Life is NOT hard. Death is.
Life is NOT hard. Death is.
I say it because 2020 has been hard. This weekend I'm attending my 3rd funeral in 10 months.
I will miss my friend Christa & the memories that COULD have been made. We joked about the awesome booty gains her sis was getting from working out with me & she couldn't wait till she got better to join us.
But tbh, she's gained more than a strong body. She's happy, cancer free and in heaven & I need to remember that we will see each other again.
She's taught me to be strong, to be kind and to have hope. The word HOPE was always around her. I think today that word means something a little different. I think she HOPES that we remember to have HOPE in ourselves, eachother & in God & it's followed by taking action & showing it by living a life of kindness and love to everyone because that's how Christa lived. I will miss you friend
The Struggle!
5am wake up
515am take Eddie to work( we had 1 car)
6am teach a morning class
930am another morning class or PT clients
Back home to nap and eat BOWLS of cereal
12-4pm floor trainer at the gym
430 pick up Eddie from work
530-830pm classes and/or PT clients
9pm starving & eating anything premade from costco we could just heat up.
This was my schedule before I decided to become an Online Coach...
THEN I decided to become an Online Coach and ADD that to my already INSANE schedule.
Tbh I have NO idea how I was able to fit it in....I just knew a few reasons WHY I wanted this to work....
I NEVER wanted to be away from Eddie that long ever again.
I wanted to STOP WORKING for places that didn't encourage me to become successful.
I wanted to have money to travel and spend MORE time with people I love.
Sooooo. Were the long hours worth it?
Was the struggle of living paycheck to paycheck worth it? Was not seeing Eddie worth it?
YES TO ALL THE ABOVE because if I didn't struggle ENOUGH I wouldn't have been driven ENOUGH to change my situation.
So whatever you are going through right now just know that you have 2 options. Quit. Or keep trying. Don't give up on what you want. And if you need a friend to give you the EXACT tools she used then I am here for you too.
Btw, I have a Coach Info session THIS SATURDAY. Do you want to it check out? Bc if you relate to my story at all there's a reason you are reading this part.
(Drop a comment below or fill out my Coach form here & I will send you the link to my free group)
No Fears Allowed
None of my fears are allowed to go where I'm headed.
NOPE. My fear of failing isn't allowed.
NOPE. My fear of what others think isn't allowed.
NOPE. My fear of looking stupid or inadequate isn't allowed.
Wanna know what IS allowed?!? ME. Because I AM ENOUGH to follow my dreams and YOU ARE ENOUGH TOO.
Say goodbye to your fear or it will keep you EXACTLY where you are at....but if you wanna grow you gotta tell your fear to peace out. And what better time than RIGHT FLIPPIN NOW!?
What FEAR are you overcoming or something you wish to overcome??!!?
For me I have a few, and tbh some are still struggles but facing them daily makes me want to continue to make progress...
Like...
fear of public speaking
fear of not being a good listener for the people I coach
fear of sharing on social media
fearful I can't help someone achieve something they want(yea, I know that’s not on me, but my fear keeps me thinking it is.)
Anyhow, we ALL have fears, but it’s how we choose to react & Learn from taking action that really matters most.
The YOUs
The YOU yesterday can only get you to today. But the you TODAY gets the chance to decide how THIS day is going to be different. If you focus on you TODAY then the you TOMORROW, next week, next month and next 5 years can look VERY VERY different.
Your past doesn't show you what your future looks like. Your TODAY does.
So move forward. Fail FORWARD by TRYING. Push past the self doubt by showing up TODAY. You got this babe. Let's take on this week and make ourselves proud, yea?! YES.
What's ONE thing you are going to do to win your day today?!
Victim vs Victor
We ALL have 2 voices inside us. A Victim version of us and a Victorious version. Every day we are listening to only ONE of them. Never both.
Who do you listen to most?
The Victim who is FULL of self doubt, insecurities, fear of failure and compares themselves to others often. They also live in the past and think their past will define their future...which NEVER allows them to grow.
Listen, that's NO WAY TO LIVE!!!!!! You might think...".yea Sarah, your life is perfect and it's easier for you." Well tbh, I had SO MANY chances to listen to my Victim voice like starting my Online Coaching business. I actually listened to my VICTIM voice for nearly 2 years before I FINALLY took action on what I wanted for my own life!!!!!
Its because my past was FULL OF FAILURES.....
I was a C/D student in Highschool and dropped out of College before I flunked out. I failed at school and also failed at multiple businesses...my own studio closed after a year and I failed at my first online company so one might think...."WHY TRY SOMETHING NEW!?!?"
But my VICTOR self said....GIRL, YOU GOTTA DREAM AND YOU HAVE TO SHOW UP FOR IT. WHO CARES IF YOU FAIL!?!? YOU WILL LEARN WHAT YOU NEED TO LEARN SO SOMEDAY YOU WILL SUCCEED!!!!!
So I listened to my VICTOR again and I'm still here 6 1/2 years later LOVING my Online Coaching business and traveling on another Coach retreat. Was it worth it? YES.
I say all this to be sure to ask yourself ...."Am I listening to my VICTIM or my VICTOR?" Is my victim mentality holding me back? What will I lose if I miss out...and what would I gain from this experience even if I do fail?
Is fear of failure the ONLY thing holding you back? Because babe, we ALL have that!!!!
HAVE VICTORY WITH YOUR STORY SO YOU CAN INSPIRE OTHERS TO BE VICTORIOUS TOO. BECAUSE, WHY ELSE ARE WE HERE!?!?
Do YOU want to own your story and use it to inspire others? ...Becoming Victorious is what we do for ourselves, as Coaches, and the people we connect with.... Wanna chat about it?
Behavior v. Belief
You can't change your BEHAVIORS until you change your BELIEFS about
WHO...
YOU.....
ARE....
Ya know I would spend MORE TIME & ENERGY focusing on reasons I COULDN'T accomplish my goals and that mindset got me NOWHERE.
If I wanted to achieve financial freedom, overcome my binge eating & strengthen my marriage then I had to BELIEVE it was possible. ... and I had to take ACTION.
So ACTION I took....
With my finances I started putting MORE effort into my Online Business & stopped making excuses (even when I was teaching 15-20 classes, personal training and running my own studio.) If others can do it, why can't I?!?!
For my binge-emotional eating I followed a meal plan and journaled WHY I was basing my worth on a number on the scale.
With my marriage I started to appreciate Eddie MORE & I asked for help when I needed it. He's my rock and I'm so grateful for him...and always will be.
When you realize you CAN decide to NOT listen to your self limiting beliefs then you make room for BETTER Beliefs.....Just know, you can't have both.
Sure somedays that UGLY side will try to get you down but you say..."STOP, THIS IS THE NEW ME & I LOVE WHO I AM BECOMING BECAUSE IF I CAN SHOW THAT LOVING MYSELF MATTERS, THEN OTHERS WILL TOO."
If you need help in a few of those areas just know I'm only a message away, and the plan that I have followed has worked for me & thousands of others. You don't need to do this alone. I definitely had help too ya know.
Sweaty Confidence
Confidence = wearing pants that totally show your crotch sweat....and you don't care
I remember as a Zumba instructor back in 2008 & I SO wanted to wear the bright orange cargos but I would sweat right through them and so I NEVER wore them. Do you guys remember those!?!?!
Anyhow, it feels good to be at this point. It didn't happen overnight because this is a journey and always will be.
When you feel embarrassed about something ask yourself..."am I ONLY embarrassed because what others would think?" Because that's not freedom. That's building a box of self limiting beliefs around you and because of your own criticism it will CONTINUE to make you feel smaller and less confident.
Don't let that happen. You DO have control over more than you think. The right people will support you. ALWAYS. So post that progress pic. Take that leap. Be kind to yourself. ALWAYS. More amazing things happen when you are more open to it.
Living Your Dreams
Dreaming of living......
or .....
Living your dreams....
REAL change happens when you are desperate to NOT repeat the last few years and you are also inspired to have a more purpose filled and happier life.
My DESPERATION came from working for gyms where I was under appreciated and under paid.
My INSPIRATION came from other Online Coaches who were working for themselves, successful, providing for thier families, traveling and so freaking happy.
Tbh, I was SO ENVIOUS and JEALOUS of the life they created and one day I thought..."if I change nothing, then NOTHING changes."
So instead of comparing myself and letting my doubting, inner mean girl talk too loud I listened to the dreamer and full of hope whisper to me......"you can do this too...if you never try you will never know."
So I signed up and learned as I went and I'm STILL learning. I'm STILL growing. I'm STILL here 6+ years later. And I FREAKING love this & I always will.
Sure it's, work...but it’s so rewarding & so fulfilling. My purpose and passion have come together in the best career choice I have ever made. I help people get healthier and I work one on one with people just like me looking for a way to work online and improve not only thier own health but everyone else's too.
But this isn't about me, I wanna talk with YOU If you have been watching and waiting for a sign HERE.IT.IS. If you wanna work online together and help inspire real long lasting change for yourself & others I'm only a message away babe. 2020 CAN be the year things changed....for the better.
Let's Make Mistakes!
"The person who makes no mistakes, usually doesn't make anything."
So fail often.
Take the chance.
Make that video, podcast, art, whatevs!
Build that side hustle already.
Read that book.
Post about your dreams.
Ask for the raise.
Take the leap at learning something new.
Say yes to the RIGHT thing.
Say no to the WRONG thing.
And most of all learning from your mistakes is part of growth. So what are you waiting for?! For approval from people who DON'T have your back?!
You know how ridiculous that sounds?! Because it is! This is YOUR life, remember...FREAKIN OWN IT. Approval of YOURSELF is YOUR job, not theirs.
Sometimes I hit ya with tough love because life isn't 's & 's most days. But once you make those mistakes you GROW into who you were always meant to be! SOOO Let's do thissssssss
What If You Succeed?
The answer you NEED is right in front of you.
You can research ALL YOU WANT but deep down you aren't looking for the PERFECT answer. You KNOW the answer. Ya just gotta DO IT. ya gotta take the leap even if you are scared.
The DO-ERS are NO different from anyone else, except they know the FASTER they move forward the FASTER they reach that goal.
It's not gonna be pretty or perfect or even that appealing at times, but ya just gotta say yes to whatever it is you have been thinking about. And instead of thinking about "what if I fail?" .... Pivot your thoughts to "what if I succeed?!"
I questioned Coaching for nearly 2 years before I become an Online Coach. And tbh my first 3 years was so difficult because I had to take the leap everyday. I had to show up and BELIEVE I am building something. I had to believe that people needed my help & I had to believe in MYSELF enough to not throw in the towel when times were slow.
The first half of my online business was full of mistakes but I learned new things. I moved passed the panic attacks of leading a team call...and a few days ago I was a guest on a podcast talking for nearly 2 hours easy peasy. Who am I!?!?!
I am ONLY the SARAH today because the SARAH 6 1/2 years ago had a little dream that she would someday become who I am today. But without taking that leap I wouldn't be here. I'd probably still be making 60-80k less than I make now and I wouldn't be working from home with Eddie. I'd still be teaching 15+ classes a week, overtraining and binge eating. Coaching saved my life y'all.
And YES. I'm here to help a few more people this month who wants to grow an online business WITH ME. Next month my one on one calls are being scheduled and I want someone who is ready for change, who is driven and wants MORE out of their life.
Side effects might include you and your family and friends becoming healthier, wealthier & happier. So ya wanna have a convo about this? Because if you read THIS MUCH it probably means you are READY.
*Must be 18+
*Must be located in the US, UK, FRANCE or CANADA
*NO GAURENTEE of making bank. Ya gotta put un the work and everyone’s income in this is based on the amount of lives you change. Pretty rad right?!! Not a lotta jobs give ya a raise, or paid for beach trips, or gifts like luggage, apple watches, etc when ya help MORE people. I mean seriously how is this real life?!?!!?!