Some Thoughts On Change, and Why it Doesn’t Have to be Scary
Happy MLK Day!! I was fortunate enough to have the day off, and let me say – it was so nice and relaxing, but how do freelancers/work from home peeps do it?! I feel like I got very little done and the day just flew by. How do you stay motivated and on schedule? Please share! I’ll keep today’s thoughts on change post brief. Not to get into the nitty gritty, but I’ve been going through a lot of change right now in my life. And it seems like there’s a lot of change going on in the world as well.
Change is scary.
But it doesn’t have to be.
Thoughts On Change? Embrace It!
It all depends on the way you choose to view the world. Me? My new thing is to view it favorably. Accept it and embrace it. I finally finished You Are a Badass and it made me want to grab the bull by the horns and face all of the change that’s happening head on and with a positive and open mindset.
For a while, I was really content. And with that feeling came complacency. I figured I’d make changes in my life, but it would happen on my terms. Well, guess what? The universe doesn’t work that way. Just when you think you have things figured out in life/love/career/anything, the universe likes to throw a wrench in your plans. The lesson I learned is that while you’re sitting there waiting for things to happen, the rest of the world is moving on without you. People are hustling and making things happen every. single. day.
You know the saying “fortune favors the brave”?
I thought hard about it and decided that’s how I want to take on uncertainty in the future. By being brave and facing my fears and the unknown.
My motto for this year is to grab life by the balls and make things happen. (Excuse my language.)
Rather than waiting for change to happen, take control of your own life and create your own opportunities. How’s that for #mondaymotivation?
Tomorrow is technically my Monday, so I’ll be needing all the caffeine I can get after a 3 day weekend. Call me a basic West Hollywood bitch, but Alfred Coffee totally got me with their limited edition Minnie Mouse sleeves. TOO CUTE. You can bet I’ll be going back for more. On a side note: this sweater dress is my current lazy day fave, I also love this one and this one.
xx, Amy
dress: lovers + friends | belt: b low the belt | bag: gucci | shoes: chloe
Nice dress! Pretty!
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Thank you! xx
Wow you’re absolutely beautiful!! This outfit is very chic and delicate but the boots give a nice edge! love it x
Jenny | Krystel Couture
Thanks Jenny! You’re so sweet : ) happy Tuesday! xx
I think change is good. I thrive on change, even though it does give me anxiety. But my perspective is, we’re young and it’s not time to live comfortably. We can do that when we’re old 🙂 Happy new year!
Angela | Go Gypset
Happy New Year, Angela! Thanks for stopping by, and love your perspective! xx
Cutest look ever and get it girl!!!!!! I put life on “cruise” mode for about 3-5yrs thinking if I just did the right “stuff” things would automatically become better. But that wasn’t the case. It isn’t until I actively started seeking happiness and chasing my dreams head on that things then finally began to shift in the direction I wanted! Be fearless, I believe in YOU!! xx, Adelina
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Love your perspective and mindset. Can’t wait to tackle 2017!! I believe in YOU as well, Adelina! xx
The you look gorgeous in those black dress.
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Thank you, Zunera! Happy Tuesday xx
LOVE your Monday motivation babe <3 Always so inspired by your way of thinking and advice 🙂 Thanks for sharing <3 Hope you had an amazing long weekend !!
XO, Jessi
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Thank you Jessi, hope you’re having an amazing time in London!! Thanks for reading and happy Tuesday! xx
I love how simple this look is but at the same time SO chic and cool. You look fab girl <3
xx, Carmen – http://www.carmitive.com
Thank you SO much Carmen : ) xx
Love your attitude! and Chloe boots❤️
xo, Dhwani
http://www.quirksofme.com
Thank you so much, Dhwani! Happy Tuesday babe xx
Great Post! Always a pleasure reading your posts. So inspirational 🙂
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xo Jamie
Aw yay! I’m so happy you enjoyed babe! Thanks for stopping by xx
Such a lovely black dress! Change can definitely be scary but sometimes, it is for the absolutely best. Great attitude to have. Love those boots. x
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Thank you babe, I couldn’t agree more! My motto for the year ; ) xx
I don’t know what motivated me more, if your outfit or your writing haha. Love the way you think and this was a super needed post for a monday (Or tuesday haha)
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Aw you totally made my day!! Thank you so much!! I hope it was helpful for you : ) xx
Such a cute outfit! Love how you styled this look!
xo, Jennifer
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Thanks Jennifer! xx
I am loving this topic about change! You honestly write some of the best topics and it is always an interesting read 🙂
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Thanks girl!! That means so much to me! Loved your latest post on your resolutions : ) xx
I love those boots! They are some of my favorites and are perfect with your dress and belt. Change is hard! Great motto.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Thanks for your sweet words babe!! Hope you have a wonderful week xx
YEAH GIRL. I loved what you said in this post! I often feel the same; like there are a million people around me who are hustling and getting 25,000 amazing things done, and I feel like I’m not a part of it (yet). I plan to get more stuff done this year, too. Because you’re right, life doesn’t wait.
I feel so motivated right now.
(Also you’re a beauty.)
Julia | juliainbluhm.com
THANK YOU babe!!! Love your attitude and energy!! Here’s to getting sh*t done in 2017 : ) xox
Absolutely adore your outfit!! And your bag is just adorable (love the heart)!! Big Xx Susanne – http://bagatyou.com
Aww thank you Susanne!! The heart is such a fun detail, isn’t it? xx
I love this outfit so much! Such beautiful details.
Xoxo,
Nicole
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Thank you, Nicole!! xx
I definitely always find that time just flys by when I have the day off because I’m running around trying to get everything done on my list lol. Usually when I need to get something done I find leaving the house and working from a coffee shop distracts me less. BTW i love how simple, yet chic your outfit is – I NEED these boots.
I wish I could share how I stay motivated and up to date with everything, but I find myself struggling with this way too often. It’s so true though – no one is waiting around for you and life doesn’t wait for you. This post is just what I needed! Thanks so much for sharing <3
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Thanks for reading, Ela!! Have you ever tried time blocking? It’s honestly the only thing that has really helped me focus!! I love working from coffee shops, but feel like the ones in LA can be super distracting! But glad to know I’m not the only one that feels like time just flies by sometime! Haha. Hope you’re having a great week babe xx
I love this look! The dress, belt and the shoes! So good!
xx
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Thank you so much love!! x
So what is this change that you’ve decided to make? I’ve sensed that there will be some changed upcoming!!
“instead sitting there waiting for things to happen, the rest of the world is moving on without you” -> that has really got me thinking! i’ve been wanting to change my job for a while now and I’ve been waiting for the right job to come by or waiting for the right moment to switch. I guess no moment will ever be right! so now is really the time I should go out and hit it hard for job hunting! Thanks for the ‘hump day motivation!’! (it’s Wednesday on my side now).
…always love to stop by your blog!
xx, Jessie
http://4evajessie.com/tom-ford-lips-boys/
Hi Jessie!! Happy Hump Day! Or Thursday now for you? I haven’t made any big changes yet… but will let you know if and when I do! Thanks for reading, the inspiration and support you always provide, and your overall energy and positive mindset. What do you do for your day job? Would love to learn more about how you manage to get it all done! xx
Ya, It’s Thursday morning here right now….
I’m an equity analyst. So i’m the boring person who sits behind the computer and write the ‘Buy’ and ‘Sell’ reports for the stock. In an industry that is already lacking female colleagues, I work in a sector there is barely any women, Oil & Gas…
So I really enjoy my interactions with all the trendy and stylish female bloggers outside my working hours 🙂 I love stopping by your blog: It has great fashion content and it is very inspirational. You have a strong female voice! I would love to wear more about it in the future! What’s your day job like?
To bad that I didn’t make it to LA last time. Hope would be able to meet you in person one day!
Xx, Jessie
http://www.4evajessie.com
Get it girl!!! So impressed and inspired by you! I did a summer internship in investment research, so kind of similar to what you do now – it’s no joke! Do you have your CFA?
I love connecting with smart, stylish, and just overall badass women across the world as well! I work in corporate strategy in entertainment during the day, so that was a huge part of getting more interested in digital media and starting a blog. I’ll do a post someday too and will continue to write more.
Love reading your blog as well – hope you come to LA soon!! Love following your travels, and will let you know if I ever make it to HK when you’re there.
xx
Yes. I do … those painful days of studying CFA! I remember each year, I started to hibernate 2 months before the CFA exam. I had a corporate finance job back then. So I was getting up around 5am every day to study, because when I finish work around 9-10pm, my brain was too clouded to absorb any new information. So i spent the night doing practice questions and early morning reading new materials, and camp in the library / office to study during the weekend…
You job sounds very interesting!!!! I want a change in my life this year. I’ve had enough working for the banks. Would like to start something of my own =) Will keep you posted with my ‘changes’ too!
Can’t wait to read about your interesting job!!!!!
So true. Life continues regardless. This has been a hard lesson to swallow as I pursued my own dreams the last few years. But you’ve got to do what is right for you and you’ve got to keep moving and reaching. Waiting for change to happen never comes around.
Sxx
http://www.daringcoco.com
Hi Sonia, sounds like you have quite the story!! I’d love to hear more about your experience pursuing your own dreams. Thank you for sharing and stopping by!! xx
Yes girl! I love that motto and I agree with it wholeheartedly. You are such an inspiration and a boss babe and I admire how far you have come in your career and in blogging. You seriously blow me away and I love seeing your photos and your posts. Love this all black look on you too and would kill for those boots. Happy Monday (well now Tuesday)! xoxo, Christine
http://dailykongfidence.com/
Happy Hump Day Christine!! Your support means so much to me and I’m so happy we’ve been able to connect with each other since the beginning. Always means the world to me when you stop by and read – you’re a major source of inspiration for me!! xx
Love your motto for taking changes and challenges straight on. You have such an amazing style and yet I love that you don’t just talk about fashion.
~ xo Sheree
Posh Classy Mom
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Thank you Sheree!! That’s one of my goals for the blog so I’m happy you stopped by to read! XO
Dear, you are looking so elegant in this style, love your dress!
xo
http://www.angelemall.co.nz
Aww, thank you Betty! xx
Ahh you look great girl, I love everything you’re wearing, the bag, belt and those boots. May you have a great start of this year.
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Thanks babe!! Hope your year is off to a wonderful start as well. So glad you stopped by xx
Gorgeous and chic outfit as always! These boots are a dream! love it all! Have a beautiful day ahead x Hugs, Mary
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You are so beautiful and so chic! I love the entire outfit!
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You look awesome! <3
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So true! Sometimes you just have to go for it! And how cute with the Minnie Coffee sleeve! Now I wanna go this week, I hope they still have them!
-Kelsie
http://www.designlifediaires.com
Yes def go!! I think they have them still! Check out #rockthedots on social – TOO freaking cute!! xx
Yes girl! Love the attitude and I have yet to read that book, but it’s on my list. Also, love that dress!
Lisa Linh
http://www.bylisalinh.com
Lmk when you do!! It’s a good one : ) xx
You look beautiful, that dress is gorgeous on you and I love how you styled it with shoes and accessories. I completely agree with you on hustling and not staying still! That is one of my big goals too! Girl power 🙂
Francesca
http://www.vintagelillies.com
Yayyy girl power!!! Hope you’re having a kickass week babe and crushing all of your goals!! xx
You are looking fab in this dress. I missed this nice coffee. xoxo
that dress looks absolutely amazing on you Amy!
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I totally love your star dress and those velvet booties! You look gorgeous!!
X
Miri
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Seriously love the bag!
xx,
areli’s april
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What a beautiful dress!
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