Giving Yourself Permission to Live Beyond the Ordinary Giving yourself permission to live beyond the ordinary is the key to unlocking your potential. For so long, I carried the weight of others’ expectations and fears, and it kept me from living the life I truly wanted. But once I gave myself permission to drop that weight, everything started to change. There’s a weight that we carry, often without realizing it—the expectations, opinions, and beliefs of others. Some come from love, some from fear, and some from their own journeys, but somehow they’ve woven into our lives, dictating how we think we should live. I’ve been carrying that weight for as long as I can remember. Always cautious, always trying to play it safe, never asking for too much or doing too much. It’s like I’ve spent my life trying to make sure the scale stays balanced, even if that meant shelving my own dreams. But what happens when we give ourselves permission to let go of all of that? What happens when we decide that we no longer need to carry the weight of other people’s thoughts and opinions about how we should live or act? For me, it’s been a journey of learning to trust myself and believe in my own capabilities. For so long, I didn’t feel confident enough to pursue my dreams, especially when it came to writing. I’ve always wanted to write a book, but my mind would go blank, and fear of failure would creep in. So, I decided to start small—maybe a blog would be easier. But then I got caught in the trap of trying to monetize it before I even started. I bought hosting sites and blog platforms, each one ending in tears and hopelessness because the process felt so overwhelming. ________________________________________ Who Am I Living For? | Start Giving Yourself Permission I can’t count how many times I purchased a blog site, only to feel stuck and unable to move forward. The more I focused on the outcome—on turning it into a source of income—the harder it became to create. It got to the point where getting out of bed felt like an achievement, and anything that required effort seemed like it would take every ounce of energy I had left. But then something shifted. I decided to blog for the joy of it—not for monetization, not for anyone else’s expectations, just for the love of writing. And somehow, in the middle of that decision, I found a YouTuber who made the whole process of building a blog simple and easy to understand. Suddenly, things that once felt impossible started to fall into place. Now, my blog site is almost done, and I’ve tapped into a hidden pocket of strength I didn’t even know I had. ________________________________________ Losing Ourselves in the Opinions of Others | Why Giving Yourself Permission Matters There’s something about that—about the hidden strength we all carry within us. It’s like there’s an emergency reserve that kicks in when we’ve had enough of the mundane, of playing small, and of feeling like life is just passing by. When I finally gave myself permission to pursue my dreams without pressure, I found that strength waiting for me. We spend so much of our lives trying to play it safe, to not ask for too much or do too much, but the truth is, giving yourself permission is the key to unlocking your potential. It’s the key to living the life we’ve always dreamed of. I’ve been collecting dreams on a shelf, too scared to act on them because I didn’t trust myself or believe I was capable. But now, I’m ready to take them down, dust them off, and breathe life into them. I give myself permission to drop the weight I’ve been carrying—the weight of other people’s expectations, opinions, and fears. I give myself permission to live for myself, knowing that the love behind those opinions doesn’t change, but it no longer defines me. I’m reminded of The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson, where the main character, Ordinary, leaves the land of the ordinary to follow his dreams. His loved ones show up with doubts and concerns, but he knows he has to go. He has to leave behind their fears and follow his heart. ________________________________________ Stepping Into the Joy of Being Me | How Giving Yourself Permission Unlocks Your Potential I’m ready to leave behind the land of the ordinary. It’s important to ask ourselves—who are we living for? For so long, I found myself caught in the web of other people’s opinions, their thoughts on how I should live, and even their doubts about what I could achieve. I would scare myself out of pursuing my passions and turn to friends for reassurance or a push to move forward. But why did their opinions matter so much? Why did I need validation from people who didn’t share my desires? I used to think that blogging and writing were washed-out things because, let’s be honest, everyone is doing it. Why would anyone read my book or my blog? That fear of not being seen, of not being “unique” enough, would stop me in my tracks. But here’s the truth I’ve come to realize: even though there are countless bloggers out there, none of us will write the same thing in the same way. Our experiences, perspectives, and voices are entirely our own, and we each attract different readers who resonate with our unique message. Beyond that, what matters most is the joy that comes from being free to be myself. Blogging and writing for me—not for validation, not for others’ approval, but because it brings me fulfillment and allows me to express my truth. ________________________________________ Conclusion: Stepping Beyond the Ordinary The more we weigh ourselves down with other people’s thoughts and opinions, the more we lose ourselves in the process. I’ve spent so much time trying to meet others’ expectations that I started to forget what I wanted, what I dreamed of. I became tangled in their desires, their fears, and their projections, and in doing so, I lost sight of my own path. When we live for others, we lose touch with our authentic selves. We forget that we have our own unique dreams, strengths, and perspective that the world needs to see. Every time I chose their approval over my own inner voice, I was stepping further away from who I truly am. But now, I choose differently. I choose to live for me, to blog for the joy of it, and to write because it sets my soul on fire—not because someone else thinks it’s a good idea. And through this, I’m finding myself again. My hope for my children is that they will believe in themselves, that they will see their magic, and that they will never stop dreaming. I want them to live their dreams, not chase them, and trust themselves when life gets challenging. But I also realize that, by shelving my own dreams, I’ve been showing them what it looks like to play it safe. I want them to see that it’s okay to go after what they want, to live life fully, and to trust in their own abilities, and that starts with me. So, I give myself permission to live beyond the ordinary. To wake up each day with intention, knowing that even small steps toward my dreams matter. I won’t feel empty anymore. I’ll see the world with new eyes, knowing that when I take those steps, my perspective shifts. The world becomes a place of opportunity, magic, and possibility, not a place of fear or limitation. We’re not living in hell; we’re living from a hellish perspective. And when we change the way we see the world, when we give ourselves permission to live and dream, everything changes. Today, I start living for me. I don’t know exactly where it will lead, but I’m excited to find out.

Giving Yourself Permission to Live Beyond the Ordinary

Giving yourself permission to live beyond the ordinary is the key to unlocking your potential. For so long, I carried the weight of others’ expectations and fears, and it kept me from living the life I truly wanted. But once I gave myself permission to drop that weight, everything started to change.

There’s a weight that we carry, often without realizing it—the expectations, opinions, and beliefs of others. Some come from love, some from fear, and some from their own journeys, but somehow they’ve woven into our lives, dictating how we think we should live. I’ve been carrying that weight for as long as I can remember. Always cautious, always trying to play it safe, never asking for too much or doing too much. It’s like I’ve spent my life trying to make sure the scale stays balanced, even if that meant shelving my own dreams.

But what happens when we give ourselves permission to let go of all of that? What happens when we decide that we no longer need to carry the weight of other people’s thoughts and opinions about how we should live or act?

For me, it’s been a journey of learning to trust myself and believe in my own capabilities. For so long, I didn’t feel confident enough to pursue my dreams, especially when it came to writing. I’ve always wanted to write a book, but my mind would go blank, and fear of failure would creep in. So, I decided to start small—maybe a blog would be easier. But then I got caught in the trap of trying to monetize it before I even started. I bought hosting sites and blog platforms, each one ending in tears and hopelessness because the process felt so overwhelming.

Who Am I Living For? | Start Giving Yourself Permission

I’m ready to step away from the ordinary and embrace a life that truly feels like mine.

For so long, I found myself tangled in the expectations and opinions of others—what they thought I should do, how they thought I should live, and even their doubts about what I could achieve. I constantly sought reassurance, turning to friends for a push, trying to convince myself that their opinions mattered more than my own. But why did their thoughts hold so much weight? Why was I seeking validation from people who didn’t share my passions?

I used to believe that blogging and writing had lost their value—because, let’s face it, everyone seems to be doing it. I would think, Why would anyone read my book or my blog? That fear of not being unique enough, of being overlooked, held me back. But here’s the truth I’ve come to realize: even though there are countless writers and bloggers, none of us tell our stories in the same way. Our experiences, perspectives, and voices are completely our own, and we each attract readers who resonate with what we have to say.

This understanding has given me a new kind of freedom. It’s not about being the most original or getting approval from others—it’s about the joy of being true to myself. I’ve stopped writing for validation. Now, I write because it fulfills me, because it allows me to express my truth. And that, in itself, is more than enough. The real magic happens when I allow myself to be authentic, free from the fear of comparison or judgment.

I can’t even count how many times I bought a blog site, only to feel paralyzed and unable to move forward. The more I focused on making it a source of income, the more blocked I became. Even getting out of bed felt like an accomplishment on some days, and any effort to create seemed to drain me completely.

But then something shifted.

I made the decision to blog for the joy of it—not for money, not for anyone else’s approval, but simply for the love of writing. And in that shift, something incredible happened. I stumbled upon a YouTuber who made the whole process of building a blog seem easy and attainable. Suddenly, what once felt impossible started to fall into place. My blog is nearly complete now, and I’ve tapped into a hidden strength I didn’t even know I had.

Losing Ourselves in the Opinions of Others | Why Giving Yourself Permission Matters

There’s something about that—about the hidden strength we all carry within us. It’s like there’s an emergency reserve that kicks in when we’ve had enough of the mundane, of playing small, and of feeling like life is just passing by. When I finally gave myself permission to pursue my dreams without pressure, I found that strength waiting for me.

We spend so much of our lives trying to play it safe, to not ask for too much or do too much, but the truth is, giving yourself permission is the key to unlocking your potential. It’s the key to living the life we’ve always dreamed of. I’ve been collecting dreams on a shelf, too scared to act on them because I didn’t trust myself or believe I was capable. But now, I’m ready to take them down, dust them off, and breathe life into them.

I give myself permission to drop the weight I’ve been carrying—the weight of other people’s expectations, opinions, and fears. I give myself permission to live for myself, knowing that the love behind those opinions doesn’t change, but it no longer defines me. I’m reminded of The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson, where the main character, Ordinary, leaves the land of the ordinary to follow his dreams. His loved ones show up with doubts and concerns, but he knows he has to go. He has to leave behind their fears and follow his heart.

Stepping Into the Joy of Being Me | How Giving Yourself Permission Unlocks Your Potential

I used to feel guilty, thinking that pursuing my dreams was selfish—especially as a mother. I worried that by focusing on myself, I might be taking something away from my children. But over time, I’ve realized that giving myself permission to live authentically isn’t selfish at all. In fact, it’s one of the best things I can do for them.

By living beyond the ordinary, I’m showing my children a new perspective. I’m teaching them that it’s okay to dream big, to pursue what makes them feel alive, and to trust themselves when life gets hard. I want them to see that life isn’t about playing it safe or following the rules laid out by others—it’s about embracing who they truly are and living their lives fully.

When I give myself permission to go after my own dreams, I’m leading by example. I’m showing them that it’s not selfish to prioritize what lights you up, and that living authentically creates a ripple effect that empowers everyone around you. I want my children to believe in their own magic, and that starts with me believing in mine.

Stepping Beyond the Ordinary

The more we weigh ourselves down with other people’s thoughts and opinions, the more we lose ourselves in the process. I’ve spent so much time trying to meet others’ expectations that I started to forget what I wanted, what I dreamed of. I became tangled in their desires, their fears, and their projections, and in doing so, I lost sight of my own path.

When we live for others, we lose touch with our authentic selves. We forget that we have our own unique dreams, strengths, and perspectives that the world needs to see. Every time I chose their approval over my own inner voice, I was stepping further away from who I truly am.

But now, I choose differently. I choose to live for me, to blog for the joy of it, and to write because it sets my soul on fire—not because someone else thinks it’s a good idea. And through this, I’m finding myself again.

My hope for my children is that they will believe in themselves, that they will see their magic, and that they will never stop dreaming. I want them to live their dreams, not chase them, and trust themselves when life gets challenging. But I also realize that, by shelving my own dreams, I’ve been showing them what it looks like to play it safe. I want them to see that it’s okay to go after what they want, to live life fully, and to trust in their own abilities, and that starts with me.

So, I give myself permission to live beyond the ordinary. To wake up each day with intention, knowing that even small steps toward my dreams matter. I won’t feel empty anymore. I’ll see the world with new eyes, knowing that when I take those steps, my perspective shifts. The world becomes a place of opportunity, magic, and possibility, not a place of fear or limitation.

We’re not living in hell; we’re living from a hellish perspective. And when we change the way we see the world, when we give ourselves permission to live and dream, everything changes.

Today, I start living for me. I don’t know exactly where it will lead, but I’m excited to find out.