I'm making a bold proclamation today, to you before anyone else, and saying that I'm going to make 2016 my BEST year yet -- in business, in life, in love.
When we make bold proclamations, it sets things in motion. Unseen things that start to move in accordance with our desires and visions. But, we first have to be so brave as to say (out loud, on paper, in type) that which we desire!
Before I share, I first want to set the tone with one of my favorite quotes: "Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it."
OK, here goes...
I'm going to offer my gifts unapologetically.
I'm going to strive for nothing less than the best I can deliver (and when I say this, I'm not talking about perfection, I'm talking about authenticity.)
I'm going to relax into my innate power and ease into the flow of life, rather than fight the current.
I'm going to align with the vivid vision I have for my life and business, and allow it to pull me forward.
I'm going to let go of obsessing about things that are beyond my control, don't matter or don't enhance my life.
I'm going to do more of what I love and attach less to the outcome.
I'm going to be more me and less who I think I should be.
I'm going to breathe, feel, and enjoy MORE.
I'm going to stress, push and harden less (and not beat myself up when I inevitably slip up.)
I'm going to do more things that sounds like fun in my life and business.
I'm going to honor creative ideas when they arrive in my life.
I'm going to smile more, kiss my husband more, hug my baby girl more, and laugh more.
And, I'm going to do my best to live each day in devotion to my purpose.
#BoldnessHasMagicInIt
Now, it's your turn :-)
I invite you to join me in making a bold proclamation for yourself. In community with the other amazing, purpose-driven women in our private Facebook group, share one thing you're going to do (or stop doing!) in 2016 to make it YOUR best year yet. Make your bold proclamation HERE with #boldnesshasmagicinit.
This day, this month, this year is the start of a bold, brilliant new chapter, and I'm delighted to have YOU along for this unbelievable journey which has brought us together.
In case you're wondering, the title of this post was inspired by two things:
(1) The book, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, by Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love -- recently finished reading it. LOVED it. (Fun Fact: EG lives not far from me and has a quirky shop filled with a unique gifts and global finds.)
(2) The Vivid Vision Workbook + Audio Guide which will enable you to craft a deep, fulfilling, aligned vision for your life and business that will PULL you forward this year. Get your copy here.
Here's to BIG Magic and VIVID Visions, this year and always.
The holiday season is officially underway. (For me it’s ushered in with Santa arriving at the end of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade :-)
For many of us, myself included, this time of year requests that weput a little more focus, time and energy into our personal lives -- connecting with family, friends, attending celebrations and planning gatherings -- and give our CEO brains permission to slow down a bit.
This is an important time to remember there’s an ebb and flow to life. And, I'm here to tell you that it’s OK to put more emphasis on loved ones this time of year and give yourself time off and away from your business. It’s actually vital to your peace of mind, success and happiness. Otherwise, the holiday season just feels like a long list of to-dos piled onto your already busy schedule.
But, if we instead embrace this season as an opportunity to find harmony (not necessarily balance!) between our lives and businesses, we can emerge on the other side in 2016 feeling replenished and reconnected instead of frazzled and exhausted.
The reason I say harmony and not balance is that harmony encompasses the ebb and flow. It encourages us to move in response to our lives and not harden in rigidity against it.
If you want to make this holiday season the most fulfilling one yet, I suggest that you make time to be with loved ones, make time for yourself and make time for gratitude for all the good things 2015 brought you. (Do that, and the business will take care of itself!)
In honor of the season of giving, I have three things that you should give to yourself.
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks.
This book will change your life if you let it.
In it, Hendricks explains that we all have a threshold for feeling good, and when we hit that limit in any area of our life (work, relationship, etc.), we have a way of self-sabotaging in order to bring us down into our “comfort zone”.
If you want to feel good on a daily basis and increase your capacity for abundance, success and love in all directions, this is a must-read. If you’re a personal development junkie like me, this book has to find its way to your nightstand!
Order a copy as a little pre-holiday gift for yourself. (You can thank me later :-)
Meditation.
I meditated daily for nearly 2 years up until my daughter was born last October. When she arrived, I gave myself permission to take a break (because it was feeling like another to-do for a tired new mama). But, now that she’s over a year old, I’ve recommitted to my practice, and it honestly feels better than ever.
The first time I sat on my cushion after my hiatus, it felt like coming home. In the dark morning quiet I sat, following my inhales and exhales and then completed a future self meditation (one of my favorites). Before I knew it, over 20 minutes had passed (it felt like mere minutes), and I decided then and there that meditation had to be reintegrated into my life.
If you’ve ever tried or considered meditation, but haven’t yet committed to it, I urge you to consider giving yourself this gift. We all need time to center, reconnect with ourselves and just be without the pressures and stresses of daily life infiltrating our mind space. Meditation can give you that. And, if you’re able to sit in the morning (which I highly recommend), it will change your outlook and thoughts for the entire day!
Plus, I've noticed that EVERY successful, inspiring person I admire meditates. Every single one. There's got to be something to that, right?!
When you meditate regularly, you’ll start to function from a place of possibility and hope rather than stress or lack, and you’ll feel more like yourself. You'll be clearer in your efforts, more focused in your life and business and feel more positive about all areas of your life. It's really remarkable.
Next week, I’m going to share more details of my favorite meditation with you, but until then, I recommend that you carve out at least 5 minutes each day to sit in a quiet spot and enjoy your calm, steady breath.
Your Highest Potential.
2016 is just around the corner, and every new year is a time for goal setting, self-reflection and big picture thinking. It’s a time to look forward and devise a plan for attaining your highest goals and aligning with your highest self.
If you’re ready to bring your best self to the forefront and live each day (professionally and personally) in alignment with your fullest potential, I would love to work with you in the new year.
My clients are amazing. They are passionate, driven, inspiring women who I am honored to know and coach. They have BIG dreams for their lives, and they do everything in their power to make those visions come to life -- and they do!
Everything you imagine is possible. You were given those dreams within you for a reason. They are yours to pursue; to pull you toward your fullest potential and highest self.
If there’s a fire in you that is ready play bigger and burn brighter, capitalize on it! Fires don’t last forever -- they eventually burn out. Realize that fire within you is telling you it’s time to step up, claim the success you desire and deserve, and live in the fullness of who you are every single day.
Feeling ready to do that?
Let’s set up a time to chat about how we can make that happen for you in 2016! Give yourself the gift of living your fullest potential in the new year and every year thereafter. Click HERE to schedule a complimentary consultation.
You are brilliant, amazing and talented. I know that! Now, say that to yourself and feel it in your body. Live with that knowledge every day, and know it’s the truth!
In this season of giving, be as kind and generous to yourself as you are to others. You deserve it my friend.
There is a special kind of magic that occurs when people come together with a common goal.
There’s an undeniable energy that is generated when passionate, visionary people embark on parallel journeys.
There’s a reason why masterminds are so effective, why teams can rally together to win championships, and why motivated groups of people can start a revolution.
There is power in numbers.
I want to harness that power to help YOU build the business of your dreams!
And, THAT is precisely why I’m hosting the *free* Mindset Reset Challenge.
This is a 5-day challenge to help you start living your fullest potential in community with others who are ready to do the same.
During the Mindset Reset Challenge, I’ll be sharing my favorite teachings and tools for resetting your mindset in order to realize your fullest potential, own it and live it every day in your life and business.
So, if you’re struggling to make money doing what you love;
If your business feels like a lot of work, but you aren’t seeing the results you desire;
If the clients aren’t there, and you don’t know where to find them;
If you feel stuck, unsure, stressed, frustrated or unmotivated…
This challenge is FOR YOU.
Starting Monday, November 16th, I’ll be sharing a short, actionable teaching that will help you embrace a successful mindset and live in a place of potential, possibility and action.
I guarantee that this challenge is unlike other business challenges you’ve seen out there.
I’m not going to share list building gimmicks, Facebook ad tips or email marketing techniques. There are countless freebies out there that’ll teach out all that stuff.
This 5-day event is about tapping into your innate potential, embracing the success that is destined to be YOURS, aligning with your purpose and becoming unstoppable so that all that you already know and the work you’re doing becomes more effortless and more effective!
If that sounds like a YES! to you, I invite you to join me for this 5-day journey.
If you’re not getting the results you desire in your business, and if you’re questioning your ability to truly live the life you desire, it’s time for a change.
When you're hungry for change, there's a fire in you. Capitalize on that! That fire won't be there forever. Fires burn out.
There is no better time that right NOW to start out on a different course. Pave a different path. Align with your potential and LIVE it every day.
You are meant for something BIG. There’s no denying it. And now is the time to own your potential once and for all. Turn the corner. Embrace your inevitable success and live it every day.
I’ll be there as your coach to support you every step of the way, and you’ll also have the invaluable support of the entire Mindset Reset crew (your dream team!) in our personal Facebook Group.
What if in 12 months you could be in a totally different place in your life and career?
A better, happier, more fulfilled place. What if all it would take would be 12 months of dedication, vision, hard work (of course), and business building to get you there -- would you commit?
Helping YOU live your Dream Year is Ben Arment’s mission. He’s the founder of STORY, an annual conference for thousands of creators, dreamers and entrepreneurs, and is the author of Dream Year: Make the Leap from a Job You Hate to a Life You Love.
Pursuing a Dream Year is about going after your BIG idea. The thing that tugs at your heart, occupies your mind, and keeps presenting itself time and again -- beckoning you to follow it.
It’s about transitioning from a job you hate to a life + career you are proud of and really and truly love. It’s about being guided by your life’s purpose and building a business that serves you and others in the very best ways possible.
Dream Year is a workbook for your best life.
Ben offers a month-by-month outline, to-do lists, thought-provoking questions, inspiring stories, and sage advice from thought leaders. This book can (and will) serve as a trusted guide to help you make the most of this one life you’ve got.
One of the things I particularly like about Dream Year is that the process is not sugar-coated. Ben doesn’t hold back when it comes to describing the tough reality entrepreneurs face when venturing out on their own. But, he also does a fantastic job of illustrating the rewards of giving yourself a Dream Year, and also the grim alternative we face if we don’t.
For more about Dream Year, key takeaways that’ll impact your business RIGHT NOW and some inspiring quotes, watch the video below.
Think you’re ready to have a Dream Year? (I think you are!)
Share one of your BIG goals with me in the comments below. No holding back -- the bigger the better!
Here’s to having a Dream Year!
xo,
P.S. Want to run your vision for your Dream Year by me? I’d LOVE to set-up a time to chat with you about the dreams you have for your life + business. Book a complimentary Clarity Consultation with me HERE.
This is a 5-day challenge to help you start living your fullest potential in community with others who are ready to do the same.