As adults, I think we’re guilty of taking life, and ourselves, way too seriously sometimes.
Often times, when we want something so badly, we become forceful about it. We begin trying to control every circumstance around it. We become obsessed with getting our desired outcome because we know, without a doubt, we must have this thing in our lives.
Whether or not you’re a basketball fan, I hope Kobe’s legacy inspires you to live your life in the biggest, baddest, fullest way you can. Kobe was fierce and authentic and driven. He was the image of following your passion. He showed us what happens when you demand excellence from yourself.
Today is an exciting day because… it’s the one year anniversary of Life by Alissa!
I’d thought my new life in California would bring me happiness. I thought sticking it to those “mean people” would bring me satisfaction. From the outside I had a “cool life” and a “cool job” but inside, I was still anxious, lost, and insecure.
If this dream is something you really, really want, make it your North Star. Know deep in your heart that it is going to happen and you’re on a journey toward it every day.
There’s a lot of exciting information out there, endless amounts of it. For anyone trying to improve their lives, discovering the vault of self-help content feels like striking gold. But before you fall into the grips of Tony Robbins and Rachel Hollis, let me share a word of caution. This may completely consume you.
“Why do I always have to do everything? Why does it always fall on me?” I asked the silence in my car.
I knew it was going to be a special year, I just didn’t know to what extent. And if you ask me, the beauty of life often resides in the surprise of the unknown.
Are you ready for 2020? I love setting intentions, dreaming about my future, and getting really clear about what I want in my life. We have so many things distracting us every day, so it’s important to have clarity about what matters most to us.