The concept of Vibrant Badass started with the idea of wanting to live a life full of adventure everyday. I strive to live with the mindset of appreciating each day on this earth and the opportunities that it has to offer no matter the size of the adventure. This could look like a peaceful morning walk with my dog or an international flight to a place I have never been. With that goal in mind, there are five core values that I hold to help guide my decisions on how to spend my time and energy.
Growth
This includes everything that helps me personally be a better, fuller human. It is the belief that I always have the potential for change and that the way I am right now is not static. I never want to stop growing and learning. Every little thing I do that leads to personal growth teaches me something new or fosters an area that I have already started to pursue. Having a growth mindset is one my favorite things about myself.
Exploration
For me this means going out into the world and being open to the opportunities that get presented to me. When I meet new people and learn from their experiences, my perspective on life shifts to be more compassionate. The world is a massive place and there is no limit to where we can explore. There is always room to explore in my local community as well as farther from home.
Challenge
Challenge is striving to expand my horizon by doing things outside my normal routine and comfort zone. Shake things up. I love to make lists of challenges for a month or a season and see how much I can accomplish. These challenges can include a mix of habit tracking, simple goals and complex goals. Challenge lists help me constantly keep my life dynamic and extraordinary. It’s not always just about the list items themselves that expand my horizon but I also love the unexpected fun things that come after I try something fun and new.
Happiness
Carpe diem and taking time to enjoy the little things in life. Celebrating the big things too. I want to laugh every day that I am breathing on this earth. I want to make sure I notice the amazing moments that exist and enjoy the magic. I love finding new things that bring me joy and seeing all the things that add happiness into the lives of people around me.
Food
Food is one of my favorite things in life whether it is cooking my favorite foods at home and trying new recipes or going to restaurants. The world of food is so vast that I know I will never be done trying new types of foods or dishes. It is so fun to expand my palette beyond the tastes I have tried before. I LOVE culinary flavor explosions at some of my favorite restaurants. Another one of my favorite things is cooking at home with my husband. I used to be a microwave and quesadilla maker girl and that was the extent of my abilities in the kitchen. Over the past few years I have blossomed and learned so much in the art of cooking huge thanks to my sweet husband who has worked in the restaurant industry most of his adult life and has patiently taught me so many things. When I go on vacations, trying amazing restaurants is at the top of the priority list and agenda for the trip.
Most of my content and focus with Vibrant Badass will fall into one or more of these core value categories! Follow along for inspiration on how to add more adventure into your everyday life.