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I’ve met far too many women who have no idea what they want out of their life.

Instead, they continue to suffer quietly…thinking, “Is this really all there is?”

Believe me, I know how it feels. I’ve been there.

It feels like a weight is on your chest. You have trouble breathing. You toss and turn at night wondering if tomorrow will be any better.

You’re struggling.

Everything feels so damn hard. Your relationships are suffering and your career (whether you have a job or own a business) is floundering.

So, what do you do?

Most women I’ve talked to, settle. They accept this as their life and wake up every morning feeling miserable.

For me, that was unacceptable. And it should be for you, too!

Today, even though I don’t have everything I dream about (yet), my life is on the right path.

So what’s my secret?

I stopped playing the victim.

I started recognizing what it is that really matters to me. What really lights me up and turns me on.

I also took note to what makes me feel like crap and has me wallowing in my “I’m not enough” bullshit story.

And you know what I did?

I ditched the things that aren’t working for me. Ended relationships. Shifted gears. And made some new friends.

And then I started declaring what it is I truly wanted in my life. And I yelled it out as loud as I could (just to make sure the Universe heard me).

Has it been working?

Absolutely.

But I understand that Rome wasn’t built in a day. So I stay open to the possibilities and I keep working on breaking those unwanted vows that keep me stuck.

And, of course, I take massive action.

So, let’s recap.

If you’re struggling with wanting more out of your life, don’t just sit there–DO SOMETHING!!!

1. Stop settling.
2. Sit down and examine your life. What is working? What isn’t working?
3. Ditch the shit that is not working.
4. Declare out loud what it is you want. Yell it out. Write it down. Share it with a friend.
5. And then, take massive action to get yourself there.

So, talk to me. In the comments below, tell me what you want out of your life? What do you want to shift? Who do you want to be? Do? Or Have?

I can’t wait to hear from you.

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I don’t know about you but I used to bury my head in the sand.

I used to pretend that my life was a bed full of roses. I walked around letting other people believe that I had my shit together.

The reality was I was a hot fucking mess.

Most of my relationships were falling apart. My finances were dismal at best and my business was merely a hobby, used to distract what was really going on in my life.

Sure, I played the game. Acted as if.

But all that brought me was more misery.

It wasn’t until I literally ripped off the band-aids and took a good look at my life that everything shifted.

Does that mean my life is perfect?

Hell no. I’m still not where I want to be but I am joyfully moving in the right direction.

How did I start?

By being honest with myself and by understanding that I am worthy no matter what my circumstances are.

Sometimes the truth hurts but if you don’t ever face it, you can never truly move forward. (tweet, tweet)

You must know where you are to determine where you want to go.

The way I view my life now is very different.

Yes, there is a lot I am still figuring out but I can say that each day I wake up and feel grateful that I am alive. I love because I can. And I find joy in the most inconspicuous things.

That’s what keeps me going.

Now it’s your turn.

Grab yourself a piece of paper.  Take a snapshot of your current life. What is going on? What is working? What isn’t working? How are you feeling? And most importantly how do want to feel?

Ready? Set? Go!

If you need help, know that I am always here.  Reach out through email or book yourself a Reclaim & Revive session.  We can work on this together.

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My heart literally breaks every time I hear a woman tell me she hates her body.

I want to cry when I see young girls (and women) pinching and poking themselves when they look into the mirror. Especially when they’re seeing something that is not even there.

I am angry at what we have done to ourselves. It makes me want to scream when I think about how many of us define ourselves by how we look.

Is that all there is for us? Seriously?

Is the size of your ass that important? Have you forgotten how smart you are? Or how talented you are? What about those amazing gifts you have to share with the world? Are those gifts useless?

Believe me, I do understand.

I used to obsess in front of the mirror too! I used to see cellulite and fat that didn’t exist, dwell on my soft stomach, flabby thighs and jiggly butt.

I used to think I wasn’t pretty enough, thin enough or good enough to even be part of this planet.

What did that get me? Nothing.

Where did that take me? Nowhere.

What kind of life was I living? Not a fun one…I was fucking miserable.

I am begging you to reconsider the way you view yourself. This nonsense has got to stop!

You are more than your SIZE, your SHAPE and the NUMBER on the scale.

Who cares if you have cellulite?

I have news for you, most women do.

Even those women who eat healthy, drink a lot of water and exercise regularly have cellulite. Ahem, you are looking at one…ME.

But the difference now is, I no longer allow it to run my life. There is MORE to me than what I look like. Much more.

I am strong, smart, giving, funny, determined, compassionate, and loving.

Do any of those qualities rely on how I look?

HELL NO!

Now, let me premise this…for anyone out there who thinks I may be suggesting that we shouldn’t care about our appearance; I want you to know that you are dead wrong.

I am true believer of self-care. I think you should feed your body clean fuel, move it on a regular basis, stimulate it, love it and most importantly, respect it.

But I also believe that YOU MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITY.

For your actions or, in some cases, your inactions. For your thoughts. And for your choices.

Yes, ladies I am implying that we are responsible for society’s standards. We, being consumers, have played a part in helping advertisers create these unrealistic fucked up images of beauty that, let’s face it, no one can ever emulate…not even your top supermodel. (By the way, even she has to go through Photoshop.)

So why bother trying?

Defy the rules. Create your own standards. And BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. (tweet, tweet)

Because if you don’t truly believe in yourself, no one else will either.

So, look past your appearance and spend some time getting to know yourself. Find your gifts. Share your greatness.

That is the person I want to know.

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You Are Perfectly YOU! How soon we forget, become uncomfortable in our own skin. It is why I love wearing my message on my tees. I feel like I am slipping into a costume of the truth I really know is true but some days, my judgment of myself is clouded. There are days I feel icky, overwhelmed, and less than … perfectly me. Let’s be clear here. PERFECT is up to us. Not up to those who look at us or react to us. Perfect is how we look at ourselves. Do you know what kind of perfect you are? Do you know what kind of perfect you dream of being? Here’s another thought … are you your biggest “perfect” enemy? Oh, you know what I’m talking about, those nasty background thoughts keeping you from being your version of perfection. Ignore anything, yes, especially from you, which keep you from personal growth. I always say to my friends, “Always move forward.” Doesn’t matter how fast, doesn’t even matter if you find yourself falling forward. Keep moving forward. ALWAYS MOVE FORWARD! It’s growth. It’s growth towards perfection that is perfect for you. Today, think about what kind of perfections you have. What do you like about yourself? What characteristics do you love about yourself? Do you have a moment in your life you reflect on with happiness and wish you were like that again? Think why. Now, take those amazing gems from your past and current life and put them in your crown. B the queen of your life. Own your destiny. Make your own definition of perfection because guess what? YOU ARE PERFECTLY YOU!  xoA