Setting Sites and Expectations

From an early age myself and the girls I knew were told to aim high when it came to your job or career, look to be the best version of yourself and always, always choose a partner that supports both of those things (handsome, charming and a wickedly sexy smile, would just be an added bonus). Have high expectations and do everything you can to reach them.

I would have to say that overall in the grand scheme of my close girlfriends and sisters ALL of them have managed to create and follow these expectations. Especially when it comes to the men that they've chosen. Granted, not ALL of them are currently in a committed relationship (myself included), but I tend to think that most of us have set our sites high and refuse to settle for anything less.

Every now and then we need to be reminded to stay on that course. It's easy to get use to something or someone, it's simple to settle for what you know versus striving for a better career or job. But every now and then, all it takes is a simple reminder to choose to have a life that you can be happy with and proud of. I have some great friends that help remind me of things like that regularly (thank goodness, it's not easy being this fabulous all the time - the secret is friendships with people that you admire and push you).

So, if today is one of those days where you feel like you might be in a rut, with love, life or an annoying student or excel document. Here's some motivation to change it for the better.

1. Go for a run. Literal sweat and tears will help you think clearer ;)
2. Actually think about one year from now. Anything big that you want to happen, will take time. So get on it. I'm sure you remember this time last year and how fast it went by.
3. Find a creative outlet. Everyone has one. Dance. Write. Check-out at MeetUp. Use a different part of your brain, you'll gain new perspective.
4. Go out to dinner or coffee. With a friend. Family. Or if you're ballsy, then go solo. Change your venue (even if you're trying to save money). Go out.
5. And lastly, talk to whatever friend in your crew that will shoot from the hip and tell you how it is. At the end of the day they'll help you set your sites and reassess your expectations.

Happy site setting.