Get Inspired and Be Coachable / Word of the Year

I didn't realize how important it is to set yourself up. We have access to all the knowledge. We have podcast, videos, documentaries, talks, books, and wonderful people all around us. I noticed how I have my best days when I practice a mindful routine and get inspired before beginning my daily tasks. The days I move my body and eat well and listen to my favorite podcast.. those are the days I thrive.

Like before you begin a project you begin with the idea, you do some research, then you write out a plan, gather the materials, etc.. There are steps to take before you actually begin. I remember in ballet we used to stretch for like 30 minutes to an hour before actually practicing our dance! I used to wonder why we did that... "Don't we need to rehearse more than stretch and warmup?" Nope. Preparing our bodies and practicing the basic movements were much more important in the end. You can't drive the car without the gas. Have you seen Sweeney Todd? Johnny Depp has a competition with another barber to see who can do the fastest smoothest shave. Mr. Todd takes such a long time preparing his blade and getting ready while the other guy was already shaving his clients face and thinking he was winning.. as soon as Mr. Todd (Johnny Depp) finishes preparing he takes only a few seconds to perform the shave and wins. He had better tools, and a better plan because he took the time to prepare. All this hit me one day.; It was all coming together.

All I need to do is PREPARE myself everyday for a beautiful intentional day. I mean I heard that before but this time it made more sense to me. Whatever I need to do or call in for the day needs to be done with intention and consistency. We have the power to create a life we thrive in and feel light and love about. We can follow our dreams, we can find the loves of our lives, and we can be happy with ourselves, even when it seems impossible. Tell yourself better stories and start over today. You can start over anytime you want. It's your life after all.

There are days I don't want to clean and I'll play a video about Deep cleaning my house. Watching someone else with a bigger mess and seeing them transform their space makes me excited to do the same! I notice I have a YouTuber I watch for several areas in my life, Business, Art, Health and Fitness, Beauty etc. There are so many ways to open our eyes and see things from a different view. Every time I watch a garden video, I end up going out to my garden and getting things done. When I watch a makeup tutorial, even if I already know how to do it, the tutorial inspires me and I learn something or do a much better job than when I'm not watching a tutorial. It just works to inspire and educate yourself before getting started.

Upgrade your life with me and take the time to prepare and create an intentional day. It's time to get the feeling you have been longing for. It's not that big house, that new car, or that perfect job that will make you happy. It's not even the right partner. It's the feeling. It's the emotions on the way to obtaining those things. Its usually the feeling we want and not the actual thing. The feeling of freedom and love and creativity and passion. We all want these feelings and it doesn't come from having more things or the right person. It can be obtained by telling ourselves a different story and feeling inspired about the life you already live. Someone somewhere wishes they had your life. Romanticize your life and watch how easy it is to do. Be grateful for everything. I remember watching a minimalist on YouTube and she had a tiny apartment and only a few clothing items and home décor. Here I am with tons of clothes and items, feeling heavy. It made me realize life can be different and lighter. It's not a lack of, or POOR LIFE to live with less and spend less.. it was a peaceful, organized, clean, and simple life. I needed to see that. Change the story and you change your life. My whole point here is there is so much to benefit from PREPARING for your day and for the daily tasks we tend to think we have mastered. Getting inspired by others is so powerful and a free tool to access in so many ways.

In 2022, I pray we have the strength to be consistent, to show up for ourselves, and to know we will always be students and always be coachable and that's what makes life so rich. I also pray we live with less fear and take control of the things we can, Loving our people, planting gardens, and helping those around us. At the end of the day, all that really matters is feeling loved and giving love.

Give what you want to receive, and you will notice it shows up in your life more and more. Cheers!

MY WORDS OF THE YEAR

2019- GRACE

2020- ACTION

2021- AUTHENTIC

2022- CONSISTENCY