Building Habits to Support The Life You Want
Getting our lives and businesses geared up for success is all about cultivating those good habits that align with the kind of lifestyle we crave. It’s like wanting to conquer a marathon – you have to develop a habit of hitting the pavement, training hard, and breaking a sweat, right? Or if you’re after a life free from the corporate grind, it’s about getting your financial ducks in a row, building a solid network, mastering a skill you can cash in on, and scoring clients. Crafting the vision for your life isn’t always a walk in the park; it often comes with its fair share of doubts and uncertainties.
Creating a Space for Opportunities
In my business, when I set up new business products and the marketing and promotions that go with them, it requires a laser focus. When I mix all that with my personal life activities and challenges, that focus can be easy to lose. When that happens, I must pull myself back and center down on the things that are most important to my life. Empty the cluttered mind and fill it with the present moment. It’s in that space of letting go of all else that the opportunities and creative thoughts begin to simmer.
In thinking about these things, the photo I have featured here of the cairn stones is such an inspiration to me. It symbolizes an achievement I never thought possible – placing that stone on the peak of Mt Millicent. It was tough, no question but the sense of accomplishment it gave me continues to fuel my motivation and remind me of what I am really made of! Scaling that mountain showed me that letting go of fear and learning to trust myself is what it takes to continue to move forward in this life – it’s right up there with the power of walking in love.
Life’s an adventure, and sometimes you just have to take that leap.
Crafting a life without boundaries requires a good dose of courage and awareness. Personally, I tend to live on the edge, making decisions on the fly. It’s all about making those smart choices and navigating through them, and let me tell you, it takes some serious guts. I figured out ages ago that being fully “awake” and crystal clear about what I want is the first step to actually getting it! Funny enough, I was mulling over this today, realizing that where I am right now is a direct result of decisions I made 3 -5 years back – decisions that shaped both my business and personal life. Back then, I set things in motion using words, actions, and a laser focus, and now I’m living that life, backed by successful habits and systems I put into play.
But you know what can throw a wrench into the whole works? Fear. It’s a tricky little devil. It shows up to protect us, which is cool and all, but for some reason, we tend to grip onto it. Fear is the first thing you gotta let go. It’s the ultimate mood killer. It slams the brakes, saps motivation, keeps us in our comfort zones, brings on the blues, clouds our minds from chasing dreams, and definitely scares us away from taking risks. You have to learn to let go of fear and ditch the notion of failure. Toss out the idea that you’re not cut out for it or unprepared, and just do it! (Props to Nike for that killer slogan!) Letting go of fear? That’s the first step to living life to the fullest.
You know, when I tackled Mount Millicent alongside my son and daughter-in-law, I had no clue what we were getting into. I’m not the climber in the family – that title belongs to Joshua. But here’s the kicker: I found myself prepped for success. I’d been hitting the hiking trails, keeping in good shape, and had all the right gear – the proper shoes, clothes, and whatnot. And perhaps the most crucial ingredient? The right leader. Joshua took the helm, having scaled that mountain multiple times. He could clue me in on what to expect, guide me on technique, and prep me mentally. Sure, I was scared initially. When I laid eyes on that mountain, I thought, “No way, I can’t climb that,” especially when he dropped the bomb that we’d be “scrambling” up the side – practically vertical. (And in hiking lingo, scrambling means tackling rocks without a trail.) My mind could’ve easily clung to the fear – the fear of not making it, the fear of falling and getting hurt, the fear that it was just too darn hard. But I didn’t! I chose to push those fears aside, live in the moment, seize the opportunity in front of me, muster up the courage, and GO.
When faced with a tough task, we can either throw in the towel or scramble right over it. It’s our call. The more you work on building up good habits that support what you want to do, the stronger you get when challenges come knocking.
So, there you have it! Building habits that align with the life we want. Getting ready for the task and staying ready. Keeping a focused mind on the unfolding present moment. All these things open the door to achieving greater heights and chasing our dreams. How about you? How are you paving the way for accomplishments in your life and business?
XOXOXO
