REALLY?

September 13, 2022

Well, let's go in and get to it.  Today, was just one of those days where I wish that I had a Freaking RESET BUTTON that could just start the whole day over! (Side Note, Create a Reset Button).  But of course there is not.  So, here I am, ready for the day with my Philz Coffee and plain bagel with cream cheese.   

Let's move on, have you ever judged yourself not by your own standards but the ones you feel were placed on you by peers, family, parents or significant other's?  Most of us, I am sure would say yes and like you, I know the feeling.  Far too many times I let myself be defined not by my own standards or strengths but by what others "Told" me I was good or not good at.  Can you even imagine living like this?  I can, and I did this for more years than I care to remember at this time.

Let me get straight to the point. We all have strengths and weaknesses or challenges.  The KEY is to find the path where we are living our truth and walking in the "LIGHT" that is OUR strengths or things we are good at.  After all, who wants to build a life filled with the things we suck at?  Not Me!  Well its too bad I didn't learn this lesson sooner.  

I like people, and I like building relationships and helping people.  I do not like spreadsheets.  Sure, I can create them and they definitely serve a purpose.  However, If  you want to see how fast my brain turns off, hand me a spreadsheet with 5 or more tabs that I need to fill in or understand?  INSTANTLY, I think my brain turns off and starts watching the rerun of "The Breakfast Club" or some other 80's movie or TV show I like.  

It is not just other people who feed us a load of BS.  It can also be done to ourselves. That's right you heard me!  We have the power to put unnecessary burdens, obstacles and standards in our path that are next to impossible to meet.  Then, some small voice in our mind would say, "See, I told you, that you couldn't do it" - WOW if this sounds like you raise your hand, raise your voice, and stop the madness!!!!!  

We all have a set of strengths that can guide and place us in roles where we thrive.  There will always be things to learn, things to make us better, but we should not come away feeling that we are nothing, that we fail at every single thing we do.  - That is NOT OKAY!  And anyone or group, or job that makes you feel that way is not the place for you.  RUN! DON'T WALK TO THE NEAREST EXIT!  

Listen friend, I don't know you and I don't know your story.  I am sharing my story my journey and my truth because it has helped me find and walk in the path that is right for me.  I want to be the best version of myself  that I can possibly be.  I know from first hand experience that it starts with finally being tired of the status quo and finally getting to the point where you value yourself.  

What do you want, what are your goals, what are your dreams?  Forget what others have told you, what is it that you really want? 

I can't tell you what your next steps are, but I can encourage you to figure it out and tell you that you are not alone!  If you are interested in just learning more about who you are or how to stop the negativity and doubt, I can share what has helped me.  I am not a counselor or therapist, just a woman who has been through life's ups and downs and like you, I am figuring it out.  

Email - Yolanda@blueprintproject.net.  Visit my website, www.blueprintproject.net.  Everything, including myself is a work in a progress.  Sometimes its the baby steps that make the biggest differences.  So please, don't count yourself out or sell yourself short.  YOU are here for a reason and YOU can be the change you want to see.  

RU READY?

Yolanda,