Law of Attraction

October 24, 2015October 24, 2015 / Sharece Campbell, LMFT I Postpartum Doula / 14 Comments

So, I have so much to be thankful for…I’m all smiles!

In the past, I have set goals for myself regarding my career, family, etc. I specifically remember my boyfriend and I having a conversation on this very topic. He challenged me to write down what I was looking for career wise. I knew what I wanted, and made the choice that day to create my mini version of a vision board.

My career goals were:

I would like to continue helping families in the mental health field (improve, and strengthen their relationships with others)
Advance in my career (first step: become a supervisor).
Balance my work week with being in the office as well as meet with families within the community (So, I get to plan and organize, as well as engage with others)
Have a flexible work schedule
Not work any weekends or Holidays

I feel extremely blessed to say with confidence that I have now been working at a new position, that meets every one of my goals that I’ve set for myself career wise at this time. I didn’t believe that I would find such a position within the first year of writing these goals down initially. The most exciting thing about this is the fact that I believed in myself. I knew what I wanted, and went after this! I just didn’t know that I was doing everything I needed to do to help me reach my goals. Now I have that confirmation!

One of my besties, Chanelle, put me onto this Youtube video (Mastering The Art of Attraction). This video discussed how we each have the ability to reach our full potential. But, doing so all starts with how you are talking to yourself. You will attract like-minded people, you will attract the lack of money that you continue to complain about, and you will attract that job that you believe in your heart is right for you.

Ultimately, you have a choice in how you will respond to what’s happened to you.

This isn’t a secret. However, truly give this some thought…

My advice, is not to settle for what you do not believe in. If you’re unhappy, then change your thinking. Maybe even consider changing the people you’ve chosen to associate with. I know everyone in my corner speaks positively as often as possible. They push me to go after the more difficult decisions, and challenge me to obtain greater for myself. Also, write down what it is that you want for yourself. The more you do this, and communite these goals to others, the more you will continue to hold yourself accountable to them as well.

It feels incredible to get what you want!

What goals have you set for yourself, and what are you doing to make sure you reach them?

Much Love,

~FreeBryd

Nominations//2 For 1 Special

October 18, 2015October 18, 2015 / Sharece Campbell, LMFT I Postpartum Doula / 11 Comments

Hey My Online Community!

So, I’ve been a total flop these past two weeks since returning from my getaway in Mexico. I feel like so much has changed since that time, and I’m waiting to get things back on track.

I was in the process of transitioning into a new position, which I start this week, and planning 3 events (birthday parties, and a potluck with some great friends. 🙂 Needless to say, I have been on the go ever since touching back down in the U.S. So, my apologies for not being as active via the blog world as I’d like to be.

I wanted to wait until I felt “fresh” enough to begin posting regularly again, before jumping right in when my head wasn’t completely in the game. Now, I feel like I can catch back up with life again.

I enjoy blogging so much, and I really enjoy meeting such incredible people. With that being said, I was recently nominated for two more awards…woooohooo! I have arrived haha!

I was nominated by itsgoodtobecrazysometimes, for the Dragon Loyalty Award.

From her site, I’ve learned that this award is a way to give thanks for being a loyal fan/commenter. Thank you for the recognition! I always try my best to keep up with the blogs that I follow, for several reasons. I would want others to take the time out to read my posts, I really do look forward to growing my online community, and I always come across some great info provided to me by other bloggers. You guys are all awesome!

The rules for the Dragon Loyalty Award:

Give thanks to the blogger for the nomination (shout out via pingback or posting a link to their site)
Write about 5 facts about myself
Spread love by nominating additional bloggers

Alright, here goes! 5 facts about me:

My favorite snack is popcorn and Swiss rolls! I’d eat this everyday if I wouldn’t gain any weight lol.
I enjoy planning events for other people. I’d love to this on the side. I love figuring out all of the little details, and making people happy.
I have poor impulse control when it comes to shopping. It’ll take me hours to get “one thing”, because I’m too busy spending more money than I should.
My favorite channel is Food Network. I’d like to believe that I was a chef in my former life. I could binge watch this channel all day! I also enjoy watching Cake Boss. The designs on the cakes are so cool!
I’ve cut out about 90% of sugary drinks. I am trying to lead a healthier lifestyle. Drinking water most of the time has been one of the better decisions that I’ve made. 🙂

I was also nominated again for the Liebster award by Nena at YOUnfolded.

Click HERE to find my response to this award in a previous post. This award is to show appreciation for bloggers for their continuous inspiration to others.

Nena, put a twist on this award in regards to her questions. She asked what my advice would be for new bloggers. I would remind all of you (new, or have been here for a while) to always take time to care for yourself. I’ve seen many posts about blogger burnout, myself included in this toll as well. Planning my posts in advance (having a calendar set up, as well as back up posts for those struggle days), have been extremely helpful!

If you’re feeling like you still can’t find your creative side, then I would encourage you to take a break. I don’t believe blogging should be hard work. This should be fun, and a way to connect with others. So, don’t beat yourself up if today isn’t a great day. Try again once you take some time off. We’ll still be here :-).

I’ve decided to nominate a few of my newest blogger buddies for the Liebster Award.

Nominees:

If you have already received the Liebster award, Pay It Forward (as Nena would say), and please pass it along to another blogger. 🙂

Now, off to prepping for my Potluck that will take place within the next few hours.

~FreeBryd

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Upgrading Your Support System

October 13, 2015October 13, 2015 / Sharece Campbell, LMFT I Postpartum Doula / 15 Comments

What are some of the ways that you take care of yourself?

I spend a lot of time thinking of new ways that I can improve my overall well-being. I read new books (mystery and suspense appear to be my new thing), blog, listen to comforting music, and planning mini getaways.

Out of all of these options, nothing is more important to me than spending time with the significant people in my life.

I absolutely love being with my support team!

They give me life, and they help me to recharge. I’ve realized that being around others helps me to relax. If I’m having a not so great day, I actually sit and reflect on how to make things better, weigh the outcomes of any pros and cons of my day.

But!

What works best for me is being able to communicate with others. Not just anyone, but someone who I can honestly trust with my feelings. Someone whose perspective means the world to me. I enjoy being able to bounce ideas off of, and just vent to these listening ears.

I’m fortunate enough to have a huge group of people who will always have my best interests in mind. Being around these individuals helps me to reduce any unnecessary stress, make me laugh, and help to get my mind off of the latest “issue”.

Those of you who may be struggling to find energy, find yourself becoming more irritable and unhappy, and have tried different ways to recharge, with very little success…try reaching out to friends and family. They may not even know how much of a positive influence they can be in your life. You may not even know how helpful these individuals can be.

How do you make new friends?

While away in Mexico for my recent vacation, I pushed myself to meet new people. Instead of waiting for someone to “notice” me, I initiated many of the conversations with others. For the 7 days that I was in Mexico, I figured that I’d make the most of the trip, since this was basically my home away from home. I participated in activities that I would normally shy away from (pool volleyball is an example of this). The sound of the activity didn’t necessarily appeal to me, but I gave it a try anyway.

These structured activities were a great way for many new people to meet. My team obviously had a shared goal in mind, and we definitely worked hard with achieving this by any means (quite successfully might I add). As I discussed in my previous post (My Time Away In Mexico), I was able to gain new friendships. I plan on keeping in contact with each of them!

You can also try to:

Join a gym to find a group of people who share similar interests (different classes: zumba, cycling, etc).
Have a potluck at your house (I plan on doing so this week). Each person can bring a friend in addition to a dish.
Spend time with co-workers (get to know them outside of work? Maybe you’ll have more in common than you think).

Don’t have any close family or friends whom you would consider confiding in? Take it outside then, and meet some new faces!! Many of us enjoy blogging, and even share some of the most intimate details of our lives with others within the blogging community. I think this is great! I absolutely love blogging, and look forward to continue meeting such wonderful people.

How about using that same confidence used via Internet connection, and use that in our everyday lives as well??

Share a little bit more with others, be open to trying new things, and starting conversations with a new face. I’m hoping that you’ll be able to make some healthy, long-lasting relationships with new people. Your health just might depend on it!

But first, you’ll have to be willing to put in the work. I personally don’t thrive on relationships where I don’t feel as though I’m benefiting from. I want to share details about my life, and want others to be willing to do the same. So, be sure to have an idea in mind about what type of relationships you’d like to have with others.

How do you make new friends? What are you looking for in a friend?

~FreeBryd

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