DAY 7 - The Grass is Always Greener Where You Water

You know, they say the grass is always greener on the other side. But I say, screw that! The grass is greener where you water it. Where you nurture it. Where you show up and do the work. And guess what? It's the same with our lives, our dreams, and our happiness.

Let’s talk about affirmations. Yeah, those little phrases you tell yourself that sometimes feel cheesy. "I am strong. I am capable. I am worthy." We’ve all heard them, and maybe some of us have rolled our eyes at them. But here’s the thing – those affirmations? They’re like the sunshine for our internal grass. They warm us up, light us up, and give us the energy to grow.

But sunshine alone isn't enough, right? We need water. And in our lives, water is action. It's taking those affirmations and backing them up with real, concrete steps. It's not just saying, "I am capable," but also proving it to ourselves by tackling that to-do list, making that phone call, taking that leap.

Think about it. You could stare at a patch of dirt all day long and say, "You’re going to be the best lawn ever!" But until you actually get down and plant the seeds, water them, and pull out the weeds, you’re not going to see any grass.

So here’s what I want us all to do. Every day let’s start with a powerful affirmation. Something that speaks to our core. "I am resilient." "I am creative." "I am enough." Whatever resonates with you. Write it down. Say it out loud. Shout it if you have to!

Then, pair that affirmation with one actionable task. Just one. Something that brings you closer to your goals. It doesn’t have to be huge. It could be as simple as sending an email, making a healthy meal, or taking 10 minutes to meditate. Whatever it is, make it count.

And here's the beautiful, messy part. Life isn’t a perfectly manicured lawn. It’s a wild garden with blooms and weeds, sun and storms. Embrace the chaos. Water the grass. Pull the weeds. And watch how, bit by bit, your garden grows.

Sometimes, you’ll have setbacks. The rain won’t come, or maybe a few weeds will take over. That’s okay. It’s part of the process. Every challenge is a chance to learn, to adapt, and to grow even stronger. Remember, everything that drowned you taught you how to swim.

In this journey, surround yourself with people who lift you up, who remind you of your affirmations, and who encourage you to take action. Community is like the fertilizer that helps your garden thrive. Together, we can cultivate something truly amazing.

Let me tell you a story about a friend of mine. She started with a dream of opening her own bakery. Every day, she would wake up and tell herself, "I am a successful baker." But it didn’t stop there. She backed up that affirmation with action. She took baking classes, experimented with recipes, and even started a small online business. She faced setbacks – burnt cakes, failed batches, days when no orders came in. But she kept going. Her affirmation and her actions were in sync, and slowly but surely, her bakery flourished. 

This story is a testament to the power of affirmations and actionable tasks. It shows that success isn’t about waiting for the perfect moment or envying someone else’s green grass. It’s about tending to your own garden, no matter how messy it might be.

And let's not forget self-compassion. On days when you feel overwhelmed, when the weeds seem too thick to pull, be kind to yourself. It's okay to take a break, to ask for help, to reassess your methods. Self-compassion is like giving your garden a little extra TLC when it needs it most.

Remember, every small step you take, every tiny seed you plant, is a part of a larger journey. The grass is greener where you water it, but also where you consistently care for it. It’s not a one-time effort. It’s a continuous, intentional practice of affirmations and actions.

And for those of you who are visual thinkers, imagine this: your mind is a garden. Every positive affirmation you plant is a seed that has the potential to grow into something beautiful. But just like any garden, it needs care. It needs action – the water that helps it grow. Without action, those seeds won’t sprout. And without affirmations, you might not even start planting.

So, here’s to messy progress. To affirmations and actions. To greener grass right where we stand. Let’s water it, nurture it, and watch ourselves flourish. Because at the end of the day, the grass is always greener where you water it – with affirmations and actionable tasks.