Back to the Basics

Math is a basic part of life.

Not everyone is its biggest fan of it however, we deal with some aspect of math every day.
Whether it’s counting the amount of quarters a washing machine requires to operate or the swipe of a card or Apple Pay deducting the amount, Starbucks charges for their famous, and your favorite, pumpkin spice latte.

As we develop into adulthood, regardless of age there are responsibilities expected of us. Some of us find ourselves well equipped and able to manage such “normal” or “givens” while others of us find ourselves not understanding what and how exactly credit and debits work into our late twenties or thirties. By that time, our lives have been affected greatly, our habits have in one way or another shaped our lives.

Wherever you are on your timeline of growth and personal development. Make note of your finances. The sooner, the better.

Can you truly afford that fancy experience or outing with friends? Or are you getting into massive amounts of debt to avoid feeling ostracized?

Staying true to your financial circumstances may seem out of place in an environment where everyone appears to have it all together. That’s not to say, or discourage you from dreaming and diligently working towards your goals. If anything its the basis, the foundation, knowing where your realistic starting point is in life will allow you to pragmatically progress towards those goals and however lofty they may seem.

One step at a time. One issue at a time.
So maybe you’ve just recently figured out that you need to turn your life around, and you can, you will.

Start small. Reduce your expenses whereever possible. Coupon if you must ( sometimes this helps, sometimes this ends up taking more time than anicipated)

Increase your income. When and if possible. Analyze skills you already have would you enjoy the process of exchanging money for said skill? Would you rather get a part-time job? All creative entrepreneurs are different and so by definition your path to achieve your overall goal will look different, than many… than most. Don’t let that deter you from your vision.

There are moments of uncertainty if you opt for a more “create your own adventure” type of life. The entrepreneurial side of you will guide you towards develop the mindsets necessary to build the grit. Keep moving forward, keep learning.

However, if you find that the lack of structure creates an unmanageable chaos, take some time to asses where and how to CREATE and CUSTOMIZE structure for your particular craft, trade, business (es, for my fellow serial entrepreneurs out there.)

As student debt continues to be a problem for many, uncertainty continues to affect the lives of everyday folk with inflation and whatever else is heavily communicated on the news its a good thing to take a moment to recognize what tools, resources and opportunities are right in front of us. Stay on course.

Always, Be Resilient.

withallmysweetness,

Marii {:), <3.]

Create on the Daily | The Essentials365

Happy Monday 🌞!!!

Or any day depending on when you read this 😅

Today I wanted to discuss one of #thedailes aka something we should be doing every day.

You might of heard of the saying “ learn something new everyday”. Which I agree with. But, let's add create something new everyday to our list things to keep in mind.

I’ve met a couple people in my lifetime with a great deal of talent. Unfortunately, their talents continue to go to waste as their shine has been dimmed by one if not many negative comments. I saw it beginning to happen to me. At that point I began asking why am I allowing someone's negativity get to me? I had to put a stop to it. But how? One step at a time.

Since I can remember my go-to method of coping with negativity has been to create. All with the intention to grow as a human being. However, I’ve had to truly understand the following: This, is my journey and due to the way life is set it up…it will be imperfect. I’ve had to face many of my self-doubts & build my mindset to be able to get to the point where I can allow myself to be vulnerable. The only way I've been able to learn this is through the study of many great people and their lives. I’m finally able to will myself to create in the public eye, at least with more frequency. Am I taking a giant risk? Yes. Will people disagree with me? Yes. Am I exposing myself to ridicule? Yes.

But here's the thing (it’s something I remind myself on the daily):

“be the voice for those that merely whisper.”

As a young girl there was a story I longed to read, I longed to hear, and through my years of listening I've realized I'm not alone in this. Being as timid as I was, I consider my younger self and those that relate, the whisper. Now my older self that has gone and will continue to go on this lifelong path of self development, the voice.

Am I perfect ? No. Am I all knowing? No.

Will I make mistakes? Yes.

What did it take for me to get from Point A to Point B? Creating something new everyday. Sometimes a craft project, or editing video, or composing a song, or a new word,perhaps sing, it could be something as small as doodling. What has creating something on the daily taught me? Although there are many ways of accomplishing a task, I am capable. Also, that there is always room for improvement.

withallmysweetness,

Marii [:),<3.]