Committing to Confidence - a Blog Series by Katelyn Andrist

 

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Committing to Confidence - a Blog Series by Katelyn Andrist

 “Your idea of me is not my responsibility to live up to” 
Remember, you LIVE your life for YOU - No one else. 

-Katelyn Andrist 

Committing to Confidence - a Blog Series by Katelyn Andrist

 Life is always trying to teach you…learn, listen, and reflect.

To create balance, one must be enough for oneself.

The rest of the world can wait.

Take time for you <3

-Katelyn Andrist 

Committing to Confidence - a Blog Series by Katelyn Andrist

This week I am focusing on letting go of resentment. 

I asked myself “How do I truly let go of resentment?” 

1. Accept what has happened 
2. Forgiveness 
3. Understanding I can not control everything 
4. Try not to be a “people-pleaser” 
5. Be more assertive with setting boundaries and following them
6. Be mindful of what you are saying, feeling, and thinking 
7. It is a projection of what they are experiencing - it has nothing to do with me

Resentment is a negative emotion – feelings of frustration and disappointment because you were mistreated or wronged by another person. Those are valid feelings, 110% BUT, you have the power over your emotions. You are stronger than your emotions. 

Next time you are experiencing resentment – try to replace resentment with love.

 

Love always wins. 

-Katelyn Andrist 

Committing to Confidence - a Blog Series by Katelyn Andrist

Friendly reminder, one day you will be living the life you always aspired to live. 

Do not give up on yourself. 

Do not give up on your dreams. 

You attract what you are ready for. 

You are ready for a life full of love, possibilities, happiness, and success. 

-Katelyn Andrist 

Committing to Confidence - a Blog Series by Katelyn Andrist

Where focus goes, energy flows. 
Protect your energy.
Protect your peace 
Protect your heart. 
Focus on yourself and watch your whole world change. 
You deserve peace and calmness.

-Katelyn Andrist 

Committing to Confidence - a Blog Series by Katelyn Andrist

 

"The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same."

- Colin R. Davis 

In life, your journey will never be linear with trying to accomplish your goals. However, everything in time is working for you. 

Your failures are leading you closer to your success and your success is leading you closer to your failures. You have to have BOTH. 

Failure + Success = Best Version of Yourself. 

Work Hard. Think Hard. Be Consistent.

Do not fear your future or failures – embrace them.

-Katelyn Andrist 

Committing to Confidence - a Blog Series by Katelyn Andrist

Create the things you wish existed. 

I am creating and cultivating a world full of engagement, empowerment, and inspiration. 

In my world, there is no more wishing but taking charge of the future in front of me. I will keep creating, changing, and fighting for the children in my communities. 

-Katelyn Andrist 

Committing to Confidence - a Blog Series by Katelyn Andrist

Isaiah 60:22: “When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it happen.

The time is right now.

Miss Southern Kansas 2023, let the ride begin with mistakes, growth, and what it truly means to live your life fearlessly.

This year, I promise --  to keep pushing boundaries and breaking limits.

Let us start living life for ourselves by stepping into our potential and power.

-Katelyn Andrist

Committing to Confidence - a Blog Series by Katelyn Andrist

 Your soul is attracted to people the same way flowers are attracted to the sun - surround yourself only with those who want to see you grow. 

We have to start appreciating all that we bring to our own lives.

When you are living your life confidently, freely, and without restraint, your energy will glow. 

-Katelyn Andrist

Committing to Confidence - a Blog Series by Katelyn Andrist

Let yourself heal - in your way and at your own pace.

Every step taken in mindfulness brings us one step closer to healing ourselves. 

Embrace.

Express.

Process. 

Heal. 

Grow.

Remember this, sometimes your wound is not your fault but your healing is your responsibility.  

-Katelyn Andrist

Committing to Confidence - a Blog Series by Katelyn Andrist

 Food for thought: 

Most people barely know themselves……. 

So, 

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Why does it matter what they think of you? 

Remember who YOU are and YOU will change the game.

-Katelyn Andrist

Committing to Confidence - a Blog Series by Katelyn Andrist

 A new month, a new mindset: 

“Interrupt Worry with Gratitude.”

Sometimes in life, the plan does not work or go to plan. Before starting to worry and become anxious, interrupt worry with gratitude. 

Change the plan. But never the goal. 

No matter how many detours or delays we encounter, we will always be led back to where we are meant to be. 

“Interrupt Worry with Gratitude.”

-Katelyn Andrist

Committing to Confidence - a Blog Series by Katelyn Andrist

Dear me,

stop worrying & start believing.

xoxo, 

Future me. 

You deserve good things in all things. You are powerful. You are strong. You can achieve your goals. You deserve to dream. 

Keep pushing for yourself and your future self. 

Be the person you needed when you were younger. 

Change the story of your direction.

-Katelyn Andrist

Committing to Confidence - a Blog Series by Katelyn Andrist

 “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, and it keeps no record of wrongs.”

1 Corinthians 13: 4-5 

Let this be a reminder to lead with love and kindness. 

The greatest love one can give to their community is faith, hope, and remaining love. 

Do not wait for others to be loving, giving, compassionate, grateful, forgiving, generous, or more… lead the way. 

You have the power to lead and become the leader people need.

-Katelyn Andrist 

Committing to Confidence - a Blog Series by Katelyn Andrist

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your  own understanding; In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” - Proverbs 3: 5-6

Stop ruining your mental health over people and situations that you have no control over, it's time to let go. 

The power of letting go allows one to unlock potential. 

Courage is the power to let go of the familiar.

Take back your life with the power you have always had. 

- Katelyn Andrist 

Committing to Confidence - a Blog Series by Katelyn Andrist

Remember this, as human beings, we glow differently when our confidence is fueled by belief in ourselves instead of validation from others. 

Become confident from within. You are becoming confident every day. 

Do not let anyone take that away from you. 

-Katelyn Andrist

Committing to Confidence - a Blog Series by Katelyn Andrist

 True belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect, and radiant selves to the world. Which creates greater self-acceptance and acceptance of others for who they are. 

Vulnerability is the foundation of love, joy, belonging, courage, creativity, and empathy.

The only way to change how we present ourselves is by taking responsibility for who we are with the good, bad, and everything in-between. 

You deserve soft, gentle, kind, and authentic love created especially for you. 

-Katelyn Andrist 

Committing to Confidence - a Blog Series by Katelyn Andrist

Let this be a reminder,

It takes time to figure out that big-time success must come from taking many small, ordinary steps in the right direction.

You can not ever take the next step until you take the first. 

Take that first step and watch it change your life forever.

-Katelyn Andrist 

Committing to Confidence - a Blog Series by Katelyn Andrist

Determination. 

Grind. 

Discipline. 

Grit. 

There will always be a reason why you can not do something; your job is to constantly look for the reasons why you can. The same voice that is saying “give up” can also be the same voice saying “keep going”... only you can decide. 

Continue to keep challenging yourself every single day. 

It is your time to shine. 

Trust the process. 

Isaiah 60:22: “When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it happen.”

-Katelyn Andrist