Part of being a good parent is making sure that you are taking care of yourself.

Kids learn from the experiences that happen to them and how they are treated, but they also learn a lot about how their parents treat themselves and what personal actions parents take.

Growing up, my mom would also watch those home workout VHS tapes. I used to love watching her do the workouts with Billy Blanks, and I would often join in with her. This instilled in me the importance of exercise as well as the desire to be a better version of myself. The same goes for learning and education. I spent many hours in the library with my mom when I was a kid. My mom often took college courses and had to study, so I would go to the library with her. I learned the importance of education, and I also learned that it’s never too late to achieve something, nor do you have to stop learning once you reach a certain age.

Now, I have a baby, and I know that there are a lot of things I can and will teach her and influence her. One of the biggest and best things I can do is continue to work on my personal development and continue to learn. That will help myself, my baby, and others. You should do the same.

I feel like we’ve all had something we’ve tried to learn that was a challenge. Perhaps there was a math subject that you felt you could never learn or a sport that you felt you could never get good at. Maybe you had a dream that seemed too big to achieve.

The thing is, just because things are that way in that moment doesn’t mean they will be that way forever. There are things that I once had a hard time learning and processing that now come to me with ease. Sometimes it’s just not your time. You could be going through something in life, or your brain may not be ready for whatever it is you’re trying to learn at that moment.

Sometimes time just has to pass. So if you feel like you can’t learn something now, just know that it’s a matter of time. Don’t quit. Keep going.

Starting something new doesn’t always mean starting from zero. You might already know some things in the field.

A lot of what we learn is transferable to other fields. There are many things that I learned just from playing sports that I still use in many ways, whether it’s teamwork, communication, hard work, accountability, or anything else.

We’ve all spent years of our lives learning, and we’ve also spent years of our lives experiencing. Don’t let all those lessons and experiences go to waste, even the bad ones. Find ways to use them in your next endeavor. Continue to learn, grow, and apply them as often as possible.

A lot of who we are is based on the actions and decisions of others. It can come from our experiences with our parents, other family members, friends, peers, or even strangers. Anyone’s actions can have an impact on our lives, whether they are positive or negative.

While we cannot control exactly how others affect us, we can control our own actions. The best thing we can do is strive to be good people, treat others well, and have good character. By doing that, we can ensure that the inevitable impact we have on others and the impact they have on us is positive.

Sometimes, when we do things with good intentions, the results may not align with our desired outcomes. While having good intentions is a positive starting point, it takes more than that to make a meaningful impact and achieve our goals.

By solely relying on good intentions, we often overlook other crucial aspects required to effectively accomplish what we set out to do. This may involve placing the right people in appropriate roles to assist us or seeking guidance from someone with more experience in that field.

Additionally, we must assess our actions and their role in the process. Good intentions require corresponding actions to support them. It’s important not to act solely based on good intentions.

Sometimes, you have to approach things with an all-or-nothing mindset. Either commit fully or don’t commit at all.

When we allow too much flexibility or set goals with conditions, it can be counterproductive. It’s like marrying someone and saying you want to spend your life together but having them sign a prenup. That mindset is flawed from the start.

No matter what new goal or life change you decide to pursue, give it your all. Be consistent even on days when you don’t feel like it. Avoid making excuses or settling for half-hearted efforts. You can do it.

Waking up at 8 am is considered sleeping in.

The day is halfway over at 12 pm.

Sometimes you need to put things into perspective.

Let’s have a productive day, not just today, but every day. It’s possible.

I believe that a significant amount of happiness stems from fulfilling our commitments and accomplishing the tasks we set out to do.

When we honor our word, we experience a sense of fulfillment. Similarly, when others uphold their promises, we hold them in high regard.

The next time you find yourself in a negative mood or feeling unhappy, ask yourself if you are following through on your commitments, pursuing your desires, and attending to your responsibilities.