As we close out September and prepare for a new month, I thought I’d check in and update you on the personal “Do the thing” challenge I set out for myself. I realize I’ve been a bit quiet about it all and didn’t share anything and honestly there were lots of reasons but the main one is…well it didn’t go well.
While my intention was to “do the things” and really create some momentum for the month in many areas of my life, things didn’t exactly go as planned. Looking at it from a success/fail perspective, I definitely failed. However, when I look at it as one continuous learning experience, I can see I learned so much this month.
What happened…
Without going into too many details, it was a rough month. I started the month feeling really optimistic and excited and hit the ground running with plans during the first week of the month. Week 2 we had to put our 16-year old pup down and it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Week 3 some personal things didn’t go as planned and we had a week of quarantine & home school (no worries everyone is healthy). And this week…well I’m just now finding my life again.
I share that with you not as excuses for “why” I didn’t do the things, but to show you that life is going to happen regardless of who you are. Things aren’t always going to go as planned, however there are always things to learn along the way and the power you always have no matter what happens lies in your mindset.
What I learned…
– Presence is power. Justus (our dog) had been having some mobility issues over the last few months that got increasingly worse. We knew what we needed to do and when we made the appointment to say our final goodbyes, we had about a week left with her. Every passing moment was a gift. We had an additional week to spend loving on our girl and letting her know how special she was to us. With each passing moment I was keenly aware of the power of time and being in each moment fully. While I haven’t mastered that lesson in all areas of my life just yet, I am spending more of my time and energy being immersed in the current moment & I can’t tell you what a gift it is.
-It’s all part of the process. While I didn’t get to do all (or even some of) the things like I initially wanted to, I realized it’s all part of the process. The grief I moved through, the patience I practiced, the rest I gave myself and even the quiet evenings under the stars were/are part of the process. The insightful conversations with new clients, celebrations for massive breakthroughs and hours of writing and edits for my book are also part of the process. “The process” is fluid and while it seems like we are often moving through life in a variety of stops and starts, it’s all part of the same thing…the tapestry of our lives and while it may not always be what we *want*, there are still so many gifts & lessons to appreciate.
-Don’t underestimate the seemingly simple. A glass of water, hot shower, brisk walk around the block, a nap or even just 10 minutes of outdoor time can change your mind and shift your energy. I am a living example of this truth. It’s not just the *big* investments, meetings, breakthroughs and lightening bolt moments of inspiration that create shifts in our minds and lives. The seemingly simple things matter too and sometimes they matter more. Do the simple things, they are so worth it.
-Support matters. There is no way I would have gotten through this month without the support of my coach, my friends, family and my clients. I believe now more than ever that we are not meant to go through our lives and expansive moments alone. We were made to commune, connect and co-exist so we can support one another. I am so grateful for the support I had this month & for being willing to give myself the space to feel the feels, rest when I needed to and generally just be in the flow of what was unfolding. (That is not to say I did it without some frustration because there was definitely some frustration.)
-Reflections. Looking back at my original intentions, I can definitely see where I threw myself off a bit. I came into this month focusing on a list of tasks to do and boxes to check and was not operating from a place of inspiration or being. So, as I move into October, that is shifting and changing quite a bit. I’ll share more about the specifics of all that in my next email…stay tuned.
So there you have it. My “do the thing” challenge was sort of a bust & I’m ok with it. Onward and upward and onto a new month & last quarter of 2021?! How did that happen?!
How’s your month been? Was it all that you expected it would be? Let me know!
P.S. If September wasn’t the best month for you or you’re just looking to shift your vibe for the month ahead, make sure you. download my FREE #VibeShift Bundle here. I’ve got tons of tools and resources to support you in creating the vibe shift you desire.