Why you should continually redefine yourself & your business

The other day I was doing an interview for someone else’s podcast and she told me she grabbed some information from me from my About page. I realized that I hadn’t updated my bio in YEARS. Eeeek. It was actually so embarrassing.

Over the last several years of being an entrepreneur I have learned that if you don’t continue to grow, learn and evolve, you get stuck. That stuck-ness manifests itself in really unfortunate ways. Ideas feel blocked, I get lazy and bored, proper balance and time management goes out the window. It feels like something is missing and I always feel inclined to look outside of myself for the answer (shopping, drinking wine, gossiping with girlfriends, etc.) It’s no way to live.

What I have come to learn is that if we put ourselves in a place where we are always open to being in a state of growth, expansion, moving forward, letting go and shifting to our next level, its like a fresh new wave of energy comes over you. (I speak more about this in Episode No. 39 of the podcast)

In the last year, (can you believe we are 6 months in?) I have fully allowed myself to become more of who my soul wants to be and less of who I think everyone wants or needs me to be. Everyone around me has been asking, “what is going on with you, everything seems to just be flowing to you?”

Just in the last three months, I have evolved in my career, changed up how I do things, grown in my heart and my confidence, learned new things, found new interests, embraced a new decor style at home, changed my look a bit. I gave myself permission to reinvent myself, little by little and the small shifts have made a TREMENDOUS impact on my life.

A few things you can do to reinvent yourself…..

+update your About page or the About Me section of any of your social media profiles. Speak from the heart.

+create a new personal motto or manifesto.

+implement some new rituals and stick to them, I share a few in the daily bliss toolkit.

+update something about your look, your style or your posture

+try a new class or join a new activity club

A few things you can do to reinvent your business…..

+update your business card, your LinkedIn profile, add more of your special interests, passions, etc.

+check in with your clients and see how you can be of better service or improve

+update your logo/website

+take a new course, learn a new skill

+try updating your workspace, style your work in a new way

+get some new work supplies

These are just a few simple ideas. I get that change can be scary but what if change is actually was meant for you. Outside of your comfort zone is the key to what you need next. It’s important that we are open to change.

GO WITHIN OR GO WITHOUT.

While we are opening ourselves up to change, we must remember that it’s important to take the time to go within before we make the change, to make sure it is in alignment with our soul. For example, if you don’t want to be a morning person, then pushing yourself to get up at 5:30 am because somebody told you it’s the right thing to do isn’t for you. Don’t do it.

Let’s say you want to make more money, lose weight, improve your relationships, heal your body, transform your mind, jumpstart your career….These things WILL improve when you allow yourself to REDEFINE the way you do life.

It’s of the utmost importance that you make sure that the things you do align with you. How to determine if it aligns with you? If it feels scary but good. If it feels scary but exciting. If it feels like scary but fun. You won’t have grappling anxiety about it if it is in alignment with what you are meant to do.

One of the best things I did for myself was invest in a coach who pushed me to evolve, who pushed me to work on my mindsets and TRANSFORM constantly.

I haven’t been the same since, and I am feeling more alive, vibrant and powerful than ever. Just ask Roman. ;)

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU TOOK TIME OUT TO INVEST IN YOURSELF?

I’m not just talking about facials and bubble baths, but to truly invest in bettering your self and bettering your life. When you do, your life transforms, your groove gets back, everyone around you notices and all things flow towards you. Let me tell you something, you ALREADY are that woman, we are just going to unleash her from hiding.

Every desire that you have in your heart is in alignment with who you are but many times we block our alignment with our mindset, excuses and toxic habits. If what you want feels out of reach, It’s time to make shift and reinvent yourself.

I want to help you realign yourself. I want to help you reconnect with your soul so that you can SHINE like the glowing goddess that you are. I want to help pull the magic out of you. I’d love to invite you to join me on a 24-day email course to help you get aligned with your next level self.

Are you ready to realign, rise and shine? You’ve got this girl, and I’ve got your back, let’s do this!

Come check it out. 

Blissful Babe: 6 tips for being productive & prosperous

The holidays are always such a crazy time. Not only are you having to wrap up quarter four of your work, you are dealing with family members needs, traveling, holiday parties, outfits, gifts, spending all of your money and trying to stay healthy all at the same time. How do we survive?

I personally feel that Roman has been my life’s greatest uplevel. Since his arrival in my life, I have become more efficient, more effective, more focused and somehow I have more energy. Perhaps it’s all the coffee. ;) I have become really organized this time of year, too. I think somehow when you become a mom, you are also naturally given Wonder Woman super powers. To all my moms out there, you are amazing!!! We have shopping season, Christmas and then New Years. For us, we have my birthday and Jareds birthday in early January too. Which means lots of traveling, planning and shopping! It’s never a good idea (especially with a baby) to have to run around grabbing this here and there last minute. As we get closer and closer to the end of the year it begins to feel overwhelming for everyone. So, before you find yourself in overwhelm and exhaustion, get yourself on track with a few tips that have been essential for saving my sanity this year…

1. Lists! Oh how I love a list. I have been using my beautiful planner to keep track of all my lists. I also have these lists on my Google Keep App (this app is literally life changing). Writing things down is always helpful but during this time of year I find it to be essential. Here are my current lists and why they are helping me:

   EVENTS: I also like to note what parties or events I plan on attending, so that I can strategize outfits and potential things I need to bring. When you have this all written down and planned for, it saves you time and mental energy that you really need to keep on other things.

   THINGS TO BUY (GIFTS): I always note the things I need to purchase because that is always sitting in the back of the mind and quite frankly, I need that mental space for other things. I make a list of who I need to get a gift for and a few ideas for what I would want to gift them. It’s so helpful when I can whip this list out every time I go shopping or into a store. This helps me stay efficient and organized, instead of having you running all over town last minute looking for an item or a gift.

   RECIPES: This is always an important list, especially if you plan when you go grocery shopping on Sunday. That’s when I like to do it. Mondays are better if you want to stay away from the crowds. If you are planning on bringing anything to holiday parties or for Christmas, write down all the things you are cooking and what you might need to bring with you. This list is one of my favorites because pretty things in the kitchen make me happy. I just ordered this pretty bundt cake holder for one of my favorite recipes.

2. Calendar everything! I’m always big on calendars and writing down absolutely everything. It serves as a personal assistant keeping you on track of how you are allocating your time and how to make the most of it. That way you aren’t like a chicken running around with your head cut off. Yesterday we went to get a couples massage and the technician told both of us how we should probably book the next session in advance because the holiday season is their busiest time. Obviously our calendar is our biggest asset because we have to find time between all the other things going on to remember to get in our self care. That massage was life changing for both of us.

   It’s important to get really specific in your planner around this time. Schedule in all the things you need like traveling prep, time for shopping, self care (like massages or acupuncture), phone calls you need to make. I really believe in the importance of time batching and using your calendar for EVERYTHING! I cannot stress this enough.

3. Create a (holiday) budget. Or a budget for every area of your life. This is a super important tip because we really can over extend ourselves especially during this time of year. Frivolous spending is not a good look and its especially not a good way to start out for 2019. So be sure you are noting what you are spending and what is it for. You can put spending into categories, (gifts, traveling, outfits, food & drink, personal care, etc.) Whatever your needs are will work for you but if you give yourself an ideal budget, you are more likely to stick to something close to it. As a designer, I have experienced that most people will go outside of their intended budget, so give yourself some wiggle room but things always work out more effectively if you begin with a set budget in mind. That way you won’t be out of money by New Years. I found this list to be very helpful for the holidays. I keep my budget in my LV planner these days and I really love it because keeping records of your spending or saving really can help your long term life goals.

4. Personal Care. Self care is the key to success. This is my mantra. Make sure you are taking time for yourself to just breathe. It’s so important that during this hectic time of year we really prioritize our personal care so we aren’t exhausted by the last week of December. My goal: 30 minutes of exercise a day. I’ll probably just find ways to stroll Roman around town in all honesty. It’s just so important to your sanity that you get fresh air and physical activity that keeps your blood flowing and energy up! I also have scheduled in time for mani/pedis, massage and root touch up for my hair. You want to feel put together and fabulous for all your holiday parties, no?

5. Prepare for stress & anxiety. Have you listened to episode #3 of my podcast yet? This is very helpful for making sure you have control on stress & anxiety in your life. I can’t tell you how debilitating it is to find yourself in the middle of an anxiety attack and try to calm down. It’s really important to mentally prepare yourself with tools for handling overwhelming times. During the holidays that can be anything like family, co-workers or when things just don’t end up going your way (have you seen the movie Christmas Vacation?). In life things are always going to play out differently than our ideal, so ahead of time put in place a ritual for how to deal when you are hit with stress and anxiety.

6. Visualize your next uplevel. This is one of my favorite things to do that keeps me lit up and excited for what’s next. Of course you have to take into consideration the importance of being in the moment, it is a very mindful and positive way of living. You also must get excited for the next and the new. When you are hopeful and living in a joyful expectation, it makes the day to day grind seem much more exciting. When you are thoughtfully prepared for your next uplevel, you are dialed into how to spend your days. For me, I like to grab a big sheet of paper, poster boards are my favorite, and map out my next few months. I write everything down that I want to see happen (big goals) and then I break down action steps with the bubble chart system. You can do this along with your vision board, to map out exactly how you will achieve your goals. This will revolutionize the way you live. When you can see everything clearly mapped out, you will feel so organized in your mind. You will actually begin to see yourself moving towards success in life with more ease. I promise.