I am living proof that you are never too old to keep dreaming. For some reason it is on my heart to share this with yall. About 2 years ago, after having Reagan, I knew I needed to find something I really wanted to do. The things I used to think about and put my time into with fitness goals and getting in shape were no longer an interest for me. They brought me more sadness and feelings of defeat as I had put on the pounds after the baby. I was still interested but not with the drive or passion that I had before. I realized it was unhealthy for me to obsess over my weight. At this moment, I knew I needed something that brought me joy instead of constant self doubt. I just needed a new hobby all together. I decided to start my blog. I didn't know where this journey would take me or if it would even take me. I wanted to be a local Lifestyle influencer/blogger. I knew talking fashion, things to do with decorating or the family, food, new local places to try, all of these things brought me joy. So, why not go with it. I thought to myself "what if I could make something of this?" I mean, what would it hurt to try? It could not hurt a thing, it could bring me the extra joy in my life that I needed and if I didn't succeed at it at least I was having fun and enjoying life. I told myself that everyone who has made something of themselves started out just like me with an idea who went for it. I wanted my daughter to see her mom going for it. There are so many people in the world who think of things but not everyone will be brave enough to put it into action. The ones who let fear take over will never succeed but the ones who have faith in themself create opportunity. I am not saying that everyone will succeed at what they put their time into but I am saying you will never get further, advance or find out what you can actually do if you don't try. For me I have amazed myself at how far I have come. I have taken what started as a hobby and turned it into something so much more. The growth has been slow for sure but what counts is that it is growing, and that is something to be proud of. Keep in mind I work a full time job and I am still a mom and a wife, all of that is very time consuming. With that being said, even a little growth I am grateful for. My point to this story is, if you have something you have always wanted to do or try don't let your age get in the way. Trust me, at 38 I thought "oh my gosh there are so many young beautiful girls taking over the influencing world I don't know how this will go", but imagine all of the other 38 year olds they are not going to be able to relate to a 21 year olds cut-off shorts with their cute cheeky's hanging out. They are going to be drawn to the other 38 year olds mom shorts. I don't know if that was the best analogy, but I think you get the drift. I am now trying to grow my instagram to 10k, I have been setting myself small goals and checking boxes. I am hoping by May I will be there. Once, I get to 10k I will have the Instagram swipe up feature which for some people isn't a big deal but in my world it is huge. This makes it easier for your followers to get to your links. Also, it's just another one of those boxes you get to check along the way. I am so grateful I started this journey and for me there's no turning back. I can't wait to see where I am on Feb. 14, 2020. I would love to have all of your support on Instagram as well if you are not already following me please go and do so. Also, if there is something you have been wanting to do rather its a marathon, or a business venture, or becoming the next Picasso or you may have always wanted to learn how to scuba dive. Whatever it is don't let fear set in and take over. If you feel passionate about something remember you are never too old to keep dreaming.
XoXo, Brandy Burgess
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AuthorBrandy Burgess: Lover of all things beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and family oriented. I am always on the look out for a good deal for you and for me. |