Follow-through habits for serial quitters | How to find the courage to do anything

I'm a dreamer. 
I dream of these amazing ideas (or so I think) then find myself starting projects that are never completed. 

I've been a fan of Marie Forleo for a few years now.
Every tuesday I'm so excited to see what new video she has to share.
They are always filled with amazing advice that is helping me to create a business and life I love.
 I usually watch her new video every tuesday as soon as it's uploaded. 
Today I found myself feeling discouraged and needing a confidence booster 
so I re-watched a few videos.

I'm in the process of starting a few new projects (I'll be sharing those in a future post). But I could already feel the momentum slipping away. I ran for my laptop because I knew Marie would tell me exactly what I needed to hear. No sugar coating it, just straight to the point sound advice.

The first video I watched was "Follow-Through Habits For Serial Quitters".
(Press play to watch the video below)

"Creative success means balancing your love of starting things 

with the habit of finishing them" -Marie Forleo

Once I watched this video I was super excited again. I wanted to take the first few steps she mentioned in the video to start new creative habits.

I thought to myself, 

"Do you think this is a huge task to try to accomplish on your own? 

Are you sure you can do it? 

What if I get bored and never finish.

What happens if I suck, and what happens if I fail?

How can I start a new project when I have a 5 year old AND I'm pregnant?"

I started to think to myself, how can I do this?

HOW?

Then I realized I just watch a video a fews weeks ago, explaining exactly how I was going to do it. So I ran back to the laptop, went to youtube and found the perfect video to put these fears at bay.

It was perfectly titled, "How to find the courage to do anything."

I hit play and listened to Maire as she helped to melt my fears away.

(Press play to watch the video below)

"I don't regret the things I've done. 

I regret the things I didn't do when I had the chance."-Unknown (Via Marie Forleo)

Thanks Maire! 

That was exactly what I needed to hear.

I'd love to hear from you. 

What are some projects you started and never finished or what projects did you never start and now you wish you had? Let me know in the comments below.

Thanks for stopping by, until next time...

Stay Positive and Stay Inspired

DREAM | BELIEVE | RECEIVE

Get to know me | Random facts about Tora Carter

1. My name isn't Tora, it actually begins with an "S"...

2. I have a huge family, and I love them so much. I have OVER 40 cousins. 

(I stopped counting years ago)

3. I'm goofy. I love to laugh and love making other people laugh.

4. I'm still a tomboy. I rather wear jeans and sneakers to the mall instead of trying to look cute in some heels. (Comfort is king)

5. Art is everything to me. I teach my son "You need art just like you need toothpaste." Invest in art. Support for favorite artist.

6. I can't see. I got my glasses when I was 8 years old.

7. I'm an introvert. I don't like large crowds, I'm really shy, and I'm awkward. *shrug* #ABG

8. My camera makes me feel invincible. I'll ask anybody to take their picture, anywhere, and do whatever is needed for the perfect shot.

9. I set goals I can never reach, then I reach them.

10. I'm pretty athletic. I love running, riding bikes, roller skating, working out, and playing sports.

11. Besides my husband, my mom and siblings are some of my best friends.

12. I'm a miracle baby. I was born with 2 extra kidneys and had one removed when I was a few weeks old. They forgot to reconnect my bladder during surgery and I almost died at 3 months. I spent most of my life in and out of Boston's Children Hospital until I turned 18.

13. I love positive people, who set high goals for themselves and inspire me to be a better person.

14. I'm a hippie at heart. If you try to liter around I'll be sure to let you know you dropped something, and even point out where the trash is. Strangers hate it, but I don't care. I know I'm not the only person that watched Captain Planet.

15. I'm addicted to YouTube. (Yup, I can admit I have a problem.) I watch vlogs, beauty videos, hauls, hair tutorials, how to videos, and re-watch my home movies over and over.

16. I'm from Boston, so you know I'm a Pats fan. #PatsNations #NewEngland

17. And lastly, I talk way to much.

Anyways, hope you guys are enjoying you day!

Thanks for stopping by, until next time...

Stay Positive and Stay Inspired

DREAM | BELIEVE | RECEIVE

Creating the life you want

I don't spend enough time in the present. 

I'm so worried about what needs to be done, 

I'm not taking the time to realize what I have accomplished. 

I set goals.

I achieve those goals.

Then I dream bigger.

My son is teaching me to slow down. 

To be in the moment.

He's already 5 years old.

(These have been the fastest 5 years of my life.)

He teaches me to notice the small things. 

To look at ants and birds. 

Then clouds and airplanes.

To laugh and smile everyday.

To help, and to teach.

I've learned to create art everyday. 

I teach my son you need Art. 

"You need Art, just like you need toothpaste."

Surround yourself with things that make you smile. 

Your favorite colors, your favorite artists, and people who inspire you. 

Surround yourself with love, eat good food, and exercise.

Help others, stay thankful, and stay humble.

Count your blessings. If you don't know where to start, start with this very breath.

"I am so happy and thankful that I can breathe."

With each breath inhale positive energy, and exhale negative energy.

Continue to name everything you are thankful for until you begin to feel better.

(Remember to smile the entire time.)

DREAM

Think of everything you could ever want in life. 

Every place you want to go. Every food you'd like to eat. Everything you'd like to wear. What kind of car do you want to drive? What kind of home will you live in? Do you have a family? What does your family look like? Where do you work? What do you do? What do you love?

Dream your wildest dreams; then, capture that feeling.

BELIEVE

Believe you already have it. 

Give thanks and appreciate everything you have received and everything you have yet to receive. Have faith.

RECEIVE

Receive your blessings.

Create the life you want.

What steps do you take to live your dream life?

I'd love to know, leave a message in the comments below.

Thanks for stopping by, until next time...

Stay Positive and Stay Inspired

DREAM | BELIEVE | RECEIVE

Who is Tora Carter?

WHO IS TORA CARTER?

I am an Artist....

I am a Portrait Photographer.
I help artists, professionals, and families by providing Fine Art Portraits and Digital Images.
I capture legacies, creating one of a kind heirlooms that can be shared with generations to come. 

 I graduated from New England School of Photography with a major in Editorial Photography and minor in Fashion Photography.

I am a wife....

We have been together for eight years and happily married since January 4, 2012.

I am a mom...

We've been blessed with a happy, talkative, smart, and handsome son, Sean Zaire.
He will be 6 soon and is on his way to first grade.

He loves: 

Xbox,  drawing, riding his bike, playing sports, taking pictures, 

updating his Instagram Page, and making YouTube Videos.

We are the Carter, well for now...

I are expecting our second child in Aug 2015.

I've been blogging for years at iAmToraCarter.com. 

There I share my art, my photography. 

I created that blog to share my photo shoots, 

event/media coverage, and a little about myself. 

This blog, will be a positive, inspiring space, where I can share my life, my loves, and my art.

I am Tora Carter, welcome!

Thank you for stopping by, until next time,

Stay Positive and Stay Inspired

DREAM | BELIEVE | RECEIVE