Ep. 08. You Have the Power to Choose
03/22/22 • 5 min
Ep. 08. You Have the Power to Choose
Finding joy where you least expect it.
This episode explores a familiar story. Overwhelm. Feeling defeated. Paralyzed. Despair.
Can you relate?
Honestly, I can.
I’ve been there too.
But you know what?
When we are in this place – in the darkness of feeling despondent – we forget that WE hold the power of choice. We get to choose what to focus on...
joy over despair
action over inaction
hope over defeat
Joy isn’t instantaneous. It is a practice. It is the small and sometimes seemingly insignificant choice to pause and be grateful in the little things. It is recognizing that things could be worse. Acknowledging that there is always something to be grateful for. It is pausing to reflect on our values and appreciate that they make us unique. It is feeling gratitude for our superpowers and recognizing that they have an impact on the world when we choose to activate them.
Activating our superpowers, what makes us unique – takes action. When we can’t take massive action because we feel paralyzed. We can still choose to take small steps. The choice to get out of bed, work out, make that phone call, invest in a relationship, share a kind word, smile at a stranger, hold a door, give encouragement.... these are the million tiny actions we take every day that give us the stamina to keep going. They build the muscles of perseverance to take bigger actions over time and step a little further outside our comfort zones, which leads to growth.
Hope is anticipation and expectation. As we hope, we need to continually take control of the narrative in our minds and recognize that even when the final outcome is not what we anticipated or expected, there is always something to learn. That belief means we never do fail. We are never defeated, just guided in an unexpected way.
If you find yourself in crisis mode because something is just not clicking in your business, take a minute. Breathe. Remember that you hold the power to write your own narrative. And then choose. Chances are, you may realize things really aren’t as bad as they seem.
Resources for accountability & encouragement
Connect with Jacqueline in direct messages on Instagram or via the website
Join the Facebook Community
Ep. 08. You Have the Power to Choose
Finding joy where you least expect it.
This episode explores a familiar story. Overwhelm. Feeling defeated. Paralyzed. Despair.
Can you relate?
Honestly, I can.
I’ve been there too.
But you know what?
When we are in this place – in the darkness of feeling despondent – we forget that WE hold the power of choice. We get to choose what to focus on...
joy over despair
action over inaction
hope over defeat
Joy isn’t instantaneous. It is a practice. It is the small and sometimes seemingly insignificant choice to pause and be grateful in the little things. It is recognizing that things could be worse. Acknowledging that there is always something to be grateful for. It is pausing to reflect on our values and appreciate that they make us unique. It is feeling gratitude for our superpowers and recognizing that they have an impact on the world when we choose to activate them.
Activating our superpowers, what makes us unique – takes action. When we can’t take massive action because we feel paralyzed. We can still choose to take small steps. The choice to get out of bed, work out, make that phone call, invest in a relationship, share a kind word, smile at a stranger, hold a door, give encouragement.... these are the million tiny actions we take every day that give us the stamina to keep going. They build the muscles of perseverance to take bigger actions over time and step a little further outside our comfort zones, which leads to growth.
Hope is anticipation and expectation. As we hope, we need to continually take control of the narrative in our minds and recognize that even when the final outcome is not what we anticipated or expected, there is always something to learn. That belief means we never do fail. We are never defeated, just guided in an unexpected way.
If you find yourself in crisis mode because something is just not clicking in your business, take a minute. Breathe. Remember that you hold the power to write your own narrative. And then choose. Chances are, you may realize things really aren’t as bad as they seem.
Resources for accountability & encouragement
Connect with Jacqueline in direct messages on Instagram or via the website
Join the Facebook Community
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Ep. 07. Dreaming with Purpose - Part II
Dreaming with Purpose
Ep. 07 - PART II
Welcome back! I’ve been sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to share part two of this episode.
Last time, we talked about values, superpowers, ideal clients, offers and benefits - the framework for purpose discovery.
Your purpose is best served when it becomes a lifestyle. When you pair your big dreams with a life that is true to your purpose, everything will start to fall into place.
Milestones that were once overwhelming and scary become a welcome challenge, stretching you to your full potential.
Today, we will explore how to dream using your purpose.
Let’s start simple. What is a dream?
The first definition in Webster’s Dictionary is mostly focused on a person’s state during sleep but does note dreaming is “a state of mind in which someone is or seems to be unaware of their immediate surroundings”. I like that. I’ll tell you why in a minute...
but for now, back to definitions...
Webster’s second definition of “dream” is “a cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal” This alludes to having a vision of things desired.
A vision (according to Oxford Languages) is the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom – as in a vivid mental image – especially a fanciful one of the future.
So let’s take some time to put a picture with your ideas – we will bring a vision to life by conscious and purposeful dreaming. If you are in a place to do so, close your eyes and visualize where you want to be one year from today...
What does your business look like?
Physically
Relationally
Emotionally
Transformationally
Impactfully
We will start with the physical.
What does your business look like Physically?
Meaning, do you run your business online or, have store front? Are you operating in a single location, or multiple locations? Do you travel?
Relationally...
Do you have team members? Or are you a one man show? Who do you want to work with? Collaborations and teamwork happen in business all the time, even if you are a solopreneur. Think about the people you want in your circle.
Emotionally:
How do the physical and relational aspects of your brand make you feel?
How do you want to feel about your business?
How do you want people to feel when they work with you?
Transformationally.
How will this new version of your company come to life if you stay exactly who you are right now? Is it possible to attain this vision for your business as the person you are or do you need to change a few things?
Which circles back to that Webster definition of dream from the beginning - “a state of mind in which someone is or seems to be unaware of their immediate surroundings”
Comparison will never get us to the realization of our dreams. Your dreams have been given to you for a reason and they are YOURS. No one will have or do a dream exactly the same way you do.
That leaves us with IMPACT.
What is the Impact your vision will have?
Give yourself permission to dream big dreams aligned to your purpose and choose to become who you need to be to make those dreams come true.
Part I of this episode is all about purpose discovery and is linked in the resources below.
If you would like to connect with Jacqueline, feel free to reach out in direct messages on Instagram or via the website
Resources
Ep. 07. Dreaming with Purpose - PART I
Facebook Community
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Ep. 09. Focus on One Thing
Ep. 09. Focus on One Thing
Focus debilitates distraction.
It's easy to lose focus as a creative entrepreneur.
We are the dreamers of the dream and sometimes that dream can start to feel illusive. Especially when we lose sight of the final destination.
Listen in as this episode describes a session I recently had with a client....sound familiar?
Honestly, this could be any of us at any given moment. The key to accomplishing more in business is doing things that actually put you one step closer to your vision.
When we become distracted by all of our amazing ideas, we spread ourselves thin and start working on other projects that may have nothing to do with our original plan. That is dangerous. It is a form of self-sabotage.
Here is a list of the best ways to remain focused and get more done:
Look at your vision board regularly.
Keep your values handy and refer to them when making decisions
Have clarity of purpose for your business
Know the impact you want to make and say no to anything that is not in alignment with that
Need help with any of these tips?
Resources
FREE Values Clarity Kit
Ep. 03. Getting Clear on Your Values
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