Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.

Everybody starts somewhere. 

''The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place, and I don't care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done! Now, if you know what you're worth, then go out and get what you're worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain't you. You're better than that!''

My favourite of all time, Rocky. It might seem like a cliche, I know, probably something that people overuse, go over and over again. But then again, can you call anything that motivates you ''a cliche''? 

Everything, starts in your head. All the negative and positive thinking. Innovation. At the same time it is so reassuring as well as dispiriting once you realise that everything depends upon yourself. People seem to constantly seek for a perfect way how to boost their willpower and stick to their guns. I think, however, that sometimes the journey towards your goal itself (no matter if that regards your physical fitness or successull career) is much easier that the initial words ''I do''. We are simply too lazy and comfortable with our day-to-day life that we see no reason why things should be changed. Most of the time, though, it is a past which is holding us back. The feelings of misery, loss, grudge or hurt run deep. I personally belong to that latter group. Or maybe both, which is the worst match ever. I don't want to wallow in my own self-pity anymore, make excuses for my lack of determination and laziness. Time to move on. And yes, you are right, it is not the first time I've said that, according to the famous quote (cliche alert again!) : ''It's not how many times you fall down, it's how many times you get back up.''  But finally to cut the crap - that's exactly the reason why I am here. To motivate myself, to keep track of my progress (momentary lapses but no failures), to find inspirations and keep positive attitude towards life. I tend to be a person who's really harsh towards themselves, always focusing on imperfections. But who is going to love and respect me if I don't love and respect myself? 

No one said that life is going to be easy. But in the end it will be definitely worth it. I am not alone. I have an amazing family who is always supportive (or they try to be), I've got a best friend who will always be there for me no matter what, I've got other friends and truly wonderful people who have been crossing my path and I hope that some of them will stay with me for longer. I am lucky enough to believe that God is just here, next to me always willing to give me his hand. Most importantly, though, I have my dreams, passions and plans. All I need to always have in mind is:

''Imagine yourself six months from now. Don't stop - it will be worth it.''



So in a word - hello, nice to meet you all. I am off to lose myself in my lovely grammar books followed by a sweating session at the gym, leaving you with a dose of daily inspiration! x