Where Does the “Want To” Come From?

I’ll be perfectly honest.  I have not always had the drive that you see in me now.  Actually, I would say 99% of my life could be classified as being outside of the “Want To” zone.


I have never been what I would call a “go getter”.  I have always been satisfied with being part of the status quo. I did well in school, made good grades, etc. , but I didn’t really have to work for it.  I made friends easily, but didn’t go out of my way to befriend others or form strong relationships.


After I graduated from college, I went on to graduate school, because I really couldn’t think of anything better to do.  My jobs after college were ones that I sort of fell into, and I did what was required.  When met with opposition, I would shrink away and begin to look for something else, just to escape the challenge.  (This is sort of embarrassing to write and read, but transparency is something I have come to value!)


Honestly, I have let so many amazing opportunities pass me by, because I just didn’t have the “want to” to get up and go after them!  Relationships, jobs, service opportunities, you name it, just gone!  As I write this and compare my life today to where I have come from, I have to ask myself, “Where does the Want-To come from?”

Because, truly, that is what it is – WANT!

• I WANT to be a soul on fire for Christ!
• I WANT to be the best wife and mom that I can be!
• I WANT to set personal and professional goals and crush them!
• I WANT to get up each morning and get my workouts done!
• I WANT to plan for each week and stay on track with my meal plans.
• I WANT to create a positive team culture for my coaches and help them reach their own goals.
• I WANT to help my challengers find the power within themselves to do what they think they cannot do!
• I WANT to set an positive, realistic example for people who follow me on social media or in my community.