Where I have been...The Truth.

As we get older, it’s inevitable that our priorities change.  When I first started my blog, it was something that I was extremely passionate about because I love writing, sharing, and helping people.  However, real life got in the way and I felt this pressure to hurry up and figure out a career path for myself.  I recently just turned 27 so in the back of my mind I feel that I should already have everything figured out.  My dream is to one day run my own business that involves health, fitness, yet also provides young women and athletes with the motivation and inspiration to get through the everyday societal struggles.  I ventured out and recently tried to pursue some businesses that didn’t quite work out.  Needless to say, I was heartbroken about it and have felt a little bit defeated.  Then comes the sadness, lack of motivation, etc. I have a hard time admitting when I am sad or when I am struggling because I try my hardest to be the most positive, motivating, and inspiring person for the people around me.  BUT I AM HUMAN TOO. Slowly but surely, I am starting to realize this. So....for the past year I have been trying to “figure out what I am doing with my life”, and the pressure I have put on myself has been unhealthy.  But the fact of the matter is... that is just LIFE.  The older you get, the more you have to go through to reach and achieve your goals.  Priorities change, and the next thing I know I am more worried about my health and the success of my future than being the "best cheerleader in the world".

Recently I took a step back and really asked myself what am I the most passionate about (besides cheer)?  Every time the answer is helping people, specifically with knowledge of fitness, nutrition, and most importantly mental health.  I have tried previously to reach out to people through my social media to help with these subjects, but I always strayed away because I was afraid people might not care to hear what I have to say.  The truth is, there will be a handful of people that won’t care, a handful that aren’t interested, a handful that will think it’s stupid.  However, that’s not what matters.  What matters is that there will be a handful that do care, and maybe in some way I can help them.  That to me, means more than anything.  SO...here I am.  I am back and I am going to commit myself to writing, doing fitness videos, reaching out to people, helping where I can, and hopefully providing a little bit of positivity and inspiration to your day. 

If you’re reading this, its ok to not have everything figured out.  It’s ok to go through periods of struggle.  Even the happiest and most motivated people go through rough patches. And, if you are ever doubting something yet you keep getting pulled back to it...take that as a sign.  Take a leap of faith and don’t let other’s opinions dictate your successes and happiness.  MOST IMPORTANTLY, I truly believe that one door closes so another one will open...and some things don’t work out so that something bigger can come along. With that being said, I would like to reintroduce myself...

Hi, my name is Jasmine Darnell.  I am an EX-athlete....aspiring to be a business woman (for those that truly know me you know that takes a lot for me to say). I want to bring confidence, knowledge, and motivation to young women and athletes around the world.  And that is just what I plan to do.

XOXO, Jazzy