I Live Different.

“Become aware of how others see you. Have a plan in place to do this” The first thing that comes to mind here is smiling, you never know who is watching you, SO be approachable and start things off with a big smile. Secondly, DRESS FOR SUCCESS. I work in a Pro Shop and it is so easy to go in there wearing sweatpants and a t-shirt, but I try my hardest to dress as though I'm going for an interview. The tennis/squash/pilates/gym junkies have a day-job and who knows what that may be, and if they're hiring! Thirdly, when you are talking to people - What are you talking about? Are you always complaining?(I feel like I'm always complaining, but we can change that!) Stop and really listen to what the other person has to say, always think before you speak, make your conversation meaningful and make a great impression. "Put more emphasis on where you are going, than where you are, or where you have been.” This principle is HUGE for me. It's so easy to blame where we ar...

”When you are negative, you attract negative people.” “Surround yourself with people who lift you up, not pull you down.” Over the years, I have started to focus on my energy on people currently in my life who build me up: it makes such a difference! I encouraged my mom to do the same. If you are miserable because of a rotten person in your life, they are winning in their childish game. You can’t let them bring you down.

1. Show interest in other people’s interests. 2. Listen empathetically to the interests of other people. Prove to them you are listening to what they have to say.” 3. Find out what is really important to other people. Allow others to understand what is really important to you” I never realized how much I didn’t care about what people had to say, unless it involved me!! People do have a lot to share and you never know who they know or what wisdom they may have for you! I landed an internship with a Doctor (Who I have always had engaging conversations with at my gym) and it started from us listening to our interests and what we're involved in!

It is so easy to get caught up in our busy, sometimes drama-filled lives that we stop prioritizing our time on what is truly important to us: Family, God, taking care of our health, creativity, travelling, learning - whatever it is that stirs up our heart and inspires us to move forward. I have friends who are so obsessed with finding their 'soulmate' that they are neglecting the people in their lives that truly care about them. I have a mother who is so hurt by people in the past, that it is still negatively affecting her 'present'. I have a brother who admits that the relationship he is in is killing his confidence and he refuses to let go. I, myself have an amazing boyfriend and I can't seem to stop pushing him away because I am convinced that he will hurt me. Can't we just look for the love that is already starring us in the eyes? Why do we have to desire that mystery of what is no longer there/may never be there? If Prince Charming isn't right infront...