Very Exciting News To Share With You!!!!!

Fear can destroy so many things. It can destroy your confidence, hinder your goals, and cause you to doubt everything you do.

It has been too long since I have sat down to write, partly due to fear and partly due to life just being very busy this year. Either way, after taking a bike ride about a week ago on one of my favorite bike trails, I felt refreshed and renewed and knew it was time to continue with my goals.

The bike trail that I ride on is so quiet and peaceful. It was wonderful to share it with my husband on this most recent trip, but it also holds memories of rides with my dear friend Wanda. We talked through so much stuff on our bike rides and I loved it. This past year I have really tried to work through my feelings through journaling and learning to talk myself through my anxiety. Somedays and situations make this difficult for me still today but I am proud to say I have come so far over the past 6 years. 

This week I finally reached a goal I had put in motion many years ago. After going through therapy and dealing with things from my past I felt led to share my journey with others in hopes of inspiring anyone who is struggling. Sometimes life can make you feel as if there is no hope to keep going, but I promise you that you are enough and worthy! You are worthy of a happy and joyful life, no matter what that may look like for you. You are enough, no matter what others may say. This world is full of negative bullies and I am trying to shed a little hope and light for you all. 

The book that I wrote originally was going to be called Wanda the Warrior, as I worked through more therapy we discovered that I was hiding behind a character instead of truly putting myself out there like I wanted to. So I took a really difficult step and owned the words I had written so many years ago. 

The cover of my book is very special to me because my mom, Gail Havard drew my character for me. I am a woman who loves to dress up and wear heels, but who also can defend herself whenever and however needed. Thank you mama for always believing in me no matter what! You are an amazing and talented woman! 

The process of actually getting the booked-sized and ready for Amazon was a daunting task, one that I gave up on many times. But after that bike ride the other day I said it is now or never. As soon as I got home my negative thoughts flowed in, it does not look professional enough, no one is going to want to read this, who do you think you are…… I had to quiet those negative thoughts and move forward. 

I have realized that during life I have been my own worst enemy. Either letting what others say about me or worse the negative thoughts I have about myself stop me from pursuing my dreams. 

I now can confidently say that if many copies of this book are ordered or none at all, it’s going to be okay. Because I finally believed in myself enough to hit publish and that is all that matters. I no longer allow FEAR to control me. 

Each day I continue to grow stronger, and more confident, and my hope is that during this journey called life, I can help you grow stronger as well. 

Love to you all who continue to support me! 

If you are interested in purchasing a copy of my book, you can find it here. Amanda's Workbook To Becoming A Warrior!