Little Golden Cottage: Day 1 - Get Uncomfortable: 31 Days to a More Fulfilled Life

Come back here each day for a link to the most recent post. Please scroll down past index for Day One's post.

Day 1 - Introduction (Down below index on this post)

At the end of May I left Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the city I'd called home for the past eight years and moved to Nebraska. In the 12 months prior, I'd quit my job, closed my business, had a major spine surgery, and become a mother. To say that my life has changed would be an understatement!

All of these changes have been good. Hard, but good. But I often feel like I am treading water, just trying to make it through to the next day. Do you ever get that feeling, too?

I can't seem to shake the feeling that if I just put in a little more effort, I would be more satisfied with my life.

Friends, with that I bring you Get Uncomfortable: 31 Days to a More Fulfilled Life.

I can imagine the look on your face right now and the thoughts running through your head, "Get uncomfortable? Count me out." Hang with me here for a second and I'll explain.

Why "Get Uncomfortable?" As I began thinking about what I felt was lacking in my life, I kept going back to the idea that I am the problem. That's no small thing to admit to yourself! I am what holds me back in my life because I want to stay in my warm and cozy comfort zone. I'm much more inclined hang out here and not risk rejection, embarrassment, or even just the uncomfortable feeling of being "the new girl."

But a friend said something to this effect the other day "We get what we give."

Now I've heard people say this all my life, but for some reason when she said it that day it was like a light bulb flicked on in my little head for the first time.

Over the next 31 days, I will be focusing on three categories:
Relationships
Spirituality
Self Care

Why these three? As much as we love to say "Oh, if only I had x amount of dollars, life would be so much better!" or "I would be so much happier if I lost these last 10 pounds!" it is my feeling that the intangible, God, our families and friends, and how we care for ourselves, is what gives our lives true meaning and value.

You'll never hear me say I have it all together or have all the answers. These 31 days aren't just about helping others find a more fulfilled life for themselves, but also challenging myself to get out of my fuzzy little cocoon and give more because I want more for my life.

Who's with me?

Join me here every day in October to learn a new way toward a more fulfilled life! Tomorrow - Get Uncomfortable, Day 2: Cultivating Friendship

A big shout-out to Ellen Young for my series banner and 31 Days linky button on The Nesting Place. Please visit E Young Photography on Facebook and give her some love!