Hello My Fellow Blog Lovers and Supporters,
Here we are again, embarking on a new week, new goals and new responsibilities to fulfill. I must say this glorious almost Spring like weather has made achieving those that much more enjoyable!
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Haste & Hustle Marketing Conference right here in the Niagara Region. In fact, here is a Facebook LIVE I did directly from the event, check it out!
But I digress, while I was watching Gary Vaynerchuk the CEO and founder of Vaynermedia speak, (as mentioned in the video), he said something that really resonated with me, “Find your own definition of success, because no amount of money is a direct correlation to your own happiness.”
Seriously, mind blown!
This got me thinking – What does success mean to me?
I really had to take some time, be quiet and look within and really pinpoint what success would look like for me. It has not been an A + B = C answer that is for sure, more like A + B= Infinity and beyond. So this is where I had to sit down and really map it out and see on paper what true success or happiness really would look like specifically for me and my value system.
First of all, I need to be working in a career I love. A career where I get to help people and assist them in some way achieve their own goals for success. Well, it would seem like I would have this one covered. My business of social media management and coaching for small business owners genuinely allows me to assist others to go after and achieve their own goals of business success. When I see my client land a new customer because of the relationships we worked so hard on establishing online for them, it literally makes my heart sing! No really it does. I really do ❤ what I do and ❤ when I get to experience those moments with my clients!
Second of all, I want to be surrounded by those I love and care about and nurture those relationships. Moving back into the Niagara region has allowed me to do just that. I live with my Mom and Stepdad, my sister lives 5 minutes away, my brother a 1/2 an hour away as well as my best friend. Having the opportunity to rekindle and reconnect with these people has been a wonderful experience to say the least. I never realized how lonely I truly was out West until I moved back and was able to experience these relationships once again. I really was missing out, and getting to watch my precocious, smart and funny great nephew grow up has been beyond wonderful. Gawd I LOVE that kid!
Lastly, I want to own my own home decorated and filled with the things that make me feel inspired and loved. Pictures of those I love, items that I picked up from my travels, books and objects that evoke memories or feelings of peace, fun and tranquility. Have dinner parties where I can invite those I care about to come and sit around my table, eat the food I lovingly prepared for them, laughing and drinking wine the night away, really is an evening of bliss in my books. I do live in a comfortable home that I have carefully chosen to decorate my ‘rooms’ with these very such things. However, I do not own it.
So as they say, 2 1/2 out of 3 ain’t bad!
So as you can see, my wants and desires are pretty simple and I by no means am rich. Not that I am looking to be rich, but improving that part of my life is one of my goals for me and my business this year. To make a comfortable income so I can afford these luxuries I have outlined and through in world travel into the yearly mix as well. So I guess what I am trying to say is, Gary was right, the amount of money you make does not equate the amount of happiness you will feel. But, it does help a bit doesn’t it 😛
So I guess I am well on my way to creating the ‘successful’ life I have envisioned for myself, now the bigger question is, how do I morph into Ashley Graham so I can have the trifecta of happiness? 😛
Thank you once again for taking the time to read my weekly ramblings and supporting me on my blogging journey. But, before I go, let me ask you this, what is YOUR definition of success? I can’t wait to hear your answers!
Until we meet again,
Love & Light I send to you always,
Dina xxoo
Dina Arsenault 
Hi, Dina. it’s great that you’ve achieved so much after your move back to your hometown.
I also do not think money brings happiness. Otherwise I wouldn’t be teaching. Lol. I should also sit down and write it out before I can list everything, but two of the things that I know to be the source of my happiness is to have a job that make me independent and let me contribute to the society in whatever form. I had about a year when I couldn’t work, and that was probably the most difficult time in my life mentally.
Your blog often make me think about my life as well and I really enjoy them every week. Thank you, Dina! Have a nice week!
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Thank you so much Sarah! I too have enjoyed seeing you blossom from the shy girl from White Spot into this strong, funny, independent and strong woman you are today and continue to evolve into. Very honored to call you my friend. xxo
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I just read an interesting quote from Pablo Picasso that suggests caution. “Success is dangerous. One begins to copy oneself, and to copy oneself is more dangerous than to copy others.” I certainly understand that from an artist’s perspective, but it’s interesting to think about how that warning applies to non-creatives too.
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I think it might be in reference of being complacent with your life and you stop striving for better and evolution in your perspectives and outlooks. That I certainly do agree with. Never become complacent in anything in life. Try to live in the moment and really experience everything!
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