We learn from our trials & errors.

There is no such thingas a perfect human.

Nowadays, I feel like the standards are raised very high and are increasing rapidly. There is a lot of pressure to do good, but inevitably we do come across bumps in the road.

It's better to make your mistakes than to live with a bunch of "what if's".

How we portray ourselves through social media is a chunk of it. We tend to showcase our climaxes or "peaks" and leave out the messy parts.

The most successful people in our world today wouldn't be where they are if it wasn't for the mistakes that they had made along the way. These people all have two things in common:

Resilience and the ability to bounce back.

People will always want to knock you down, but don't let it get to you. Don't compare your successes to others because in the grand scheme of things, what really matters is if you're happy with what are doing. Not what other people want you to do. Sometimes it's good to take your own advice rather than looking for validation from others.

Easier said than done, but it is possible...

Take, for example, Oprah. she was denied an acting job and her A, B, C, ect. plans fell through, but she never gave up or gave in, she kept her faith and improved herself.

If Oprah and others who are looked up to, let others' opinions and criticisms get to them, they wouldn't have made the difference in the world that they have are still doing. Oprah has done this through her acting career and as a host on her own T.V. show. She became a leader who advocates for others and celebrates their successes aswell.

Something that I personally do is I focus in on the good. I laugh at myself when I mess up and I laugh with others and not at others.

(I skip abs on days that I have a good laugh.)

"A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. Laughter boosts the immune system." -HelpGuide.org

List goals you want to accomplish for the day, and list goals you want to accomplish within a year. Keep building and setting yourself up for success by having your own expectations for you to reach. Cross each goal off as it is completed and learn from your mistakes along the way.

Always look for ways to improve by surrounding yourself with like-minded people as you.

When plans fall through, it is so easy to get discouraged and it's okay to feel that way, but only for a little bit. Find a way to pick yourself up and step outside your comfort zone. That is where you will grow the most.

Don't let other opinions get to your head and always strive to improve. Sometimes you have to step in to be your own motivator.

Live your life with grace and intention.

"Have the courage to change the things you can and the wisdom to know the difference."

It's human to make mistakes so pick yourself up and go out there and do you, "honey child."

Shadow Days