38. The Power of the Pause

01/24/24 • 39 min

You know that rush of motivation we get at the beginning of the year? It's a feeling we've all experienced, but realistically, it's not going to last all year long. The reality is the "High" we get at the beginning of the year - will slowly go away.

But there are other ways to keep us on track throughout the year. That's where this powerful tool of "The Power of the Pause" comes into play – a crucial tool to keep us on track.

In this episode, I talk about this powerful concept – "The Power of the Pause" and why it is such a game-changer, especially as we navigate through 2024.
Let's talk about triggers – those things that can set us off and can lead to negative reactions. It's super important to be aware of what triggers you, whether it's certain activities or times of the day. And along with this awareness it is important to understand that pausing when we get triggered is really effective in creating a better outcome.

This is the first type of "Pause" I talk about. When we pause instead of going into into reaction mode - we calm our nervous system down and create more opportunities to solve challenges.
Pausing is a conscious choice to take a moment before acting or reacting. This pause is valuable because it gives your brain and body time to catch up with the situation.
When we're in reaction mode, we're not at our best. Past traumas or limiting thoughts and beliefs might be influencing us. By pausing, you get to respond from a more conscious and thoughtful place.
The other type of pausing that is really valuable is a longer term pause like taking a break, or a vacation - and pausing from your life. Pausing is especially important if you want to CREATE something new in your life.

This kind of pause creates expansion with time and space. So you feel like you have plenty of time and space to really dig in. It helps to get completely away from your normal life. A new environment that supports stillness or quiet will help open your mind and soul up. Really pausing from your life is a powerful way to manifest what you really want.
I share a few stories from my personal life as examples for when pausing has been hugely beneficial for me. Including right after my first pregnancy resulted in a miscarriage, which was traumatic. Listen in as I share how I dealt with it, what I did to overcome and move through it, and how it has helped shape me today.
In this episode, you'll learn:

The Power of Pausing: and why it is so powerful for conscious creation.
Benefits of Pausing in the Moment: Pausing before reacting to triggers, such as emails or frustrating situations.
Longer-Term Pauses: Taking a break from our regular lives and going on retreats or vacations can be powerful for rest, recharge, and reflection. It allows us to honor ourselves and create space for new possibilities.

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But there are other ways to keep us on track throughout the year. That's where this powerful tool of "The Power of the Pause" comes into play – a crucial tool to keep us on track.

The Power of Pausing: and why it is so powerful for conscious creation.
Benefits of Pausing in the Moment: Pausing before reacting to triggers, such as emails or frustrating situations.
Longer-Term Pauses: Taking a break from our regular lives and going on retreats or vacations can be powerful for rest, recharge, and reflection. It allows us to honor ourselves and create space for new possibilities.

Connect with Wendy:
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Join Wendy's Email List
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37. Your GROWTH EDGE

In this episode, I share something profound with you. I discuss the importance of cultivating a shared vision within our teams and clients. It's like creating a mastermind, a collective where we all work towards a common goal. This alignment brings about collaboration and synergy, creating a balanced environment as we move together toward success.

In this episode, I discuss the importance of understanding your GROWTH EDGE. I explain what a GROWTH EDGE is and how to find yours. I also explain a process I do with my clients to recognize their growth edge.

Before you reach your GROWTH EDGE, you need to become familiar with your comfort zone or like we call it in my programs- the comfort box.

This is the box that holds everything that you already know and have already done. It is the box that holds the life you maintain and live now. Chances are- your GOAL is outside the life you live now, or requires you to up level a part of your life. The Goal or dream you have is outside your comfort box. If you really want to reach it, you are going to need to go to your GROWTH EDGE.

Here is what is available to you when you become aware of your GROWTH EDGE. You start to build a tolerance for stepping into what is uncomfortable and you build your courage. You also gain tremendous clarity around what you need to do and who you need to be to reach the goal.

There are so many answers available for you at your GROWTH EDGE. On this episode I teach you a powerful question to ask yourself- to actually get into action around your GROWTH EDGE.

The key to doing work at your GROWTH EDGE is that you will start to welcome the challenges and discomfort that comes from stretching past your comfort box. Every time you do that- you expand and grow. Everything you want is on the other side of your GROWTH EDGE.

In this episode, you'll learn:

The concept of the GROWTH EDGE.
The importance of going to the GROWTH EDGE: It's where stretching, learning, and new opportunities happen, helping regulate your nervous system for goal achievement.
My personal journey: Discovering my GROWTH EDGE, becoming the "calm CEO," overcoming overwhelm, and approaching my business with calmness.
Practical steps for growth: Identifying challenges, and tapping into the version of yourself that is needed to reach your Goal.
Red light versus green light and what starts to happen when you consistently push to your GROWTH EDGE.

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39. Inspired Action Retreat & the Future Self Experience

In this episode, I am doing something a little different. I am sharing with you all what opened up for me in my programs this past weekend.

This weekend, I facilitated two experiences. The first was the RETREAT for Inspired Action coaching program and the second was the Future Self Experience.

Reaching your goals takes effort, and it starts with changing how you think. That's what we focus on in Inspired Action – improving your relationship with yourself and taking action, oftentimes uncomfortable action towards your goals. If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, Inspired Action is where you want to be. We hold you accountable, offer coaching, and help you reframe your thinking so you can believe in yourself.

That's exactly what happened at the Inspired Action Retreat. Women came together in community, released, connected, and embraced what's next in their lives.

In the Future Self Experience, we had a powerful process of building trust. I walked women through some experiential exercises where they had the opportunity to build self-trust and vulnerability. We also experienced opportunities to practice courage and to release. There was even a process where we supported each other through connecting with our intuition. This training is like an opportunity for your vision board to come alive. It is a day of practicing BEING WORK.

My message to you is to find a community where you feel safe and supported. That's what I offer in Inspired Action.

The Future Self Experience goes even deeper, helping you connect with your future self through exercises, processes, and visualizations that bring you closer to what you want. This is the work.
Listen to this episode for insights into what I learned facilitating these two experiences.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What Inspired Action is and how to join.

• What the Future Self Experience is and how it helps you connect with your Future Self.

• Why being part of a supportive community is important for reaching your goals.

• What is BEING WORK

• How to sign up for my programs and retreats.

• The importance of listening to your intuition and trusting yourself.

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