Athena Brownson

yeah and that's what i would love nothing more is to be able to and give people hope in whatever challenge or adversity that you're going through but i would first say it's okay it's okay to acknowledge when you're struggling and it when you're going through hardship there is somewhat of a toxic positivity that people can say oh just don't think about it like you'll be fine

yeah and that's what i would love nothing more is to be able to and give people hope in whatever challenge or adversity that you're going through but i would first say it's okay it's okay to acknowledge when you're struggling and it when you're going through hardship there is somewhat of a toxic positivity that people can say oh just don't think about it like you'll be fine

No, it's acknowledge that you're going through a significant challenge, but don't allow yourself to get stuck there. And oftentimes I believe that we have a thought, a vision that we have to make all of these changes at one time, that all of a sudden we're supposed to have a completely new mindset and

No, it's acknowledge that you're going through a significant challenge, but don't allow yourself to get stuck there. And oftentimes I believe that we have a thought, a vision that we have to make all of these changes at one time, that all of a sudden we're supposed to have a completely new mindset and

We're supposed to be able to have the ability to rewire our brains and we're not supposed to hurt. And everything seems like it's supposed to all happen at once. But what I've learned is the key is to take baby steps. Every single day, if we can focus, one of my favorite books, Atomic Habit, talks about if we focus on being 1% better every day,

We're supposed to be able to have the ability to rewire our brains and we're not supposed to hurt. And everything seems like it's supposed to all happen at once. But what I've learned is the key is to take baby steps. Every single day, if we can focus, one of my favorite books, Atomic Habit, talks about if we focus on being 1% better every day,

then imagine how much that will accumulate over a year. If you're looking to get healthier, start by walking five minutes outside, and then try six, and then try 10, and then break everything into smaller steps. If you're looking to create routines in your life, for example, a morning routine, Start with two things that you're going to consistently do every day and commit to them.

then imagine how much that will accumulate over a year. If you're looking to get healthier, start by walking five minutes outside, and then try six, and then try 10, and then break everything into smaller steps. If you're looking to create routines in your life, for example, a morning routine, Start with two things that you're going to consistently do every day and commit to them.

And for me, I have to keep myself accountable by actually printing out my must-dos and checking them off every day. Because if I don't do that, I won't hold myself accountable to doing the things that I have to do to stay successful. in a positive mindset or in a healthier place.

And for me, I have to keep myself accountable by actually printing out my must-dos and checking them off every day. Because if I don't do that, I won't hold myself accountable to doing the things that I have to do to stay successful. in a positive mindset or in a healthier place.

So find what small items in your life, activities that you can implement and that you can commit to implementing that are going to be small at first, but over time, those small changes that you hold yourself accountable to are going to add up to being completely lifestyle

So find what small items in your life, activities that you can implement and that you can commit to implementing that are going to be small at first, but over time, those small changes that you hold yourself accountable to are going to add up to being completely lifestyle

changing changes and before you know it the amount that the amount of growth and change and development that you can create by having these small routines and being one percent better than you were the day before these are going to add up to monumental changes in your life and I promise that it's going to

changing changes and before you know it the amount that the amount of growth and change and development that you can create by having these small routines and being one percent better than you were the day before these are going to add up to monumental changes in your life and I promise that it's going to

It's going to help you get through whatever challenge it is because you have something positive to focus on. And when you have something positive to focus on, you can get through any challenge that life throws your way. And I truly believe that.

It's going to help you get through whatever challenge it is because you have something positive to focus on. And when you have something positive to focus on, you can get through any challenge that life throws your way. And I truly believe that.

I completely agree. I write everything down by hand in a notebook. I believe that if you see yourself writing it, it gets into your brain and you're able to visualize it and internalize it in a completely different way. Thank you for adding that because I have a journal that I bring with me everywhere to write my positive affirmations that are my goals. It makes a huge difference.

I completely agree. I write everything down by hand in a notebook. I believe that if you see yourself writing it, it gets into your brain and you're able to visualize it and internalize it in a completely different way. Thank you for adding that because I have a journal that I bring with me everywhere to write my positive affirmations that are my goals. It makes a huge difference.

And I really believe in the power of using just a pen and paper, which is something everyone can do. But these are tools that we have at our fingertips to hold ourselves accountable to being the best that we can be, no matter the situation that we're in.

And I really believe in the power of using just a pen and paper, which is something everyone can do. But these are tools that we have at our fingertips to hold ourselves accountable to being the best that we can be, no matter the situation that we're in.