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December 28, 2020 by Sandra

Life Lessons Learned in 2020

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Life Lessons I Learned in 2020


 

 

This year has certainly brought life lessons learned and I will carry them with me for years to come.  I don’t think that anything has happened according to anyone’s plan this past year. There has been tragedy, loss, sickness, uncertainty, and loneliness to name a few. 

We have all struggled in one way or another in 2020, and some of us have definitely had it harder than others. I think it is important to note that without any bad, we would not be as appreciative of the good. I want so badly to choose joy and look for the important life lessons that this year has given me. 

 

7 Life Lessons I Learned from 2020

 

  • There is absolutely nothing more important than your family. 

We try our hardest to keep our families safe, healthy, and happy. My children can handle much more than I ever thought possible. They have coped beautifully through lockdown and are growing and shining beautifully in their own way. They have really grown this year physically and mentally through a crisis. 

 

  • Find happiness in the small things.

 Look forward to that warm cup of coffee each morning, or watch the sunset at night. In the past, these were simple things that I took for granted, but when everything was canceled or closed in 2020, these small things got me through each day. This is one of the life lessons I learned that I deeply cherish. One thing that has really helped me do this is writing in a gratitude journal. Pick up my favorite one from Amazon here. gratitude journal benefits

 

  • Self-care is a priority, not a privilege.

 

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 I think it’s more important to note that self-care isn’t always bubble baths and candles. Self-care is literally caring for yourself whether that is physical, mental, or spiritual. There are a million different ways to practice it, and the important thing is to always do something for yourself. It is so important to recharge yourself so that you are able to be the best version of yourself and care for all the other people who you love. I always say, even if you’re not at the top of the list, you should at least be on it! 

If this is something you are really struggling with, grab my free 30-day self-care calendar here.

 

  • Take time to slow down. 

We have been forced to do this in 2020, but if I’m choosing joy, this can be a positive. Life is too short to spend it with your calendar booked with commitments and activities that really don’t matter much in the long run. Enjoy the moments. Put the phone down. Really take time to have conversations with your family and friends. 

 

  • Life Lessons I Have Learned is to Have a backup plan.

 So many people have lost their jobs or had a loss of income in 2020. Make sure to have a backup plan. Every day we hear of brick-and-mortar stores closing. Online business is the future. There are so many options out there such as remote work, social marketing work-from-home opportunities like the brand I represent, or you can even start your own money-making blog.  Look at all the options and see what you can do to have a backup plan if you were to lose your main gig. 

 

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  • Never stop learning. 

I seriously love to learn skills. I love to read self-development books or listen to podcasts. It’s so much fun to cook and try new recipes. When the world stopped around us this past year, diving into these hobbies and working towards a goal kept me motivated and inspired. The life lessons I learned in 2020 is that you can always take these new skills and use them as an opportunity to open new doors in your career or life. 

 

  • Be kind. 

The saying is true: everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind always. If people react to you ina negative way, chances are it has nothing to do with you and everything to do with them. The motto that I try to teach my children is to always be kind. People can disagree with you. They can even say things you don’t agree with. It is always better to treat others with love and respect. We are all humans and we should be kind to one another in spite of our differences. 

 

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The life lessons that 2020 brought me might be different than what it taught you. What did you learn in 2020 and how will this year affect you going forward? 

 

I would love to hear more in the comments below.

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February 17, 2020 by Sandra

Do You Remember Her?

Remember her?

Do You Remember Her?

Do you remember her? I have seen this photo posted before and it always takes me back and makes me think. Somewhere inside of you, there is someone who is fierce and ready to take on the world. I see myself in my daughter, Stella, and sometimes wonder where I went wrong. It’s so easy to always take the safe choice, but Stella inspires me! She is so strong, independent and completely full of life. If anything, she is teaching me in the midst of raising her.

 

Remember When?

There have been times that you have said no when you wanted to say yes. On the flip side, there have been so many times you said yes when you wanted to give an emphatic NO!!

She wanted to buy a ticket.

She wanted to go on the trip.

She wanted to take a risk that could have opened up a whole new world of opportunity.

She wants you to remember what it feels like to run into the ocean without a care in the world and splash and laugh till you could splash no more.

She wants you to face the day without a fear in your heart and embrace every opportunity that comes.

She doesn’t understand why you don’t want to wear a bikini.

She doesn’t understand why you don’t want to eat the cake.

She doesn’t understand why you never seem to let it go.

She doesn’t understand why you seem to accept second best.

Someone inside of you is a little girl who wonders at the grown-up you have become…

She still has so many things she wants to learn and so many goals she wants to reach.

She still has many things she wants to learn and so many people she still needs to meet.
She still has food she’d like to taste and parties she wants to attend so that she can dance the night away.
She still has places she wants to visit so that she can see how big this world is.

Closing Thoughts

Life is too short to give up on your dreams. Travel to that bucket list destination, write that book, start a new business, audition for the next role…….you get it.
Remember what it was like to be this little girl full of life and hope? She’s still in there somewhere. You just have to find what drives you. I challenge you to sit alone for 10 minutes today and think about your aspirations and dreams. If your heart is still beating, you still have time to work on them. 😘

Somewhere inside you, there is a little firecracker – desperate to see more of this thing we call life. Don’t get so wrapped up in the things that don’t matter and forget to experience life. 

Go get her, she’s fun.

Do you remember her?

XOXO-

Sandra 

 

 

March 11, 2019 by Sandra

Have we Met? My name is Sandra and this is my story.

Have we met?

Hi there! Have we met?

Hi there! Have we met? Because if not, I’d absolutely love to meet you. I’m always up for a new friend, even if just through social media. Welcome to my little corner of the internet.
If someone asked you to share with them your story, where would you begin? I believe what you start with gives a great insight into your personality. There’s so much to choose from, so many different areas of life that you could begin to unpack as you attempt to get to know the person you are speaking with a little bit better.

Have you ever felt lost?

Like you didn’t even know yourself anymore?

I have and that is part of the reason why I am here.

I have been married to my best friend for almost 14 years. We have our struggles just like any other married couple, but there is literally no one else that I would want to do life with. He is my rock and biggest supporter. Together we have two children that constantly keep us on our toes and three angel babies. I consider myself to be a hot mess mom who is always in a frenzy trying to cope with life. Maybe it’s my Type A personality or the fact that I HATE not being in control of a situation…..I am still trying to get better about that. I love my coffee every morning (seriously, don’t talk to me until I have had my first cup) and I love a good glass of wine. I am super sarcastic and some people just don’t get me. But you know what…….that is ok. That just means they are not your people. Let me honest though, this is just a surface level introduction. It’s going to get deep in here…..

Going Deeper

I was never one of those women who dreamed of becoming a stay-at-home mom. I have always been a career and goal-oriented lady. I worked full-time when I had Parker, but after having 3 unexplained miscarriages when trying to conceive Stella, my wants shifted. I did not want to miss milestones or a minute of her life since we knew she would be our last baby. Fast forward to 2 years after her birth. I just felt lost. The first 2 years of her life I spent caring for her and bonding with her while also doing all the things for our older son as well. I was in charge of the home. I created the meal plans, I grocery shopped, I took the kids to school, I helped with homework, I planned the birthday parties, I did the laundry, I took them to the doctor appointments…….well you get it.
Now my husband that I spoke about earlier is so good to help me with all of these things, but his main priority is to work and provide for our family (which he is great at). He also travels a lot for work while working long hours to create and develop his own brand and company. In the midst of doing all of those things, I think I lost my focus and I lost a part of me, and I so desperately wanted to find it again. I needed something for me, to refuel me.

Where am I now?

A few years ago I started a new business that has completely changed my outlook on life. For starters, I realize how important it is to take care of yourself first. It is so hard to be what you need to be for others if you’re pouring from an empty cup. Through working this business, I have made life-long friendships, gained more self-confidence and realized that my greatest joy is helping other women begin to see their own beauty – inside and out. This path has led me here to this blog you are now reading. Writing is very therapeutic for me. I communicate better through writing my words instead of speaking them. Creating a blog has always been a dream of mine, and I am so happy you are here to share this with me.
Follow me along this journey of self-development.
Stay tuned, my sweet new friend.
My story is not over yet…..

From a wife, mom, businesswoman and your new friend,

Sandra

** You are invited to check out our positive, uplifting community of women here. I look forward to connecting with you. **

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