Don't you just love these quotes ? They come from this amazingly inspirational artist Rhonna Farrer Be sure to check out her blog. Not only is she a fantastic artist, but she's fantastic at motivating other to be their personal best.
So I'm taking part in this:
Rhonna is challenging us to take the 21 day challenge to either develop a habit (hence the thought that sticking to something 21 days develops a habit) or just making progress in areas in your life that you would like to see growth.
Every day is Rhonna motivates us with new quotes and her fantastic digital word art.
If you've read my blog you know how very inspired I am by "words" and quotes ....must be the teacher in me :) Add some fantastic art to it and it really works for me. We're supposed to keep a journal about our progress. I'll try to photo a page from my journal for the next post.
Sooooooo, the areas in my life I really felt I need to jumpstart were keeping to a personal fitness routine ..... for health reasons and stress management. I've got to the point that I just can't keep up my busy pace if I don't take care of myself and I always feel better when I excercise ...but I just have to make it a lifestyle habit.
My progress so far with the fitness goals is pretty good. I've made it to day 10 doing some kind of fitness everyday. I continued my biking that I've been doing this summer and I've been doing this Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred She's from the Biggest Loser if you haven't seen her. I am on day 10 and it really hasn't been too hard ....it's only 25 minutes .....three circuits of 3 minutes strength training, 2 minutes of cardio and 1 minute of abs. I really do feel like I have more energy. As far as physical results I can definitely see a difference in my upper body but that dreaded muffin top is still there!
Now I'm fessing up to my other goal which wasn't too successful. I would really like to move foward with my artwork and I realized that I really have to try to change my thinking about my artwork. I always have excuses why not to take my work to a local gallery or to start a website for portrait painting etc. I actually am not sure in what direction to move and I truly feel paralyzed.
So the inspirational quote for Day 1 hit a nerve with me ......I think I am really afraid of failure which is part of the reason and can't even take the first step.
This quote from day 2 also really helped:
But in order to take:
I have to change my thinking and get rid of my fear. And you know what I really don't know how to do that. It really will be baby steps. So ...I don't think it was a coincidence that I just "somehow" stumbled upon this motivation the other day:
"You are making a big breakthrough in your life by putting your divinely inspired ideas into action. Trust that you are guided each step of the way
Honor your inner feelings by taking at least one step today in the direction of making your dreams and desires a reality. Fearlessly take one step to dismantle any part of your life that is out of integrity
Sooo, ....I feel that it would be beneficial to start the 21 day challenge over for this area of my life. The above quote will be my mantra ...along with Rhonna's inspirational quotes. And ....TRUST , I will.....baby steps, baby steps.
May a little grace touch your day,
Bre
5 comments:
Oh my Bre! You are a wonderful amazing talented "STAR"! Just jump dont think. You have to do all the thinking with your family and work but this 1 thing of art honey just go for it! You are so talented and love it put it in your hands and create... 21 Day challenge..lol I read it every day Bre and finally joined a cheap gym..have to do this we both can. Thank you for inspiring me Hugs Grace
Bre,
Thank you so much for coming by.
I am always blessed to see you have visited.
I agree with all Grace said.
We are all paralyzed in ares of our life, because of fear.
And you are right, baby steps.
I hope you can make that first step.
Blessings
barbara jean
PS We are going through some dramatic changes in our lives.
Any little SOS you can send up would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Oh Bre sounds like we have a lot in common. I can be brave for you and say go for it, but I know I suffer from the "fear of failure" thing in my life as well. Wish I knew the key to unlocking all of our potential for the world to see. I recently posted on my own struggles in this area. I think we just have to go for it!! Good luck:)
Now thats an awesome post!!!! Talk about inspiring,love it! Just wanted to say hello,hope school is going well,talk to you soon,Chrissy
Bre, I saw your blog on Rhonna's Challenge list and I'm so glad I did - your paintings are so lovely! Really! I know it's so easy to let fear stop us in our tracks, but fight it! What's the worst that can happen? I know that fear of being rejected when we are doing something we love can be paralizing but I have decided living with regrets or the what if's is far worse! Great job on the exercise too! Keep it up, were almost there!
Hugs,
Renee
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