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You Have To Work Hard For The Things You Want

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This sounds like common sense, doesn’t it? We want things. We want so much. We want success, growth, purpose, and to make a difference. But many of us don’t want to put in the work. Or, we give up because we lack discipline and patience. The struggle is real, especially when we don’t see results right away.

Consistency is key. It’s vital to remind yourself why you’re doing what you’re doing. Knowing your “why” provides the fuel and motivation to push through challenges. It anchors you when the process feels long or the results seem far off. The truth is, the struggles can be hard and discouraging. But remember: hard work produces great fruit.

The greatest things in life are worked for, not handed to us. When we invest our time, energy, and dedication, we cultivate something truly meaningful—something we can fully appreciate because we’ve earned it. So, whatever it is you’re working toward, don’t give up. Stay the course. The effort is not just about achieving the end goal; it’s about becoming the person who can rise to the challenge, again and again.

10 meaningful ways to embrace gratitude and thankfulness this November:

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1. Start a Daily Gratitude Journal: Each day, jot down three things you’re grateful for, big or small. Reflecting on these can shift your perspective and boost positivity.

2. Write Thank-You Notes: Send a handwritten note or message to someone who’s impacted your life. Sharing appreciation can brighten someone’s day and strengthen connections.

3. Practice Mindful Moments: Take a few minutes each morning or evening to pause, breathe, and notice the beauty around you. Embrace the little things, like the warmth of a drink or the colors of autumn.

4. Create a “Grateful For” Jar: Write down things you’re thankful for on slips of paper and place them in a jar. At the end of the month, read through them to remind yourself of the positive moments.

5. Volunteer or Give Back: Helping others can be a powerful way to cultivate gratitude. Volunteer at a local organization or support a cause you care about.

6. Reconnect with Nature: Take walks, even if they’re short, and let nature help you feel grounded. Observe the changing leaves or crisp air, and appreciate the beauty of each season.

7. Limit Complaints for a Day: Challenge yourself to go an entire day without complaining. When you notice something negative, counter it with something positive.

8. Cook a Meal with Love: Whether for family, friends, or just yourself, make a meal mindfully, appreciating each ingredient. It’s a simple but meaningful way to practice gratitude.

9. Reflect on Challenges as Lessons: Think about past challenges and what they’ve taught you. By seeing growth in hardships, you can feel thankful for the strength you’ve gained.

10. Say “Thank You” Often: Don’t hold back on showing gratitude throughout the day. Thank your loved ones, coworkers, or even strangers. Expressing thanks more often can create an uplifting ripple effect.

To The Wildest Dreamers – Keep This In Mind

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Whatever you want in this life, I hope what I have to say can motivate or encourage you in some way.

Don’t ever stop being a dreamer.

“Set impossible goals”. I actually heard that quote on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. It was one of her greatest holiday giveaway ones.

A man had been swimming in the ocean, he did a flip, and broke his neck. Just like that, his life changed in an instant.

Life as we know is full of those kind of moments.

He was told that he may never walk again. A nurse told him something that gave him strength and determination. “Set impossible goals.”

Over time, he did learn how to walk again, he is one of the lucky few. He didn’t allow being told that he wouldn’t be able to walk again stop him or hold him back. He dreamed that impossible dream. The beautiful part of this story is he walked his wife down the aisle. And I’m willing to bet they danced too. All because he didn’t give up. All the frustration, the tears, the try after try were absolutely worth it.

(This isn’t them btw, I’m just providing a visual so you can truly try to empathize with this couple and to gain perspective. Hope it works.)

Now……

Everyone has something that they desire. What is your dream? I know you have one.

I’m willing to bet some of you reading this have never really been asked that question. Or you haven’t shared it with anyone.

I want this post to get you thinking about what you want in your life. To take a moment to identify what you seek.

When I was younger the only dream I truly desired so much was to become a mom. I’m not even kidding, that was my dream. It was a dream and it felt like a calling, I can’t really explain it. I wanted to be a mom so bad and my greatest fear was that I wouldn’t be able to have children.

When I became a mother my dream literally came true. Words cannot describe how much joy motherhood gives me. However, what’s crazy though, when I became a mom I also lost myself a bit.

Losing a bit of myself was very bizarre to me. I became something that I wanted so badly, yet, here was I not feeling completely fulfilled.

I went on a serious soul searching journey. And 3 kids later I feel the most confident, courageous, that I have ever been. And I have grown so much.

Motherhood has been the best thing to ever happen to me, because I found a different part of myself. New dreams are being born and new goals are being formed because of my first dream. My daughters inspire me. I have started dreaming ‘impossible dreams’ because of them.

I share this because I don’t ever want you to feel discouraged. The feeling of reaching something but not quite feeling the way you thought you would will happen sometimes.

I saw an interview with Tom Hanks on The Today Show and he said something along the lines of, “The good things you feel from an accomplishment don’t last, and the same goes for the things that bring you down.”

I’m grateful for my dream of motherhood coming true. Greatest, hardest thing ever! This blog exist because of my girls! I have no idea where this blog will take me, but so far it’s probably helped me more then it’s helped any of you.

Trust the Timing of things. And trust your path. Each path provides some type of lesson to get you where you need to go next.

It can take time trying to figure out what you really want.

The point is, don’t give up. Keep trying, keep experiencing, keep doing! And stop being so concerned with what others think. Otherwise you’ll just become stuck and you will settle. If you only knew that just a few feet more you’d see that something greater was waiting for you.

If you’re afraid to fail in front of others, you’re going to have to suck it up. I say that in the nicest way possible.

I personally would rather keep trying new things and experiencing failure to find what really lights my spirit up, then to just settle because I’m in a content position.

You can’t be afraid of dead ends, u-turns, or any paths that lead you into a roundabout.

The pitfalls, the mistakes, the redos are going to happen and they have to happen in order for you to learn and grow and to get where you want to be.

4 THINGS TO CLOSE THIS UP

(Thanks if you read this whole thing!)

Be patient.

Don‘t forget the reason why you’re doing what you are doing.

Write your goals down and work towards it everyday.

Stop limiting yourself, set yourself to be free and to express who you really are and who you want to become.

Enjoy the crazy maze of life!