These are questions I am asked all the time on Social Media. How are you so motivated or what motivates you?It is hard for me to explain what I feel in the inside, it is a mix of joy, gratitude and desire. I think everyday that there are limitless possibilities in the world and whatever path I choose I try to go 100% all the way. It’s like going hiking, you want to get to the top and not just quit when you get tired. Depending on the mountain you decide to hike, you may get tired at the start, in the middle or very close to its peak. Yes, getting all the way to the top is satisfying, but so is the way there, when you go over the tree line, when you can get a sneak peak of the view that waits for you, when you discover inside the woods a waterfall or a flower garden. There should be joy all along the adventure of hiking and that is true for life!

I am simply happy to be alive and to be healthy, I know this may be silly but life was almost taken away from me. I lost my arm due to a car crash where I lost plenty of blood and to be here today is a miracle. I know its not the ideal scenario because I am missing a limb and my face is not symmetrical, but that is only in the outside. Inside I have a strong mind, a pumping heart and a functioning system that allows me to venture into the world. I don’t let my self get sad because of the broken shell, instead I try to keep my head up, smile and embrace life, because I simply cannot change the past.

My heart feels an overwhelming sense of gratitude, because of the life I choose to live. I didn’t choose to be a victim, I opted to learn from this experience that life had for me. I decided to focus only on recovering my self esteem and become the best version of myself. Therefore, I am grateful for being mentally on my side like a teammate, for chasing to live a life that I get to motivate and inspire others, and to not have let what happened to me be an excuse to give up.

Last but not least the desire, the fire that burns inside me. Since I was a little girl I have been fearless, I take on challenges, I want to be a source of inspiration to help other people accept and love who they are. We deserve to feel beautiful and cared for and it all starts with caring for ourselves. This desire is what drives me daily, to redefine beauty and create content that aligns with this mission.

If you feel you are lacking motivation, check on the energy that surrounds you, are you treating yourself right? Are you aiming to take your dreams out of your head and into reality? Once you start showing up for yourself, caring for yourself, you will also find things that motivate you and inspire you to climb new mountains. One thing is sure, every new challenge will come with its hardships but you and only you can decide to build courage and go for it!