Decades of Growth

Wisdom is built with experience and experience is what we earn as we build our life, our careers/businesses, our families and ourselves. There are times we need to rebuild, because life works that way, things change, we change and we are always evolving and our priorities change throughout life.

I do believe we learn from those that have been here, and that age is a beautiful thing because it means experiences, wisdom, and we learn as we get older that the small things really are the big things. As important as it is to push, work hard, dig in, it is equally important to be still, to rest, to practice self care, to take time to meditate or breathe, to nurture the body/mind/soul.

I gave a lot of thought this week to growth, and how much we grow in a decade.

Typically that growth comes from the challenges in our way, not from everything working out great, success is not linear, it is a messy line, and for most, a scribble.

I have spent my 30 year career in Leadership Development & Training dedicated to Personal Growth, I enjoy it, I have interest in it, I have had the opportunity to view it from a corporate level, to a entrepreneurial level and personally I had to go through my own reinvention a few times in life (and I am sure I will have more).

I have explored the male dominated space of Success, and have also been able to discover other Thought Leaders that are Women are they focus on Hope & Healing. Hope & Healing, this is something we all need, and there are seasons we need it more than others and more often than not, we are healing early Trauma’s be it big trauma or what be a smaller trauma. It is so healthy to get to know yourself, how you mange your emotions, how you process things, and also do you have a support system and framework in place to plug yourself into? It is really hard for women and especially Moms to put themselves first, and to realize self care is not a pedi and a mani, not even close. Any sort of Spa day, nail appointment, hair color & cut is a feel good thing, it’s either pampering or just a lift in the way your feel when a new hair doo or after a service. Real self care is so much deeper and some of it feels good and some of it is really hard. Self Care is and should be a daily practice, a part of how you experience the day and an earlier morning wake up is a great start. This is all fluid, don’t try and do everything all at once, pick a few things and continue to add various practices as you go.

Here is the key….

You are not going to feel like doing most of it. Truth!

Exercise:

Exercise is good for us but do we really want to either go for that run or go to the gym? Not always, it is important not to base these decisions on your emotions because often times you won’t feel like it.

Meditation:

How about Meditation, everyone is saying to meditate but you just can’t get yourself to do it.

That is so normal. Meditation does not come easily, in fact, I find it really hard sometimes. Each season I need inspiration, motivation and a new idea so that I can get better and more consistent with my Meditation Practice. You hear people say it’s amazing, but you just can’t get yourself to sit still, breathe and your mind just can’t slow down. That is okay, that is how it works. Start out simple. Shorter segments to begin, and you can increase time as you get more comfortable (which takes time). If it feels awkward, it is, until it isn’t, just like anything new or a change you make. Quiet the mind. Learn the power of the breathe and give yourself space and time to meditate and pray or affirm positive things and feelings in your life.

Mindful Mindset:

This is such a great practice and will truly help you live more in the moment and to be more present. Likewise, when you focus on a positive mindset, you lean into opportunity and gratitude as opposed to complaints and where things might be lacking. The power of our thoughts has a direct impact on our experience and outcomes. Focus on the problem, you will get the problems and they might multiply. Focus on the Solution and what is possible, you will create more than you could have thought possible.

Having a resilient spirit and being aware of this can truly help you adjust and reset throughout the day. Negative thoughts appear, they are normal, but are they good or healthy for you, not really. It is okay to acknowledge, and also to process but training your brain to think at a higher vibe and level will change your life.

Seasonal Vision Board:

Have you ever done a mini board? It is a Seasonal Board on things you want to do, create or be this Season. In Living HIPP, we plan our life and nurture our spirit based on the Season. It is a feel good approach, that connects you to the beauty in the season and to unlock those emotions that appreciate all the senses in each season on the calendar and in life. Fall is coming and now is the perfect time to get clear on your Vision this Fall.

What do you want to do personally this Season?

How do you want to Feel?

What business or career goal do you have?

What memories will you build that are Fall Favorites and ignite the spirit this season?

What 30 Day commitment will you commit to?

What will your morning practice be?

A New Season means a new opportunity to shift our energy, regain our focus, to establish boundaries that protect your peace and time and daily habits that feed the soul.

Living HIPP is all in the planning and preparation, it does require a plan, it does require a schedule, it does require a Formula and it gets even better with a Foundation (we build that as soon as we can).

Are you ready to fall in love with Fall?

It is all about the experience…. Taking time to enjoy the journey. Giving yourself moments of Joy. Feeling the senses greet the signs of the season, and being mindful of the season we are in.

We can feel this in our homes and we can feel this in our hearts.

It is a beautiful feeling, spirit and energy, don’t miss out on all the good stuff, which is the spirit within!