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Richelle TaylorJanuary 10, 2025Personal Growth and Mindset

The Power of 10 Minutes: A Conversation on Growth and Consistency

Ever since then, writing “I am” statements has been my New Year’s tradition. For me, it’s about more than just setting goals—it’s about visualizing, grounding, and embodying the person I want to become.

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Richelle TaylorJanuary 2, 2025Personal Growth and Mindset

“I Am” – A New Year’s Tradition Rooted in Becoming

Ever since then, writing “I am” statements has been my New Year’s tradition. For me, it’s about more than just setting goals—it’s about visualizing, grounding, and embodying the person I want to become.

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Richelle TaylorDecember 2, 2024Overcoming Challenges and Life Reflections

The Concept of Moving Quickly

Have you ever noticed how much of life we spend rushing? We move from one task to the next, checking things off our to-do list, listening to audiobooks at double speed, and cramming in as much information as we can in the shortest amount of time. I know — I listen to my audiobooks at 2.5 times the speed. It feels efficient, right? But what are we really gaining when we move through life so quickly? Are we truly absorbing the wisdom, enjoying the moments, or experiencing the fullness of what’s in front of us? Or are we just speeding past it all? I’m guilty of this myself — getting things done fast so I can move on to the next thing. But there’s something to be said for slowing down. Life wasn’t meant to be crammed into quick bursts. We weren’t designed to rush from one experience to the next without truly savoring what’s happening. When we slow down, we get to breathe in the moments that make life rich. It’s in the quiet, unhurried moments that we find the space to appreciate what we have, who we are, and what’s possible for us. So, the next time you feel like speeding through, ask yourself: Am I truly enjoying this? Or am I just trying to get through it?
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Richelle TaylorDecember 2, 2024Overcoming Challenges and Life Reflections

The Glasses We Wear

Life often gives us a set of glasses, a lens through which we view the world. We wear these glasses without realizing they shape how we see everything, including ourselves. For many of us, those lenses are shaped by early experiences, society, family, and expectations that are often placed on us before we even understand them. The world hands us these glasses, but what we don’t always see is that we have the power to take them off. The way we’ve learned to view ourselves — the limits we think we have, the stories we tell ourselves about what’s possible — can be reshaped. We don’t have to wear those old lenses forever. Each day is an opportunity to try on a new pair of glasses. You can start to see the truth of who you really are, not just the reflection of what others expect you to be. The more we become aware of the lenses we’ve been given, the more we can choose how we want to see the world and ourselves. Your perspective is your own, and it’s always within your power to change it. Awareness of the glasses you’re wearing is the first step to seeing clearly and reclaiming your vision for your life.
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Richelle TaylorDecember 2, 2024Personal Growth and Mindset

Balancing Ambition with Contentment

Ambition is beautiful, but so is contentment. It’s easy to get caught up in always striving for more—the next promotion, the bigger house, the better body. But at what cost? True happiness comes from being able to hold both—the desire for growth and the ability to be grateful for what you have now. It’s a delicate balance, one that takes practice. The next time you catch yourself chasing something, take a moment to appreciate where you are. Look at what you’ve already achieved, and let that fill you with gratitude. Ambition without gratitude is hollow; it’s a race with no finish line. But when you pair your goals with a deep appreciation for the present, you find peace. You realize that you’re enough, just as you are, and that makes the pursuit of more a little lighter and a lot more joyful.
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Richelle TaylorDecember 2, 2024Overcoming Challenges and Life Reflections

Your Thoughts Shape Your World

The stories you tell yourself are the foundation of your life. They shape how you see the world, how you interact with others, and what you believe is possible. The funny thing is, most of these thoughts run on autopilot, and some of them aren’t even true. They’re old stories handed down by parents, society, or past experiences that no longer serve you. Becoming aware of these thoughts is the first step to changing them. Challenge them. If you hear yourself say, “I’m not good enough,” ask, “Who says?” Rewrite the script. Tell yourself a new story—one of possibility, love, and resilience. The beauty of your thoughts is that you have control over them. You can decide, moment by moment, what story you’re going to tell. So make it a good one—one that supports the person you’re becoming.
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Richelle TaylorDecember 2, 2024Personal Growth and Mindset

Freedom Is in the Present Moment

We often chase freedom like it’s some future prize, something we’ll achieve once we get the job, the house, the relationship. But real freedom lives here, in the present moment. It’s found in the choice to appreciate what you have today, rather than waiting for a future that might never come. Freedom isn’t something someone gives you—it’s something you decide to embrace. When you stop chasing and start appreciating, life becomes lighter. It’s not that goals aren’t important—they are. But they shouldn’t cost you your peace today. Take a step back, take a deep breath, and look around. The present is full of possibility, and it’s all yours if you choose to see it. True freedom is realizing that you have everything you need right here, right now, and there’s nothing more powerful than that.

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Richelle TaylorDecember 2, 2024Personal Growth and Mindset

Redefining Worthiness

How often do we question our worthiness? We think we need to earn love, respect, or happiness, but the truth is, worthiness isn’t something you earn—it’s something you realize you already have. Society has a funny way of making us feel like we have to jump through hoops to be “enough,” but the reality is that we’re already more than enough. Worthiness comes from within; it’s about recognizing your value without needing someone else to validate it. When you let go of the scripts society hands you—the ones that say you have to be richer, thinner, or more successful to be worthy—you find freedom. You start to realize that your worth isn’t tied to your achievements or how others see you. You are worthy simply because you are. It’s time to rewrite the narrative and claim your worth, unapologetically.
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Richelle TaylorDecember 2, 2024Personal Growth and Mindset

The Art of Being Present

Being present sounds simple, but in a world of endless distractions, it’s anything but easy. We
live in a culture that celebrates productivity, and sometimes we forget that just “being” is
enough. Today, try practicing presence—not the kind of presence that’s half there while you
think about your to-do list, but the kind where you breathe deeply, take in your surroundings,
and just exist. Notice the sunlight through your window, the rhythm of your breath, the way your
body feels as you sit. There’s something radical about just being, without needing to be
productive or perfect. Presence isn’t about checking boxes; it’s about connecting to yourself and
the world in a deeper, more meaningful way. It’s a practice, and some days will be easier than
others, but the more you practice, the more you’ll discover the profound magic of just being
here

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Richelle TaylorDecember 2, 2024Overcoming Challenges and Life Reflections

Raising Respect: Generational Change

We have a unique opportunity to change the world, one generation at a time, by raising our children differently. Respect isn’t something to be demanded; it’s something to be modeled. What if we taught our children to honor themselves and others just as naturally as we teach them to read and write? Imagine what the world could look like if each child was raised with the understanding that their voice matters, that kindness is non-negotiable, and that every person is worthy of respect. Respect isn’t about fear—it’s about understanding, compassion, and seeing the value in everyone. It starts with us, showing up as the role models our kids need. We get to raise a generation that knows their worth and respects the worth of others. And with that, maybe we really can change the world in just one generation.
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