This post was definitely not planned but it was inspired by a post that I put on Instagram on Friday. The post read: “No, I don’t have everything figured out but I know I’m tired of not living up to my full potential”. This is something that I have always felt and would vow to make the necessary changes to be who I envisioned, but time always seemed to get the best of me. I cannot keep limiting myself and staying stagnant. I know that I have been standing in my own way and I’m over it. I will reach far beyond my potential and become my best self.

There was far more activity with this post than I had anticipated, especially considering that I haven’t even hit 100 followers yet. That was what I was feeling in my heart at that exact moment and felt that I needed to share. With all of the likes and saves I know others too can resonate with this. I couldn’t just let that be the end of the conversation. I was serious when I said I was tired of not reaching my full potential. With that being said, I have come up with 3 methods that I will be incorporating into my life to help me along this process.

The first thing I will be doing is creating a vision board. I have not made one of these since I was in elementary or middle school I believe; I honestly can’t even confirm that. What I am trying to say is that this is long overdue. I thought about this a couple of weeks ago and said I would make one but apparently I was just talking. This weekend Boss Women Media had their Digital Summit and one of the sessions was with LaShell Wooten, LMSW who is a life coach. She was speaking about “Vision Boards for the Established & Aspiring Boss Women.” Her session was very helpful as she discussed what should be on a vision board, how you figure out what to add and how you shouldn’t limit your vision. After listening and taking notes on this I knew it was confirmation to now implement what I had learned.

I will be holding myself accountable more to make sure I am not limiting myself. What I mean by this statement is that I will be more proactive with my decision making and being a judge of my life. I will question if by me doing or not doing something, will it hold me back? Am I doing a half-ass job at something? Am I keeping my word after setting intentions with doing something? We have to be able to push ourselves and get out of our own way sometimes. I can make excuses and just be okay with it. Not anymore. It’s time to get uncomfortable and hold ourselves accountable.

In order to reach my full potential I will be investing in myself. This is definitely out of my comfort because I do not like spending money on myself. I know it’s a little strange but I literally feel better about buying things for other people than for myself. I’m learning more these days about the importance of investing in yourself. I took a chance and signed up for a mentorship program. I’m excited about this and know it will be beneficial for my future.

Apart of reaching our full potential involves discovering our purpose and following our passions. Right now I am choosing to invest in myself, create a vision board so that I can see the life I dream of and holding myself accountable whenever it’s needed. There is no map for navigating through life and as we mature our desires change. I have always felt this feeling that I was not living up to my full potential and I can’t keep ignoring that.

Please let me know, what things will you or have you incorporated into your own life or journey to becoming your best self? I hope that with this community of Healthy Girl Haven we are able to truly support one another. I have spoken about how self-care is important in How Self-Care Can Lead to Self-Growth, but caring for others as well will create growth.