Personal Growth? Say "Yes!"

Why I do what I do.

There are times it appears I'm into everything.   I'm involved to the point where I simply can't say, "No" and I'll decide to do things only because no one else jumped ahead of me and said, "Yes". 

This, however, can be a very good thing.

With each new challenge we are confronted with or choose to take on, we grow as individuals.  We can always do more and achieve more.  "Yes" always leads to personal growth.  "Yes" is positive. "Yes" pushes us forward. 

"Yes" is empowering, it motivates us to do more."

 I know many people who say, "Yes!" with confidence and they are ready to take on any and all challenges life throws at them.  They have no fear, only an optimism for success.

Those who say, "No" have excuses, judgments and find cause to disagree.  They wait for life to change for them, when all the power is within to say, "Yes!" to something new, to say 'Yes!' and foster change for growth. 

People often ask me, "How do I do, all that I do?" And I NEVER think it's too much.  I never think, "I can't".  I just do. I am often amazed at what manifests right before my eyes.  (My husband is very much the same, our marriage has become a force filled with hope, dreams and lots of change) 

Sometimes, I have absolutely no solid plan, only an idea or good intentions and step by step it all comes together.  The right people present themselves, at just the right time.  The opportunities find me. 

After an event or activity, I scan my brain to think who do I need to thank? Who came together to make this happen?  I become acutely aware of how I can make the event better and do more to find wholeness in the process.  It is all instantaneous. 

If it's simply a fun day or night out, I am simply grateful for my family or friends.  There is a special dynamic when we come together and I love this energy and the goodness it holds.  

All I do is say, "Yes" and Go!  It's empowering to watch how lives are impacted and memories are made.  

There are times I feel as If I'm not doing anything, I simply let spirit work through me.  Those who want to share the experience, trust me and laugh by my side.  Others watch on, but soon may find themselves pulled onto the journey.  It is serindepdity meshed with joy, sprinkled with love for a new experience.

On the flip side, I also, always say, "Yes" to downtime, I say "Yes" to my chill out, binge TV time, I say,"Yes" to family time and "girlfriend" time and all the goodness that makes me feel happy and content.  "Yes" to weekends away and vacations and anything that I'll regret not doing one day.

What if we all simply said, "Yes!"  Imagine the things we would achieve?

Are We Worth it?

We all have those days when we think, "Am I worth the time, the attention, the money?"  Why do we flip these thoughts inside and around in our head?  Is it a question truly worth asking? We all do it, but how many of us, re-evaluate this question and say, "Yes, I am worth it.  I'm worth every minute, every second, every penny."

Don't we all deserve to be spoiled?  Not to be selfish, but to feel worthy.

When we deny our deepest hearts desires we find ourselves feeling empty inside.  However, when we remove those feelings, our minds and hearts are open and it is easy to tell ourselves, "Yes!  Let's do this!"

How often do we spoil our significant others, our family, friends or even a perfect stranger, with kindest, gifts or our time?  How often do we give these same things back to ourselves without guilt or any negative push back from deep within?

I always look for ways to give back to myself, something I had to relearn after I had children. It may be a trip to the nail salon, my routine hair appointment, buying a new, unneeded, pair of shoes, singing to my favorite songs in the car, a trip to Starbucks, or finding someway, anyway to take care of myself.  I am always mindful of those in my life, but taking care of everyone is a fine balancing act, one I work on each day to define and redefine. 

My first Regimen purchase for Rodan + Fields was a big "me" splurge.  One I kept to myself at first. I soon learned it was the best splurge I had made in a long time.  I felt much better about taking care of me when I discovered the products were well worth the money.  That is when I knew I was also worth it in so many other ways.  I didn't feel bad, I felt radiant. And this is how we bring our worth full circle.

The more worthy you feel, the more you shine, the more you give back to yourself 

and to those around you.

Interesting how perspective can change at any one moment.  I know I'm worth the things I do for myself.  Everyone is worthy of these things. Feeling that inside is priceless and joyful.

Stop and think today "Am I worth it?"  Worth everything I choose for myself, in my life, at this time?

When you say, "Yes, I am!"  It truly is the best feeling in the world. And you'll never say, "No" again!

Say "Yes" With Me!