Motivation to Change

I’ve sat down a couple of times to write the first post of the made-over Manda Blogs About and stared at the screen for a while before deciding that I needed to connect my Facebook page or update my Google+ circles first. I knew I was procrastinating but told myself it was okay as long as I was doing something productive. Really I just needed to start writing and stop thinking so much about what I was saying.
Over the past few years I’ve grown and made a lot of changes. I made it my mission to get healthy, happy and more effective in everything I was doing. I found the motivation to take care of the health issues that I was avoiding, learned how to say no to people without feeling guilty, registered for classes (again) without backing out at the last-minute, and I got rid of the people in my life that were not trying to grow and change for the better. I know that it is hard to change, but little things lead to big differences. I also know that you cannot change other people but learning how to be mindful of your own feelings and actions can greatly influence the reactions of the people around you. Take the time to work on the relationships that matter to you and walk away from the ones that aren’t important.
The point I want to get across is that you can not be scared to do whatever it is that you need to do to get you closer to where you really want to be in life. In two weeks I’ll start my 3rd year of college. I’ve spent two years working towards a BS in computer information systems and spent hours learning Visual Basic, Java, C++, computer systems analysis and a lot of other really technical stuff that I enjoy doing but have no real passion for. Last week I spent over an hour with my student advisor and made a huge change because I knew it was what I needed to do to be happy and really succeed at meeting my goals. I changed my degree to a BA in business administration and marketing which set me back almost a whole year and added thousands of dollars to my student loans, but I couldn’t be happier. This is what led me back to my blog.
I had so much fun being a mom blogger, but I considered it a hobby. I was introduced to a lot of great people and helped other bloggers get started but I wasn’t at a point in my life where I could see it as the business that it was. I walked away from it because I needed a steady job. I worked for my family’s hardwood flooring business because that was what I was “supposed to do”, but I hated it. I started looking into working from home and doing freelance work helping people with their Ebay stores, setting up blogs and websites, social media profiles and getting their businesses online. That’s what I really enjoy doing, that’s what I’m passionate about. I want to blog and work around my schedule and help people get their businesses online; so here I am.
Let’s network, share, post, like, tweet and connect. I’ve got a lot to share, and I’m always happy to motivate and help out whoever needs it. I’ll be posting regularly about blogging, Blogger, WordPress, writing, tech stuff, social media, freelancing, work from home, being a mom of a teenager and I’ll also be doing product reviews and hosting giveaways again.
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Good luck! This line really hit home for me: “you can not be scared to do whatever it is that you need to do to get you closer to where you really want to be in life.” Change is always scary, but I always say that you can’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great!
Hi Manda – Congratulations on the changes and decisions you’ve made to move forward on your goals. That can be scary, but it’s exhilarating too. Thanks for linking up with the Let’s Get Real Party this week.
Wow! It sounds like you’re really getting things figured out, Manda! How inspirational! I am relatively new to my blogging, just moved to a new area, & debating the merits of going back to school (& what I would most enjoy going to school for). . . May I ask which school you’re earning your degree through? I know I would have so many more questions for someone in your particular situation. . . But I will leave it at that for now & just make sure to come back here often. 😉
Good for you for following your dreams! It is hard sometimes to figure out what exactly we are passionate about, and even harder to go for it! You should be really proud of yourself!
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What a great reason to blog. I like when you wrote that you have a “lot to share, and I’m always happy to motivate and help out”. We can all use a little extra motivation.
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Good for you for going after your dreams!!
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I love your reasons for getting back into blogging! Congratulations on all of your life changes and decisions! I’m sure it wasn’t easy making the change, but it’ll be worth it in the end because you will be happier. I’m so happy to have found your blog and I look forward to reading more of your posts.
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It’s always cool to read about what propels someone into the blogging world. Looking forward to the wealth of knowledge that you have to share
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Congratulations on your life changes! Change can be difficult, but when it’s the right thing to do, you can relax and enjoy life a bit more. I can use all the blogging help and turning my blog into a business help I can get! Sounds like you’re a good person to know! I look forward to learning what I can from you!
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Oh, I just love a good live evaluation and restart.
It takes such a bold and brave attitude to be able to make a change.
The direction you are going in sounds exciting and I am glad that I found your blog!
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