Vitamin D with Dawn Dai

Today’s dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to failure. Yes, I said failure. Often times we view failure as an unsuccessful means to an end, when actually it’s the exact opposite. With failure, you gain first-hand experience on how NOT to do something. In life, we’re taught to be winners, but let it be no coincidence that you learn more from your losses. It then becomes your due diligence to find the correct way to do something. Will it become tiresome to keep trying? Absolutely! However, passion and desire never blends with lackadaisical.

So the question is, how bad do you want it? How bad do you want your relationship to work? To lose that extra 15lbs? To run the New York City marathon you dreamed of as a teenager? If you answered real bad…then “failure” is not an option. Just take a look at some of the most successful people of today, most of them will tell you they failed numerous times before they got to where they are. Like Michael Jordan for example, did you know that he “failed” to make his high school basketball team? Did that stop him from being one the greatest basketball players in NBA history? Absolutely not! If the illusion of failure comes your way, take note from Aaliyah…” If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again”…then TRY AGAIN!

That’s it for your dose of "Vitamin D" be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!”

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On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn talks the importance of having your actions match your words. Often times we “say” we want something, but our actions don’t reflect it. For example, you say you want to lose weight, but your haven’t changed your diet or started working out. How does that work? It’s time to get to the heart of the matter of what we truly want out of life and then going after it.

Join Dawn as she explains how “your dreams don't work unless you do,” that finding your passion leads to finding your peace and how once you acknowledge what you want you can create it. Now to be magical!

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Today’s dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to the breath in your lungs. It’s so easy to focus on all of the negative things in life. Whether it’s a failed relationship, a denied promotion, rejection from an audition or even a simple mistake. Just breathe. You can’t allow yourself to wallow in a sea of depression, anxiety, anger or regret. Everything happens for a reason. People change. Situations change. You even change.

If you allow life to knock the wind out of you, it will do just that. No one is exempt from its adversities. Just as Sia belts in her latest single, “Alive,” if you live long enough you too will declare, “I [have] made every single mistake that you could ever possibly make,” and still be breathing.

Don’t tell me that it’s too late because you’re still breathing. Don’t tell me it’s not possible because you’re still breathing. Enough is enough. The fact that you’re still breathing, indicates that you are still alive! Go show & tell the world that “[you] knew what [you] wanted; [You] went in and got it. Did all the things that [they] said that [you] wouldn't” and let them know you will never be forgotten!

You’re still breathing! You’re alive! Now go live!

That’s it for your dose of "Vitamin D" be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!”

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Today’s dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to being grateful. Being grateful for the good and the bad. Often times we’re only grateful for the “good” that happens in our lives. However, it’s important to be grateful for the “not-so-good” as well. What do I mean?

How many times have you said, “thank you” for a gift, a job promotion or a kind gesture? Probably more times than you can count. When was the last time you said, “thank you” for someone telling you ‘no,’ breaking your heart or thanking God for a ‘failed’ opportunity? The answer? Probably NOT EVER! I am here to tell you to say, “thank you” and count it ALL joy! See every ‘setback’ you have in your life is a setup for a come-up. Those setbacks set you up for who you are today. Who you are today, right now, in this moment is all that you’ll ever be in this moment. Be grateful. You’ve gained so much wisdom and knowledge. It’s who you are. Learn to love yourself because either you can stay the same or love yourself enough to change.

Shouting at the top of my lungs, like the choir singing in Bishop Hezekiah Walker’s hit single, “Grateful,” I can say, “flowing from my heart are the issues of my heart. It’s gratefulness.” Whatever it is that you are going through. Count it all joy. Stop asking the question, “Why me?” Instead, look at yourself and say, “Why not me?” Just as things have worked in your favor in the past, be sure to shout, ‘Thank You!’ for everything that did not. What is meant to be will be. If it’s not alright, it’s not over. It ain’t over until it’s alright.

Be grateful and say it with me, “THANK YOU!”

That’s it for your dose of "Vitamin D" be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!”

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On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn explores “pruning” in all areas of life. Dive in as she talks the importance of “letting go” of people and things, how we have to "check ourselves before we wreck ourselves,” and sheds light on her own pruning process.

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Today’s dose of "Vitamin D" is dedicated to valuing every moment of life. How do you feel in this moment? If you could feel this way for the rest of your life, would you be happy? If not, change it. Yes, it’s that simple. You are the captain of your ship/your life, and only you can dictate where you want it to go. Each time you take a breath, that very moment lets you know that you are alive. So live! Live out your dreams, your desires and claim your true happiness.

You know we can get so caught up in the distractions of life, and our distorted views can make us feel like we’re living. However, to simply live without meaning doesn’t mean you are alive. Being alive feels good. It gives you purpose. It inspires others around you to be better and to do better. To truly live means to wake up every day and you say to yourself, “I love me.” Loving everything about you from your hair follicles to your toes.

When you can teach yourself to do that, everyone and everything in your life will follow suit. If they don’t, you don’t need them. Every moment of your life you give to someone or something that doesn’t serve in the betterment of you is a waste of time. You know while we place value in money, time is your most valuable coin. Once it’s spent, it’s gone forever and you can never get it back.

I challenge you to spend each moment of your life in celebration. Take note from Nicki Minaj and “believe life is a prize.” Your life is your empire, and you deserve everything you desire!

That’s it for your dose of "Vitamin D" be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!”

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Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to the time you spend with your life. We’re both guilty of idolizing material things at some point or another, but that’s where we had it wrong because it’s all about time. Time is your most precious possession. Unlike money, once time is spent, you can never get it back. What are you doing with your time?

Make the most of the time you have on this earth and the way you do is by tapping into your purpose. What is your purpose? Your purpose lies within your passion. You must figure out what it is you love to do. It doesn’t have to fit the mold of what others deem as “purposeful,” but it’s whatever that makes you feel most alive. Don’t worry yourself with trying to ask someone else what it is that you could be doing. That's something that you got to figure out.

The time spent on figuring out your purpose is what we call life. So live! It’s meant to be enjoyed. It’s meant to make mistakes. Just be sure that it is spent doing what you love and most importantly with the people that you love the most. Just like in the hit song, “Time Of Our Lives,” Pitbull hit the nail on the head when he said “everyday above ground is a great day, remember that!”

No go and have the time of your life!

That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!”

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On this episode of Vitamin D with Dawn Dai, Dawn talks what's happening in public conversation and social media. Companies are bringing back in-office work schedules, but how does this impact our new work-life balance? Mary J Blige's new documentary shows us the impact of acknowledging our own truths and the importance of self-love. Comedian Monique's recent viral criticisms about Black women in bonnets has people distracted from the real issue at hand.

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Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to having strength… within! You are strong. You are powerful beyond measure. I’m not just saying this just so that you can feel better about yourself. I’m telling you this because out of millions of other beings it was you that beat the pack and became someone’s bundle of joy.

You are a conqueror. You are a survivor. Will there be times where you feel like life is running in circles? Yes! Will there be times where you feel lost and confused? Yes! Will there be times where you will you feel like giving up? Yes! Look. I’m not going to negate that fact that you will not slip, trip and fall on this journey called life. What I will say is that if you fall down seven times, get up eight!

Life is about being courageous, fearless and stomping down limitations even when you feel like your back is up against the wall. You’ve heard the saying before and as Kelly Clarkson belts in her hit single, “Stronger,” life will try you to your last nerve, but “what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stronger!”

Just know that you’ve come too far to give up now.

That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!”

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Today’s dose of “Vitamin D” is dedicated to your existence. Are you living or are you just functioning? Are you helping to change the world or are you allowing the world to change you? Are you allowing your gifts to be a present to someone else? Most importantly are you consistently making efforts to be a blessing to someone else?

We were all created on purpose and for a purpose, so is there any reason why you aren’t living at your greatest potential? How many times are you going to look at the next person to measure how successful, beautiful, athletic and etc they are than you? What is the mark that you will leave on this earth? How do you discover it?

Get to know you. Live in your truth. Follow your heart. Understand that your life is so much bigger than you. Realize that love is your most prized possession. So use it. Utilize it. Allow love to be your beacon of light. Just like in Beyonce’s hit single, “I Was Here,” I hope that you may muster up the courage and declare “ I was here. I did, I've done everything that I wanted. And it was more than I thought it would be. I will leave my mark so everyone will know. I was here.”

I know one thing is for sure…I was here. Dawn Dai was here. OK?

That’s it for your dose of “Vitamin D” be sure to follow me on all social media @DawnDaiSpeaks and until next time, always remember, “You are your greatest asset!”

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