There's a famous quote that I try to remember often: "Staying positive doesn't mean that you have to be happy all of the time. It means that on the hard days, you know better ones are coming." I am motivated towards positivity because I understand that human emotions are a normal part of life. That we are supposed to experience highs and lows and together, they make us whole. I also know that in any given moment I get to choose how I want to feel because we are the creators of our own realities. And, while life has been a mixed bag as of late and more difficult to navigate, we can choose to believe that this too shall pass, and we will all get to the other side in due time.

My favorite quote will always be a lesson learned from my grandfather. He told me to "always lean in the direction you want to go in, and you will eventually arrive." It reminds me that life begins to unfold and reveal itself as we step, but we have to have the courage to keep stepping.

I meditate. Before I brush my teeth, before I drink my coffee, before I do anything, I sit for at least ten minutes and focus on my breath. I find so much more clarity in my day when I spend time with myself first thing in the morning. My meditation practice sets the tone for the rest of my day. Meditate -> then, caffeinate.

I created a journaling practice that I love! I call it I Am, I Am, I Will, I Will. I try to do this everyday after I meditate. The prompts and explanations are below for anyone who wants to try it out!

I AM grateful for:

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This first prompt is meant to bring you to your present moment. To ask yourself what you are thankful for in this very moment you’re in. A heart filled with gratitude, welcomes in more goodness.

I AM proud of:

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We are so hard on ourselves! We worry so much about what we haven’t accomplished and how far along others are, that we forget to be proud of where we’ve been and all that we have already conquered! Take a moment to remind yourself of what a badass you actually are in all that you’ve done!

I WILL accomplish today:

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This is your hit list! The top five things you know you want to get done today! Prioritize these things, cross them off as you go!

I WILL accomplish in the future:

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Write these in present tense as if they have already happened! These are your big, crazy, audacious goals! Write them from the perspective that they have already happened- that’s how we manifest our big dreams! Also, I write the same 5 every time!

Most days, I drink Super Coffee twice a day! Ground hot coffee with Sweet Cream creamer in the AM. Then, a 4 o'clock pop in the afternoon- typically Coconut Mocha, Sweet Cream, or French Vanilla canned cold brew!