#igniteyourlife

How To START Now


Okay, don’t freak out, don’t freak out. Breathe, breathhhhh. 


I know the title can cause some anxiety because you might already  feel like you aren’t doing enough. Calm it down. Let me explain.


This doesn’t have to mean some crazy project. “Starting now” will mean something different to everyone. 


We all have those thoughts that tell us we aren’t worthy of writing that book, or being in the olympics or whatever it may be. AND BOY, is that so far from the truth. You are worthy to start whatever it may be. 


Whatever you think of first as you read through or as you watch the video, DO NOT IGNORE. Even if it’s small, it must have some importance for it to be coming up.


Now that your brain is aathinking, let’s get to the good stuff.


Okay, what are you doing daily?


Do you even feel comfortable answering that? Or happy with your answer?


What do you want your answer to be, realistically? 


Is what you are doing daily anything close to what you would like your answer to be? Does it even feel in reach?


DON’T skip over these questions. They REALLY put in perspective how much a shift might be needed.


Take a day to write out everything you do and how long it took you to do every one of those things. This will help you see where you are wasting time and could be taking action and will help to see all the ‘stuff’ that might be really unneeded in your day to day.


When I took the time to do this, it really put in perspective how much I was overworking myself doing a whole lot of stuff that wasn’t really getting much of anywhere and just leaving me tired. There was no life giving activities and that explained why I was left feeling burnt out daily.


If you see your day to day and you don’t feel accomplished in any of it, that will continue to happen until you decide to start incorporating something daily that moves the needle. Until you START NOW on what you feel nudged to do.


The easiest way to do this is to go grab a notecard, draw a line in the middle and on the right side write at least 3 things you can do that day to move the needle per say or that fill up your cup. It could be texting that friend, writing that blog post, or taking your dog to the park etc. On the left side, write down the things that have to get done but aren’t really action steps, like washing the dishes, getting the mail etc.


Start doing this notecard activity daily and watch how refreshing it becomes to lean into those nudges you have and work on them daily. 


You might be thinking this topic is just TOO broad, but lemme tell you, you know more than anyone does on what this topic means to you personally. 


That nudge you’re feeling, LISTEN to it. 


You have the resources to get you started. 


I know it can be scary and intimidating but you aren’t doing it alone. 


Message me here and I can walk you through all the nooks & crannies. 


Like I said, you can’t expect the change you desire to ever happen if you aren’t starting now on whatever you feel nudged to do. 


We are only getting older. Start now while you can. 

How To Get Some Pep In Your Step

Taking the first step is the hardest. I think we all know that. Whether it be the first step in a new school or the first step towards change. It is a challenging thing to do but the most crucial piece in getting where we desire to be. Sometimes we have to take multiple first steps in the same situation before consistent and noticeable, good change occurs. For me, I’ve had trouble staying consistent with implementing time to rest or what I like to call; quiet time. I push it off and put it on the back burner and not long after having it there, the pot runs out of water and burns, becoming unusable. Just like we are told that we can’t give running on empty, how do we expect to do more when necessary habits and steps are vital to be made. So first, let’s go ahead and make that first step. Even if it might be the 100th first step you’ve taken, take it again with a shift this time.

Don’t expect so much out of it. Treat it as if you’re just learning how to walk, taking the little wobbly steps full of excitement. That baby learning how to walk doesn’t fret about all the steps he/she has to take for the rest of their life. They put so much energy into that first step and use that momentum to take their second and their third, and so on. I know that with me, I expect SO FREAKIN MUCH out of anything I put on myself to do. I expect an unnecessary amount out of effort, result, etc out of myself. When really, I should be so proud of every step that I’ve made and am making. Every little thing has brought me to even make this decision to start or restart something and that is a beautiful thing! To be where I am is a beautiful thing to celebrate even if it might not be the prettiest place. All that pressure you’re putting on yourself to make whatever it may be, perfect, is wasting your time. Wasting your precious time, gosh darnit. This time around set out with the intention to make this one different. To do that, you need to be willing to celebrate every ounce, every inch, every feeling. All of it. Celebrate them because that build up of high energy will get your feet moving so fast (your fitbit won’t even be able to keep up), and will allow you to produce so much more goodness. Not only so much goodness in that goal or habit you are setting out to accomplish, but that high energy will overflow into everything else you are doing and everything that’s to come. That ripple effect will be bonkers, lemme tell ya! 

That one thing that has been eating at you to set out to do—Send it some love, put on your good walking shoes and sit down. You heard me, sit down. You have your love, your intention on what to do, and the shoes to get there safely but you’re missing something. Sit down and dig deep. How will you make this first step impactful like no other? No matter how small the step may be, how will you make it worthwhile? You will celebrate before you even have started. Celebrate that you are reading this. Seriously, say “I am so proud of you for taking the time and effort in reading this! You freakin rock and are doing amazing things”. It felt good to say those things out loud, didn’t it? Now can you imagine how it’ll feel when you are doing the dirty work and taking the challenging steps, and get recognized for that? So recognize yourself. Do NOT wait for anyone else to celebrate you because if you do, anyone that comes around will probably be lame at celebrations anyways lol. This step towards wherever you are going is already so beautiful. Love it whole-heartedly and fill it with excitement just like that baby taking their first step. Go into it filled with energy and you’ll be coming out on the other side of the journey, dancing.

What have you been putting off? I’d love to hear from you and celebrate as you take your next step ❤︎

If this resonated with you, then you’ll find so much value in my guide on living intentionally. Check it out here!

Meet Shayla Blue

 
I used to be that person who felt so crippled on what I was supposed to do with my ENTIRE life. The voices of the world were so loud in my ear and I felt so un-attracted to what they all had to say.

I was overwhelmed by every unknown the future had ahead and it didn't feel like a worthwhile existence to go down the mainstream route. I couldn't bear the thought of staying in a 9-5 job for the rest of my life, settling for little to no money until I get to retire and die. 

So I didn't. 

I found my own way. Through MANY valleys and falls, I finally found my way. 

It took a whole heck of a lot of work to find it, but I did it and I get to live in balance now that I took those chances and risks. 

It is so refreshing to be able to be where I stand, knowing all that I went through to get here to this dream life I desperately longed for.

I'm here to make sure you don't get left behind where I used to be.

 I am here to provide you the knowledge and resources I desperately longed for, so you don't have to go through the long and exhausting journey of finding your path.

Let's not waste anymore time and get you where you dream to be too. It is beyond possible. 

 First, hop in my group filled with empowering people where you can start to soak up the knowledge and information we share to get you started. Pursuing a live worth living, together. LET'S GET IT.

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