Category: Personal Development

Recommiting to Your 2026 Goals

Posted on by DeAndreaAshanelle

Every year, we create New Year’s goals to be healthier, lose weight, and exercise more. However, March is around the time that we fall off. We’ve lost motivation, fallen into our old habits, or other priorities have popped up that cause us to backslide. 

 This year however, we are going to show up no matter what. If you have fallen off track, that is okay. Now is the time to get back on the saddle. Consistently showing up for yourself is better than perfection.

This is the year we accomplish our goals. I don’t know about you. But I am tired of looking at my old journals and reminiscing about the things I said I would accomplish but haven’t yet not. It’s disappointing. 

The good news is we still have time to turn things around. We can use the data from the first two months of the year to see what worked and didn’t.

I have broken down my wellness goals into three categories and documented what I learned and solutions to move forward. 

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The Benefits of Journaling

Posted on by DeAndreaAshanelle

Journaling is my favorite form of therapy.

I first started journaling in college as an outlet when I was feeling down and I was pretty inconsistent with it. 

However, last year I started to get into it more and I journal almost daily now whether I am in a good mood or a bad. It has become very therapeutic because I am able to get all my thoughts on paper and process all of my emotions.  This may sound weird but I used to struggle with identifying my emotions, but with journaling and some other things I feel much more in tune with myself.

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Make Working Out Fun with Classpass

Posted on by DeAndreaAshanelle

I signed up for ClassPass a month ago to explore workout classes in my area. I learned about the app through my friend who has access as a work perk. She started using her credits to attend pilates classes at The Jungle Dallas and it looked cool.

I decided to sign up for a free trial with Classpass versus a membership with The Jungle because I only wanted to go occasionally with my friend. When I initially signed up for the free trial, I forgot about it and did not use it.

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I put in my two weeks notice without another job

Posted on by DeAndreaAshanelle

Today, March 25th, I put in my two weeks notice at work. I am nervous and scared but most of all excited because I know that there is something greater out there for me.

My job has been amazing in regards to the people I work with, the benefits (salary and 401k match), and professional development opportunities (Toastmasters). However, the job or work I do is not where I see myself long-term and I feel that I am holding myself back if I stay in this position. Lately, every morning I dread getting out of bed and I am afraid it’s starting to show in my work.

Next steps

I am taking a leap of faith and quitting my job without another one lined up. I will be living off of my emergency fund and plan to get a part-time job to supplement that until I find a job I enjoy.

I will be intentional on this job search. I am holding myself responsible for not taking the first job I am offered just because. I am really focusing on choosing a company I am interested in and can grow with. If I am being honest though, I can feel my natural instinct kicking in and me just wanting to get another job as quickly as can so I don’t have to wonder where my next paycheck is coming from.

Currently, I am looking at recruiter positions because I enjoy speaking with people and this type of role will give me that and more autonomy and independence in the work I do. I have also been looking into some sales positions with companies that I believe in.

My ideal job requirements:

  • Hyrbid or in-person (remote is okay but I need some human interaction; if remote would have to be able to work from coffee shop or something)
  • $60,000 (desirable) but I am willing to compromise for a job that I enjoy
  • Generous PTO (1 1/2 vacation days a month)
  • Amazing team culture and personal development opportunities(supportive, mentoring)
  • No start-ups (wants longevity)

Feelings immediately after putting in two notice

Excited but scared and nervous. Regret because now I have no money coming in and bills to pay. I am excited because I am going to take the steps to create a life I love from the bottom up.

Feelings one week after putting in two notice

I feel good. I took half days from work every day this week and I enjoyed those days to myself. Most days I sat down and just relaxed. I had a few job interviews scheduled so I also attended those. I am crossing my fingers that something positive comes from these interviews.

03/30/2022

I finally got to see what it is like to work from a coffee shop. I went to George Coffee & Provision coffee shop to knock out some work and change up the scenery. I posted an Instagram photo and created some graphics on Canva to post about the book “Bad with Money”.

03/31/2022

Good news I got invited for a final interview with a company that I am excited about. Also, my manager from my current employer reached out to me about potentially staying with the company and if she could provide any feedback as I move on to my next steps.

Feelings two week after putting in two notice

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