I wrote for online fashion magazines back in college.
As a child, I would create my own magazines on Microsoft Publisher and email copies to friends.
I would edit together home videos for fun.
STIL
Creating for the pure joy of creating is something Ive always done and always will do.
Sometimes I make money from the work I produce, sometimes I dont.
Writing and self-publishing my book a little over a year ago?
That started out of pure flow state.
There was no moment where I was like, Hmm, should I write this or not?
What if no one reads it?
I didnt have a choice.
I was feeling called to create, no matter how many people would or wouldnt read it.
Keeping a just do it mentality
Theres a reason why Just do it is Nikes famous tagline.
Sometimes you dont need a bunch of reasons to do something big.
Where in your life are you hesitating on making a decision?
What does your intuition tell you to do?
Reading good books
I love to learn.
Call me a nerd, I dont care!
One of the best benefits to reading is that it forces you to be in the present moment.
It forces you to be present and eliminate all other distractions while you learn.
Id call that a win-win!
Try each of the activities for one minute and work up from there if youd like.
The busier I get, the more sacred that morning routine is.
Living by The Law of Attraction
I used to think the Law of Attraction was pure BS.
Alas, I continued staying close-minded to the thought of Law of Attraction and tirelessly worked toward my goals.
Ive shared thataudio clipon my blog countless times.
Ive shared it with all my family and friends.
Ive listened to it at least 15 times over the past year.
That opened my mind up to Law of Attraction, and the best things started happening left and right.
Im being 100% honest.
Who doesnt want that?!
However, I always say that the Law of Attraction is nothing without action.
You must think positively, visualize the life you want to create, and thendosomething.
I liked balancing my Orangetheory classes with something slower, like yoga.
The more I did yoga, the more I focused on the breathing and meditative side to it.
I used to not be very Namaste, but…wow.
I can certainly say I have a Namaste side to myself now.
(Maybe living in California has caught up to me!)
Planning ahead of time: nightly, weekly, quarterly
Im a big planner.
Focusing onforward-moving tasksfirst thing in the morning is a game-changer for your work day.
If you havent tried this, try it!
Every night, get out your planner or Google Calendar and schedule out your work, appointments, etc.
for the following day.
Then add in tasks for everything else you should probably get done, including errands.
Investing in yourself
This one can feel difficult to justify if you arent in the best spot financially.
After much debate, I seized the opportunity and booked the flight.
I knew I would regret not taking the chance to see two countries high on my bucket list.
And I was still able to budget that portion of the tripit just took some extra planning.
Same goes for business expenses.
You have to spend money to make money.
I also recommend the podcastFor the Love of Moneyby Chris Harder.
However, there is more than donating money to charity or volunteering your time.
That in turn will help you spread positivity and kindness to others.
You never know how your positivity will change someones mood, or even their day.
That said, take things one day at a time.
Small steps add up to big improvements.
Even if you start small, youre steps ahead of those who dont start at all.
Youre ahead of whereyouwere yesterday.
Add up those small steps day after day, and youll realize youve eventually walked miles.
Cheers to you and a lifetime of happiness, friends.
