Carrie - I Want To vs. I Have To: Living From Opportunity Instead of Obligation

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Project You 2.2, Carrie explores the two attitudes that shape every experience: the “I want to” energy versus the “I have to” mindset. Drawing on stories from her teaching days, her personal health and fitness journey, and her daily life as a mother and daughter, she illustrates how choice and perspective transform even the hardest tasks into opportunities for growth, joy, and connection.From showing up to Pilates because of the women who inspire her, to walking on the treadmill while enjoying a guilty pleasure, to teaching students who might not love math but are willing to grow, Carrie shows how energy, mindset, and purpose affect both your experience and the people around you.Featuring the powerful saying from one of her best friends, “Everything in life is either an opportunity or an obligation,” this episode invites listeners to notice their own energy, reframe their mindset, and lean into I want to instead of I have to.By the end, listeners are challenged to take one action today with intention and choice, transforming ordinary moments into meaningful ones and creating a ripple of positivity in their lives.