Note to Self

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A

Act Like the Person You Want to Be

Act like the person you want to become. The future version of yourself you long to be – the one with more money, more confidence, more opportunity – is the present version of yourself but with more discipline. Close the gap.

B

Believe in Yourself

Your number one supporter has to be you. No one else knows your struggle, no one else knows your mind, no one else knows your heart, so no one else can cheer harder for you than you.

C

Comfort Zone

Your comfort zone keeps you safe in the familiar. In order to protect you from a perceived danger, it prevents you from trying new things and pushing past limitations. True growth – and your full potential – is on the other side of this mechanism.

D

Do It for the Plot

Try new things, take risks, fail again and again – that’s what’s going to make your story worth telling.

E

Embarrassment

Embarrassment is an unexplored emotion – people typically avoid it at all costs because it feels awkward and uncomfortable. Yet imagine all the opportunities you'll miss because you're too embarrassed to be seen. Do yourself a favor, go out there and make a fool of yourself.

F

Focus on the Good

Focus on the good and the good gets better; Focus on the bad and the bad gets worse. Every day, you have the power to choose where to focus our energy, the decision is yours.

G

Grateful for It All

Be grateful when things feel easy and be grateful when things feel hard. Life is too short and too sweet not to embrace the full experience of being human.

H

Have Audacity

Have the audacity to show up as your authentic self. Be bold, be confident, go after everything you want. Audacity isn’t thinking you’re better than others – it’s knowing your worth and never settling for less than you deserve.

I

Imagine the Best-Case Scenario

Have a positive mindset. Asking “What’s the best that can happen?” can open doors you never expected or gift you the opportunities you once dreamed of.

J

Just Start

Let go of perfectionism – you will never feel ready, you will never have it all figured out – just start. You are too talented and too brilliant to keep procrastinating.

K

Kindness is Power

Always show up with love. Do not underestimate how much people need your smile, encouragement, or gentle words. Keep your heart open – be the reason people feel seen.

L

Let Go of What You Can’t Control

You only have control of you – your thoughts and your actions – let go of the rest. Accepting what you can and cannot change lifts a weight off your shoulders and brings you true freedom.

M

Meditate

You spend most of your days inside your head. Meditation gives your mind a break from the incessant thinking that drains your spirit. Change your energy, change your life.

N

Nothing is Forever

Life is made up of small moments that are ever-changing. Never get hung up on one, or you’re stuck in the past. Learn the lesson and keep moving forward.

O

Optimism > Pessimism

Be ridiculously optimistic simply because it feels better – it gets you out of bed in the morning, pushes you through your day, and gives you hope for a better tomorrow.

P

Pressure Makes Diamonds

Life has tested you and pushed you past the limit of what you thought you could handle, but here you are. Always remember, just as pressure makes diamonds, you too are becoming something extraordinary.

Q

Quiet Confidence

Confidence is quiet, insecurity is loud. People who are truly confident in who they are don’t need to prove themselves or announce themselves for validation – the security they have in themselves is silent.

R

Rejection is Redirection

Change your perspective to see rejection as a blessing. Rejection doesn’t mean you’ve failed or you’re not good enough; it means something better is coming.

S

Self-Love

Don’t forget to love yourself the way you love others. Pour into your own cup, honor your needs, and prioritize your peace and well-being. You deserve it.

T

Trust the Seeds You Are Planting

When you plant seeds in your garden, you don’t check on them every day to see if they’ve sprouted; you do your part and trust that they’ll grow. Treat your daily habits the same – continue doing your part in the moment and trust the results will come.

U

Until it’s Done, Tell None

Move in silence. There are people out there who don’t want to see you grow or who benefit from your stagnation. Keep your goals silent, let your success be the noise.

V

Vibes Don’t Lie

Trust your intuition – energy never lies. That gut feeling you get in spaces or around people who don’t support you isn’t in your head, it’s a guardian angel. Protect your peace and stay away.

W

Who Cares What Other People Think?

Caring about what other people think of you is a waste of time and energy. Hard truth: you are not the center of the universe. People are way too concerned about their own lives to care about you or yours.

X

X-Factor

Everyone has an x-factor – that thing that makes them special and sets them apart from the rest – explore, nurture, and celebrate yours. The world needs more people who are brave enough to be themselves.

Y

You’re Not Tired, You’re Unfulfilled

As technology evolves, we find ourselves increasingly attached to our devices. We consume content for hours a day, watching others live their lives and forget to live ours in the process. Stop abandoning yourself – do more things that bring you joy.

Z

Zero Excuses

It’s not that you’re too busy, it’s that you don’t care enough. If it were truly important to you, you’d make time. Stop making excuses for why you can’t do it and start focusing on why you have to. There are 24 hours in a day – make it happen.

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