Entrepreneuress | Notes on mentorship + accomplishing your goals

I'm a Capricorn, the ultimate note taker, front row sitting, ready to learn kinda gal. Nothing gets me more excited than learning something new. The other day I had a fantastic opportunity to attend a special women's conference here in Dallas about entrepreneurship, faith and accomplishing your goals. My fabulous mentor from NYC, Lynette Lewis invited to me to the conference where she spoke on entrepreneurship, building a personal brand & tips from her book. . .

I'm often reading, thinking over my notes, strategically organizing my office. If you are anything like me, you make vision boards and pay special attention to your dreams and goals. After the conference and spending some quality time with Lynette, I took stock of my notes and put them together for all of you.

You'll love these 4 goal energizing strategies I learned from Lynette's talk. Try incorporating these into your work life. . .

 
1) DREAM ON ALL CYLINDERS: 

When one dream isn't working out they way you had hoped, put it to the side, find another dream and go for it. Sometimes we do all we can, but it just comes down to timing. We can't put our lives on hold just to try to make one thing work in one way. Continue to stir up all of your dreams and at the right time, the right dreams will naturally flow into fruition. 

2) REFUSE THE "LIES OF LOGIC": 

Don't let qualifications or logical tactics discourage you. Just because you don't have a business degree from Harvard doesn't mean you can't be qualified to start your own business. We all have unique perspectives and something to offer the world. Be brave to challenge the status quo. 

3) GET MOVING WITH THE 1-1-1 STRATEGY: 1 step. 1 dream. 1 X a week. 

"A dream in motion attracts provision"  Don't overwhelm yourself by needing to accomplish your goal to perfection all at once. Try planning 1 step toward 1 of your goals 1 time a week and just get your dream into motion. Get to talking about it and then the magic of the universe will get the hint and help you out.

 
4) FIND YOUR DREAM TEAM:

 Be strategic in who your spending your time with. Make sure you find people who are also dream builders and will help you dream your dreams. You'll need people to help keep you accountable and pick you up when you get discouraged. This is where hiring a mentor is a strategic and super effective move. 
I love my mentor. She's so much fun, loves fashion + decorating, loves God with all of her heart, has the savvy skills of being a #girlboss with grace, writes books so beautifully, gives seminars and talks that send chills down your spine and brings tears to your eyes, AND she has the biggest heart for women reaching their goals and accomplishing dreams.

Her book is full of practical tools to help you accomplish any goal and I am lucky enough to get first hand advice and tips of encouragement from her personally. Now you can see why I was brilliant in choosing her. The best part about the whole thing is that when I am feeling discouraged or sort of lost in that "what do I do next" mind trap. She knows just what to say to me, because she has been there, she totally gets it.

Being in business for yourself isn't the easiest journey but having a mentor helps you in not having to learn mistakes on your own and be one step ahead of yourself. Who would want that?! 

 A few helpful tips for finding a mentor. . .

*Look at companies, websites, or people that you admire, contact them and ask about mentorship opportunities. 
*Attend events, seminars and get to networking with groups of people who do what you want to do. Ask for business cards and give yours. Reach out with a friendly email asking about mentorship. I met Lynette at one of her lectures in NYC
*Look into business coaching. There are a ton of coaches in different fields all over the internet. I offer business coaching and personal mentoring sessions and I hire them too! I have my mentors in interior design, life coaching, fitness + nutrition coaching, I hired a book writing coach, etc. It's important to train your brain, in the same way you train your body + muscles. Do you research. Find the right mentor for your dream and see your dreams come to life. 

photo images via : thewiegand | B & A

7 Easy Ways to Feng Shui Your Life + A Freebie

As a die hard design enthusiast, it isn't a surprise that Feng Shui be used in my design game. I'm always keeping myself aware of the proper placement for good energy and Chi.

I believe that your home is a reflection of who you are and how you operate out in the world. By transforming your environment with vibrant energy and beautiful symbols your home becomes a real life manifestation of the life you really desire to live! And who doesn't want to live their life to their fullest potential? Well, maybe not all of us. Even if you aren't all gung-ho about getting your home in order, there are ways to use the ancient art of placement to truly enhance your life. 

Watch the video to help further explain:

seven ways to use Feng Shui principles IN YOUR LIFE

That ARE easy enough to try out today. . .

TIP ONE: Feng Shui your goals

A courtyard, lake dock, water fountain or any peaceful aesthetic is the perfect place to dream. Take time out of your week to dream. When you plan, visualize and write down your goals, do it by water. Water movement enhances and symbolizes abundance and overflow. You will fill yourself with prosperous energy and attract fortuitous outcomes for yourself and your life. 

TIP TWO: Feng Shui your food

Good Feng Shui is only allowing the things that excite you to take part in your everyday life. Eating is one of the most consistent things we do. Most people eat at least 3 times a day. Be sure to eat only your most favorite + body nourishing foods. Dine gloriously by drinking out of your favorite glasses and using your most special dishes. Make sure the experience excites you! This gives you good energy which is exactly what you will attract. Good vibes only. 

TIP THREE: Feng Shui your travels

Create a personal Feng Shui travel kit to ensure an enjoyable experience while traveling. Bring a travel candle, a beautiful journal and pen, a photo of loved ones or something that makes you smile, a silk scarf or small pillow, a book that will inspire you. These things give you the comforts of home and a sense of calm. When you are in this calm yet happy state, you are sure to get the best out of your vacation. 

TIP FOUR: Feng Shui your karma

Create good karma by giving to a charity, your church or any other spiritual organization you believe in once a month. If finances aren’t available for giving, try actions. Take a few hours and help out a homeless shelter, give to a food drive or even plant a tree. Don’t throw away things or clutter from your home thinking thats all you need to do. Donate items you don’t use to a donation center with a good cause. Give for the sake of being a good giver. Here are ways to give back to your neighborhood. 

TIP FIVE: Feng Shui your time

To make sure that you are getting the most out of your 24 hours, slow down. Slow down when you chew, to prevent an upset stomach and fatigue. Slow down when you walk, you may miss out on running into the right person, the first time. Slow down in your talking, you don’t want to speak too soon or say something you will waste energy regretting later. When you operate from a more calm place, usually things get done right and with intention, the first time around. 

TIP SIX: Feng Shui your relationships

Spend little to no time with people who suck and deplete your energy. Toxic people and toxic situations should be regulated with boundaries. Only invest in friendships and relationships that give to you as much as they take. It should be an equal balance of investment on both ends. Otherwise, you may find yourself stuck in ruts, feeling exhausted, losing enthusiasm or filled with unnecessary anxiety. 

TIP SEVEN: Feng Shui your mind

Everything is energy. Everything we do and think about causes a series of events that determine what shapes our lives. We can start our mental decluttering by meditation and prayer. What really helps getting our brain fully clear is writing everything down. The things that pop in your head that you must do, want to do, discussions you should have, phone calls you want to make.

Write them down in your journal or you can use this beautiful journal I made for you. Every morning, determine what really needs to get done and what doesn't really matter. Be strategic in terms of your priorities and only do things that are going to add and give value to your energy. 

Now get out there and get your Shui on. . .

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