Notes To My Younger Self
E.L.Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming soon: The Surge Never underestimate the power of a good list. aka The Glamorous Wife
Notes To My Younger Self
When you step out of your comfort zone, things may seem overwhelming; even impossible at times. Make a list of everything you don’t understand and ask questions. If your questions go unanswered, get ridiculed, or blown off, don’t be embarrassed, or worse…
Notes To My Younger Self
Energy is limited. Thoughts burn energy. If you let your thoughts go towards people, scenarios—things you don’t want—you’ll have less energy to put into your goals, your passions, your joy, your peace, your growth. E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very…
Notes To My Younger Self
Do whatever makes your heart sing out loud. Don’t look around, don’t worry about if it’s possible or if you have what it takes, just put one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward. Block out the noise and…
Notes To My Younger Self
Surround yourself with kind, hard-working people who want 50/50 relationships, who believe in you and your dreams. Honor and respect them and they will treat you the same in return. Resist the desire to fill your life with warm bodies to be…
Notes To My Younger Self
You’re going to hear no, can’t, and any number of colorful adjectives designed to knock you off your path. But remember, negative words originate from fear; someone else’s not yours. E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming soon: The Surge Resist the…
Notes To My Younger Self
Don’t spend time trying to do, be, or look like what’s “in” at the moment. Being “in” is an uncomfortable place, a moving target, filled with uncertainty and fear. You are an unique being, who wasn’t designed to fit in any “box”,…
Notes To My Younger Self
Anxiety stems from looking ahead. Focus on the moment; not only will you discover all the joy, beauty, wonders, thrills and balance you could ever desire, but you will also be surprised by what amazing things you can accomplish by doing just…
Notes To My Younger Self
Borrowed dress, hand-me-down gloves, self-done up doo; Impact on fun at the Junior Prom—zippo. *Note to self: Everything doesn’t have to be perfect to have the time of your life. E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming soon: The Surge The way…
Notes To My Younger Self
When you feel overwhelmed, remember that small changes reap big results over long stretches of time. Think about how when flying a compass heading in an airplane, how making just a one degree heading change over a long distance can veer your…