 Where to begin… This is the challenge so many of us face when we’re in front of a new project we want to tackle, a new idea we want to explore, or a new relationship we want to pursue. Where to begin… well at the beginning obviously, right? But if you’re like me, it’s not that simple. The problem for some may be the planning part. For some it may be the thought that the venture may not turn out well. For others, it may be the feeling that you don’t have the time or energy available to put into this new thing. In all cases, those doubts and hesitations are coming from fear. Remember those two main motivators we talked about - fear and love? Ask yourself the "why" questions, and if your answers resemble roadblocks, it’s usually because of fear of the unknown. There must be a reason that the idea crossed your mind... Lean into that - what are you trying to satisfy with this new thing? So how do you get past the challenge of beginning? I’ve found that a good first step is to understand what is drawing you to the idea of the project to begin with. There must be a reason that the idea crossed your mind. There must be a desire deep inside that brought that person into focus at this moment in time. Lean into that - what are you trying to satisfy with this new thing? Next, tell yourself you’re worth it. If you have a desire to try something new, it’s for a reason and you deserve to explore it. Invest in exploring your talents, abilities, skills, your potential to love or grow in relationships. You are worth investing in. We have the will to do what we are driven to do if it’s important to us and if we feel strongly compelled to do it. Now tackle the fear. Fear can manifest as false beliefs - like believing you don’t have the ability to plan or you don’t have enough time to take on a new venture. I say these are false because the human spirit is powerful. We have the will to do what we are driven to do if it’s important to us and if we feel strongly compelled to do it. Maybe there are things you need to work on or improve, like organizing your time, but it is possible to learn new skills through practice and determination. There may be things you need to sacrifice to keep your balance as well, like giving up an hour of TV time to put towards something else. This is possible by creating new habits through discipline, which we all have experience with (hello, daily routines).
So when beginning something new seems out of reach, remember that it actually is within your reach if you believe it is. You are more capable than you know. Take a chance on yourself - you never know what could become of it.
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 What is wellness? The word is used quite often, tossed around in the weight-loss world, in the mental health world, in the celebrity influencer world. But it’s far more than a buzzword. The true meaning of wellness is a powerful concept. The official definition states that wellness is “the quality or state of being healthy in body and mind, especially as the result of deliberate effort.” It’s that last part that’s the key - deliberate effort. Another definition phrases it as an actively pursued goal. Your energy, time, and money are what keeps your world turning - what you spend them on establishes what’s of value to you. Wellness is a lifestyle. It’s a purpose-driven, intentional pursuit. In order to pursue something or set a goal towards something, you’re committing your energy, your effort, sometimes your money, and always your time towards that thing. Your energy, time, and money are what keeps your world turning - what you spend them on establishes what’s of value to you. What you consider to be valuable shapes what you prioritize and what you prioritize stems from how you think of yourself.
So when we think of it this way, a focus on wellness is a declaration of what you believe you are worth. Are you worth a calm mind in the midst of a chaotic world? Are you worth a healthy heart and relief from physical ailments? Are you worth a confidence of spirit to know you’re on the right path? In case you were hesitating at all, the answer to each of those things is YES! You are worth all of those things and more. Turning your focus and intention to wellness is your way to realize everything you’re worth. DeLaVie was created for our pursuit of wellness. And we are worth it. |
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