Life’s a Bit Sweeter
DECEMBER 31, 2019
Closing out this decade…
But first, has it really been over 3 years since my last post?! Yet, again…. time has flown by! I am now married and a mom (you read that right, A MOM) to the most amazing, fun, determined one year old little girl.
Three years ago I took the plunge to being a personal trainer full-time… I hung up my preschool teacher title, but will forever be an early childhood educator. 16 years in the field served me well, and I’m now applying my teaching skills to a whole new audience. I enjoy every moment of being a personal trainer/ health coach. I don’t think there’s a day that goes by, where I don’t get pumped up training my clients. It was a great career change.
Husband is in DPT school and is putting 40 hrs a week in his studies. A lot has happened and we are beyond blessed with the help we get from our family, especially with taking care of our baby girl while we are working diligently to build a solid future for our family.
I’ve found myself accepting that I need help and asking for help…. and if you know me, that is very hard for me to do. Pride? Ego?… maybe…. it’s more like I don’t want to burden anyone with my life. But… the truth is…. we all need help! It takes a village to raise a child and it takes a strong support system to build an empire.
Asking for help, allowed me to do more then I can possibly think. Being a mom, wife, and running my own health coaching / personal training business wouldn’t be possible without the solid support I have behind me. I am forever grateful.
I took a leap of faith this year and relocated myself and my clients to a new gym. A gym with other trainers. I was always apprehensive about these types of gyms, because I wasn’t sure how I was going to get along with the other trainers. It was time to step out of my comfort zone in order to make myself and services available to others.
Well, it was the best decision I could have made for MJFitness.
It was a good move because I realized I’m so much more comfortable with who I am. I’m more comfortable in my own skin. Truth is, my insecurities made me push others away. Life is different now. Life is so much better, now.
I am able to allow others into my life without feeling like I can’t be myself or being worried about others opinion. Who really cares?
I’ve had opportunities to network and discover different partnerships. I also found out which relationships allowed growth and success in life. It’s ok to say “no” and step away from people that don’t mesh well. Networking is a vital component to professional growth. It has helped me get out of my own little rut… I am forever a student.
I sincerely appreciate when others share their wisdom with me.
It is so rare these days to meet people who can have genuine conversations or someone looking out for your best interest, or truly interested in getting to know you.
This year was filled with them.
It’s true…
“Your vibe attracts your tribe”
And those who don’t vibe… well, “it was a pleasure to meet you.” (Moving on).
As we grow and mature, we no longer have time for the petty stuff… because that sh*t just holds ya back.
I can honestly say, I have spent the past decade healing, and moving forward in my life. Learning from all my past accomplishments and mistakes. It will be an ongoing “growing” cycle with only good coming from it.
Everything that happens to us only works for us!
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose
In another 10 years, life will be even better! LOL, for now…
It’s time to say good-bye to 2019 and continue my life journey into the next decade!
Hello… 2020!! It is time to thrive. Time to get a little more comfortable with being uncomfortable in stepping out of my comfort zone, meeting new people, being open to new networking opportunities and being extra kind to the person next to me (extra prayers, lol)!
A little reminder to myself and whoever is taking the time to read this….
Don’t stop loving yourself, and take care of you. Take a moment to breathe. Create a schedule or routine that allows for quality time to yourself. Take care of that body, fuel it with nutrients and keep it moving by being active. Continue educate your mind and feed it positive thoughts and affirmations.
Cheers 🥂 to 2020!
Tell me…What’s up next for you?? What are you continuing to do, to be the best version of you?