Positive Inspirations for Life Blog

Sis it truly is OKAY for you to be tired. It’s OKAY for you to say I want to rest today and do nothing. And it’s even OKAY for you to put yourself first for a change. YES, it’s OKAY  for you to invest in yourself, whether it’s something big like choosing to go back to school or as simple as taking yourself on a date. IT IS OKAY FOR YOU TO DO YOU, to be your own BIGGEST CHEERLEADER, It is okay put your dreams in action mode in order to feel better about yourself.

Its OKAY to encourage others to follow their dreams while working on yours at the same time. It’s OKAY to say I can’t today help at this time because I have to complete something that I have started doing for myself. It’s an act of self love to invest in yourself so always remember that you are worth it and It’s OKAY to show yourself some love!

It is an Opportunity to Know/Appreciate YOU! It’s OKAY!

How many times have you started the process of growth? The process of working on bettering something about yourself. Only to stop the process. Not intentionally but just one day you didn’t do it anymore. You stopped going to the gym, stopped making your morning smoothie, or instead of choosing water as a beverage you exchanged it for a Pepsi and you really can’t recall when the last time you drank a glass of water. Your on the right path but suddenly you just weren’t anymore. I know I have done these very things many times. I figured I couldn’t be the only one that has started and stop, only to continue to give it try again.
I had to ask myself why I continued in the cycle of start and stop. I could have a great excuse and just say my work schedule interferes with my abilities to maintain a schedule of any sorts, so it is hard to continue a path of improvement. Which is completely not the case…. If I wanted to do something and truly wanted to continue to do it, I would make a way for me to do whatever it is. That excuse would never get to the core of the matter. It was comfortable for me to fall into my old habits. I was used to eating on the go and not prioritizing exercise.
Growth is outside of our comfort zone. When we stretch ourselves to do something that we are not used to doing it allows us to learn something new about ourselves. In all of the times that I have started a new eating regimen and fall back into my old ways of eating after a couple of weeks, I did not realize that the reason that I would stop after a couple of weeks was because I would not be prepared. I would start the month out cooking many good meals during the first week, the second week I am hit and missing but by the third week we have eaten fast food a few times in the week. It is because I realized that I need to go to the grocery more often than I had just to get the few that I use on the regular basis.
When I realized that was the issue, I was able to understand what I need to do to be successful on the new journey. I must always keep a running list of items to grab on my mid-week store run. And I have elected to use Kroger grocery pick up service for the big grocery day. But what really was a revelation for me was the fact that I need to cook with the items that I have in my home already. This will save me money and help with eating better.
After being sick and tired of the merry-go-round, I knew I had to do something different. I had to accept the fact I needed to remain out of my comfort zone and stick with the process. I realized that embracing the change would allow me the opportunity to look find areas that I could change in order for me to be successful. It was a time for me to review my daily routine and to find areas that I could improve by just making a simple adjustment. Not anything drastic but just something like planning when to grocery shop online and schedule pick up when I’m already out and about. Just that little bit of adjustment in my day allowed the opportunity for me to be prepared for the days and weeks to come which really helps in the long run.
Having the opportunity to embrace the process of growth will allow the chance to be intentional about the transformation that is taking place. Embracing the change allows for order, time management, and improving organization skills. It is an opportunity to take ownership over your life and the process of growth. Growth is a part of living…embrace it!

Embrace the growth that is happening in the life of the most important person in your life…YOU!

~Vernice Mechel

Intentional Transformation requires the individual to ELEVATE their mind to the point of having full confidence that the transformation that is occurring and will continue to occur will benefit their life. I.T. is more than lip service, it an action! Being about IT, instead of talking about IT. Intentional Transformation is a self investment that will yield a great return to the individual. The person who is intent about their transformation remains in a consent mindset of growth. It become their way of life and the individual will:

1. Embrace Change! In order to change, the individual has to first acknowledge that a transformation is required in order for grow!

2. Level up! Elevation requires the individual to make a positive moves that will push them to the next level in life.

3. Expect something great to happen! The individual who is Intentional about  transformation must have expectancy on their mind at all things. No matter how small the something “great” may seem, it is necessary to look for it and expect for it happen! Celebrate each great thing! The more you become aware of the great that is happening the more you will see the positive transformation that is occurring in your life!

4. Vouch for themselves!Speaking up for yourself and letting others know the skills that you are equip with is a confidence booster. Speak up for the most important person in your life…YOU! Speak up for the gifts that have been placed inside of you!

5. Anticipate success ! Anticipation is different from expecting. When we anticipate we expect followed by an action! It requires the individual to expect and act!

6. Trust the processTrusting the process is more than lip service. It’s a belief in something that is greater than you! Trusting the process is  will require the individual to go deep in relationship with God! The individual who being intent about transformation will have to stay present in the process and learn about themselves. There is no giving up because it may seem hard or because of multiple stumbling blocks. Trusting the process is trusting God!

7. Execute the transformation planHaving a plan to execute is an important step to transformation! A plan allows the opportunity for the individual to have guide to reference. Intentional transformation is not the time to go with the flow of life. It’s setting goals, developing a plan and putting the steps in action…executing the transformation is ACTION!

Elevate…ELEvate…EleVATE…ELEVATE!

November 4, 2018 we had the wonderful opportunity to serve the community by providing blood pressure and blood glucose screenings. The American Red Cross was on site providing disaster relief information. Woman were also educated on alternative feminine products. We had a great turn out! It was a great day of service to the community!