Nanny to Mommy

This week's Wednesday's Weekly Weigh-in will also be Motivational Monday since I apparently took it off for Labor Day. I am still at a plateau and that is probably because of Dragon*Con and eating WAY unhealthy. But since I mentioned Dragon*Con, this weeks (LATE) Motivational Monday is:

Rock your inner NERD!

 I love Dragon*Con. Even in the huge mass of people, I feel safe. It is where I belong. I am so grateful that my husband and LDOD introduced me to the awesomeness that is Dragon*Con.

Dragon*Con is a place where everyone gets together and it doesn't matter if you a fan of Star Wars, Star Trek, or just there to party...or even a random Auburn fan, you are welcomed.

While waiting in the ridiculous line to get our badges, the hubby and enjoyed conversations with people of all fandoms and nationalities. People that didn't necessarily agree with our politics but listened to our point of view and were respectful throughout the entire conversation. 

I sound so cheesy when I say this, but: Why can't everyday be like Dragon*Con? And everyone be like Con-goers?

Don't be afraid of who you are.

As the wise Dr. Seuss once said:

"Be who are and say what you feel, because those who mind, don't matter and those who matter, don't mind."

"There are always gonna be a million reasons not to do something." 
- The Office: Boys and Girls

Stop making excuses. 

So for our first motivational Monday I thought I would get to the core of mine and I'm sure a number of other people's problem...we make 'reasons' why we can't do something.

You complain about never seeing your friends because you have a child or a new job or just 'life got in the way' (I use that one more than I would like to admit). You have to make time for the things that matter. So do it.

You need to lose weight but say I already wake up too early (to exercise), I can't afford a gym membership or work out equipment, I can't afford to eat healthy...there is always a reason. Always an excuse. But if you want something bad enough you have to make it happen.

I'm unhappy with my career but I'm scared to leave, it's the only thing I know, the job market is bad. Then stay at your job but actively look for another one.

Sometimes you have to work for what you want. Sometimes you have to do stuff you don't want to do, so you can get to where you want. That's called life.

But if you keep making excuses, you will never be happy.