Take That, Haters! How To Create Your Own Pretty Woman Moment…

Mindset

February 19, 2018

share this:
health & Wellness
Money
Mindset
follow @IHEARTMYLIFE
I Heart My Life is where luxury lifestyle meets wellness. Where personal development intersects with living an elevated life. Where no dream is too big and a champagne is always a good idea. We're so glad you're here.
Business
Fashion
Personal
Relationships
more categories
we're I HEART MY LIFE

Hi lovely,

Today, I’m going to share a secret: Sometimes I listen to my husband talking to his dad on the phone.

I love listening to James share stories of our trips, what we did that weekend, or about the exciting things that happen within IHML – all from his perspective. (And sometimes, he’ll even brag about me, which of course I really love.)

There was one day when I overheard James telling his dad about our apartment hunt in my favorite area of London, and how it wasn’t my first time dreaming of living in that neighborhood…

In 2010 when I first moved to London, I walked into an estate agent’s office in this beautiful part of the city and told them I was looking for a one-bedroom flat under £800/month (around $1000).

Although they were kind and let me down gently when they told me that that wouldn’t be possible because there was nothing under that amount around here, it felt like they were laughing in my face. I left feeling disheartened, embarrassed, alone, and “blah” about money.

Recently, I went back to that same office on that same street and walked in with head held high. I told them that I was looking for a four-bedroom house and gave them my new price-range, and they immediately showed me my options.

On the phone with his dad, James described my experience like that scene in Pretty Woman where Julia Roberts goes back to the store with all of her shopping bags after they refused to serve her a few days before. Ha! (I’m not sure I’d go that far, but I love the comparison.)

The truth is, back then, my life was completely different. When I first moved to London on my own, I had no clue what I wanted to do and literally arrived with four suitcases and a dream. I spent weeks in a hostel while searching for an apartment and ended up with one the size of a closet. I didn’t have money to travel and worked as a nanny and Assistant for a few years until I finally discovered coaching.

Here are a few photos from that flat…

There were years where things didn’t seem to be going right or make sense, and days where I’d burst into tears because I was so sick of being confused.

I was kinda a mess.

Maybe you can relate, lovely.

In Oprah Winfrey’s book What I Know For Sure. One of the many lines that stood out to me was this:

“If I knew then what I know now, I would never have wasted a single minute doubting my path.”

Wow.

Looking back, I spent so much energy wallowing in my own confusion and self-pity. I spent so much time worrying about the future. I wasted so many days crying and waiting to be happy.

Although there was never a doubt in my mind that I was meant for something big, I often let my confusion and impatience get the best of me instead of just living in the moment and trusting that I was on my path.

What about you? How many days have you spent doubting your own path or whether things are actually going to work out? How many moments have you spent waiting to be happy?

You’re not alone in that, but you can make the decision that right now, today, you’re going to respond to life in a different way.

You’re going to be excited about what’s to come, about what’s in store for you, and about all that you’re meant for.

You’re going to trust that as long as you continue to put one foot in front of the other, follow your heart, and take massive action on behalf of your dreams, doors will open and clarity will seep in.

And, lovely, you’ll get your own Pretty Woman moment.

You’ve got this.

Lots of love,

How to Get Anything You Want Masterclass

We're going to show you exactly how to get the life and success that you're craving. This is our BEST teaching taught by our Founder Emily Williams and what has helped thousands of women around the world transform their lives. And now it's your turn. It includes a bonus workbook + other surprise tools to support your growth.

TAKE THE CLASS

MUST READS

MEET EMILY

FOUNDER & CEO

I started I Heart My Life from my kitchen table in a tiny London apartment in 2013.

After going through a 5-year quarter-life crisis, I discovered the world of personal development and the power of a gratitude journal and finally got clear on my true purpose in life: to help women fall in love with themselves and their lives. I Heart My Life has gone through many transformations over the years, but its mission has always remained the same: we exist to teach you how to create a life that you love.

OUR MUST-LISTEN PODCAST LEAVING YOU INSPIRED and IGNITED

We believe that life's too short to be subtle, that everything you want wants you back and in elevating your everyday, whatever that means to you. This is the I Heart My Life Show.

lISTEN TO THE PODCAST