What Motivates You?

You have to find your niche.  What motivates you?  Stop complaining about the past and do something about your future.  Find something that you're interested in and explore; if you find out that this isn't what you want then try something new... The world is yours; stop letting life pass you by b/c it isn't going to slow down for you.  Stop making excuses!  People DO NOT become successful from excuses....  Sometimes you have to go beyond measures to become the person you want to be BUT if you have excuses you're going NOWHERE!  Yes there are going to be bumpy roads ahead but don't let that knock you down!  Take it as a learning lesson and continue to progress.  Progression is key; it's essential if you want to be successful....  Successful people DO NOT become successful overnight; it takes hard work and a lot of dedication.  Devote yourself to whatever it is you want to do with your life.....  Try to surround yourself with people that's positive and that's on the road to becoming successful or already successful....  You will prevail!  Always remember to count your blessings b/c there is a person out there in a worse off situation than you.... 

*put God first (peace, love, and soul)

WORKING OUT

Working out doesn't always have to be about losing weight.  Working out is about letting loose.   Yes letting loose!  When you work out you feel good about yourself.  Work it OUT LADIES and gents.  Notice that I didn't capitalize gents.  Reason being is that men don't get overwhelmed as much as women do so this blog is dedicated to the LADIES!  Hey LADIES! How u DOIN (Wendy's voice)? Ladies we stress too much!  Let's try to shake it off and do some exercises.  Free your mind!  Take your mind off all the things that's stressing you out and put it in to something that's going to stimulate you mentally and physically. It's worth it.  You don't have to join a gym; buy some DVDs.  Let's push those couches and tables out of the way and WORK IT OUT! I guarantee after your work out you will forget your stresses.  The best part about working out is that you get to release the negative emotions.  So LADIES let's start exercising it'll probably minimize a lot of tension you have.  You can purchase some DVDs at Target that's extremely cheap.  LET'S GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

put God first (peace, love and soul)

Never Give UP! DREAMS DO COME TRUE

We all have something that we desire to have.  If you want it get it.  Don't waste any time striving for greatness.  You will have bumpy roads and those roads might seem like it's never ending but I'M HERE TO TELL YOU NOT TO GIVE UP!  Your goals will come true as long as you're putting in the effort to achieve those goals.  I can attest to something that I've experience about 3 1/2 years ago that will put the stamp on "NEVER GIVING UP."  On Thursday, September 27, 2007, I was in a bad car accident right outside of my school.  It was three weeks after I started my physical therapy program when the accident occurred.  I was devastated!  I thought my life was over; the only thing I could think about is me being too hurt to return to the program.  I was transported to the hospital and at the time I was diagnosed with contusions to my upper and lower extremities.  I was prescribed some meds until I was able to see my physician.  The next day; I couldn't move my entire body, it felt like I was paralyzed.  Luckily, I didn't have school on Friday's and I didn't have to return to school until Tuesday.  All I could think about during this time is the test that I needed to take that I would have taken on the day of the accident.  Two days after the accident I was slowly regaining movement in my upper and lower extremities.  At this time I was determined to return to school on Tuesday to take my exam.  I wasn't going to let the accident deter me from my dreams after all I worked too hard to get into the program.  Blood, Sweat, and Tears (literally) you name it; I've been through it!  I began to study and that Tuesday I did return to class only to take the exam because I was still in pain and I didn't have full range in my extremities yet. I was suffering with a lot of soreness.  I returned back to class later on that week.  I had to put all the pain aside and get back to my regular routine.  I graduated June 2009; yayyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!  I still had a few challenges while I was still in the program such as having surgery on my jaw and suffering from vertigo due to the accident but it never stopped me from accomplishing my goals.  I say that to say this even when it looks like things aren't going right just know if you keep your eyes on the prize you will prevail.  Never lose focus; the world is yours. In addition; remove yourself away from negative people because they will distract you. Always pray, love, live, and laugh often...

put God 1st (peace, love and soul)

FORGIVENESS

As you get older you begin to think wiser and act maturer.  Life starts to look different and as you progress things change; some for the good and some for the bad.  Each day should be taken slowly.  We should begin to recognize our mistakes and ask for forgiveness and remember to let go once you've made your request.  If we can't forgive ourselves how can we move on with life. We should learn how to forgive others.  At times, this can be difficult to do but it must be done.  If you can't learn how to forgive it will continue to bother you as time passes.  Set yourself free from unnecessary stresses.  Don't block your blessings by holding on to grudges.  Everyone make mistakes; it's life and we're all imperfect.  No one is greater or lesser, we all are created equal.  Don't be afraid to make the first step to apologize; even if you think you didn't do anything wrong it's okay to break the ice.  Sometimes people don't want an apologize or don't want your forgiveness but just know that you've tried and all you can do from that point is pray for that individual; move on with your life.  Remember that life is what you make it.  Just don't make it hard for yourself.

*put God first (peace, love, and soul)

Life... Embrace IT!

Life isn't that bad.  People make out life as if it's the most horrible place to be.  If you look at your life and compare it to someone else's you'll say to yourself "life isn't that bad." Be thankful of what you were blessed with.  If you're struggling so what; life is about struggles that's what makes us stronger.  Struggles are put into our lives to prepare us for something better.  Be patient. Be humble.  Your time is near.  Stop thinking just because one bad thing happened to you that life is over or you can't recover. You will recover; your time is near. There are people that wish they can get a second chance or even a chance at all.  Some people are born into struggles and it's not by choice.  If you have a roof over your head, clothes on your back and food to eat then you shouldn't be complaining.  Learn how to deal with the hands that were dealt.  It's not all bad.  You once had a smile on your face.  Try to remember what put a smile on your face and smile. So always start your day with a smile and give thanks.  You can't always expect for things to happen when you want them to; God makes the way for us and everything happens on his time.  Hakuna Matata to all your struggles; it's already taken care of.

*put God first (peace, love, and soul)

getting older

Getting older is a bit frightening.  I'll be 30 this year and I still feel like I'm 21.  I'm a recently married woman and neither one of us have kids.  There's a lot of talk about when am I going to have kids from people that I interact with on a daily basis and sometimes I get annoyed why I don't know.  Don't get me wrong I love kids and I would love to become a mother one day but all I want to do is have fun. Fun as in travelling!  I want to travel. When you have children a lot of things change and I'm not ready for those changes.  Kids are a lot of work.  Turning thirty is frightening.  I am not getting any younger.  Decisions must be made about motherhood sooner than later.  I thank God everyday for seeing another day but at times I wish time could move in slow motion.  I really want to stay young forever; is that a crime? I mean I act my age I just don't feel like I'm turning 30 and might I add that I don't even look like it either.  OH BOY!  I am going through a mid- life crisis.. LOL!!!  On a serious note, I wonder if those same people that's asking when am I going to have kids will be around to help me take care of them.  In my twenties, I am able to put childbearing on hold but since thirty is around the corner it's a lot of pressure now.  Time is ticking for me.  Well I'm going to travel this year and maybe just maybe settle down next year.  I don't know only time will tell.

*put God first (peace, love, and soul)

Taking time for yourself.

When is the right time to take some time out for ourselves?  Life is constantly moving at a rapid pace.  We're working, taking care of our families, making time for our friends but when are we going to make time for ourselves.  You're never going to be the perfect employee, wife, husband, friend, son, daughter, mother, father etc..... We all are imperfect so why not be adventurous at times? You never want to come to a place in your life when you just come to a complete halt and realize that some time has passed and you haven't experience NOTHING!  Take chances but the right chances.  Make the right choices in deciding what chance you want to take.  I don't recommend bungee jumping or jumping out of airplanes but to each his own.  Live LIFE don't let LIFE Live YOU!!!!  Life can be overwhelming so it's always good to have some FUN!!!!!!  Be CREATIVE!!!!!  Don't let the coins in your pocket deter you from your next move. Of course, we have to be wise about our finances, I wouldn't tell you not too.  But how long have you be saving for a trip and never gone on one.  HOW LONG ARE YOU GOING TO SAVE?  REALLY?!  Stop wasting time; life is short so ENJOY IT!!!!!  Take time for yourself; you might discover a new YOU! 

* put God first (peace, love, and soul)