Isobella Jade quote: Striving and reaching a goal

You can do it! When something is tough or a challenge, frustrating or bringing you down, don't let the doubt win. Listen to your inner voice and focus on the steps, one by one, and the journey, day by day, remind yourself of what you're thankful for and be proud of yourself for all you've accomplished so far. Striving and reaching your goal means believing in yourself and giving yourself that chance. ~IJ

Isobella Jade quote: be patient with yourself while you strive

Sometimes our goals can stress us out, everything to get done to reach it can seem overwhelming, so be patient with yourself while you strive, set little goals for the day and throughout the week to keep yourself gliding :) Isobella Jade

Isobella Jade Quote: This life isn't only about what we gain from it, it's about what we give it

Hello Monday! Despite the rain in NYC let's shine shine shine our sunshine all day long! Some thoughts on being in a place that uplifts you and your skills.

"If the energy around you isn't positive and inspiring, if the atmosphere you're living/working/striving in isn't a place making you feel fulfillment often, then grab your bootstraps and start moving towards change. It's not always easy to con...front yourself and confront change but giving out your true potential to life can involve changes. This life isn't only about what we gain from it, it's about what we give it and ourselves and others, and if your environment is bringing you down, focus on appreciating what you do have and working towards the things you want and the person you want to be. Time is precious, your life has meaning and it's up to you to give it the value it deserves and when you do you bring out the best of you." ~Isobella Jade

New Podcast Segment! Listening to that voice inside and going with your gut

It is scary to try to do something that involves risk. But life is a risk, and there is also that risk of finding the success you wanted. Not pursuing what you want to do is scarier than doing it though.~Isobella Jade

Tune into my new podcast segment here (and also listen to archived segments too):

Listening to that voice inside and going with your gut

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2012/01/19/listening-to-that-voice-inside-and-going-with-your-gut

About the segment:  In this segment Isobella Jade shares how she stays inspired while setting and accomplishing goals. "It's not easy to encourage yourself sometimes but think about the reason why you want to do something, think about why it is important to you and the joy of finishing something and reaching that place of fulfillment from not giving up and sticking with it." This segment is based on listening to that voice inside and going with your gut and giving yourself and your goal or dream a chance.

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Isobella Jade Quote: It's not easy to encourage yourself but it's necessary

It's not easy to encourage yourself, but think about the reason why you want to do something, think about why it is important to you and the joy of finishing something and reaching that place of fulfillment from not giving up and sticking with it. ~Isobella Jade

Isobella Jade Quote: Focus on what means the most to you

There are so many distractions out there, focus on what means the most to you and what you'd regret not doing and make it important, listen to what your heart is telling you, don't put aside the things that give you a sense of accomplishment and make you feel your best. ~Isobella Jade



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Isobella Jade Quote: Regrouping the mind and soul

It's good to regroup, to escape your mind and distance yourself from what you are focusing on for a little bit. Sometimes when you're not thinking so hard about something you think better. Revive the mind and check in with your plan. Come back to it fresh again, to maintain the direction of where you're going. ~Isobella Jade

Isobella Jade Quote: Pressing on is being brave

Pressing on is being brave, it's not giving up, it means you're carrying love and faith, and facing what's tough makes you tough, pressing on is standing up to fear and looking forward to what lies ahead and looking towards the the brightness of the new beginning. -Isobella Jade

Isobella Jade Quote: That thought of wonder

If something has been on your mind for some time now making you wonder if it’s possible or if taking that chance would be worth it and if you should pursue it, recognize it as your inner-voice, there’s a purpose for that thought of wonder, that something is not something to ignore, that ‘something’ is what you should do. ~Isobella Jade

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Isobella Jade Quotes and Inspiration: Smile, care, listen

Good Morning! Rock on, no matter your size or the size of your dream! Today is a new day and much awaits! :) I hope your day involves smiling while you take in the fresh air (and if you're in NYC, the sunny sky!) and keep in in mind every little hustle and try does count, and without planning it your day could involve helping someone while your on your way (the other day on 38th street I said, "Wait, little girl!" and picked up a purple scarf that she and her nanny didn't know she dropped and then at Bed, Bath and Beyond 6th Ave an older lady dropped a leather glove as we passed in the aisle...it sucks to lose a leather glove and she prob wasn't that good at reaching for the floor to pick it up ya'know) and sometime during your day maybe you'll get to listen to the day in the life of someone else and take in the story of a new or familiar friend. While your pounding the pavement, chasing your goals, getting stuff done, it's good to smile and take in the energy of the day around you, to care, to listen, and spread that around a bit when you can :) ~Isobella Jade

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One of the most important things a girl can do for herself is...

One of the most important things a girl can do for herself is notice her skills and what she's good at and have an understanding of ones positive traits. We all have things we aren't the best at, but we all have skills that can help others, ourselves and the world around us. We all have qualities to let shine. :) ~Isobella Jade

Do you have a peaceful place?

Where is your peaceful place? I think it's important for us to have a peaceful place, a place we feel relaxed, calm, can enjoy the quiet or good times. Mine is in the middle section of our curved sectional couch, sitting there I feel hugged and cozy, I look out into the city lights or the river and think. ~Isobella Jade

Isobella Jade Quote: Notice your own heart beat

"It's a good idea to notice your own heart beat once in a while, ya know. This life is precious thump thump boom boom gaagum gaagum." ~Isobella Jade

Writing a novel is similar to preparing a modeling portfolio, here's why:

Writing a novel is similar to preparing a modeling portfolio, here's why:

Creating concepts for a storyline and characters - creating concepts for a photo shoot and the shots you want to get. Bringing the idea and plan to life.
Both involve creativity and research and prep work.
Cropping, changing, adjusting, adding and editing sections of the book - Cropping and editing and choosing the best photos.
Rewriting - reshooting.
You grow it and make it even better as you keep working at it.
Never give up on your goals and believe in yourself and work, you are your cheerleader so start to prepare your daily cheer, it's a hustle to create your own way and chase your dreams but it's possible with passion and courage and always aim high!

~Isobella Jade

Isobella Jade quote: Looking good and dressing well isn't enough

"Just because you look good and dress well doesn't mean you don't need a purpose in life...in a world full of stuff to consume to beautify ourselves let's not forget our minds and hearts and our potential inside. There is so much potential if we see it. As we put on our hot heels and mascara let's remember to love and give the same amount of attention to the person we are inside too." ~Isobella

Isobella Jade quote: we walk just as tall

our legs might be shorter but we can walk just as tall. :) IJ

Isobella Jade quote: If your heart is saying YES

When you pursue something that is difficult or a challenge it takes a strong heart, a strong will and a strong belief, it takes time and energy and accepting that it’s not easy, you may even cry while trying, but that doesn’t mean that's reason to give up, or that it isn’t the right thing to do or pursue. If you feel it in you, if your heart is saying YES, go for it. ~Isobella Jade

Isobella Jade quote: Keeping the Try Turned On

I've gotta try, that's what I tell myself all the time, trying is what I wake up for, it's what has led to everything so far. ~Isobella Jade

Isobella Jade Quote: your perception can create your road

"earrings, handbags, shoes, cell phones, beauty products, haircare, skincare, that couch, that computer, that bank, the cover of a book- models are doing more than modeling on the catwalk and falling on their butts doing it. Think about the advertising world, look at magazines beyond high fashion, notice that your perception can create your road ." ~Isobella Jade

Isobella Jade quote: Things to love

Hey Girls,

A thought on the things to love.

It takes a huge amount of self-love to not be influenced when there is so much to compare ourselves too, it's so easy to focus on what appears to be a flaw in ourselves and have desire for what we don't have and ignore what we do have. But I hope you find that your heart and your mind are your most powerful possessions, and that it's worth it to be true to yourself, your beautiful the way you are, I hope you discover that the size of your nose, your measurements and booty are things to love too. ~IJ

I hope your week starts off good, gets you thinking and moving towards your goals, each day is a new chance to strive, so focus on the future and the things you want and glide! :)

Strive on!
Isobella