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When’s The Last Time You Had a Great Laugh?

Jaclyn Baker
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Have you ever had one of those days where everything that could go wrong did?

You set your alarm for the wrong time…

Ran out of your favorite cereal…

And forgot to wash your only fancy shirt to wear to that important meeting…

Yup – those days are not fun, but we have them. 

When you want to lighten the mood, sometimes the best thing you can do is laugh it off. 

How, you may ask? Keep on reading. 

Change The Story You Tell Yourself

It isn’t always so easy to turn an embarrassing or tough situation around, but laughter has the power to boost our mood and change our perspective.

When something doesn’t go as planned, we have two choices.

We can either feel bad about it and let it impact our day.

Or, we can say to ourselves, “Yes – that happened, and everything is going to be okay. Let’s look for the humor in the situation.”

You Can Take On Anything

With laughter comes perspective. 

Sure, maybe you took a wrong turn and got lost, or accidentally spilled coffee all over your desk…

But we’re all human, and sometimes the unexpected happens. 

And you know what else? Those unexpected events usually turn out to be the best stories and memories. Being able to laugh at yourself and try again can give you a brand new sense of confidence. 

“Never be afraid to laugh at yourself, after all, you could be missing out on the joke of the century.” – Barry Humphries

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Changing The Way You Look At Goal Setting

Jaclyn Baker
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How many times have you started a goal just to end up forgetting about it a few weeks in? 

Instead of waiting for a special occasion, like New Year’s or your birthday to start that new project – just start and see what happens. 

Be Intentional 

Hitting the refresh button and starting all over again can be tempting, but often, it isn’t as easy as it sounds. Creating a habit or a routine takes more than hoping that things will change once that day comes. 

Instead of resolutions, try setting intentions. 

Intentions give you some more wiggle room and can take some of that pressure off.

An intention like “I will be more patient with others” gives you a less strict guideline that you can grow on more and more each day.

Put a Plan In Place

Making a solid plan could be the secret to making your goal become a reality. 

Take your intentions even further by breaking them down into small steps.

For example, if you want to learn a new language, you will need to get familiar with the basics first. 

After all, anything worthwhile doesn’t happen overnight. 

Prepare For Distractions

As much as you plan, sometimes life can get in the way. 

When plans pivot, let them!

 It’s okay to skip a day or two when you need a break as long as you don’t lose sight of the end game. 

“By recording your dreams and goals on paper, you set in motion the process of becoming the person you most want to be. Put your future in good hands – your own.” – Mark Victor Hansen

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Yes – Self Doubt Can Actually Be Helpful At Times

Jaclyn Baker
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You know that little cloud of confusion that can sometimes block you from making decisions? That little cloud is called self-doubt, and if you let it, it can take over quickly. 

Now, self-doubt isn’t a bad thing. You just have to learn how to balance it.

That feeling of doubt can give you some time to think a decision through and see if it’s wise. 

However, too much of it can keep you jogging on the spot for far too long. 

See The Upside

Sometimes doubt can play a part in making a big decision. Seeing the silver lining and using your doubt-powers for good takes some practice, but it is attainable. 

When it comes to the big life choices, some doubt can help you evaluate them deeper. 

But don’t let it be the final decider. All you have to do is trust your gut. 

Challenge Your Fears

Call your self-doubt out and ask yourself why these feelings are flooding in. 

Is it because you don’t think you’re good enough? Or that you just have a bad feeling? Whatever the reason, challenge these fears.

Putting a name to the feelings that swirl around you will become more manageable in time. 

“If you don’t have some self-doubts and fears when you pursue a dream, then you haven’t dreamed big enough.” – Joe Vitale

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Discovering Your Authentic Self

Jaclyn Baker
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To learn who you are and what you want sometimes you need to unlearn what others tell you.

Authenticity comes from within. 

It’s natural to want to know how you fit in the world and find your place. 

But you don’t have to sacrifice who you are to do that. 

Trust Your Decisions

Do you lean on others to make decisions for you?

Don’t give others the power to change the way you feel about your decisions. There is nothing wrong with asking others for their point of view and seeking advice. But if you disagree with their recommendations, you don’t have to take them. 

It’s so easy to procrastinate on making decisions due to the fear of making the wrong one. 

Just because you fear something doesn’t make it true. 

Remember that no one knows you better than you know yourself.

The best thing you can do is trust your instincts and let them guide you.

Repeat Affirmations

It’s okay to think about your needs! Even though there’s no “I” in team, there is one in independence. 

Practicing daily affirmations can help keep you on track and tap into the power you have inside.

They can also help you remind you who you are and what makes you unique.

Life is your journey to discovery and every day is a learning opportunity. 

“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” E.E. Cummings

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Asking For Help When You Need It

Jaclyn Baker
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Have you ever felt uncomfortable or put off asking for help when you needed it?

Our days aren’t always smooth sailing, and we all need a helping hand from time to time. None of us know everything – in fact, life would be pretty boring if we did.

If you are ready to change the way you view asking for help, keep on reading.

Accept The Struggle

There is no such thing as perfection – but there is such a thing as progress.

Even when you feel confident completing a task solo, there is nothing wrong with wanting to learn more and/or seeking another point of view.

After all, there is always more than one way to do something.

Even though your method may be working well right now, that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved upon.

It takes strength and courage to accept that we don’t know everything.

There is No I in Team 

Now, on one hand, it’s important to be independent and make an effort to figure things out. But at the same time, there is value in teamwork!

Not everything in life can be read about in a book or found on the internet. Some tasks require another set of hands and eyes to tackle. Just because you can do something alone doesn’t always mean you should!

“Asking for help isn’t weak, it’s a great example of how to take care of yourself.” – Charlie Brown

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Not Feeling Motivated? Here’s What To Do

Jaclyn Baker
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Motivation doesn’t always show up when we want it to.

Waiting until you get that burst of energy to start or finish a project isn’t exactly ideal, especially when time is of the essence. 

When motivation doesn’t strike, don’t give up! Try out healthy habits instead.

Begin With The End in Mind

Take time to reflect on what is important to you and begin with the end in mind.

Just imagine how proud and accomplished you’ll feel when that task gets checked off your list. 

Thinking about how complicated or scary a task at hand may be certainly won’t make the process any easier.

In fact, it can bring on anxiety and stress. 

And you know what? Once you actually get started, the task may be easier than you originally anticipated. 

Start Small & Work Your Way Up

Ease into your new habits slowly and start small. 

What sounds easier….

Doing 100 pushups a day for a week?

or,

Doing one pushup today, two pushups tomorrow, three pushups the next day etc.?

Yes, it will take you a bit longer to get to the 100 pushup goal – but the overall process will be much less overwhelming, and you can work at your own pace. 

The more you practice committing your time and energy to something, the more you get used to doing it – even if you don’t love it. 

Link Habits To Your Routine

Establishing a new habit can be a lot easier if you link it to an existing one.

Here’s an example. 

Let’s say you’d love to start reading every day but feel like you don’t have the time. You work long hours, and by the time you get home, all you want to do is spend time with family and go to sleep.

A great hack is to pick just one daily habit you already have and combine the two – such as drinking coffee on the porch. 

All you’ll have to do is bring a book out a book when you drink your coffee so that you can do both at the same time.

If you keep at it long enough, before you know it, that activity will likely become second nature. 

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” -Jim Ryun

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