“When you live your life in a state of gratitude, it changes everything. From a place of feeling immensely blessed, we see immense possibility; we believe good things are possible and maybe even likely to happen to us. When it comes to setting the foundation to succeed, it helps if you believe that your success is likely.”

Rachel Hollis

I posted this quote from 'Girl, Stop Apologizing' on my story a few days ago, now I am saying it louder for the people in the back 💯🔊🙌 . @msrachelhollis . #quote #girlstopapologizing #opinions #letthemgo #motivation #yougotthis #liveforyourself #letgoofwhatnolongerservesyou #personaldevelopment #failure #achievegreatness #positivity #onlyyoucanchangeyourlife https://www.instagram.com/p/CBBOzYVJnQ0/?igshid=1wxv8nm2re5bo

Having an amazingly relaxing #weekend. Reading #girlstopapologizing, enjoying the first season of the #marvelousmrsmaisel and watching a few horror movies, to my surprise. Been busy at work, therefore, I had to slow down on social outings to recharge my #introvert batteries. I’m curious, do you consider yourself an introvert too? Anyways, I hope your week ahead is a good one! ——————————————————— #petitestyle #curvystyle #homedecor #stayedin #homesweethome #tampalifestyle #floridalife #weekendvibes (at Tampa, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9fjILVBMhJ/?igshid=1ua70m7xoojku

"You have to decide right now that you’re going to take hold of your life, and you are going to let all of that other crap fall away because it doesn’t matter. Because whoever said the thing to you, your mom or your sister or the mean girl or the mean boy in high school or whoever it was, they don’t get an opinion on your life. They’re not in the ring. They’re not in the game. They’re not the one taking the punches. That’s you."⁣ ⁣ - Rachel Hollis⁣ ⁣ #GirlStopApologizing⁣ #BeAGoodHuman #loveheals #love #digitalmarketing #facebookads #marketingconsultant #southflorida #agencylife #loveyourself #quotestoliveny #561 #staysaltyflorida #mindsetquotes #empoweredliving #womenempoweringwomen #entrepreneurmind #dentalmarketingsecrets #recovery #hope #instalove #tipoftheday #youareworthit https://www.instagram.com/p/B47p_vMAt20/?igshid=16w20sjsxfvaz

Take a breath! Have you made your dream happen yet? Then keep going! Let your bad days be reminders to reignite your passion and your dreams! #starttodayjournal #anevenfocus #girlwashyourface #girlstopapologizing #charlotte #charlottenc #mogulmindset #mogul #mompreneur #momboss #rva #challengeyourself #kindeapp #starttoday #starttodaymorningshow #growthmindset #mindset #namaste #staypositive #5tothrive #last90days #yourvibeattractsyourtribe #fitmom https://www.instagram.com/p/B4AHmEaF26-/?igshid=og6fi4cjk5mf

There are a hundred ways to learn to swim and one very easy way to drown, and that is by being unwilling to admit you’re drowning in the first place.

Rachel Hollis

Posted @withrepost • @msrachelhollis Your goal is not wrong just because it inconveniences someone else. YOU are not wrong just because they don’t understand you. It takes massive courage to be a dreamer, and even bigger bravery to pursue something for yourself against opposition from others. The question is not can you achieve your goals (because you are capable of anything) the question is, can you pursue something for yourself even when it makes other people uncomfortable. #GirlStopApologizing #MadeForMore . 🖋: @memoriesbymeyers https://www.instagram.com/p/BxDxNfOgmtB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dkew7y6pjc1c

It mostly happens in my room, alone, when I’m watching a show or a documentary. Tears come and they don’t stop. & I think it’s because I’ve always been a dreamer. I shy little kid, quiet and hiding... but an imagination uninhibited. Fast forward to teenage years and I knew just how big my dreams were. I continued to let them grow and then it hit. So hard and strong and gut wrenching, a blow to the stomach. Anxiety became nearly crippling... yet I still continued to dream. I know what it feels like to want something that you pour soo much of your body, heart, and soul and still question it. So, I freely let myself feel all the feels for you. I find myself crying my eyes out with this joy because I can only imagine being where you are when your dreams have turned into goals have turned into reality turned into the biggest most rewarding success. If you are afraid or hiding yourself, don’t. Dream big. Like my favorite Rachel says.. dream big and go bigger. Then turn it into a goal because I WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR CORNER. If you don’t think someone is supporting you, I am here. I am crying for your success and cheering you on. #realtalk #biggestsupporterofdreamsandgoals #dontletyoukeepyoudown #girlstopapologizing #iminyourcorner https://www.instagram.com/p/ByJBgMABeSI/?igshid=1iguuuqllf9l6

Y'all I'm SO excited to have received my copy of Girl, Stop Apologizing!! . I LOVED @msrachelhollis first book; Girl, Wash Your Face! When I saw that this book was coming out I HAD to pre-order it! . I can't wait to dive in. Rachel Hollis and her husband, @mrdavehollis, have been such a huge part of my personal development journey with their books and podcasts! . I highly, highly suggest diving into these books or listening to the #risepodcast and #risetogetherpodcast they're all amazing and eye opening! . This month is all about growing self love and I assure you these resources will definitely jump start your journey! . . #perosnaldevelopment #selflove #growatyourownpace #growintolove #girlstopapologizing #girlwashyourface #rachelhollis #davehollis #soexcited #startyourjourney #growwithme #marchintoselflove #kindafit (at New Hampshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/BusG4fPlaeH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zw85noxe50t9

I've been containing my thoughts lately because I don't want to be overwhelmed by everything. This day, Friday, has been my breathing escape from those. Glad you came. 🙂 Happy weekend! ✨ Thank you Ma'am Dons for the 📖💛 #goodread #fridayreads #girlstopapologizing #selfempowerment #instagood https://www.instagram.com/p/CZRhAJ7vIKf/?utm_medium=tumblr

This is ... well how should I say this...!!! Okay, office book club, suggested and selected to read (I could have ignored though) and send over five bucks amazon gift card in an email towards Amazon buy. Ordered few weeks ago, arrived past Friday. I spot this book while ago and passed on as a chick-book (if that’s a word) ... Now found this by my bed side (fell free/don judge lol) and, I confess ... I was wrong ... This is one brilliant book to read to boost your self esteem and organize your thought to build/be aware of a very sold personality and self discovery :) #Recommended #Opinion #BookClub #GirlStopApologizing #RachaelHallis #SelfDiscovery #BookToRead #BoostSelfEsteme #GoodReal #LightRead #HomeDoings #LatenightRituals #HappyWinter #February2021 #HappyWednesaday #Chicago #SweetHome (at Ahsan's Home) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLsv-myJcBb/?igshid=oow3gfancn0u

I’ve been listening to this on my morning walks. Love @msrachelhollis and I always feel motivated afterwards. I’ve just started listening to the section about permission and I can really relate! I never even realised! #girlstopapologizing #reading #bookstagram #books #book #read #bookworm #booklover #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #instabook #reader #bookshelf #booksofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bookaholic #literature #booklove #igreads #instabooks #readersofinstagram #bookblogger https://www.instagram.com/p/CGaWIbWAueU/?igshid=16zk4q9fne5ha

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From my favorite bookclub @life.onthevine Book recommendation for all working mamas (and honestly to all women with or without kids) I love @msrachelhollis she truly inspire me with her stories 📔 #workingmamatips #workingmomtips #workingmamas #sandiegomom #bookrecommendation #rachelhollis #girlstopapologizing (at La Jolla) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_OjYebD5yJ/?igshid=11fol87577uo1

Excuse #4--I’m not enough to succeed

When I starting reading this chapter, who knows how long ago, I paid close attention. I’ve used this excuse cards plenty of times, along with ‘I don’t have time to do that’, to trick me into thinking I can’t do something I want to do. I enjoyed listening to Rachel Hollis talk about her personal journey, too, though I wasn’t expecting it.

On pp. 31, the biggest excuse she gave herself not to start her own company is that she wasn’t smart enough. I was shocked! Hollis had never studied business or entrepreneurship at a university before starting her business. I was amazed that through all the experience she acquired, especially mentioned in Excuse #3,  she could do it.

One thing that this chapter aims to teach you about can be summed up from one of my favorite quotes thus far, “Either piss or get off the pot” (Hollis, pp. 32).

When you want something, you just go for it. If you don’t have the passion, time to stop and find something you are in love with. I think that’s the softer version!

Finally, the big message from this chapter and Hollis is that you are enough. I need to know I am enough. I can listen to the facts of my accomplishments instead of the opinions of being ‘not good enough’. 

Now, get out there and make something of yourself!

Whew, let me cool down for a second, for I have an exercise you can try on your own. I’m going to try and write down mine later tomorrow to share with you.

Hollis explains an exercise to write a letter to yourself, from yourself (pp. 36). In this letter, the sender is the part of you that hasn’t given up and knows you are enough to succeed in your passions and projects.

Whenever you feel like you are not enough, write a letter to yourself. Even when you’ve written a hundred letters to yourself, keep going.

Hollis, your significant other, me, or anyone doesn’t always have to encourage you for the fact that you are enough to succeed.

It starts with you.

*Photo Credit: this photo is a blurred version of the cover from the book. The cover is originally designed by Sami Lane from the Hollis Company, and the photo credit for the front page photo goes to Jorge Macias. Text is generated from FireAlpacca (Snap ITC).