Monday Motivation-A Little Grey's Anatomy Wisdom

Glad to be rejoining the blogging world. It's been a difficult few weeks for me in terms of my health, so I apologize for my absence. I'm working with my doctors to make some tough choices,  and hopefully I'll know soon what the next few months will look like for me.
Until then, I'm just hanging in there and trying to find some comfort wherever I can. It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Grey's Anatomy. The show is one of my biggest comforts when I'm sick,  and I'll admit to watching it too often. The other night I was really struggling with how much I've been going through and how sick I've been and I ended up watching an old episode from Season 3. Right after the big ferry boat accident where Meredith almost drowns, all the rest of the interns are standing in the hallway, and Izzie Stevens gives this great speech. Izzie was always one of my favorite characters because she's so hopeful. This one line hit me hard and I knew I had to share it today.

I made this laptop background size so that I could use it for my laptop, so comment if you want me to e-mail it to you! 

I love that.  So for now, I'm going to keep on going because I believe that BELIEVING I'll get through is what will get me through. Keeping my faith in God, leaning on friends and family, and remembering that it'll all work out in the end.
I think sometimes we forget how powerful our beliefs are. So take a minute today to remind yourself that no matter what you're going through, you'll get through it because you believe you can.

With all my love,
Hannah

Monday Motivation- Find the Good

Happy Monday, y'all. Anyone else finding this Monday a little extra... Mondayish? I think it's Daylight savings, ain't nobody got time for that. Seriously. Well, I mean, I guess I technically do since I'm home, but I don't enjoy it either way. So I'm definitely needing a little motivation today.

This week I've been struggling a bit with finding the good.  We all have our struggles, and that's just mine. Whatever you may be going through right now, I think it's important to take time to step out of your head and your life for a minute or two and remind yourself of all the incredible, beautiful, wonderful GOOD that is out there.

This video does that for me. It's another one from Soul Pancake (remember the Motivation Monday when I featured Kid President? Love that kid!) and it just reminds me how cool people are and how much we all have in common. 

Would you have sat in the ball pit and opened up to a stranger? What helps you find the good when you're down? Share with me!

Hope you're happy and healthy y'all!
Love,
Hannah

Monday Motivation- Peace

Happy Monday, y'all. I hope this week finds you healthy,  happy, and most of all--- at peace.
I've been struggling lately with finding peace throughout my struggle with my health, and I keep looking to God for help. The more time I spend praising God for the good in my life and being mindful of my blessings, the more at peace I am.
So I thought I'd share this with you:

Because I sometimes need a constant reminder, I made this in the size of an iPhone background, so you can save it for your phone and be constantly reminded of Christ's presence in YOUR life! 

I think for a while I felt like it was harder to have peace and strength when I was going through something, but I'm learning that recognizing Christ's presence is enough to bring me true peace and happiness at any time.


How do you get through difficult times? I think I learn a little more with every day that I struggle.

Stay beautiful,
Hannah

Monday Motivation- Kid President

Have you met the President?
No, not that President! The Kid President. He's gone viral giving Pep Talks and is absolutely adorable.
So for today's Monday Motivation, I'm keeping it simple. I'm I'm passing on his videos to you. Two in particular: Kid President Awesome Year Challenge and the Pep Talk from Kid President.
The first challenges you to make the year awesome for you, and the second might just be the best pep talk ever. Oh, and they both end in dancing.
Take the time to watch them, really. It's worth it.

Feeling motivated? I sure am. Now get up and dance.

Happy Monday, y'all.

Stay beautiful,
Hannah

Motivation Monday: True Friends

I feel like these two quotes can almost be presented without comment. We've all got true friends who make the everyday struggles less impossible, and bring smiles to our faces even when we're crying.

Take some time to send some extra love to those friends today. 

Happy Monday, hope it's been a good one!
Stay beautiful,
Hannah

Motivation Monday

Happy Monday, y'all! I'm enjoying writing these posts because I can share a little bit of what's going on in my life, and maybe give everyone a little bright spot in the middle of their Mondays. That's the idea, anyway.

So this week, I saw this quote and just knew I had to share it because it's been so relevant in my life lately:

How often do we wish it was the weekend? Or this summer, or even a few years from now? I think it's easy to get caught up in anticipation and get excited for something that isn't happening for a long time.
I know I have a tendency to wish my life away when things get tough. Lately I've been spending too much time thinking about what I'll do when I'm feeling better. While it's good to keep hope up, I need to remember that my life is happening now, whether or not I'm healthy.  So whatever your current season may be, try and embrace it more.
Hope your Monday is marvelous, and that you're all happy and healthy!
What's going on in your life RIGHT now that you are enjoying?

Stay beautiful,
Hannah

Monday Motivation

We all need a little extra motivation on Mondays, right?
Well this Monday I might just need more motivation than usual.
Today I go back to college. I'll be in a new room, with new classes. I will be honest with y'all and say that I really wish I had more time before I had to go back.
But the thing about life and my health is neither of them are really on my schedule. It's out of my control. All I can do is try, and do the best I can.

So the motivation I need this Monday is about courage. Hopefully these words will help you push through the day, and face whatever you're battling.

Ain't that just the truth? Finding strength and courage is sometimes just about facing things even when you're terrified. It's about pushing that aside as much as you can and putting one foot in front of the other.

I hope each and every one of you has a great Monday and that you find strength and courage in everything you do today!

Stay beautiful,
Hannah