Growing up I was told to lower my voice and sit still. Don’t talk back because it’s rude. Be a good girl. Do as told. Mix in with the rest. Don’t stand out. Don’t drawn attention to yourself.

In school I was told that I would never be “somebody successful” because I was shy, introvert, emotionally weak, couldn’t spell properly (still can’t) and was not good at math.

As a young woman I was labeled with anxiety and depression. A confused soul with no direction in life. A person who was unable to finish things and get stuff done. (Very unlike who I am today).

Every negative label that was put on me I accepted as my truth. I accepted that other people put me in a “box” and I believed that my place was to draw inside these lines.

But one day EVERYTHING changed. I snapped! Some might call it a breakdown, I call it a breakthrough!

My therapist was putting yet another label on me; “Christina you have Angrophobia” (fear of anger).

She hardly finished the sentence before I exploded. I jumped up from my chair like I was the karate kid, kicked down the coffee table, and shouted “I’ll show you anger lady!!”

I ran out slamming the door behind me. I never went back. I never looked back. This girl was DONE with labels.

It was a major turning point in my life; the first time I really allowed myself to express my anger. This was the day I took back my POWER and decided to NEVER again let anyone tell me who I am.

No more people pleasing, no more washing away my true personality to fit in. No more living like other people wanted me to live.

I’m so thankful that my inner warrior showed up to fight for her rights to set boundaries.

I’ve become my own Mr Miyagi telling myself to “Wax on… Wax off” all the limiting beliefs and all the labels.

I’ll always get up after I stumble and fall. Wether I run, walk or crawl, I’ll set my goals and do my best to achieve them.

Every day I have the opportunity to be who I want to be, and step by step I walk to the beat of my own drum.

So to everyone out there who was once told that; you cannot do something, you cannot be somebody, you cannot achieve your wildest dreams... Don’t listen! 

Don’t create your narrative based on who you’ve been. Don’t plan your future based on what you’ve been told you can’t do. Create a narrative based on who you want to be.

Never accept the negative labels that others put on you, because they will keep you limited and stuck.

When you boldly decide that you can be who you want to be, your circumstances will change.

Keep walking. Keep trusting yourself.

Wax on… wax off all the crap people tell you.

You don’t need anyone else’s approval or judgement to guide you.

You are worthy of everything good in this life❤️

With Love, Christina

Do you know that undefinable feeling of something shifting inside of you? Like a wave of change is rushing through you?

You start to question your life, your priorities, and your old ways of doing things. Maybe you feel like you’ve outgrown your current career? Maybe you wish to change how you run your business?

Maybe you feel stuck in a relationship? Maybe you crave being more creative? Longing to live your full potential? Or maybe you want to cut your hair and change your entire wardrobe?

Often we freak when we experience a shift, as we rarely know what is on the other side and it messes with us because the mind wants comfort. Change coming from within can be scary because it makes you feel vulnerable, confused, and emotionally stressed. 

So if this is you, I’m here to tell you not to worry. The real truth is you’re maturing, shifting awareness, adjusting your values, and preparing for a new stage in your life. 

These changes often come in waves. They usually appear in the most inconvenient times; when you think you are on track to a specific destination in your life, a shift appears and makes you question everything. 

Don’t be afraid because this is simply your inner guidance (higher self) communicating with you; telling you that you are ready for a shift in consciousness, growth, and direction. 

The goal of this shifting process is to make sure you take accounting of what truly makes you happy. And you got to ride the changing waves to find your authentic truth.

Perhaps it’s time to push the reset button and begin something new. Maybe it is time to let go of old systems, old limiting beliefs, old games of drama, and the repetitive thoughts telling you what you can and cannot do.

Trust the process, and don’t be afraid to be different. Awareness changes everything, and it all starts with accepting WHO you are and allowing yourself to be you – especially when you go through change. 

So when you feel a change coming; be excited to see what it will bring you. Follow your heart and go with the flow – unafraid, vulnerable, open, and curious.

With Love,

Christina

I often get asked; Christina, how did you get to where you are today?

To be honest, I went through a ton of fears, uncertainties, setbacks, struggles, and failures!

The road to achieving a worthwhile goal is rarely paved with lavender and confetti. Nope, it’s more like big rocks and huge walls to climb. 

In order to make it and create your dream life, you got to trust that all the struggles and challenges are not there to STOP you!

Setbacks are NOT a sign that you’re e not good enough!

Frustration, insecurity, rejection, and fear are not signs that you should give up on your dream. They are signs that you are on the right path.

Climb those walls. Move those rocks. Bring your own confetti because you’re going to need it.

I think when we’re willing to say “it is totally normal to be afraid of messing up, it’s totally normal to fail” then failing no longer seems as scary. Acknowledging this feeling is what can push us to try something we wouldn’t normally do.

And if we can take it one step further and realize that our failures can teach us so much more than our successes – that is when we can truly discover the joy and freedom of living life to the fullest. That’s when we’re able to create freely.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned on my entrepreneurial journey, it’s that every day you don’t cheer on yourself and trust your own strength is a sad day. It’s like ignoring and disrespecting all your superpowers and resources.

So when you’re berating yourself or freezing up in fear, take a moment and breathe, shake it off….

Take a moment to give yourself a little bit of grace. Take a moment and recognize all your efforts. 

When you acknowledge that it’s okay to be afraid everything gets easier. And then fear is no longer a bad sign, but a feeling you recognize when you’re about to do something great!

Don’t wait for the right moment; don’t wait for things to get easy. Easy will not take you to the top! Easy will not get you the results you desire. YOU can do this! You can make it. But it all starts with you trusting you!