It's Game Time!

I don't know about you, but I am ready for football season! One more week until my alma mater Michigan State Spartans, as well as many other college and professional sports teams will take to the field to battle it out. All the months of preparation, training and hard work will all be put out on the field. The coaches have spent countless hours putting together a strong game plan and the team who wants it bad enough will come out on top.

This is sort of like the game of life. What is your game plan? Have you put a plan in place for the things you want to achieve in life? Do you know what you want your life to look like in 5 or 10 years from now? Implementing a plan is the key to success. You can't stand by, day by day doing the same old thing, expecting different results. Get your game face on and get ready to charge full speed ahead to achieve what you want out of life. It's game time!

1. Develop your game plan

Every team that wants to win has a game plan in place. Take some time to brainstorm what it is you really want out of life and strategically put in place a plan of action. Break it down into simple tasks so it does not seem so overwhelming.

2. Get in the game

What good is the game plan if your not willing to get fully involved and put in the work that it takes to make things happen? Often times, we write things down and we are motivated in the beginning but then let the plan die. You are the MVP of your life plan so you have to keep the momentum going by putting in the work.

3. Stay in the game

You may get discouraged from time to time but you MUST stay in the game. No one said it would be easy but you have to stay focused and keep your sights toward your goals. Remember, anything worth having is worth fighting for.

4. Finish the game

Often, many give up when they are almost to the finish line. Don't sell yourself short. Look back over what you have accomplished thus far. You took the time to develop your game plan, got involved in the game, stayed in the game even when things got tough so don't give up now. Finish strong!


Alyssa A.
aka Miss InspireU

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Think Positive on Purpose

What words are you speaking over your life? Do you speak words of life or death? Does every time something bad happens, you blame yourself and put yourself down? Believe me, it is easy to do and I have been there done that and it only makes you feel worse. Words are powerful and many people don't realize that they are not getting ahead in life based on how they think and speak. You’re constantly spinning your wheels and facing the same issues over and over again with no success. Your words are dictating the direction you are going in life and whether or not you can overcome difficult situations.  Be encouraged and know that you don't have to continue on with this behavior. Follow these steps below in order to overcome this self-defeating behavior once and for all.

1. It's all about you

Pull out your pen and paper and make a list of 5 to10 things you love about yourself. Maybe it is helping others or maybe it is a talent that you possess. Write it down and repeat it out loud to yourself each day. Making a habit of doing this daily will increase your self-esteem and how you feel about yourself.

2. Watch the company that you keep

The company you keep can play a major role in how you think and speak. Do your friends or relatives always have a complaint or problem on top of problem?  Negative people can drain you and bring down your spirits. If you are around them enough you may start to adopt some of their ways and think and speak destruction which gets you nowhere fast. Surround yourself with positive others and those who will support you and build you up, not tear you down.

3. Stop comparing

Comparing yourself to others can cause low self-esteem and make you feel defeated. You are a winner! Don't get discouraged over what someone else has accomplished. You have accomplishments too and you should not look down on that. Every one's has a different path and their timing may be different from ours. We are all unique in our own way. Embrace your uniqueness and be proud of who you are and what you have achieved thus far. Your season is coming.


4. Give back

Take some time out of your busy schedule to help someone in need. There is always someone out there who may not be as well off and could use a listening ear or a helping hand. There is something about helping others that creates a humble spirit in us. 

5. Believe in yourself

Okay, so you haven't accomplished some of the things you always said you would do, so what...get over it! You can still accomplish your goals and live your dreams if you believe in yourself. There is nothing that a little preparation can't do. George S. Clason from the book, The Richest Man in Babylon wrote, "willpower is the unflinching purpose to carry a task you set for yourself to fulfillment.  Use your willpower to encourage yourself and be inspired to move forward today!

I want to encourage to stay focused and don't allow your bad days to outweigh your good days. Pay more attention to the way you think and speak over situations in your life and about yourself overall. Love yourself, embrace your differences, acknowledge your accomplishments and no matter what happens on your journey, keep looking forward!

Smooches and be blessed!

Miss InspireU

Be thankful

As I looked back over the last year,  I started to feel discouraged about the things I had not yet accomplished.  I literally started to feel depressed.  I heard the Holy Spirit say, be thankful that you made it and to let go of all the negative and self-defeating thoughts...just thank God for allowing you to see another year.


I immediately snapped out of my pity party and thanked God for his grace and mercy over my life. So often we get caught up in the why and why not. We ask why didn't I get that new job, husband or new home, etc? Where we really mess ourselves up is when we look at what others have achieved and we compare our lives to theirs. They seem to really have it going on while we are still waiting for our blessings.  Realize that your path is different from theirs. Everyone's timing is different.  When it is your season,  it is your season and nothing and no one can change that.


Miss InspireU