Be honest

It can be really hard to be truly honest with yourself. Often times we think we are honoring what we desire, but are not being completely honest. Why? Because honesty is scary. Being honest with yourself means you are facing harsh realities. It could mean a change that is uncomfortable and frightening. It could mean…

Pushing Through

Sometimes all we can do is put our heads down and get through it. Whether you have a mountain of work ahead of you, trying emotional times or physical training, this is an effective approach. When all else fails, keep going. It can be so easy to give up and give in when life gets…

Nothing in life is certain

Today I am filled with self-perpetuated anxiety. My anxiety is stemming from my uncertainty in areas of my life. This fear of not knowing is a problem that only I can manage. I left my full-time job to pursue my passions and create a business for myself. What I failed to recognize was the stress…

Gemini

I am a Gemini. I hate to admit it, but I can have two different sides to me. I don’t mean like a good side and bad side, because we all have days when we are not our best. I mean that I have a responsible hard working side and a relaxed carefree side. Being…

Casting Stones

I am currently reading Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis. This book is so fantastic and a great way to take a step back and look at your life from a whole new perspective. In the fourth chapter, she talks about judgment. At one point she says, “the stones we most often try to…

I didn’t know I have anxiety

I stumbled across an article published by PopSugar Fitness yesterday that caught my attention. The caption read, “I never understood why frightening images and scenarios would pop into my head, leaving me anxious and scared.” While I would not describe myself as someone with anxiety, I was intrigued by this statement, because I could relate.…

It is never as bad as you think it will be

Well, I did it. I got over my fear and went to a new gym that is very intense. I was so fearful that I would look dumb, not know what to do and not be able to complete the workout. However, it was not as bad as I thought it would be. So many…

Start today

I am guilty of saying “oh I will start tomorrow” or “I will start on Monday” and then never starting. I am guilty of giving up before I even begin. I am guilty of making excuses. Over the past year, I have been working very hard on doing the things I enjoy more. I have…

Becoming the best

Do you ever feel like you have to be the best at something to succeed at it? I know I do. I  keep feeling like I should give up in specific areas of my life because I have not mastered it. I get caught thinking that if I am not perfect or the best, then…

Truth

Have you ever had someone tell you a truth about yourself you were not ready to hear? Your first reaction is likely to be defensive and withdrawal. You know deep down they are right, but the reality is tough to swallow right away. I tend to be “brutally honest” when it comes to other people,…