Overwhelm to Openness: Embracing a New Way of Living
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Most accomplished women work hard — really hard! Working hard was such a normal part of my life, for so long, that I did not believe there was any other way to live.
And I paid a steep price for living that way.
I was exhausted and stressed. And I missed out on so much The relaxed time with my family and friends that I yearned for was, instead, crammed into an overcrowded schedule. I was usually preoccupied, feeling pressure to get the next thing done.
I had trouble relaxing on vacations, too.
I felt trapped and couldn’t envision how things would ever change.
What I learned that opened space — and elevated my spirit
My lessons have unfolded over time, and truth be told, none of them are quick-fixes. Accepting that reality and being patient as I made changes has made a significant difference in my life.
I patiently began to embrace new concepts and take new steps, that you may want to explore. Space opened up in my schedule, and even more amazingly, in my mind and heart.
Consider starting small. Choosing to implement these ideas can have a meaningful impact.
1. Create “white space” on your calendar
You may know that I owned a designer firm in my first career. One important principal in design is to leave ample white space in a layout or a web page, so the content is not dense or not crowded, allowing a reader to focus with ease.
Leaving white space on your calendar gives you space and time to focus on what is important, without clutter or stress (to your energy or spirit).
Consider what you are saying “Yes” to, and what “No’s” you can start saying.
Think about who you can delegate tasks to, and who you can turn to for help.
Putting this awareness to work is a game-chamger.
2. Sustain a positive frame of mind
In a world filled with constant tensions and issues — close to home and globally — it is easy to feel pulled into worry and drama. Thoughts like those used to highjack me.
What I learned and have practiced is to bring a focus to gratitude for all that is good. Try it and you will see that your attention will be directed to positive emotions. You’ll set yourself up to ride a wave of possibility. You will free your spirit to create!
What might you create? New ideas. New actions to take. New conversations to initiate. New ways of expressing yourself, as you show up boldly in the world.
All of these positive ways of creating will move you into an elevated state of mind!
3. Let go and allow
While I was sure I had to figure everything out myself — not to mention doing all that was entailed on my own — I have learned that there is power in creating an energetic foundation and allowing my spirit, and the universe, to assist me.
I know this may sound woo to many people, but bear with me!
First I learned to open space in my life, as described in #1 above.
Then I focused on sustaining a positive outlook, as in #2.
I began to trust myself more.
I began to create actively all day every day.
I expanded my vision and started to dream bigger.
And I allowed the energy of all of that to help me find my way.
I let go of having to have all the answers figured out before taking action.
And incredible things have appeared for me — insights, resources, new directions — that I would not have envisioned on my own!
What change will you make today?
This is a perfect time to explore a small new step that can lead to remarkable change in your life.
Take a first step. Then another.
And if you want support to get started, or to sustain your efforts, email me. We can talk about all that is possible for you and your path begin to creating the life you dream of.
