levels have soared through the roof. I am SO happy. 

I don't believe that I would have followed my goal in that short amount of time had I not announced it to the public. There was just something about having written it down that motivated me to complete this goal of expanding. 

So, I invite you to write down a goal of yours. It can be realistic. It can be grandiose. It can be small. It can be huge. It can be simple. It can be nearly impossible. Whatever your goal may be, write it down, because it brings you one step closer to completion. 

Remember that anything is possible if you just breathe strength. 

Happy Thanksgiving to all! 

HAPPINESS

This summer is magical. I dedicate a lot of time to me. I surround myself with positive, happy people. I spend time in nature, exploring, relaxing, and working out. I nourish my body with healthy food, and still allow myself to indulge in my favorites. I don't dread working, because I love my jobs.

It's all about happiness.

As I'm getting older, I'm learning a lot about myself. I watch people stress over issues that they create, and I naturally want to help them. I want to explain to them that life doesn't have to be hard. I see life differently than most. This quality is hereditary, but can be passed on to all.

My mom used to say, "You're as happy as you want to be." I understand it now.

You decide how to handle each situation.
You create the life you want to live.
You choose who you associate with.
If something doesn't feel right, you have the power to change it.

Because the future is unpredictable, it is important to live the life you deserve. Nobody deserves to be unhappy, unhealthy, or unsuccessful. Make time for yourself. Discover your aspiration. Chase it. Work towards your goals, and enjoy every step it takes to get there. There will be setbacks, but you must overcome them with a smile. If you do not invest in yourself, in your happiness, nobody will.

My aspiration? I plan to own my own gym.
But that's a while from now. I am working towards it, taking baby steps and enjoying every second of it. I have gotten myself into the fitness industry, and will use this coming year to achieve more certifications. I plan to expand my services to a few more gyms, teaching an array of classes and meeting individuals who will help me grow in many ways. I plan to continue my beach boot camp into the fall. I plan to smile the entire time.

Whatever dream you have, you will get there. All it takes is a good attitude, a great support system, positivity, and perseverance. You will get there.