by Brooke Hogan

Do you feel down in the dumps? Uninspired? Stuck?  Trust me, I've been there too. It can feel completely impossible to pull yourself out of it, like there's no way out. I'm writing my first blog about this because I have a friend that is going through a similar thing. I've been through it, and I know we all go through it at some point.

You have to know that the situation you're in is only a SITUATION. As crazy as it sounds, you can change it instantly. Or begin to at least. Whether its an actual physical change of environment, or simply a change of outlook, it IS possible.

For every action, there is a reaction. If you hate your job, or where you live...you feel like you cant afford a new place, or feel like the job you have is the best its gonna get for you, you're wrong. Don't be afraid to dream. Don't be afraid to let your mind wander on what now seems like the impossible. While you're sitting at your job that you hate (lol), go online, start looking at real estate websites, you might find a miracle right in front of your eyes. Something new on the market that suits you perfectly! Maybe you'll see something you really want and get inspired to work towards that goal. It might cost a little more, but now that you've seen it, you realize you could get creative to pull in a few extra bucks to get it.

Alas! A chain reaction. So how are we gonna get this extra money for our dream house? Maybe we play it safe and keep our boring job, but do something fun and creative on the side to make some extra money. Suppose you like to paint. You could start selling your artwork online and maybe that's the way you do it. Whatever it is, you'll figure it out if you let go and get your creative juices flowing!  If there's a will, there's a way!