Dear First name / Friend,
When you think of September, what comes to mind?
My first thoughts go to cooler weather, changing leaves, and spectacular hiking views.
Then my mind wanders to football season, pumpkin ale, and settling into healthy routines.
I love September and the fall season. But if I'm being honest with you, I've been struggling with this year's transition to fall. Here is why…
2022 has been full of adventure and new opportunities. While I have lots to be grateful for, I've also been running too fast. I haven't felt rested or grounded. Summer went by in the blink of an eye. This has created a deep sense of burnout and regret.
In addition, I've been resisting the season of life I'm in. I'm waiting for big things to unfold, and still longing for parts of my pre-pandemic life. Newsflash: it's not happening.
In sum, I've been focusing on my disappointment. I've spent a lot of time in the past and the future. I have not been living in the present.
The result? A lot of the same.
Earlier this month when I was at Rocky Mountain National Park, I was reminded of the law of attraction. If this concept is new to you, here's a quote by Buddha that captures it well:
"What you think you create. What you feel you attract. What you imagine you become."
In other words: if you fixate on what's not working in your life, the Universe will absolutely send you more of the muck.
In order to move forward, we have to surrender, embrace the present, and manifest what we want in our lives.
What can this look like? Here are four ideas to try:
1 - CRAFT A MANTRA
When you're wanting to “call in” something good into your life, you can try on new beliefs that embody the future state you want to achieve (example: “I am happy and thriving at home.”). Write out your new mantra on a post-it somewhere visible in your home and say it out loud each day.
2 - DO A “YES” INVENTORY
Get out a journal + pen and write down a list of everything you are currently saying “yes" to (volunteering, social events, TV shows, traveling, extra work meetings, wine, limited sleep, etc). Then go through your list and give each item a joy rating on a scale of 1 to 10. After ranking each item, spend time reflecting on your priorities. Oh and watch this video when you get a chance.
3 - PRACTICE GRATITUDE FOR 5 MINS
Get out your journal, set a timer, and write for 5 minutes without stopping. Jot down anything that you feel grateful right now - whether it be a friend in your life, your morning coffee, or a walk with your dog. See what insights come to you.
4 - REALIGN WITH YOUR CORE VALUES
If you've done coaching with me, you've done your core values assessment. Get out those five words and go through each one. See which values feel in vs. out of alignment. Then brainstorm ideas to realign with the ones that feel most important to you right now.
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As I work through my own resistance, I will cherish each and every remaining day of summer. I'll try to choose love instead of fear. And I'll be sure to set some badass intentions for fall.
Who's with me?!
