Saturday, April 19, 2014

Happiness

"You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life" - Albert Camus

Easier said than done, right ladies? Well, maybe not! Just be happy with what you have and always look for the positives or the "up" side. We're too quick to say "that's my luck"... "why me"... "nothing ever goes right". Maybe things are going right, just not the way we'd expect them to and there's nothing wrong with that. Embrace everything with arms wide open, be happy and always find something to bring a smile to your face in every situation. Everyone has hardships, but life really isn't that bad! Just smile and be happy!

Now get out there and enjoy your beautifully, sunny Saturday! And happy Easter to any of you celebrating tomorrow!

Friday, March 21, 2014

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TRY THIS EXERCISE

 I want you all to try this exercise on goals... trust me, I'm practicing what I'm teaching :)

Sit down right now... if you're not already. Grab a piece of paper or open a word document. At the top I want you to write one thing you love about yourself. (Ex - I love that I am crazy, in a good way). Now, underneath that write one thing you are thankful for (Ex - I am thankful for my family). Now, look those two over and really think about what that means to you, chances are they are the two things that help get you through everyday. Now, skip a couple lines and write 1. 2. 3. and then fill in your top 3 BIG goals! ( Ex - I want to go to all 50 states, I want to start my own business, I want to have enough money in the next year and half for a 20% down payment on a house). Look at each of those and think about it... what exactly do you want from it... why do you want to do them... by when.... Skip a couple lines and again write 1. 2. 3. Next to each number write what the goal means to you and why, when you want to do it by, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY... HOW ARE YOU GOING TO DO IT? For a week, I want you to look at these goals everyday and be positive and tell yourself you will do them. After that, keep them in a safe place and refer back to them frequently! Goals are things you set yourself, and only you can maintain them!

Good luck and just remember, you can do it!

I'M BACK!

So it's unfortunately been over 7 months since I last posted on here... I got so wrapped up in a new position at work and the final stages of my Master's program that the "small things" in life got left behind. I didn't have time to study and go take a test to become certified in teaching Group Fitness... I didn't have time to post on a blog... I didn't have to do X, Y, Z. WELL SOMETIMES TOUGH COOKIES! We all have busy lives and it's okay to focus on the most important ones, the big things. I didn't have time to concentrate on work, school, friends, family, group fitness certificates, blogging, sleeping, breathing, all in one day! But it's okay... you have to first do what's important and always leave time for the things that make you happy

I missed blogging and wanted to get back on the horse, so I am! I finished my Master's program and feel more stable with my worflow, so it's time for me to do the things I'm passionate about! So the question is... what are you passionate and what are you doing about it? For instance, I love blogging, I love Zumba and I love decorating. Slowly but surely I'm going to get back into each and put my talents to the work! YOU SHOULD TOO.

I hope you all look forward to the new things that will be on the site, can't wait to share it all with you and don't forget I'm always open to suggestions! :)