09 - Control What You Can Control

The Girlypreneurs Newsletter

Natalie Hernandez
August 30, 2023

Hi Girlypreneurs,

If I’m being honest I’ve had a tough week. I moved a couple of days ago and then got terribly sick. I’ve basically been ill in bed for the last week and have not felt like myself. However, through this, I’ve learned much about myself that I want to share.

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TODAY IN 4 MINUTES OR LESS:

💕 Control What You Can

👑 Get Out Of Victim Mentality

✨ Importance Of Making Money In Your Sleep

Control What You Can Control

So I’ve been terribly sick, to the point where I feel like I’m on bed rest. I can barely eat and have honestly just been sleeping. Today was rough, I literally had a mini meltdown. I feel terrible and feel so guilty for not working and just feel useless. As someone who is naturally very driven and motivated, it’s been so hard for me to be in bed and also not have as much motivation as usual and today I truly just had a meltdown. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. However, after my meltdown, I realized some things.

Yes, I feel so sick, I’m tired and sleepy BUT there are things I can control. I can’t control when I’ll feel better, or how tired I feel but I can control how I eat, how clean my space is, and most importantly my mentality. This whole week I’ve been stressing myself out for being so tired and sick which made me feel guilty, lol Like girl forrels, I can't believe I feel guilty for being sick.

It sounds so dumb just typing this. LOL, that’s what happens when a girl boss is sick, you’re hard on yourself. But today I realized that so many times we stress over things out of our control, and most of the things we stress about or create anxiety around we can control that’s why it makes you anxious because it’s out of your control.

So think about your life right now, What is constantly stressing you out or worrying you? and are you in control? If you are in control address it, and if you can’t control it then it’s not worth stressing over PERIODT. Over-stressing is truly the worst thing you can do to your body and mind. And through this all, no matter what you are going through you can always control, what you eat, your space/ environment, and your mind so make sure those 3 areas are in excellent condition no matter if you’re energic or sick in bed.

Get Out Of Victim Mentality

Since I’ve been sick in bed the last week I’ve been down bad. I’m like man this sucks, why me, when will I get better, and the list goes on. But after my meltdown today I realized how privileged and lucky I am. Yes, I’m sick but boohoo, there are literally people who are dying in this world. I get to work from home, lay in my $$$ bed, and be in my new apartment.

How stuck up to think I have it bad just because I’m sick like literally life can be worse. In return, I feel lucky to feel sick in my own space, new apartment, amazing bed, and have an amazing spouse who literally just wants me to rest. I literally don’t have to do anything I don’t want to and know that business and life are being taken care of. So many of us are so accustomed to being in the victim mentality.

We always think someone has it better, better life, better family, better everything. When we are in this mentality we are not currently grateful for our current life. And you can’t feel two emotions at once so if you’re constantly in a victim mentality you won’t ever be happy for what you have.

And just remember, there’s someone who has it worse than you who is happier. There is beauty in everything, I don’t think I’ve ever rested so much in my life since this week of being sick which has been nice to also give my body some rest.

Importance Of Making Money In Your Sleep

I’ve been sick in bed and I mean sick and sleeping which means I haven’t been working. I’m embarrassed to admit but I don’t think I’ve even worked an hour because of how mentally exhausted I’ve felt and guess what… my businesses have been making the same amount of money if not more while I sleep. I haven’t answered a single work call or email, and my income doesn’t drop.

Through this experience, I’ve realized how lucky I am. I don’t actually have to work because my businesses run themselves and that’s when I realized the power of making money in your sleep. Many business owners simply buy themselves a job, but if you didn’t work for a month can your business work and grow without you? If it can’t then you simply bought yourself a job.

And if you currently have a 9-5 and god forbid something happens to you how much time off do you really have? Can you leave the county in an emergency? If you had a baby do you only have 2 months off? I know many of us don’t think of stuff like that but it’s time to start working smarter and set yourself up for success. I say I’m lucky because I make money in my sleep, can take as much time as needed, and can leave the country tomorrow if I need to. However, this wasn’t handed to me or built overnight.

During my notary phase, I was working 14 hours days, working day and night at just 19 years old while most 19-year-olds were partying their life away. I still work day and night (when I’m not sick lol). So when you look at me don’t think wow she’s lucky, think wow what did she do to get there and how can I too?

I didn’t come from a rich family, I’m not a trust fund baby, I simply see the bigger picture and always knew I was meant for more and also wanted to live life on my own terms. Think about your current life, what you want your life to look like, and whether are you truly working towards that dream. Only you know in your gut if you are doing everything you can to reach your full potential or if you are doing yourself a disservice by not fighting for your dream life. I hope this message brings you clarity for your future, and remember you are just 1 decision away from changing your life. IR TV

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