My 2014 Commitments

January 1st.

The day we all create personal commitments to ourselves for the upcoming year.

December 31st.

The day most of us realize we did not keep our commitments, and vow to start tomorrow.

This year it changes. I took some time to sit down and create my personal commitments for this year. One commitment per month. Twelve personal commitments to change my life for the better.

January - Creativity

It's a new year. I've grown over the past year and I've learned many valuable lessons. I plan to share my knowledge and talents in creative ways. I will not fear rejection or disappointment. I plan to be innovative in my businesses and to do things I've never done. 

February - Charm

Since the month includes Valentine’s Day, I plan on focusing on my interactions with others. I will take the time to listen and cherish all relations in my life. I will be kind to all and gain new friends. I will share fascinating parts of myself during conversations and ask for the same with those I am connecting with. And yes, I will smile more! 

March - Focus

The weather starts to warm up and I tend to get a bit distracted. This is the month I will create and search for new opportunities in my business and personal life. I will stay on top of my calendar and be more specific with my plans. I will value my time and spend it wisely.

April - Inspiration

It's the month to set out of myself and inspire others. I will take the first week to observe those around me. With the following weeks I will share my observations of success, power, wisdom, love, light, and friendship. I will give to those I do not know. I will ask for wisdom and knowledge from those I may not approach with such questions.

May - Love

The month I choose to show love. I will do one secret act of kindness every single day. I will make it a point to tell the ones I love, how much they really mean to me. I will give and give and give all the love I can and then some. Selflessness is the root of the month!

June - Reflection

It's half-way through the year. This month is also my birthday. I plan to take a full day to myself to simply, reflect. I will meditate every morning. I will celebrate my birthday as a day of gratitude for the parents that raised me and taught me all that I know. I will review the previous month's commitments and the following month's commitments and re-commit myself to 2014. And no matter what, I will LOVE myself and all that I am becoming.

July - Independence

Every day I plan to identify and note restrictions that are keeping me from independence and success. I will remove them from my life and look forward with clarity and understanding. I will not let anything get in my way and understand that I create the boundaries in my life.

August - Patience

I plan to take the first week and keep tally every time I get upset, angry, anxious, or frustrated. I will evaluate those times and gain an understanding of my triggers. The following weeks I will focus on those triggers to help increase my patience levels.

September - Knowledge

I love being smart. This is the month most go back to school. I will read 5 books this month. I will ask more questions during all of my interactions and use all the resources I have around me to gain knowledge. I plan on teaching somebody a skill to help me understand it better.

October - Confidence

Since Halloween falls in this month, fear is frequently discussed. I will build my confidence and conquer my fears. I will believe in myself and carry that belief in my countenance. I will let my close acquaintances know, that I know, they are capable of all they desire.

November - Harmony

This is the month of giving thanks. I will give thanks to all those that have helped me grow this year thus far. I will clear all confusion in my life and be at complete harmony with all those in my life and with myself. I will give thanks and cherish the balance I have gained.

December - Happiness

I will have executed my entire list by this month. I will have changed more than I could imagine and ever dreamed of.  I will take the time to celebrate and appreciate myself. I will feel at peace with myself and my future. I will share my joy with my family and friends as we gather to bring in a new year.

So there it is. A year of commitments. My commitments. 

I am eager to see what this year brings to my life. I am dedicated. I am determined. 

May you all take some time to set aside your own personal commitments (as many as you desire) and give this year to bigger and better things for your future.

Cheers & Happy New YOU!

- Jibbs

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The Girl With Saggy Pants In The Cosmetic Aisle

I always wake up 3 minutes before my alarm, and it drives me crazy.

I brew a pot of coffee and head to the shower.

I flex in the mirror as I wait for the water to get warm.

I use Axe for my body wash and Coconut Conditioner for my hair.

I dry off and throw on some boxer briefs and a sports bra.

I finish with some mascara and cologne.

I use men’s products. I wear men’s clothing.

I burp and fart in public. I hit on girls at the club.

I would rather watch sports than go shopping at the mall.

I answer when I hear “bro.” I wear ties and collared shirts.

I look forward to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

This is me.

However, I’m a woman.

And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I’m comfortable in my own skin.

And I’m confident in my actions.

I’m the girl with saggy pants in the cosmetic aisle.

That’s who I am, and I’m proud of it.

I Dress Like A 9, Not A 10

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I dress like a 9, not a 10.

I'm not perfect and I don't want to put off that I am.

I wear my heart on my sleeve, but my sleeve stays rolled.

I sag a little; not because I have baggage, but because I know that I will always have room for improvement.

My shoes are scuffed, only because I've been used, stepped on, and down some windy, dirty roads less traveled.

My watch stays clean and shiny because time is valuable to me.

I wear layers because there's more to me than meets the eye.

I pay close attention to detail with my rings, socks and scarves, because it's the smaller things that move me the most.

Sometimes I wear glasses because I know I'm a visionary, and I always want to have clear vision.

I slick my hair back because I have a genius mind, and I want to protect my roots that are full of knowledge.

I'm not perfect and I don't want to put of that I am.

I dress like a 9, because I'm not a 10.

AND THEN IT ALL MADE SENSE

Recent happenings have given me the beautiful opportunity to reflect on my life. A chance to sit down and see what this life, my life, is all about. As I like to call it, an inner reflection of my past, present, and future.

I thought about my past…

All the relationships I’ve had. What lessons I've learned from those I shared my heart with. All the advice and knowledge my family gave me from before I can even remember. The times I thought life could not be harder and could not get better. What life-changing decisions I made to promise myself a hopeful and bright future.

I thought about my present…

The success of my entrepreneurship. How thankful I am to have a healthy body, and all the hard work I put in to staying this way. My talents that I am confident to share with people I don’t personally know. The admiration I have for my mother and how much I’m becoming her. The friends I have that I would do anything for. The understanding I have for how big of an effect just one person can have in the world. How hard it is to be financially stable. The intuition I have been blessed with and am aware of. How every single day I grow and change.

I thought about my future…

What goals I have for this upcoming year. The person I happily and willfully promise to share my life with. What town I will live in and call my home. What skills and talents I will attain. The positive and valuable friendships I will create. The kids I will raise and teach. The legacy I will leave for future generations.

And then it all made sense.

I have grown into a beautiful, talented, wise, confident, passionate, loving person. I realized that everything I do, in my personal and business life, is for others. I became a personal trainer, so I could inspire others to live a healthy and fit life. I started writing again, so I could inspire and uplift people all over the world. I opened my heart to relationships, so I could show another what true love feels like.

I’m not claiming to be perfect. In fact, I’m far from it. But I continue to let go of pride and selfishness. I desire to help others. I literally crave happiness for those around me and those I come in contact with. I want others to know that there is meaning in life and we really are here for a purpose. We need one another. We should inspire each other. We need to put our differences aside and give respect to every person we come in contact with. Because if you really think about it, we cannot survive without each other. People need people; to change, to grow, to love, to help, and to create a harmonious world.

I’m not done living. I’m not done loving. I’m not done giving. I will continue to do these things, because they make me happy and I know, without any shadow of a doubt, that my actions make this world a better place.

I recommend taking a moment out of your busy life to reflect. To figure out what your purpose is. To understand who you’ve become and what you want for your future. And when you do, it will all make sense.

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