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Hi, I’m Maricris! I am a proud NASM Certified Personal Trainer with a passion for training YOU, the everyday athlete, to get stronger in the game of life! My background as a corporate worker, athlete, and model, in addition to working with celebrities, entrepreneurs, corporate workers and stay-at-home moms with unpredictable schedules, has inspired my adaptive coaching style. I’ve been blessed to be part of many lifestyle transformations, and can’t wait to be a part of yours!

   

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31 Life Lessons I’ve Learned

June 23, 2020
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This past Saturday, on June 20th, I turned 31. I know it’s common to hear that women don’t like to share their age, but it doesn’t bother me. The main reason is I truly feel that I’m continually learning more about myself, and always getting more comfortable in my skin. The more I learn, the more I feel I’m on a clearer path of continually living a fulfilled life on my terms. I’ve learned to create goals based on my desires, not what society says. They’re created by my definitions of happiness. And, I don’t fault myself for what I didn’t know. I know sometimes we can look at our age and then compare ourselves to others and wonder why we aren’t where they are in life, or ask how we let our health decline for this long. Rather than having that negative train of thought, I get excited when I discover a new priority in my life, and I know have a new journey to embark on. It is my job to keep my mindset in line with what I can control. We are always evolving, so we need to be kind to ourselves in the never-ending process. Priorities will always continue to shift, so just remind yourself you’re always on time. You always have the ability to show up for yourself. So whether you’re 31 like me, 54, or 75 you are only as old as your MINDSET. You’re the one who determines what you can and can’t do. You choose if you want to “age” yourself. Your self-care mentally and physically is what will determine your age. So…how old are you? It’s your call.


Here are 31 of my life lessons.
Feel free to reply to this email and send me yours! I’d love to hear!

1. Love Hard
2. Be willing to get hurt
3. Forgive
4. Seek to understand, not reply
5. You have no one to impress
6. When you’re scared, that’s the moment to do it
7. Be honest
8. Don’t shy away from your greatness
9. Speak your mind
10. Be willing to be wrong, and admit your fault
11. Trying and “failing” is better than not knowing
12. Make yourself your number one priority
13. Understand your worth
14. Keep boundaries
15. Check in with your mental health
16. You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to
17. Make it a priority to schedule in time with friends and family, time flies. Work will always be there
18. Remember everyone is doing the best in their eyes, be compassionate and meet them with love even if it’s hard
19. The only thing you can control is your reaction
20. Make sure your circle of friends push you to be better without them telling you to. Let their character and actions inspire you
21. Even if you’ve been hurt, do your best to open your heart
22. Everything happens for a reason
23. There’s always a beautiful blessing, no matter how bad a situation is
24. Smile at a stranger and acknowledge them. It can make their day
25. Train consistently. Health is the key to enjoying a full life
26. If you really want something you’ll figure out how to make it happen. Period. We create our obstacles.
27. You are owed nothing.
28. You don’t owe anyone anything.
29. It’s okay if your perspectives change. That’s called growth. Don’t get locked into the “identity” of who you used to be or be worried about making others uncomfortable
30. Enjoy food. There’s no shame in eating healthy and indulging.
31. Dream big. Remind your loved ones regularly that you love them. Tomorrow isn’t promised.

Wishing you Health & Happiness,

Maricris Lapaix
Your Personal Trainer

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