Be authentically you. Be that oddball. Don’t let your uniqueness be covered up by the standards of society. Yes, go after those crazy dreams. No, I don’t mean to do anything crazy or hurt any one or thing. I’m saying to push yourself, stretch and reach for those dreams that you always say, “I’ll get to it tomorrow” but NEVER DO. (Definitely guilty of that.) It’s hard to push against the stream but maybe it’s better for you to follow the trickled path somewhere else that will lead to more fruitful plans or experiences. If it’s a dream that you…
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Everyone’s writing journey is different. It’s easy to get caught up in the comparison game. But know that you still have a story to tell. I keep wanting to be further in my life’s journey than I am but I have to remember that we are all at different stages and the writing community is pretty great and most authors support each other. I sometimes think what I’m writing is actually good but then I read a profound, life changing book and I want to toss my MS in a drawer and hide. Still no one will write a story…
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Sometimes I find myself setting aside my hopes and dreams for what society says I “should” be doing. Yet the more I try to force my control over the American Dream, the more I realize I have little control at all. These goals and dreams mean little until I take action but I’ve realized that serious intention of taking action, like saving for a vacation or a home, are all still action. Although I haven’t quite made the leap, it’s getting me one step closer. While I’ve taken the action and am ready, I can’t fully control external aspects of the world. I just have to be…
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It’s hard to focus on something when it constantly feels like everything is important. It’s like things are coming at you from all sides vying for your attention. I feel you. I’ve been there. For those who are still floundering, take at least 5 minutes to list everything that you need to do, take a breath, and identify the tasks that drive your dreams and necessities. Take a step back and reassess all the things in your life. Write down all the things on paper in a list. Identify all the important items. Be ruthless in determining what isn’t necessary…
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This is a bit delayed but I did my first IG live! It was spontaneous, imperfect, but done! I’ve been wanting to do an IG live for awhile but didn’t have the right set up. I still don’t. You can tell if you watch the video. Still progress is better than nothing. Instead of pointing out my flaws, which trust me, I see plenty of them. It’s easy to point out the many things I see wrong but instead I’m going to talk about how proud I am to have done it! The sketches are real and authentic. Practice makes…
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“Forgive. If not for others then for yourself.” I’m not sure who said this first but I think this is a message someone might always need to hear. I’ll admit, sometimes I can hold a grudge. I even remember those cringe-worthy moments where I’ve made mistakes or when someone has wronged me. I wish I could take them back but I cannot. Despite me telling myself that I’ve forgiven, I still haven’t forgotten. Not fully. I’ve realized that it’s ok. As long as I don’t let the pain hold me back from the person I’m supposed to become or affect…
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Sometimes the hardest part is showing up and getting the motivation to chase your dreams. Part of the difficulty is to overcome the fear of going after your dreams. We fear of failing, of letting others down, or even fear of success. Those fears might come to fruition. We could let ourselves down, but we won’t know this until we try. We can not predict the future and as amazing it would be to do that, the only thing we can do is move forward for ourselves. I’ve heard this before and I’m not taking credit but it stuck with…
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As I get older I realize this list is only going to get longer but I think this would be good to share for those inquisitive and proactive enough to search for this type of information on their own before or just as they turn adults. Heck, even if you’re way into your adult years, it’s never too late to learn these skills. I wished I had researched this earlier in my life but I definitely took it for granted thinking that college would teach me these skills. That’s a laugh. Nope, they won’t teach you. You’re going to have…
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Consistency and follow through are the key to your dreams and goals. I continue to struggle with completing projects and pushing through perfectionism. I’ve finally made a break through this weekend with my novel WIP. It took a few months but it feels amazing but then I don’t know what to do next. That’s ok, it’s a normal part of the process but a struggle nonetheless. I’ve recently realized that it’s consistency, grit, and perseverance that makes dreams come true. Because if you don’t continually chip away at your goals, even if it’s a little at a time, you’ll never…
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There’s nothing like a great book that gets me motivated to write and revise again but I’ve been in a rut with revisions lately. After and during reading an inspired book, it ignites my passion to create a world as amazing as the story I’m reading. I know that it’s easier said that done. Although, there are times I read an average or not-so-great book and it still urges me to write better. There’s something about reading a book that motivates me to create my own world and story. It gives me an incentive to keep writing and to tell…
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