I definitely had/still have a girl crush on Jessica Alba growing up, but now she’s more than just a gorgeous hollywood icon – she’s a mother of 2, a daily source of wisdom and strength for her kids. Since she launched The Honest Company, I have a new-found respect for this woman and entrepreneur. I won’t lie, it’s hard to look at this picture of her and think, ‘easy for her to say,” but I have to remember she’s human just like the rest of us [except exceptionally good looking]. But I think her quote stands true – you have to cut yourself some slack.

It’s difficult to live up to your own expectations of yourself. I actually find that it’s my biggest challenge  – above even the expectations of my family, friends and work. Often I have unrealistic goals for myself or I daydream too much about what could be instead of taking immediate action to work towards that goal. I let things sit and simmer, until time takes it’s toll and I look back wondering where all the time had gone. Ever find yourself in that position?

Well, I’m in that battle. The one between myself and my expectations and perfectionism. Since I’ve been back from vacation and such, I’ve just been trying to take it day by day because some days that’s really all that I can handle. Perhaps you find yourself here too…in the middle of what you want, what you need, and what you dream. I hope you’ll find the courage to push forward, to let the fear of failure and doubt dissipate, and to find a happy medium between the three. While pressing onward, don’t forget to take breaks, be pampered, and cut yourself some slack.

Oh, there goes my 23-years-young mind a’wanderin, a’dreamin… Maybe I’m naive. Maybe I’m crazy. Or maybe I’m on to something.