By 9:00 this morning, I was driving to meet my husband to drop off my vehicle for maintenance.
Although I was annoyed that I had to take my van into the shop, I was grateful that we both have the flexible schedules to be able to do things like this every single day. The flexibility. No permission needed to do anything. Setting appointments and schedules on our own terms. To exercise when I can and meet friends for lunch or a walk during day. And, by 9:00 in the morning, I had already ran twice for myself, coached an early morning running group, led an in home personal training session and instructed a virtual fitness class online from my studio. The rest of the day was MINE!
Did I previously think that this life was possible? Not really. Did I doubt myself? A little. Did I fail a few times? You bet. Did I have unplanned setbacks and circumstances? Oh gosh, yes. Is it really hard and exhausting? Yes … but it’s because I love what I do so much that it’s hard to turn it off.
All of your dreams are just one choice away. Fitness goals. Career goals. Finance goals. Relationship goals. Even if we have fears, doubts and setbacks, our dreams can still be our reality.
Did you know that I previously quit my career as a “state employee” seven years ago and quickly returned to that cushy position and paycheck within a few months – out of fear? The timing wasn’t right. But I made the choice to leave that job that I liked, but didn’t love when the timing felt perfect to pursue a career with passion.
Did you know that I was in a toxic relationship and marriage for fifteen years before I decided to step away for a better life – even if it meant being on my own? I lived in my parents’ basement for a bit. I rented. I dated. I was forced to be without my kids. But most of that was short-term. And now I feel more secure than ever before.
Did you know that I experienced an injury that forced me to stop running for months, but allowed me to reflect and pursue my personal training certification while I rested and grew my knowledge base as an athlete and trainer?
Did you know that I pursued my dreams of a new studio space, after losing it immediately in a gas explosion? I trained clients from parks, my basement and a friend’s business for months before finding a new space that felt right.
Did you know that I had more than $20,000 in credit card debt and made terrible financial decisions. I got out of that situation and haven’t touched a credit card in ten years?
