Building Social Media, Connecting and Helping People

I really love Bodybuilding.com. I'm dedicated to building my BodySpace account over the next 12 weeks as I've focused a lot of time building up my social media presence in the last year, but have neglected this account here even though I've still been using the website as a resource for coaching, nutrition/training info. Since I'm building content, growing followers, finding new friends and networking it's easy to get sidetracked on what my goals are with social media and my TOP priority for utilizing this GREAT technology that we have these days HAS to be helping people.

I want to reach out to people that are living in darkness with depression, fatigue, self-image and self-esteem issues, obesity-related illnesses, FAMILYS who are being torn apart by lack of confidence, lack of hope and struggling financially as a result of poor goal setting skills. I want to show those people that tiny changes DO make a difference and that they ADD UP. I want them to learn to BELIEVE in themselves and in POSSIBILITIES!

It's easy to lose hope in life, to become disconnected from each other and even from your own sense of self. I want to inspire self-discovery in people who look in the mirror, but don't see a reflection of themselves anymore because I've been 'there' looking at myself and wondering where 'I' am. I know that a skill that I have is the ability to spark intrigue and curiosity into the hearts and minds of people of all ages so that they can have a desire and a longing for personal development and an urge to reach for something better for themselves. I want to teach other people how to really combine the skills that they have, the passions that they love and their own personal characteristics in order to feel empowered in mind, body AND heart/spirit.

I think that finding a comprehensive way to talk about fitness and health to a wider target group is another reason that I want to take advantage of multiple social media venues. I want to connect with other health and fitness professionals, other serious athletes who are, like me, parents, business owners, entrepreneurs and future-oriented game-changers, but I also want to be able to reach out to young people just starting to find their way. I want to be able to mentor them and to help those people who are stuck in the lifestyle of low-income/poverty and aim my arrows at the hearts and minds of women and men who are desperate for change.

Changing in a progressive way and being active with my business and personal activities online is CRUCIAL to being able to find a sense of camaraderie with all these folks. I'm ready to take my training, my coaching and my personal belief systems to a higher level so that I can be a better leader for this team that I'm building and offer a sense of accountability, a sense of connection and a community that will be there to support each other like family.

It's not that hard to help people feel welcome... to help them feel appreciated or to help them see that they have value, direction and a purpose in life. I think it just takes a little investment accompanied by some healthy boundaries of your own. I'm investing in myself and my growth, but I also put a lot of value on the importance of influencing growth in those that are close to me. If you happen to see me online somewhere and have constructive criticism, suggestions, or questions PLEASE go ahead and post that comment or send me a private message. I'd really love to hear your feedback!

Thanks for reading,

~L.