In my work with clients, and my workbook, these 5 steps come up all the time. The steps are not always linear, but they all are necessary as you reach for possibilities and tap into your potential. Here I will share each and how it has shown up in my own growth:
1 – Gain Awareness
Awareness comes up over and over again as I move through the growth of my business. It means paying attention to what works and what doesn’t, allowing me to make slight shifts along the way. Awareness keeps my life in balance.
2 – Clarify Your Direction
When we made our move to NC from NY, we had to know what we were looking for to help us decide where we wanted to move. We clarified our needs and wants; and what we wanted our new community to feel like, look like and be like. We sure found it!
3 – Get Unstuck
Whenever I feel stuck in my business, I immediately call upon one of my mastermind partners. They are always ready with new ideas, new strategies and new challenges. Often I choose one idea that makes me feel slightly (or more than slightly) uncomfortable so I know I am truly growing by choosing it.
4 – Get Started
To start painting again after an almost 20 year hiatus, I attended a one day class that had me painting for several hours. This one day got me started, and over the “someday I’ll pick it back up again” thought.
5 – Make a Commitment
This is the greater challenge I have experienced with my painting, commiting to a regular practice. What helps me? I converted my spare bedroom into a “studio” with space to paint and I create projects to get me painting.
Take a look at your own life and your own growth and see where/how these steps have shown up. I would love for you to share your experiences!
All great points! It is important to keep focused on what is important to you.
As a man, I tend to follow these steps when it comes to my professional life. It is important to use these points in my personal life as well.
On the other hand, it is good to just sit back and look what you have accomplished in life while at the same time taking a break.