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This is the opposite of a lot of the motivational posts you’re seeing in your feed right now. . I just want you to know that you don’t have to be grinding it out, giving 110%, fighting for your dreams. Maybe you don’t have an elaborate dream. Maybe you’re in bed by 9pm and work less than 40 hours a week. I actually think that’s admirable. . I used to be addicted to the grind. I would brag about working a 70-hour week like it was an achievement. My career grew but everything else suffered. My mental and physical health and my relationships. I was giving 110% to my career and 0% to every other aspect of my life. . I have dreams. But I know that reaching them isn’t worth certain sacrifices. I’m so happy and content with our life right now. So if I never reach my dream, it’s OK because I’m kind of already living one. . Maybe it is worth the grind to you. Maybe not. Here are a couple questions to consider: Why do you want it? How will your life change if you reach it? Really think about the answers to those questions and then decide what you’re willing to sacrifice to get there, knowing that if you’re giving more to it you have to give less somewhere else. You are only one human, after all. . I make less than half the money as a mom/yoga teacher/freelance writer than I did when I worked full-time. And I’ve never been happier in my entire life. I spent years grinding it out to get to where I was only to end up giving it all up to slow down and be a mom and it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done. I’ve realized that balance is more important to me than goals. Or maybe balance is my goal. . Anyway. This was long. But if you’re not feeling driven to give 110% to something or if you’re not sure if what you’re doing is worth it, it’s OK. It’s OK not to stand out and to just enjoy living your life. You do you! Peace comes from WITHIN — no achievement can give that to you. . P.S. This isn’t the best photo of Memphis but toddler photography is tough 😆
@krismcdonald21 and I got in a snowball fight and Memphis thought it was hilarious. If you’re in KC I hope you’re enjoying this beautiful #snowday!
I love a pose that makes me feel like a breakdancer. This week’s YouTube video is a breakdown of how I get into Grasshopper Pose (also known as Dragonfly Pose) and a helpful tip if you’re struggling with lifting the straight leg. Link is in my profile! . Any poses you want broken down for future videos? Another arm balance? Down dog? Savasana? Comment to let me know! . . . #kcyogi #grasshopperpose #dragonflypose #yogatutorial #youtubeyoga #aloyoga #armbalance #maksikanagasana
You know I love my @shopypg pants and I’m so excited that they are opening up their first storefront this year at the HyVee Arena. Congrats to the team and thank you for letting me play model on @better_kansas_city this week! If you haven’t tried these yoga pants yet, you need to experience them! Link and discount code to shop is in my profile.
Hanumanasana, splits pose, is one that I have to work on consistently or I lose it. The story of Hanuman accomplishing the impossible, motivated by his love for Rama, teaches us that power comes from devotion. . This isn’t just a fancy party trick pose. This is a lesson. . My hope for you and I today is that we can be devoted to our purpose, and that our actions are driven by love — love for others and love for ourselves. . . . #hanumanasana #splitspose #shopypg #kcyoga #kcyogi #yogamama #yogamythology
This picture is old. I didn’t make it to my mat today. It’s 2019 and I have an intention of digging deeper into my meditation practice. And yet here it is January 7 and I haven’t done it yet. Are you with me? Have you already neglected your 2019 goals? . Well good news. Tomorrow is a new day. And we get to decide how we approach it. It doesn’t matter if it’s Jan 1, Jan 8 or Dec 8. Each moment is an opportunity. . I’m going to give myself some grace and try to make my inner dialogue more positive. If you’re feeling like you’re already failing this year, join me. Notice how you’re talking to yourself and see if you can’t approach yourself with more compassion. Ease some of that negative pressure. It’s 2019 but nothing has drastically changed in the last week and we shouldn’t expect ourselves to either. Goals are great, but only if they inspire us ... not tear us down.
He’s my why. . Do you ever wonder how moms can do it all? I used to. Then I had Memphis and realized that love is how. All the motivation I need comes from looking in these beautiful blue eyes.
 
 
 

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