Take the Risk with Host Kelsey Haskins

Some days, some weeks, we go into auto pilot. The important thing is that you try to pick something good out of the day to make you want to get up the next day. It will be okay and you will get better. I promise the storm won't last for long. We will have good days, great days, bad days. terrible days. and the days we won't ever forget. Regardless, know that the good comes with the bad and we have to have a little rain if we want the sunshine and rainbow. Keep your head up and your grind on. You can do this.

Understanding your own strength is a journey. A journey that does take time but is possible. I never thought I could be strong or confident in my own skin, however, by surrounding myself with people I look up to and am inspired by, I can finally say I am strong and I am confident and I am living my purpose and I am passionate about it each and every day. It is possible to find the strength within you and to let yourself feel that strength and happiness. You have a lot more in you than you ever thought. Trust in yourself and remember that it is possible to have happiness and success and to be living the life you want. Anything is possible if you have the nerve!

People ask me everyday how I do it - how I have so much energy all the time, how I put my troubles at the door, how I choose to be loving and kind and compassionate every single day despite my struggles. I am open about my mental health and how my depression and anxiety can get very bad and how it has gotten very bad before. People know I struggle, but if a stranger walked up to me, they would have no idea I do or even that I am in that moment with them. When I tell people "how" I do it, I tell them I put it at the door. I get to see all my friends every day and sometimes twice a day. I get to train with my friends and give my friends the workout of their life AND have the chance of meeting new people every day. It's a dream come true in some eyes. I show up for myself each day and I refuse to show up for someone without showing up for me first. It's you vs you and you're the only one in the way of choosing to live in YOUR today. No one is coming to save you, so put on your big kid pants and let's start standing up for ourselves and showing up as the person we want to be. We soon will be there.

2021 was the year I hit rock bottom. I almost lost it all. I almost gave it all up. Instead of that, I turned it into good. I have worked my butt of grinding and hustling and now I am back and ready to tell you what 2021 taught me and how I will never be the same after 2021. Cheers to a new year and a new mindset of what growth truly means.

We all wish we could say something to our selves when we were 16.... if I could share some insight with my 16 year old self, I would have so much to say - so I do! But there is a twist! Fun fact is y'all, we can't go back in time but we can move forward and use those nuggets of info to propel ourselves forward taking what we wish we had done and doing what we really want to do!

Today is different! I am sharing my experience when my boyfriend deployed to Kuwait last year. How it mentally challenged me and how it also made me stronger, but more importantly how it made us feel closer than ever despite the distance and time difference! No matter what, true love is real. If it is meant to be it will. If they are meant to be in your life they won't make you wonder or worry. You'll fully trust in their love and intentions. They will care for you in a way you didn't know was possible. LET IT HAPPEN! But know that if you don't have this... if you don't have someone who is really your "person" then know it might be time to make a pros and cons list and figure out if you are going to invest more or withdraw more. Your choice. Your life. But know once you take that step towards investing hourly, daily, monthly, and annually, you have to be all in and not everything is your choice for your life - it's both of your choice for your life together! Keep going and always if you're going through long distance or a deployment I am here for you! Message me on Instagram @kelss_fitnesss and I would love to be that friend that can help you through and just be an ear to listen and a shoulder to cry on!

Life isn't easy - it's uncomfortable. However, the greatest growth comes from being outside your comfort zone. Perhaps these uncomfortable feelings you are experiencing are for the better? Maybe they are preparing you to step into your next season - start writing that next chapter of your life. We are 1/4 through the year of 2021 - time to step back and reflect on what you really want out of your life!

It will always be a mind game - it doesn't matter what you do or how you do it - It just matters that you do it to the best of your ability and you don't give up! Push yourself and know that you are capable of anything. You are incredibly strong - stronger than ever before. You can do this! If it doesn't matter in ten years, you shouldn't spend 10 minutes thinking about it., nevertheless OVERTHINKING about it... Mind over matter - YOUR BODY ACHIEVES WHAT THE MIND BELIEVES!Also - FYI you made it to the end of another week! You're amazing!

Happy Tuesday my Dudes! Today is about remembering your belief is key to success! When you believe in yourself you gain the courage to achieve what most won't - making your courage greater than your fear. You won't be afraid of anything when you have built up self belief, confidence, courage, and discipline. We all have a choice to create the futures we deserve and desire, but only those who put in the work will reap the rewards. Brought to you by my love for the movie; "A Cinderella Story" and my favorite 2 quotes from the movie: Never Let the Fear of Striking out Keep you From Playing the Game. Anything is Possible if you Just Believe.

It's all inside of you! You're the one who is going to get you where you want to be! Ella is a true inspiration with all she has done and all she has and continues to push through! If you want a change it starts with you! Just do the damn thing! If it makes you happy that's all that matters!Follow Ella along her journey to becoming a straight up BOSS! @edipietro19 on instagram!

Hey y'all! Today I am sharing two of my favorite chapters from a favorite book of mine!Atomic Habits by James ClearYou can find this on Audible, Amazon, or any bookstore :) I hope you enjoy this episode guys :) Excuse the Allergy head and voice!

I really think this episode speaks for itself! Listen once, listen twice, listen on repeat. Just get up. Stop sulking. Stop dragging yourself down. Get up and get going! Song: Start Over by Flame ft. NFSeason 2; Episode 14: Letting go for the Next Season! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/letting-go-for-the-next-season-of-life/id1532739805?i=1000510314128

Establishing Healthy Habits & Positive Habits are essential for your success and achievement - if you're seeking success or achievement that's why you're listening to this podcast. Step 1: establish what it is you want to do (our example is working out/ exercise) Step 2: establish how long it will take you each day (our example - 45-60 minutes)Step 3: establish a reasoning why you want to establish this habit (our example - look and feel better and confident)Step 4: establish what you will need to accomplish this (our example - workout clothes, a gym or place to walk/workout)Step 5: EVERYDAY CONSISTENCY! It will take about 21-30 days to establish the habit as a real habit you have and act upon daily. It will take about 45-60 days to get that habit in auto-pilot mode. That time in between is when you will likely experience curveballs to see if your consistent effort can get you through it. Once you make it through that in between stage, you will be in auto-pilot mode. DO NOT LET OFF THE GAS! KEEP GOING!

On the days that you feel extremely unmotivated, your habits, routines, and your self-discipline are what will carry you through. Establishing these are super essential, but it may take time. When you have these habits already established, your brain will go on auto-pilot and you will see yourself getting the job done.

We are in control. That's it. We are in control. When you understand you have control of your life and your choices you will become confident and own that sh*t! Just keep pushing. You got this!

Happy Tuesday! Here is a snippet from the beginning of my book! Hope you enjoy! :)

MOTIVATION FOR ANY DAY AT ANY TIME. TAKE OWNERSHIP OVER YOUR LIFE. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU SET YOUR MIND TO. GET AFTER IT. LIVE THE LIFE YOU WOKE UP TO LIVE!

Each season of our lives needs something new and different that will serve us in the best way. We have to be strong enough to let go of what isn't serving us at the time and what we know won't serve us in our next season of our life! Once we let go of that toxicity or whatever may not be serving us, it opens up more space for new vibrant opportunities to come and fill up that space that will serve us in our next season of life! What do you need to let go of that isn't serving you?

New Opportunities seek new areas of growth. New areas of growth leads into us becoming the person we are meant to be. Now, follow the tugs and the opportunities even if you are scared to fail - even if it is SO FAR outside your comfort zone. DO IT! JUST DO IT! You won't even have a clue until you see for yourself! Don't hold yourself back.

Fear captivates us all but we have two choices : forget everything and run OR face everything and rise! Pitbull's song: "I Believe We Will Win (World Anthem)" Listen to this songCheck out my instagram @kelss_fitnesss to see the live of this episode in my series of "Kels Speaks Life"

Your body is a temple. PERIOD. You are beautiful. PERIOD. No matter where you are, you have the ability to start over tomorrow! Everyday is a new day but always know that your body achieves what the mind believes! Don't take the easy way out! What is easy won't last and what lasts won't be easy!

If you spent 30 days trying to establish a new habit, what would it be? What would the outcome be? I spent the last 30 days focusing on my personal development and tweaking it to help me flourish and grow in a more intentional way. I am so excited to share with y'all my experience with 30 days of a habit and how it has really launched me into this year and into this new month!!

Motivation and Discipline are very different but carry similar traits. What is the difference anyways? Well, I am here to tell you and give you the information you need to become the disciplined person you're meant to be! https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-motivation-2795378 - what is motivationhttps://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/self-discipline - what is self discipline H3 Leadership by Brad LomenickSuper Attractor by Gabrielle BernsteinBurnout by Emily & Amelia NagoskiGirl Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis

Movement is essential in live! We were given 2 legs and 2 feet for a reason! Use them to YOUR advantage and move your body! It doesn't have to be crazy, just some type of MOVEMENT!!! Here are some GREAT tips to get your body moving in just 20-30 minutes!!! Peace my Dudes!

We all have something that happens to us that changes the outlook on our whole life. That really changes who we are. For me, it was almost dying short of my 21st birthday with Pulmonary Embolism. I didn't take it as a set back, but as a launch into the life I was supposed to live. We all are meant for more - what are you meant for?

No one aside from ourselves are going to show up for us. We have to recognize we have a gift and we were created from scratch! God has created us to fulfill a specific purpose and to step into our calling, but you HAVE to be WILLING to SHOW UP for YOURSELF! IF you don't show up, no one else will! You have to show up and you can't ever quit! You can take a much needed water break but don't ever stop and don't ever quit because there is no end in sight unless it's a flatline.

We all have those days where we just are in a funk and we cannot get out. It is okay to feel like that. We deserve to feel that way and YOU deserve to feel this way too! Take a listen when you're having one of those days and you need some help just making it through the day!

We just talked about new things to try to crush your goals, BUT we haven't ever talked about what to stop doing! This is all surrounded around the way you think and the way you act! Stop and think before you move and you'll make wiser decisions!! Here is the 5 Second Rule by Mel RobbinsThe 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Couragehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B06W9M3QDJ/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_.ip.Fb5X44QXN

If you're struggling crushing your goals, here are 8 SOLID Golden TIPS I have used to help me SLAY my goals!! You won't make a change if you stay in the same place and same routines as you always do. Try something new! And here are 8 new things to try out!! "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle" - By Emily Nagoski, PhD & Ameliaa Nagoski, DMA. https://www.amazon.com/Burnout-Secret-Unlocking-Stress-Cycle/dp/198481706X

Your reasoning why you do what you do is the how you become disciplined to act and achieve. Focus on setting your reasons why so you get up every morning excited to be the version of you achieving your goals. WHY YOU ACT IS IMPORTANT!

It is time to LEVEL UP in 2021! We are setting goals and talking real shit! Remember that life is a marathon, not a sprint! Everything we do in life NEEDS to be measured in progress and steps not easy fixes! Take it one day at a time and NEVER GIVE UP! This season we are talking all DISCIPLINE! Take a seat, it's about to get real!

Guys, what if it works out? What if it is everything you could have dreamed of and more? This episode is all about exploring the WHAT IF of your risk! We take your risk and put it on the WHAT IF Meter! Don't let your fear be greater than your courage! You're strong enough to handle to storm you are in now. If you weren't, then you simply wouldn't be in the storm now would you!? GIRL you got this! Sit down and reflect for a couple minutes on what get's your blood pumping! What get's your heart racing with excitement! Life is full of opportunity and you have the opportunity to get rid of the negative and to understand you have a. purpose that is meant to create the best change and impact on the world and those you love! Don't let your untapped potential go to waste! Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo

We need to stop and smell the roses! Falling in love with ourselves is hellaaa important sis. No matter where or when, it is critical! We are getting you through today with reminding you to friggin take time for you and make falling in love with yourself a priority!

It is all about being grateful and appreciating what you have even when you don't have a lot or can't find positivity in a negative mindset. Being grateful or small things makes you appreciate your life more and makes you more grateful when you do have more. Take a step back and think of 5 things that make you feel grateful today! xoxo

Girl I am here to tell you to just do it! Whatever it is on your mind, I am here to push you to do it! Follow your gut, follow your feelings and just act! You got this girl!

We need to recognize when to step back and when to ask and accept help. I'm here to tell you it's okay to ask for help!

We all are known for our own opinions! We all have them and it's okay! But sometimes our perspective is what makes or breaks us, so we need to be cognizant about who we are, how we act, and how we respond and understand others. If you're in need of a little change of perspective, this is for you!

Your 10 minute pep talk for your Friday!! We are talking about just sending it! Just do the damn thing!!!!

Taking risks is one thing, but one big risk to take is going with the flow. Letting yourself be vulnerable. Allowing yourself to listen to yourself and following that feeling. We are talking how to go with the flow and why this will enhance your way of life!

It's the first episode y'all and we are talking about risk taking! What it means to take a risk and why taking risks opens up incredible opportunities for us. Sure, there are bumps and bruises along the way, but that makes us so much stronger!

The trailer to my NEW PODCAST IS HERE! Grab a drink and a seat and lets chat about all things life! I am here to get real with you and talk about everything that we encounter in life! Hop on the train to passion city as we discover how to take risks and how they help us cultivate our dreams!