Blog Layout

Reset As Many Times As You Need To

dymond phillips • July 27, 2020
It always amazes me how God grabs me, to refocus me. He never lets me get too distracted, without tapping me on my shoulder to get me back on track. It’s easy to become comfortable and forget all of the dreams (goals) you have. Whenever I get into those moments, something always urges me to travel. After the idea of traveling popped up in my head, I was beginning to drag my feet and push it off. Then, once again God began to move things in my life, to where I needed to travel and things changed. Traveling does something to my work ethic and gets me back in grind mode. 

About three weeks ago, as I was walking Dior, and my phone rang. It was my doctor, from Atlanta, telling my I was due back. At first, I told her I would just try to find someone in Michigan to schedule an appointment with. With Covid and all of the new policies, I didn’t want to do the try a new doctor, especially because my experience would be biased because of the new protocols. I have a very unique and gently doctor in Atlanta, I didn’t want to risk going to somebody who wasn’t. In the end, I wound up calling her back and scheduling my appointment. Everything else, just fell into place; the rental was cheap, flight was cheap and I had friends to stay with. I hadn’t been to Atlanta since I left in December. I had no idea how bad I needed that trip. 

While I was in Atlanta, besides my doctor appointment, I did brunch and dinner with friends, which allowed us to catch up. Also, I went and viewed apartments that I would love to live in. I toured about three or four high rises in Midtown and Buckead. Granted, I wouldn’t necessarily live in Atlanta again next, but I wanted to see the style apartment I wanted. I had seen them online, but seeing them in person was different. Walking through the apartments, instantly sparked my hustle. Seeing it, made it real. I know exactly how I want to live, and I’m more willing and excited to do the work that it takes to get there. I have a set monthly income I need to make in my head and I’m ready to strategize ways to get there. I even took videos and pictures of the places, so that it can motivate me on the days I feel lazy. 

When I got back from Atlanta, I went straight on the road. I went to meet my mom in Chicago for a reset, mommy/daughter trip. Chicago is such a pretty city, I've been so many times. Each time I visit, I fall deeper in love with the city. My mommy first brought the idea to me about two weeks ago. Initially, I wasn't interested, but when I got back from ATL, I was on such a high, that I changed my mind. I'm so happy I ended up going because we had such a great time. I love city life, being able to walk everywhere is the lifestyle I want. Being in Chicago, gave me my high rise lifestyle experience that I can't wait to live. We were able to spend quality time by shopping and eating. Guess what? I bought my first big girl bag and shoes. I have other designer bags and shoes, but I didn't purchase them. I love the feeling of being able to buy what I want. I also love the feeling of being able to buy my mom luxury pieces. That is one of the reasons Chicago was such a good trip, it showed me a sneak peak of the lifestyle I desire to live . 



When I came back home from Chicago, I got back focused. It's something about getting clear on the life you want, that motivates you to do the work necessary to obtain it. I came up with a new business plan, I wrote out blog and video ideas. I got a new content calendar and even scheduled time blocks for me to write blogs. Also, I went to Whole Foods and got back on my meal plan, that my trainer originally put me on. If I want more out of life, I’m going to have to do more. You can’t want better, but not do better. Consistency is my focus, but QUALITY and CLEAR consistency. That’s the only way I will grow my blog, socials and Youtube. I’m excited for the future, because I know if I do my consistent baby steps, God is going to move things in my favor. I am in the season of wanting growth, which comes from consistency.

Motivation is very fickle. I can be motivated to do something today, and next week be unmotivated. That’s why, when I am motivated, I like to create habits and plans. That way, I’ll stick to the habits when the motivation fades. When you’re feeling unmotivated, you have to shift things to get you back on track. That for me, is traveling and seeing the things I want. It is also visualizing the woman I want to be. I sit with my eyes closed and I think about EVERYTHING down to a t; what will she eat, what will she drink, where will she live, what will she drive, what’s her day to day routine, what will she wear, and more. Visualizng that makes me snap back into grind mode, to work hard to get there. Being in Atlanta and Chicago, helped me get clear of the lifestyle I wanted. Getting a taste of that, sparked a new flame in my hustle. On top of that, having friends who are all elevating in life motivates you to step it up. I have a few female friends in Michigan, but we really don’t hang out. I love going to do things with female friends who are really out here putting the work in, it empowers me to go harder!



This reset was right on time. I needed it and didn’t even know. I owe it to myself to be consistent! Are you feeling unmotivated and complacent? It may be time for a reset. Resets will look different for everybody, figure out what it is for you. 

Share by: