Friday, May 24, 2013

How to handle the “wonky” part of life; 5 tips to keeping your dignity and eyes on the prize!

Thank goodness for mentors! Back in March when my mentor, Ali Brown, coached us for a full hour on the cycle of breaking through to new levels of success, I was relieved to know when the wonky stuff starts popping up in life - it’s all part of the success cycle. Hang on!  

In other words, we ALL go through what she appropriately calls “going through the wonkiness.” Before breaking through to a newer version of you and new level of success, we must have the courage to push through the old behavior patterns and old mindset in order to move into our next level of success. And, in the same vain, your personal growth always precedes your business growth. So, no worries, you are not crazy and your life is not falling apart at the seams when you go through this!

I’m here today to tell you - you are NOT alone.

This week I was in the thick of wonky-ville! I started the year off with goals and intentions to uplevel my business in several ways. My goals included adding corporate clients to my roster of VIP services. Grateful servicing a superb corporate client. My goals included finding the right business assistant that I did not have to teach much how to represent my “voice and brand” in my marketing. Found her and making it work. My goals included finding a web designer I could resonate with and really got who I was to create a new website and brand. Found her and watch for this summer! My goals included having a wider reach to connect with my audience and build upon my credibility. I’m in the thick of it given the creative projects and people I am honored to be collaborating with. Wow, so grateful after five months!

But here comes the twist. With all this movement and energy comes the “wonky.” 

It looks like this: people and situations showing up that represent “old patterns” and “beliefs” that no longer serve you nor your growth and new successes. So guess what? I am now holding on with every fiber to move through the wonkiness that is expected as a part of my journey called transformation. Geez it’s not comfortable – but there is always a pay-off called success and a better version of you.

So what’s the secret to get through it? Here are my 5 tips to help you not fly the coop and stay sane in the middle of the chaos:

1    1. Reach out for help and support. Don’t be shy in asking for this. Everyone goes through this at one time or another. Talk to friends or business associates who relate with your industry and understand what you may be going through. They will soften the edges for you!

2    2. Ramp up your spiritual practices by journaling, listening to spiritual mentors, and anything else that helps “ground” you as you move through this stage. Trust me. The wonkiness goes away when you breakthrough.

3    3. Allow yourself to feel the doubt, fear, concern, worry but find a way to release it. Cry. Scream into a pillow. Exercise. Anything that will help you release the blocked energy in your body. You will feel soooo much better!

4    4. Stay true to your goals and dignity. Regardless of what you are going through – TRUST the process and keep your heart and mind focused on your goals and outcome. Let go and Let God!

5    5. Acknowledge yourself for the successes you’ve had in the past while focusing on taking care of you in the present. Read through your success journal and remember what it took to get there. 
      
      Let me know your thoughts by posting on the blog! I'd love to read about your "wonky" times. Hang tight! Life is always getting better when we believe.


Gratitude & Prosperity!

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