Posts by Shannon

Day 70 / 100 Days to More ~

Posted by on Mar 11, 2019 in Blog | 0 comments

As you live and experience things, you must recognize what belongs and what doesn’t, what works and what doesn’t, and then let things go when you know you should. Not out of pride, inability, or arrogance, but simply because not everything is supposed to fit into your life. So close the door on the past, change the tune, clean your inner space, and get rid of the dust. Stop being who you once were so you can become who you are today.

It’s okay to ask for help. Reaching out doesn’t make you a burden. It doesn’t make you weak or incapable or inadequate. And it doesn’t make you a failure. It makes you someone who has the courage to honor their needs. It makes you honest and proactive and brave. It’s a form of self-care and it’s something that takes a lot of strength. So stop beating yourself up for needing support and start giving yourself permission to take care of yourself. You’re important and you matter, and your well-being matters. And if you’re struggling, you deserve to get support.

Action: Time is your most precious gift because you only have a set amount of it. You can make more money, but you can’t make more time. When you give someone your time, you are giving them a portion of your life that you’ll never get back. Your time is your life. That is why the greatest gift you can give someone is your time. If people bring up negative stuff then you must let them go. Misery loves company; Envy hurts; Stagnation is boring; Comparison is unwarranted; Intimidation threatens; and Mistakes happen.

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Day 69 / 100 Days to More ~

Posted by on Mar 10, 2019 in Blog | 0 comments

The DANGERS of PEOPLE PLEASING…No matter how hard you try, no matter how many hours you spend pondering and planning, and regardless of how hard you try, you absolutely cannot please everyone. It is impossible. So do yourself a favor and stop now, before you drive yourself toward insanity. Reverend Haynes always said these 3 things + a Bonus: 1. You can’t make anyone love you. 2. You are only accountable for yourself. 3. You are in control of your life. Bonus: Live by the Golden Rule.

The most difficult phase of life is not when no one understands you; it’s when you don’t understand yourself. Believe in YOU. Listen to your soul. Trust your instincts. Acknowledge your own strengths. Dream it and dare it. Do what you are afraid of, and capable of. Follow your vision. Know that anything is possible. Know you CAN.

If you’re struggling, you deserve to make self-care a priority. Whether that means lying in bed all day, eating comfort food, putting off homework, crying, sleeping, rescheduling plans, finding an escape through a good book, watching your favorite TV show, or doing nothing at all – give yourself permission to put your healing first. Quiet the voice telling you to do more and be more, and today, whatever you do, let it be enough.

Action: Do you know you can?

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Day 68 / 100 Days to More ~

Posted by on Mar 9, 2019 in Blog | 0 comments

Most of us view quitting as something negative, but it’s not. ‘Winners never quit,’ we’re told, when, in reality, winners quit all the time: choosing to stop doing things that aren’t creating the results they desire. When you quit all the things that aren’t working for you, when you quit tolerating all the negative things that hold you back, you’ll create a positive ‘charge’ in your life as well as create the space in your life for more positive experiences. Life gets better when you choose to make it so.

What you see is the whole thing and what others see is the tip…a very small part of the whole. It’s like an iceberg in the ocean. Above the water people can see the tip, but what lies below is much larger, much more powerful, and usually destructive. In doing what we ought to do, we deserve no praise. — When you look into the mirror at the end of the day, be able to really know in your heart that you did good today. The differences we make will leave this earth in better shape than how we entered it. What’s on your bucket list?

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.” Mark Twain

Action: What are you waiting for?

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Day 67 / 100 Days to More ~

Posted by on Mar 8, 2019 in Blog | 0 comments

You don’t need everyone to like you. You are a piece of art. Not everyone is going to see your beauty. Ultimately, it’s YOUR opinion of yourself that matters, and if someone doesn’t like it, forget about them. Stop being a people-pleaser all the time, because when you go around pleasing everyone but yourself, you are the one that gets hurt.  Your value doesn’t decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth. It’s their loss, not yours. So be careful not to give so much of yourself to others that you end up completely losing yourself. In the end you will know who truly loves you; they’re the ones who respect you for who you are, and no matter what, they stand by your side. Surround yourself with these people.

Negative people make lots of noise about how bad things are, while positive people quietly and steadily improve things.  There are always problems, there are always challenges, and there are always people willing to transform those problems and challenges into great opportunities. Those who have the courage, commitment and discipline to do so, create a better life for everyone. Be one of these people. Focus on solutions and work your way eagerly toward a brighter future.

Action: Don’t be afraid to be a bright light in the world. Your purpose is clear…to be the best version you can be. You are different. You want to do good things. You want to be kind…always. You want to know you made a positive difference in the world when you depart. You want to be a light in this already dark world. You don’t want hate, but you do want the courage to stand & speak when needed!

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Day 66 / 100 Days to More ~

Posted by on Mar 7, 2019 in Blog | 0 comments

The person who keeps busy helping the person below them won’t have time to envy the person above him. Go after your dreams, but don’t let greed and money ruin you, your heart, or your character! Unsuccessful people think about what they don’t want most of the time. They talk about problems, listen to news & gossip, & spend their time blaming circumstances, situations & others. Successful people think about what they want & how they will get it. They are intensely focused on their goals & the information needed to help obtain them. Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power – Abraham Lincoln

In the game of life, there are no time-outs. Unlike children, we don’t get do-overs, we don’t get to call a “mulligan,” and claim that something we did doesn’t count. The fact is, as adults, ALL of our actions matter – everything we do counts! That’s especially true when it comes to living according to our beliefs and values. Integrity is not a 90% thing…not a 95% thing…Either you have it, or you don’t.

“People will write your story if you let them. Write your own story.” Chef ChicoB”

Action: “You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips.” Oliver Goldsmith

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