For years before I started blogging I was a motivational junkie. I read blogs, books, and articles that were motivational and inspirational. I attended seminars and programs that filled my head with encouragement. Getting motivated was a high. When my health hit bottom, I realized I needed to make some changes. Real changes. I started blogging about my journey to … Read More
The perfectionist problem
The perfectionist problem Hi, my name is Chrysta, and I’m a perfectionist. A recovering perfectionist, that is. If only there were a twelve step group for this. I’ve been a perfectionist since birth. As my mom tells it, I was the most perfect little girl she ever knew. With porcelain skin, blue eyes, and blonde curls, I even looked the part. … Read More
How to create a vision board
What is a vision board? Do you want to stay motivated around your goals? Do you want to be intentional with your choices? A vision board is a powerful visual tool to help you create clarity, inspiration, and motivation around your goals, desires, and dreams. The most effective vision boards represent what you want to CREATE, not what you want … Read More
Get clarity and focus with one word goals
Ah, the new year. The time for setting new goals. If you read my post on the 5 Biggest Goal Setting Mistakes then you know how I feel about goals. Goals can disempower us or empower us. It’s all about how and why you chose your goals. One of my favorite methods for empowering goal setting is through one word goals. … Read More
The only thing stopping you is you
Let’s talk about what’s stopping you- it’s you. I should know because I stopped myself for years. I had a dream to start my own business. I quit my full-time job and took a part-time job to transition into self-employment. I languished in various part-time jobs for several years, not making any significant progress on my business. I always had … Read More
An introvert’s guide to networking
Hi, my name is Chrysta and I’m an introvert. Most people are surprised to find out I’m an introvert because I’ve spent years, my whole life, really, learning to be extroverted when I need to be. Fake it ’til ya make it, baby! As a child I learned just how difficult it is to be an introvert moving from school … Read More
The 5 Biggest Mistakes You Make Creating Your Goals
I have a love/hate relationship with goals. The idea behind goals is great but most people get it all wrong when it comes to creating goals. They set the wrong goals for the wrong reasons. When you set the wrong goals for the wrong reasons, you’re likely to feel discouraged and frustrated with yourself and your life. You’ll never feel good … Read More
Stop living for your dreams and live for today
Dare to dream big. Follow your dreams. Never stop reaching for your dreams. Screw that! Aren’t you tired of being screwed over by your dreams? Wait- what?! Yes, here I am, an inspirational writer and speaker telling you your dreams are screwing up your life. Let me explain. I believe in the power of dreams. Dreams give us hope. Dreams provide … Read More
The Power of Gratitude
Many of us think of gratitude around Thanksgiving, and we count our blessings for a few days or maybe a few weeks. The rest of the year we leave this wonderful tool gathering dust in our hearts and minds without awareness of what a gift it truly is. Gratitude brings comfort and joy to life. Gratitude provides perspective in difficult … Read More
How to have a happy and healthy holiday season
The holidays are both a wonderful and awful time of the year. There are celebrations and joy but also struggle and stress. The holiday hustle and bustle is no joke and it leaves many of us overextended, exhausted, and depressed. Why not get a jump start on your goals for next year? Make healthy goals to get you through the … Read More