Are You Willing to Bet on Yourself? (I’m Done Being Afraid! I’m ALL IN!)

          How many of us are willing to really bet on ourselves when it comes to the game of life? Do you like to play it safe or are you willing to take the risk? There are moments where I start to bet on myself and then I fall back in fear. I feel like … More Are You Willing to Bet on Yourself? (I’m Done Being Afraid! I’m ALL IN!)

To Fail or To Never Try? (That’s the question. What’s the answer?)

          Which is worse? Failing or never trying? This question used to be so simple. The answer seemed so obvious. Never trying would be the worse choice of course. Now, I look at it slightly differently. I still feel that never trying is still the worst choice someone can make for the most part. However, … More To Fail or To Never Try? (That’s the question. What’s the answer?)

Afraid to Dream, Afraid to Believe. (Am I Jinxing my Goals by being Too Enthusiastic, and thinking too far ahead?)

          I don’t know what it is, but lately I’ve been afraid to think big. It feels like when I get my hopes up, I get let down so it’s easier to just not think so far ahead. I hate saying what I truly want (whether in my head or out loud) in fear that … More Afraid to Dream, Afraid to Believe. (Am I Jinxing my Goals by being Too Enthusiastic, and thinking too far ahead?)

When You Feel that the Good Old Days are Behind You . . . (There’s still hope)

          In a previous post I’ve mentioned one of my favorite quotes from The Office. It was the last season and Andy Bernard stated, “I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” That quote stuck with me since the very first time I heard … More When You Feel that the Good Old Days are Behind You . . . (There’s still hope)

Becoming Your Own Version of Extraordinary!

          What is your version of extraordinary? Does it line up with what you think the world’s version of extraordinary is? Or do you have your own definition? Growing up I always wanted to be great. I wanted to achieve great and have greatness thrust upon me, but what does that mean? Some people might … More Becoming Your Own Version of Extraordinary!

A Foodie with Self-Discipline equals Mental Focus.

        During this past spring I have been making sure to get more physical activity in my weekly routine. I live a sedentary life and thought that I really should start exercising more. Any type of fitness activity is great for the mind, body and heart, but I wasn’t losing any weight. My biggest battle … More A Foodie with Self-Discipline equals Mental Focus.