No matter where you are on your journey, accept and honor yourself where you are today.
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Updated 3 years ago,November 4, 2021
Its April and spring is here!
Are you looking for a brand new start?
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Perhaps you sense a tug to move toward a higher leveltoward the potential of what you could be.
If you were looking for a sign, this is it.
Its time to shift your focus on cultivating the life you wantthe life you know youre meant to live.
No matter where you are on your journey, accept and honor yourself where you are today.
Youre doing great, babe.
And when you know better, you do betterone step at a time, one moment to the next.
Focus on what matters
If the last year has taught us anything, it is that life is fragile.
Its so important to focus your attention on things that matter to you.
Wellness incorporates aspects of your mind, body, and spirit.
You are a unique creation, and your wellness routine should reflect that.
Maybe you feel most alive while youre in nature or feel empowered by jumping on your Peloton bike.
You get to choose what works for you.
Some great apps that help you to curate your wellness routine are Calm, ThinkUp and Headspace.
Forgiveness holds gifts specifically for you.
We have an infinite amount of entertainment at our fingertips.
Cherishing your time means setting boundaries and limiting the time you spend engaging in mindless scrolling or binge-watching.
Your time may be better spent by watching shows that help you to accomplish your goals.
While this is easier said than done, speaking your truth empowers you to live more authentically.
Identify your peace stealers.
Try identifying your peace stealersthose thought patterns that seek to destroy your mood.
I need to lose weight or I have no idea what Im doing are examples of this.
Create a list to identify your peace stealers as they come and gently replace the thoughts as they arise.
This is a hard one.
Every one of us has bias, even if we arent aware of it.
As you evolve, your relationships may also.
Positive relationships are those that value and honor you, hold you accountable, and pour into your successes.
Focus on these qualities and be the kind of person that does this for others as well.
Seek out a need and meet it.
Actively look for how you’re free to meet a need for someone around you.
Get into some books.
Apps such as Audible or Blinkist allow you to listen to content anywhere.
Get clear on your message.
What is it within you that you would love to share with the world?
Start by identifying what lights you up and makes you feel alive.
Getting clear about your message means getting clear on your purpose.
What do you have to say?
Get in touch with your brand presence.
A personal brand isnt just for entrepreneurs.
Your brand is how you show up every daywhat you post on social media and how you treat people.
Make any adjustments as necessary to align to these three things.
Polish your communication skills.
Enroll in a speaking course or join a Toastmasters club.
Challenging yourself in this area will improve all aspects of success in your life.
Get honest with your finances.
Your financial wellness pours into many other areas of your life.
Establish your creative space.
Being intentional about where you work and create can help inspire your productivity.
Goals look different for everyone.
Some of us prefer an extensive bulleted list, while others prefer big-picture visionary goals.
Both can be beneficial.
The most important thing is to knowwhatyou want to accomplish, and then being open tohowthose goals are met.
A lack of follow-through can have all sorts of effects, including feelings of inadequacy and feelings of regret.
Honoring your follow-through means honoring your word.
Before you say yes to anything, confirm that it aligns with your values and your purpose.
Once that has been established, it becomes easier to honor your follow-through and ultimately boosts your morale.
Turn a hobby into a side hustle.
Maybe you have found one of these, maybe all three.
Side hustles provide a low-stakes way to turn a hobby into an alternate method of cash flow.
Start a subscription box or sell your homemade items on a website like Etsy.
InAtomic Habitsby James Clear, he explains how systems are at the core of developing good habits.
Its not merely about adopting new habits, but the systems you put into place to support those habits.
If your goal is to get in shape, you gotta build a system that supports your efforts.
Finding faith involves having the courage to step out into the unknown.
When you have hope of the future, your potential has an opportunity to thrive.
You have this one precious life.
How will you use it?
