by Vicki Burg | Mar 25, 2019 | Fertility, Health, Leadership, Parenting
Do you doubt yourself?
Maybe you are like I used to be…..
I don’t know enough
I am not smart enough
I don’t like talking in front of people
I need to be home with my family
What I have learned throughout the years is this is all
Bull
I have always
Known enough to help people
Been smart enough to share my passion
Been able to talk to people
You are smart enough and you add value to everyone you meet.
I just needed to understand that the number of people doesn’t change my message.
I finally believe
In myself
In my message
In my purpose
I can do anything I set my mind to.
Are you ready to retrain your brain and start believing in yourself?
I can help and I believe in you, even if you don’t believe in yourself.
by Vicki Burg | Mar 11, 2019 | Fertility, Health, Leadership, Parenting
Are you afraid of failing?
Are you afraid of actually succeeding?
Are you afraid of what people will think?
All of those are valid fears but unfortunately you are the only one holding you back.
Failure brings profound growth because your first attempt is rarely the best you have to offer.
Success is scary at first because you are getting out of your comfort zone but there isn’t any growth inside your comfort zone.
Other people’s opinions are none of your business. Stop caring what people will think.
Do you and do it with passion, conviction and then let your success continue to propel you forward, not other people’s opinions.
There isn’t a single successful person that got to where they are without fear.
The difference is, are you going to let fear stand in your way or are you going to let it propel you forward?
by Vicki Burg | Mar 8, 2019 | Health, Leadership, Parenting
As a small child it is the little things that made you happy.
Going to the park
As a small child, it is the little things that made you happy.
Going to the park
Playing at the beach
Skipping rocks
Going on a nature walk
Walking barefoot in the grass or in a cow pie (yes, we did this)
Throwing a snowball
Sledding
Playing on the swings
Spending time with friends and family
Watching a movie
Going fishing
It wasn’t about how long you spent doing these things or who you were with in particular, it was just the simplicity of having fun and enjoying the day. Doing something fun!
I remember doing special things with my parents, siblings, grandparents and neighbors throughout my childhood. We could be working in the garden or chopping wood in the neighbors pasture, it didn’t matter, we were together and we made it fun. Such simple things that didn’t cost a dime were so much fun. Yes, we worked hard most days but we also played just as hard.
What I have come to realize as I experience being a mother of 4 beautiful children is that it is a million little things that matter. It is the hugs, the smiles, the I am proud of you and most importantly the simple words I love you that make the biggest impact.
Do you appreciate the million little things?
The smiles, the giggles, and the time spent together with family and friends.
Do you recognize those little things?
In our busy lives we sometimes forget that we are not the only ones giving a million little things to everyone around us. If we look deeper and with more patience we can see the million little things others do for us as well.
The opportunity to comfort others during challenging times – a million little things.
The endless hours of giggles and chatting with a group of friends – a million little things.
There is nothing better than this because each moment is made up of a million little things!
I have come to realize that a million little things has turned into a million very important things that I never took the time to see.
If I started making a list, I am pretty sure I would never stop because I think the list becomes endless once you start. Bless others with a million little things, recognize and appreciate the million little things others do for you.
I hope you take the time to count your million little things!
by Vicki Burg | Jan 22, 2019 | Leadership, Parenting
What are you holding onto that isn’t serving you?
What is taking up space in your heart and in your life that it is time to let go of?
I have been cleaning & throwing things out both physically and emotionally.
Physically it has been every drawer, closet and cabinet in this house.
Emotionally it has been letting things go and being the best version of me that I can be right now. I am learning and growing every day! So, I stopped holding a grudge on myself for past mistakes.
Are you holding a grudge?
On yourself or on others? Or both?
Let it go.
Here is a funny item I found in my drawer.
An old pair of glasses. What the heck do I still have them for? I have no ideas?♀️. I cannot even see when I put them on.
I had Laser eye surgery more than 15 years ago. ?
With amazing success.
Now I wear reading glasses for on my computer because I turned 40 ? but these can be thrown!
Goodbye glasses ? ?
What are you getting rid of today?
Start somewhere with something, anything!!
by Vicki Burg | Nov 12, 2018 | Leadership
After a long walk through the woods and some fun inspecting trees and weeds, I learned far more than I expected.
T
he fight between the oak tree and the poison ivy.
Have you ever really looked at an oak tree?
They are tall, strong and deeply rooted in their purpose. They offer fresh air and the most amazing shade to all that pass by them.
Poison ivy on the other hand is low to the ground. I always remember the words, leaves of three let them be. It is a plant that can easily cause a lot of misery to almost everyone it comes in contact with. It offers a bit of color to the world but those little red/green leaves can be deceiving.
Are you like a tree that is deeply rooted with strength and constantly bending and growing? Do you offer fresh air and help to others like that beautiful oak tree?
Or, are you poison ivy? Are you low to the ground, always looking down and offering nothing but negativity to those around you? Do you have a poisonous attitude?
Let’s be honest with ourselves for a moment. Which part of nature do you imitate?
You can have an impact on others like poison ivy and alway leave a negative impact. People will remember you but not for the good.
Or, you could choose to impact others like the oak tree. Offer a breath of fresh air to family and friends. Reach out your limbs and offer shelter, love and support to others any chance you get.
People always remember how you made them feel.
