I just got off the phone with my amazing designer Sarah ( you can find her at The Pretty Divi Theme Shop) and learned a lesson on starting a new day with no more excuses. Thankfully, she didn’t feed into the 5,000 reasons why I wasn’t ready to start my blog. Even though, I felt my excuses were all really legitimate (I mean c’mon, I have a full-time job, 3 small kids, a teenage nephew, a dusty house, my to-do list is longer than I can manage, there are major influencers that have MILLIONS of followers blah blah blah) she responded with a simple statement

Just start and press publish!

I mean. Those few words hit me like a ton of bricks. In other words NO MORE EXCUSES!

Is everything ever perfectly aligned in life when we’re ready to start something new? Certainly, not in mine. Colonel Sanders was over 60 with very little money (great excuses) when he started the now famous, Kentucky Fried Chicken. Chip and Joanna Gaines (LOVE THEM) went through many financial struggles before they took HGTV by storm. Need I mention how awesome the Silos are? Moses stuttered and still was able to say just the right words to let his people go (talk about starting a new day). What’s my point? No matter what obstacles (another name for excuses) we face, it’s our duty to press on and accomplish our goals. No one else can do it for you! It’s a new day! Start Now!

The reasons for waiting another day may be totally reasonable. We all want to feel and look our best, have the perfect words to say and be no filter Instagram ready. But, my friend, that’s not reality! So, whether you need to drop a few pounds or 100, pick up the phone and work on healing a sour relationship or simply start typing and hit publish – BEGIN! The steps may be small but they add up, so get moving. The task may seem impossible but give it a shot and expect the best possible outcome. Whatever you do, JUST START AND START RIGHT NOW!

Don’t wait another day. Don’t let another excuse postpone you from moving forward. Let’s get it. Together. I’m cheering you on!