Don’t Wait for the Perfect Time: Your $0 Action Plan Starts Today

 

What’s up wonderful, amazing, sweet, and lovely people? 💛

It’s a beautiful day, and I felt led to encourage someone who’s been waiting… waiting for the perfect time, waiting for the perfect amount of money, waiting for everything to line up before starting their dream.

If you’re waiting for a $100,000 action plan before you take your first step, you may end up waiting forever. Time is not waiting on you. Life is moving, opportunities are moving, and your dream is calling you now.

The best time to start is not “one day.”

The best time to start is today.

Your $0 Action Plan

Let me give you something practical and powerful that costs absolutely nothing.

If there’s something your heart desires—go for it.

You don’t need money to start preparing. You don’t need perfect timing. What you do need is intention and action. You can begin by studying, learning, and immersing yourself in the thing you want to pursue.

Most of us have access to the internet—sometimes even free internet. That means you already have access to information. Start researching. Watch videos. Read articles. Study people who are already doing what you want to do. Pay attention to how they move, what they offer, and how they serve.

You’re not late. You’re getting ready.

My Travel Business Story

This reminds me of when I wanted to become a travel agent.

At the time, I was working as a reservation specialist for a cruise line. I worked closely with travel agents every day. They would call in to book vacations for their clients, and I saw firsthand how amazing their work was—and how much income potential there was. I became very interested.

I started asking questions. Some agents were helpful. Others gave vague answers. So I did what I could do: I went online and started researching what it takes to become a travel agent.

The more I learned, the more my desire grew.

I also noticed something interesting. Many clients would call in frustrated because their travel agents were unavailable. Their vacations were coming up, and they didn’t know what to do. The good thing was—I did know what to do. I could help them.

And I remember thinking, If I ever become a travel agent, I will never abandon my clients.

At that point, I still didn’t know how it would happen. Some programs were confusing. Others were expensive. I didn’t even have the money to invest at the time. But my heart was already set.

One day, after helping a travel agent over the phone, he invited me to become an associate under his business. I was shocked. I thought, Is that really how this works?

I called him back, got the information, and realized I would need to invest in myself. I didn’t have the money—but I found it. I made it happen. I signed up. I became a travel agent.

And today, I own my own travel franchise—just like the person who introduced me to the business.

Here’s the Lesson

I didn’t have the money when I started dreaming.

But I had the desire.

I kept researching.

I kept learning.

I kept preparing my heart and my mind.

And one day, while I was simply being helpful and faithful where I was, the opportunity came to me.

My heart was already there. I had already set the intention. I had already prayed. I was hopeful. I was getting ready.

And it worked out.

Now Let Me Ask You…

What is that dream you keep putting off because you’re waiting for the “right time”?

You don’t need to wait. You can start today by getting excited about it. Study it. Talk about it. Visualize it. Prepare for it. As your excitement grows, you will begin to attract the right opportunities, the right people, and the resources you need.

Today, choose excitement over fear.

Choose preparation over procrastination.

Choose faith over waiting.

I’m praying that God gives you guidance and sends the right people into your life, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Have an amazing year. May this year be your best yet.

And remember—don’t let anybody steal your joy. 💛

Double Blessings Find You

 

Isn’t it amazing how life sometimes surprises us in the most beautiful ways?

Have you ever wanted something for a long time, planned for it, saved for it, finally gathered the resources and said, “Okay, I’m getting this for myself”—only to discover that someone else had already gotten the exact same thing for you as a gift? Not similar. Not close. The exact thing.

That’s what I call a double blessing.

What makes it even more powerful is when it comes from an unexpected source. Those moments remind us that we are never alone, never overlooked, and never forgotten.

Recently, I was speaking with one of my clients who shared a story that truly made my heart smile. He had gone out and purchased three things for himself—items he genuinely needed and wanted. Later, he found out that someone else had already bought those exact same three items for him as gifts. Because of that, he was able to return what he purchased with his own money and keep what was gifted to him instead.

When he told me, I laughed and joked, “You must have been really nice this year—Santa remembered you!” He was surprised, but more than that, he was genuinely happy. And honestly, so was I.

Stories like that remind me how intentional God is. Nothing is random. Nothing is wasted.

So today, I want to pause and speak life over you.

I want to pray for you.

That thing that feels impossible right now…

That thing you’ve been saving for…

That thing you’ve been quietly praying about…

That miracle you’ve been believing for…

I’m praying that God places it in the heart of someone who already has the resources to make it happen for you. I’m praying that divine supply finds you right where you are. I’m praying for grace, favor, and supernatural provision to meet you in ways you never imagined.

In Jesus’ mighty name, amen.

You are blessed beyond measure.

Miracles are beginning to unfold right in front of you.

Get ready—because it’s about to happen.

You will rejoice. You will rejoice.

Declare this with confidence:

“I will rejoice. The thing I desire—God has already placed it in the heart of someone to do it for me. Someone with the resources to bless me. And it’s coming as a gift.”

It’s coming.

It’s already in motion.

In Jesus’ name, amen.

And remember—don’t let anyone steal your joy.

What’s meant for you is finding you.

The Power of Resourcefulness: Using What You Already Have

What’s up wonderful, amazing, sweet, and lovely people 💛
Thank you so much for checking out MaryamsJoyfulLife today. It’s a beautiful day, and I’m grateful you’re here.

Today, I want to share a simple lesson I recently learned—and one I was able to teach my kids at the same time—about resourcefulness, creativity, and choosing a different path instead of the most convenient one.

We were out returning a few items we had sent back to vendors. As usual, we stopped by the UPS store near our home, scanned the QR codes, and had the labels printed. Everything was going smoothly until we got to one item. I didn’t have the right-sized box for it. The employee let me know that if I wanted to purchase a box, it would cost an extra $5.

Now, I could have easily paid the $5—but I didn’t want to. This was a return meant to put money back in my pocket, not take more out. Especially since returns with this vendor were supposed to be free.

So I paused for a moment. Instead of reacting quickly, I thought, There has to be another way.

I told the kids we’d complete the return that was ready and come back later for the other one. As we stepped outside, I looked around and realized there was a Dollar Tree right across the street. I said, “Let’s walk over there and see if they have an empty box they’re throwing away.”

We went inside, politely asked an employee if they had a spare box, and they happily gave us one. I also asked if I could use a bit of tape, and they allowed that too. We packed up the item, taped the box, walked back to UPS, scanned the QR code, printed the label, and sent it off—problem solved.

No extra money spent.
A little walking.
A practical lesson learned.

Why am I sharing this?

Because in life, we often jump straight to the costliest or most complicated solution. We make problems feel bigger than they really are. We stress, overthink, analyze, and delay—when the answer is often right in front of us.

Sometimes the solution isn’t painful or hard. It just requires a small step. A step outside our comfort zone. A step that feels different from what’s convenient.

When we sit too long thinking instead of acting, frustration grows. Time is wasted. Patience wears thin. And the problem lingers longer than it ever needed to.

So here’s my question for you:
What is that one thing you’ve been putting off right now?

You’re standing right there, feeling confused or overwhelmed, thinking the answer has to be difficult. Take a deep breath. Pause. Look around. The solution may already be within reach—waiting for one simple action to move you forward.

Thank you so much for reading MaryamsJoyfulLife today. I truly appreciate you.
Have a beautiful day—and don’t let anybody steal your joy 💛✨

How Releasing Small Frustrations Protects Your Joy

 

Good morning, wonderful, amazing, sweet, and lovely people. It’s a beautiful day today, and I’m so excited to be here on MaryamsJoyfulLife.

Today, I want to talk about letting go.

Before I get into the lesson, let me share a simple but powerful story.

A Small Moment, A Big Lesson

On New Year’s Day, my sweet man, our kids, and I went grocery shopping. We picked up a few items and headed home, thinking we had everything. Once we started putting the groceries away, my sweet man noticed one item was missing.

Immediately, thoughts ran through my mind:

Did we forget it at the store? Should we go back? The store is far…

But instead of spiraling, I paused. I knew we weren’t going back, and I decided not to let it bother me. Sometimes things happen. Sometimes things go missing. And sometimes the best thing you can do is declare, “It’s all working out in our favor.”

So I let it go.

The next day, when I went into the cabinet to get some plantains I had stored there, I noticed something unexpected. Inside the same bag of plantains—because we had bought them at the same shop—was the item we thought we had lost.

There it was, waiting to be used.

I joyfully took it out and, at my sweet man’s suggestion, placed it in the fridge. Later, he cooked it for himself and the kids, and it was absolutely delicious.

What This Taught Me About Energy

In the past, this situation would have frustrated me. I would have asked, “Why does this always happen?” That one thought would have led to a chain reaction—remembering other times things went wrong, draining my energy, and ruining my mood for the day.

But this time was different.

I realized something powerful: energy is everything.

When you focus on what’s missing, what didn’t go as planned, or what you should have done differently, it steals your joy. It pulls you out of the present moment—which is often neutral—and it affects your peace, your relationships, and your entire day.

Negative energy doesn’t stay contained. It spills over and contaminates everything.

Choosing Peace Over Perfection

So today, I want to encourage you to do something simple but life-changing:

When things don’t go your way, say,

“It’s all working out in my favor.”

Smile.

Breathe.

Move forward.

Do not allow small inconveniences, mistakes, or unexpected moments to ruin your day. The Word reminds us that all things work together for good for those who love the Lord—and I know you do.

Even when something doesn’t seem to work out, it’s often a seed being planted for something greater than you could imagine.

A Question for You

What is that thing today that has been stealing your joy?

Can you reframe it and say,

“You know what—this is working out in my favor.”

Focus on the good.

Start giving thanks.

And don’t allow anyone or anything to steal your joy.

You Don’t Have to Do Life Alone

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Have a blessed, joy-filled day 💛