Kerstin MedardThere’s a popular saying going around nowadays which goes “I’m living my best life” And I love it! It’s an amazing mantra if used properly. In this social media age though, this mantra is being distorted on a daily basis.
Drake said it best:
“I know a girl whose one goal was to visit Rome
Then she finally got to Rome
And all she did was post pictures for people at home
‘Cause all that mattered was impressing everybody she’s known
I know another girl that’s crying out for help
But her latest caption is “Leave me alone”
I know a girl happily married ’til she puts down her phone
I know a girl that saves pictures from places she’s flown
To post later and make it look like she still on the go
Look at the way we live.”
Many people now believe that living their best life is “stunting for the gram”… And I’m here to be a little in your face and say. Nope! It ain’t!
Living your best life is breaking out of your comfort zone! You have to be uncomfortable to grow, there’s no two ways about it. People see your outcomes and think, yes that’s what I want, Imma live my best life too! Nope! Wrong again! What you don’t see is when they wake up early, grind later than everyone else, consistently fail and try again, lose sleep, go to the club less, not take days off! And THEN all their hard work and dedication pays off!
You have to do the things you’ve never done to get the things you’ve never had. You can’t keep performing the same actions and expect different results. By Einstein’s definition, that’s insanity.
If you don’t want to be uncomfortable, don’t want to sacrifice, don’t want to wake up early, don’t want to take the risk… don’t want to (fill in the blank)…then you WILL get a “living my same life”.
*Picks up mirror*
Living your best life is waking up grateful every day for what you have while working on becoming a better you. Breaking those boundaries, every day getting better, becoming more, taking risks, putting in the work. Don’t just live for the weekend. You deserve so much more but it won’t just fall into your lap. You gotta step out that comfort zone, bring forth your inner warrior and make it happen. Trust me…its beautiful on the other side.
Will there be challenges, OF COURSE. Will it be smooth sailing…NOPE! But the stronger you get the more equipped you are to deal with the obstacles. Its work, YES. But it’s worth it! Do the things that scare you and watch in awe as the world opens up to you. You’re worth it! You’re worthy! The world needs your best self!
Disclaimer: Just because you’re working on you doesn’t mean you cant have fun! Taking a day off to relax, unwind, party, re charge is KEY!! Have some fun on the journey. Happiness is EVERYTHING! Life is about balance. *wink*
*Puts mirror down*
Here’s hoping you break out of your comfort zone and ACTUALLY live your best life!
Peace, Love and Light.
– Kers
PS: Below was one of those “Get OUT ya comfort zone Kers” moments. And it felt SO LIBERATING on the other side!
