Life can be exactly what you want it to be. It just might come about in a way you didn't expect!

I'm reflecting on the term success for a bit and what it actually means. We stress ourselves out so much with thinking that we need to prove ourselves and accomplish certain tasks before we can enjoy our current situations. That's just not true! It really doesn't need to be so complicated and it really is much simpler than we think to have that dream life we've always dreamed of having. Let's go through it....

Let's Start From the Beginning

What is it that you truly want in your life? Write it down. Make a vision board and put it where you will actually see it every day. Believe me, they work!!! It's kinda creepy actually how well these work! Some things I've had on my own vision boards that have come to fruition, just to name a few, a vegetable garden, a porch swing, a pool, a beach house (that's a big one!), a certain car I wanted and many more!

Embracing Gratitude

Some things to include on your vision board are things that you already have or that you'd like to improve upon. There's so much that we already have and taking time to recognize and appreciate those things will bring us joy and gratitude and will remind us to live in the moment and to not focus so much on what we don't currently have. If you think about it, we don't need much, and the real things that bring us joy are usually relationships, and not always material things...except for a beach house:) Also, having a hobby and a purpose, is for me personally, what brings the most joy. Money and worldly assets generally only bring a temporary sense of joy and in the long run, are just another thing you'll need to manage and take care of which could ultimately bring you less joy.....just sayin

Paradigm Shift

Everything we feel is created by our thoughts. Every emotion comes from what we're thinking. So learning to control those thoughts and living in a space of gratitude, not nagitude, will immensely impact and change your life. We believe the stories we tell ourselves. Just because we think it, doesn't mean it's true. In fact, most of the negative thoughts we tell ourselves, are simply not true or accurate. Try telling yourself the good things you want to believe and watch as the good emotions will follow. Learning to control your thoughts and think positively and with gratitude is an incredibly powerful tool!! Try it!!

Ups & Downs

Your life journey will most certainly have it's ups and downs, just like a Ferris wheel. That's just part of it. And it's true, we can't know the sweet without the bitter. So how do we navigate the bitter and the hard times? When we know that ultimately all things will work together for our good, it really does take the sting out when things go "wrong". Instead of getting too upset when something doesn't go my way, I become curious on what is on it's way that is even better! Trust in the journey! There is a power so much greater than us that is in charge and has a perfectly designed plan for you. If you don't believe that, choose to! Why Not! It's so much better than living in a place of fear, stress, overwhelm and sadness. Decide that you are not going to worry because there is something better headed your way! Choose to believe that and see the magic happen and the peace you will feel as well.

Gratitude in Action

Last thing I want to end with. Start doing or being who you dream. My motto has always been to fake it till you make it! If you want to be a successful blogger, start blogging! It doesn't matter if no one reads it, you're blogging! I remember several years ago when I became a lash artist, I didn't think I was a real lash artist or successful at it because I was only seeing a few clients a week. I didn't allow myself to feel the joy of being a lash artist because I wasn't fully booked. Eventually I became fully booked and after a couple years of working like a crazy women trying to prove something to myself, I realized I liked it much better when I was seeing just a few clients a week☺. Either way, I was a lash artist. It didn't matter how many clients I had. I am a blogger, and it doesn't really matter if no one reads it. I can be happy and enjoy the process and do what I love ♥. So be happy! Do what you love! Be kind to others and remember gratitude. Until next time XOXO

Theresa Mae