Well, this might go on record as the latest Happy New Year ever. Even still, Happy 2015!!!
Welcome to my new home on the web! I’m so happy you’re here! Take some time to look around, check out the drapes and decor. I’m comfy here. I hope you will be too!
As it says above, I consider myself a mama motivator! I feel like once I had babies the dreams I had for myself mostly changed. In many ways, they got bigger. I kind of felt like, I brought humans into the world AND sustained them with only milk from my body. Shooooot, I can do anything!
The other thing that changed was the urgency behind them. I feel like I have to grab some of those stars I’m telling them to reach for. They have to know that mama doesn’t just talk about it, she’s doing it.
They’re not my only reason for being a dream chaser but they are a big factor. While I have many reasons, I’ll share a few here. Maybe some will speak to you?
Get over fears – If I don’t try then I’ve already failed.
There’s only one you – Don’t get caught up in the it’s all been done before. It hasn’t been done by you! That alone make whatever “it” is unique.
Regrets SUCK – Ignoring your dreams is one way to GUARANTEE regrets.
Satisfaction – If it works out, how cool would it be to have lived your dream.
I know I’m not the only mom that feels this way. This space will serve to inspire and keep you motivated while dealing with the challenges that are unique to mamas.
One of my dreams is to publish my second book – a children’s book. What about you? Share one of your dreams below!
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I love this! I think this space fits your personality well. One of my biggest dreams this year is to really give myself to my passions. Weed out the time killers and give my all to the things I am serious about. I have decided that I have no desire to go back to corporate and this year I am going to be serious about making that happen.
Can’t wait to be motivated, this post alone made me shut down all of the windows that I’m not working in so that I can stay focused on the goal!
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I can’t wait to see you grow in 2015! You are full of great ideas.
You share similar motivations to me, and it’s nice to have them visualized so we can actualize them. Children’s books for us are so necessary, it would be great to see what you create!
This is so true! I think one of the main things that stops people from going after their dreams is fear. Not just fear of failing, but fear of succeeding! I think people also need to remember that sometimes everything is in the timing.
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Great post! Fear is the mind killer (Dune reference). It really is true. We can get so wrapped up in our fears that it paralyzes us and kills our true potential.
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This was such a great post. I think a lot of people are afraid of trying something again if they failed at it the first time.
I totally agree, my dreams got bigger when I had my first child. By kid number two they were even bigger. I didn’t have the motivation or inspiration when it was just me with all the time in the world on my hands. lol
Its funny how that works, I starting taking over the world in 2013. Life has only gotten better and better. Cheers to stepping outside of the box.
I can’t even tell you how proud of you I am!!!! Mostly because you already know. lol I’m so excited for you and all that is to come with you taking this huge step forward. The site looks great!
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Thanks so much Am! You know I appreciate ALL of your support!
Very true. Fear can kill our full potential. Although, for some people fear give them drive and momentum to make it happen, the majority of people stop when they see FEAR.
This is a great post. I agree, I think a lot of people are afraid of failing so they never go after dreams.
You are an inspiration girl! Those sound like some great goals! You can totally do it!!!
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There’s. No. Words for my pride and live for you darling daughter. Go for it.. With all GOD gives you. No. Limit is I. Him. .
Love your post and completely agree!! Once I had my kids, dreams did get bigger! I love to compete in triathlons and recently completed my first Ironman. Having my husband and kids support me and watch me complete this race was amazing!
I started a blog recently to encourage other moms who want to work out or set any fitness goals to go for it! You can do it! Check it out at http://www.trihardmom.com
I agree with you. So many times people are too afraid to follow their dreams. Great reminder to not forget about ourselves!
I’ve got some pretty big risks I’m considering this year. The only thing holding me back is fear. It could be a really great year if I let it!
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This was very motivational. We shouldn’t turn away from our biggest goals!
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I have so many but my biggest dream is to open a home decor store within the next 5 years, after my magazine is successful.
Love this post. Motivated the heck out of me!
Thanks for sharing.
Khloe
http://www.touchedmagazine.com
I love the tips you listed. You are absolutely right, who cares if someone else has done it already, we all have unique gifts that makes us special. I refuse to live a life a regrets, I’m committed to living out my dreams.
That’s a great dream to have. My dream is to finish writing my book. I’ve got so many ideas, I never know which one to start or finish.
I am focusing more on personal goals this year as those are the ones that end up taking a backseat to the professional goals. I want to carve out more personal time to devote to hobbies that make me happy.
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I love this Camesha! And I see we have a lot in common. I was nodding and “yes’ing” all the way to the end 🙂 Having kids actually forced me to dream bigger because everything I do, everything I want to achieve is because of them. My big dream is to travel the world with my family speaking, motivating and training women (especially moms) to dream bigger.
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Great motivations. Hope your year is awesome.
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I really hope you get to publish your second book, how exciting. Sounds like 2015 holds great things for you. Love your blog.
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Two of my main dreams are to write a book and grow my blog. Both of which are very important to me so I’m pulling along and trying to accomplish them. We shall see!
I love “get over fears”. This is something I struggle with constantly and really want to get better at.
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Fear is something that is holding me back currently. I know it. I own it. But, with the depression and ptsd issues it is hard for me to get around. I have regrets in life and I am trying to work through those.
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I think the biggest determiner of success is planning. You’ve got a big jump on the year with having made these great plans. I can’t wait to see what you do.
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I completely agree that regrets sucks! For me, I want to live with no regrets because you can’t live life thinking ‘what if?” <3
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I’m making time for some fiction writing in my life this year. I want to be a published author, so it’s time to get at it!
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I agree regrets are guaranteed if you don’t try. You’ve got a good list going here.
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Love this!!!
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Great post! I especially like the part about getting over your fears. They can certainly grip a person. I got over my fear of heights by parasailing with my son over Lake Tahoe.
Congrats on the redesign and wishing you a wonderful 2015!
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What a beautiful space!! Love your message!
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This is great. I love the post!
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Get over fears is definitely a hard one! Right now, i’ve just working on the slowly overcoming them. Taking baby steps to doing that is just as important!
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Good luck with your second book! I’ve always wanted to write a children’s book but haven’t gotten up the courage yet!
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What a fantastic post! So motivating and encouraging. You make some amazing points about fears and working through them.
So, so true. You are a great mommy motivator and I love reading your blog!
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I’m not a mommy yet, but I could see why they would make your dreams bigger and better. I agree, if you don’t try and give up, then you definitly have failed. Awesome post.
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You are such an inspiration! Such a great post! We need to work past our fears and get onto greatness!
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I love this post! I realized some of these things about a year ago–that I’m not getting any younger and I need to go ahead and start doing the things I’ve always dreamed of! 🙂 I’ve always wanted to travel more, so I’m trying to do that more this year!
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I love this!!! I forget that even though things have been done before they haven’t been done by me. That is fabulous! and you are right. My day was made better today!!
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I agree and love this post… You are kinda late… but Happy New Year to you too! lol
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What a great and motivating list. I love the idea of regrets suck. Thanks for the kick!
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I feel rather inspired! I had a stressful day, but tomorrow is new. No regrets!
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Thank you for sharing your positivity and vibrant energy for 2015! Honestly, I have never put into paper the plans I have and so I got inspired with what you did. I am now planning of doing the same thing for affirmation of the stars I want to grab in 2015.
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Love this. Great motivational post and I completely agree. Thank you for putting a smile on my face
Rosie
http://www.rosedogandco.blogspot.com.au
Congrats on all of your accomplishments! I’d love to have my own cooking show. I do news right now, but expanding would be awesome.
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Love this!! One of my dreams is to publish a book one day! I would love to create a cookbook/how to guide!
Regrets do suck! I’ve read that you regret the things you didn’t do, more than you regret the things you did do – so I’ve tried to implement that in my life! Great post!
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Happy new year! This was a great reminder mid January since I’m already feeling the slug!
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I love that you want to publish a children’s book, one of my dreams is to zip line through the jungle canopy.
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Happy New Year Camesha! I’m loving your new space 🙂 I’d have to say that my goals for the year are to put more work into my blog and continue to grow it as well as myself.
My dream is to publish my first book, work from home so I can spend more time with my son, and enjoy living a purpose filled life. I’m simple. 🙂
Great Post!
Simple is good! You can totally do it!