December One Word Challenge: Celebrate & Believe!

Hello Friends!

We've wrapped up November, and even though Birthday Month and Thanksgiving are over, my plan to CELEBRATE continues! December is a great time to celebrate the little things and reevaluate WHY we celebrate. 

I hope you'll join me in celebrating (finding gratitude) daily!

Moving on in my One Word Challenge, I've decided that BELIEVE is a great way to finish out the year.

In what ways will I BELIEVE this month?

I'm a little past the point of believing in Santa, but...

• I believe in the generosity of myself and others!
  I love to see Giving Tuesday posts on social media, and am excited to be part of several events and non-profits who have a positive impact on our community. Without a generous spirit, our community wouldn't be such an amazing place!
  Also - I've done some fundraising and plan to ride in an event called SPIN4 to raise money and awareness for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. Learn more and donate  HERE.
  
• I believe in spending time with those that we love.
  It doesn't have to involve expensive gifts, or fancy trips. Sometimes it's playing in the wood shop building something together. Sometimes it's coffee or lunch. Other times it's just a long phone call catching up. While opening a thoughtful gift is always fun, it's the person giving the gift that we love!
  
• I believe in myself and my abilities.
  Sure, I have moments of doubt (uh, almost daily), but then I'm reminded that my track record for getting through tough sh!t is about 100%. That's legit. So... F.I.L.D.I.!! (Thanks to my pal Joey for sharing the video linked - it's a great kick in the butt!)
  
• I believe that the work I do is valuable. 
  As I navigate the M3Living & Events life - I'm realizing that we all have gifts that contribute to the work we do. I'm starting to give myself credit for what I bring to the table, and placing a value on those skills. No one can live on "exposure" or good karma. Sometimes you HAVE to strike a deal that involves money. It is what it is. It doesn't make you a bad person, or greedy, or whatever your brain may be saying to you.
  
• I believe that I'm one lucky girl. 
  I've been practicing gratitude and recognition in my daily meditations - and man, the list of things I'm thankful for just goes on for miles. Considering the basics (food, shelter, family, my health) and the myriad of "extras" in my life that I never dreamt were possible. The people I get to work with - in the gym, at events, and through my creative outlets are amazing. And my family, though certifiably crazy, is everything.
  
• I believe that I have to take care of myself before I can take care of others!
  My physical, mental, and emotional health has to be my priority. Things like getting the right nutrition, moving every day, getting my meditation in daily, and taking the time to read and listen to information that helps me learn or be informed all help keep my healthy scales balanced!
  
  If you'd like to discuss how nutrition and functional movements can improve your life DAILY, I'd love to visit with you! Simple solutions for our complex lives, schedules and budgets are where it's at! Reach out to me HERE. 

That's not all I believe, but you get the idea. I believe in the good things in life, that they can't all be wrapped up, and yet they are some of the most profound gifts there are. Belief in myself and all of the amazing moments in this life. Even the challenging days, the budget crunch, and the feeling of being lost ... they all disappear when I remember to BELIEVE.



In what ways do you BELIEVE? Tell me about it in the comments!

Here's to a Holiday Season and a New Year filled with believing in all the most wonderful things!

All my best to you and yours,

<3 Jen