We had a great night last night - out with my Man and his Friends. We went out to a Thai Restaurant and enjoyed great food and wine, stories, chatting and laughter. I love laughing. Laughing for me is definitely one of my Healthy Sources Of Energy.
And today has been a day of relaxation, which I have loved. I remember the days when I had every minute of my life planned and I was always on the go - now I love the opportunity to relax and recharge. I have also enjoyed looking at my College work today, which is my lifework and a hobby. Unlike when I was at University years ago, I love my College work, it is not a chore at all. I love that it offers me the opportunity for my own Growth and I love continually learning to help me with Coaching my Clients.
For my College work and for my Self-Development, I have been looking at Distractions and Energy Leaks. In 'Take Time For Your Life' by Cheryl Richardson there are some good reminders for me of how I used to be and how I do not want to be again - this part resonates with me "Another common way to keep the adrenaline flowing is to spread yourself too thin. Investing your time and energy in too many areas causes stress and anxiety. Instead of working on too many projects at once, pursuing multiple business ideas, or getting involved with too many organisations, narrow your focus. Decide to do one or two things well, and channel your energy. Too many irons in the fire give the illusion of getting a lot accomplished, but it's usually less productive."
And today has been a day of relaxation, which I have loved. I remember the days when I had every minute of my life planned and I was always on the go - now I love the opportunity to relax and recharge. I have also enjoyed looking at my College work today, which is my lifework and a hobby. Unlike when I was at University years ago, I love my College work, it is not a chore at all. I love that it offers me the opportunity for my own Growth and I love continually learning to help me with Coaching my Clients.
For my College work and for my Self-Development, I have been looking at Distractions and Energy Leaks. In 'Take Time For Your Life' by Cheryl Richardson there are some good reminders for me of how I used to be and how I do not want to be again - this part resonates with me "Another common way to keep the adrenaline flowing is to spread yourself too thin. Investing your time and energy in too many areas causes stress and anxiety. Instead of working on too many projects at once, pursuing multiple business ideas, or getting involved with too many organisations, narrow your focus. Decide to do one or two things well, and channel your energy. Too many irons in the fire give the illusion of getting a lot accomplished, but it's usually less productive."
As I tune my awareness to Energy Leaks and Distractions "of what triggers my body into fight or flight response, even on a subtle level", I really like the opportunity to consider how I replace this in my own life with Healthy Sources Of Energy (or fuel). In the book 'Take Time For Your Life' by Cheryl Richardson, she talks about the "energy that comes from a higher source - the kinds of fuel that give you the power to do all that you want to do and contribute to your overall health and wellbeing. Living a high-quality, whole life is a long-distance event. Give yourself plenty of good fuel you need to sustain yourself."
I review the "What's Fueling You" List and check the good sources already in my life and I am conscious of what I still may need to Consciously bring into my life. Cheryl Richardson explains "These are the things that will fuel you in a way that contributes to the quality of your life... give yourself 2 points for every item checked. Tally each section individually and multiply by 2. Then, combine the scores from each section for a grand total. With 100 points available, how did you do? If you score is low, don't worry. Now that you have more time and energy available, it will be easier to consistently add more of these types of energy sources to your life." In doing this Activity I decide to give myself either a 0, 1 or 2 which helps me avoid the black or white, yes or no, and allows space for the sometimes and I want more. If I feel like I do have some progress in this area and I would still like to make some improvement, I will rank this Area at a 1.
Relationships
- I enjoy the company of special friends -1
- I share my life with my soulmate - 2
- I have a blood family or chosen family with whom I feel close - 2
- I get immense pleasure from spending time with children - 2
- I have a pet that brings me joy and provides me with unconditional love - 0
- I spend time having fun with people who make me laugh - 2
- I am part of a loving and supportive community -1
- I have relationships that stimulate me intellectually - 2
- I have people I can turn to in times of need - 2
- I have relationships where I feel intimately connected to others - 2
16/20
Environment
- I have a special 'soul nurturing' place in my home just for me - 0
- I listen to my favourite music regularly - 1
- I love my sense of style and feel good in the clothes I wear - 1
- I've let go of all the 'stuff' I no longer need - 0
- I keep fresh flowers in my home and office - 2
- My home is neat, clean and well organised - 1
- I create beauty around me - 1
- I love the neighbourhood I live in - 2
- My bedroom is the perfect place to get a good night's sleep - 2
- I have at least one room with a beautiful view that I enjoy - 1
11/20
Body, Mind and Spirit
- I exercise regularly -2
- I have eliminated caffeine from my diet - 1
- I have a way that eliminates stress and keeps me centred - 2
- I eat healthy and nutritious foods -1
- I care for my body with regular healthcare checkups and bodywork appointments - 2
- Each day I read something inspirational to keep my attitude positive - 2
- I have a Spiritual practice that connects me with my Wise Self - 1
- I feel a strong connection to a power greater than myself - 2
- I set aside regular time for solitude and silence - 2
- I have a safe and healthy outlet for my emotional wellbeing - 2
17/20
Work
- I enjoy my work - 1
- My commute is stress free - 2
- I have a mentor who guides and encourages me - 0
- I always take lunch breaks - 2
- I have colleagues who inspire and respect me - 2
- I take mental health days when I need them - 1
- I feel energised at the end of most work days - 1
- My office is a beautiful space that's well organised and free from distractions - 0
- My work contributes to a larger Vision that I have for my life - 1
- My ideas and talents are welcome at work - 1
11/20
Money
- I always carry enough cash with me - 1
- I have a system to keep my finances in order, and I know where my money goes - 1
- I am fully insured and protected - 2
- I save money consistently - 0
- My taxes are paid and up to date - 2
- I've made smart investments that earn very well -1
- I enjoy being generous and easily share my wealth - 2
- I pay myself first - 0
- I spend my money on things that I love - 2
- I pay my credit cards in full each month - 0
11/20
My Total Score = 66/100
I am surprised that I am only at 66 out of 100, and then another Part of me is not that surprised as I know that Environment, Work and Money are Areas that need my attention. I am Excited that by having a look at the list of different Areas, by chunking it down to specifics, I am able to see opportunities for me to bring more Healthy Sources Of Energy into my life.
I am enjoying these Yang Processes and yet I am feeling my Yin Part of me calling to check in with my Intuition to get a feel of Next Steps plus bring in some images to bring possibilities to life for me. In terms of Relationships I have a sense that of most importance to me is Connection with my Man on a daily basis (this week I think we'll put on some music and have fun dancing, as well as enjoy some Nature walks).
It is also important for me to maintain Connection with Friends and also be proactive in joining in with Community through the Bookstore and Church.
In terms of my Environment, this week I plan to listen to more music that I enjoy, at home and in my car. I love music, I love when I put music on at home when I am cooking and I love listening to music driving to work, it definitely gets me energised for my day.
And I plan to keep my living area and kitchen free of clutter and organised. I am not going to make a Commitment to organise my Office - this is a big job, and I want to be realistic and have the time to be able to focus my energy - and so for this week, it is just small Next Steps.
For my Body, Mind, Spirit I am also making a Commitment to enjoy at least 15-30 minutes of Meditation every day - this is important. This week I will use this as the Opportunity to Connect with my Wise Self. This is the image that I feel resonates with me when I talk about my Wise Self, the Sage Part of me.
I review the "What's Fueling You" List and check the good sources already in my life and I am conscious of what I still may need to Consciously bring into my life. Cheryl Richardson explains "These are the things that will fuel you in a way that contributes to the quality of your life... give yourself 2 points for every item checked. Tally each section individually and multiply by 2. Then, combine the scores from each section for a grand total. With 100 points available, how did you do? If you score is low, don't worry. Now that you have more time and energy available, it will be easier to consistently add more of these types of energy sources to your life." In doing this Activity I decide to give myself either a 0, 1 or 2 which helps me avoid the black or white, yes or no, and allows space for the sometimes and I want more. If I feel like I do have some progress in this area and I would still like to make some improvement, I will rank this Area at a 1.
Relationships
- I enjoy the company of special friends -1
- I share my life with my soulmate - 2
- I have a blood family or chosen family with whom I feel close - 2
- I get immense pleasure from spending time with children - 2
- I have a pet that brings me joy and provides me with unconditional love - 0
- I spend time having fun with people who make me laugh - 2
- I am part of a loving and supportive community -1
- I have relationships that stimulate me intellectually - 2
- I have people I can turn to in times of need - 2
- I have relationships where I feel intimately connected to others - 2
16/20
Environment
- I have a special 'soul nurturing' place in my home just for me - 0
- I listen to my favourite music regularly - 1
- I love my sense of style and feel good in the clothes I wear - 1
- I've let go of all the 'stuff' I no longer need - 0
- I keep fresh flowers in my home and office - 2
- My home is neat, clean and well organised - 1
- I create beauty around me - 1
- I love the neighbourhood I live in - 2
- My bedroom is the perfect place to get a good night's sleep - 2
- I have at least one room with a beautiful view that I enjoy - 1
11/20
Body, Mind and Spirit
- I exercise regularly -2
- I have eliminated caffeine from my diet - 1
- I have a way that eliminates stress and keeps me centred - 2
- I eat healthy and nutritious foods -1
- I care for my body with regular healthcare checkups and bodywork appointments - 2
- Each day I read something inspirational to keep my attitude positive - 2
- I have a Spiritual practice that connects me with my Wise Self - 1
- I feel a strong connection to a power greater than myself - 2
- I set aside regular time for solitude and silence - 2
- I have a safe and healthy outlet for my emotional wellbeing - 2
17/20
Work
- I enjoy my work - 1
- My commute is stress free - 2
- I have a mentor who guides and encourages me - 0
- I always take lunch breaks - 2
- I have colleagues who inspire and respect me - 2
- I take mental health days when I need them - 1
- I feel energised at the end of most work days - 1
- My office is a beautiful space that's well organised and free from distractions - 0
- My work contributes to a larger Vision that I have for my life - 1
- My ideas and talents are welcome at work - 1
11/20
Money
- I always carry enough cash with me - 1
- I have a system to keep my finances in order, and I know where my money goes - 1
- I am fully insured and protected - 2
- I save money consistently - 0
- My taxes are paid and up to date - 2
- I've made smart investments that earn very well -1
- I enjoy being generous and easily share my wealth - 2
- I pay myself first - 0
- I spend my money on things that I love - 2
- I pay my credit cards in full each month - 0
11/20
My Total Score = 66/100
I am surprised that I am only at 66 out of 100, and then another Part of me is not that surprised as I know that Environment, Work and Money are Areas that need my attention. I am Excited that by having a look at the list of different Areas, by chunking it down to specifics, I am able to see opportunities for me to bring more Healthy Sources Of Energy into my life.
I am enjoying these Yang Processes and yet I am feeling my Yin Part of me calling to check in with my Intuition to get a feel of Next Steps plus bring in some images to bring possibilities to life for me. In terms of Relationships I have a sense that of most importance to me is Connection with my Man on a daily basis (this week I think we'll put on some music and have fun dancing, as well as enjoy some Nature walks).
It is also important for me to maintain Connection with Friends and also be proactive in joining in with Community through the Bookstore and Church.
In terms of my Environment, this week I plan to listen to more music that I enjoy, at home and in my car. I love music, I love when I put music on at home when I am cooking and I love listening to music driving to work, it definitely gets me energised for my day.
And I plan to keep my living area and kitchen free of clutter and organised. I am not going to make a Commitment to organise my Office - this is a big job, and I want to be realistic and have the time to be able to focus my energy - and so for this week, it is just small Next Steps.
For my Body, Mind, Spirit I am also making a Commitment to enjoy at least 15-30 minutes of Meditation every day - this is important. This week I will use this as the Opportunity to Connect with my Wise Self. This is the image that I feel resonates with me when I talk about my Wise Self, the Sage Part of me.
The Area of Work is a BIG one for me. While I love my Coaching, I also have a sense of wanting to be bringing more of my Self and my skills to my Monday-Wednesday job and I also want to put more energy into building my Business. For me this week I am just going to hold myself Accountable to finalising the requirements for my Coaching Advertisement.
Money is also an Area that requires my attention. There has been a huge change in this Area for me, directly related to my decisions regarding Work. I make a BIG decision to not go back into a Management, Corporate, Full-Time role once I was made redundant so that I could be true to my Journey of becoming a Coach. And this has been the right decision - even though it has had a huge impact on my Financial situation - and I trust that this struggle is just short-term. For this week I am planning to be conscious of living to my Budget and keeping a record of where I am spending my Money.
I am also looking forward to reading my notes from College about "Invest in Your Financial Health" - sounds like a perfect topic for me.
I am Excited to know that with all of this Self-Reflection via all of these Yang Processes and Activities, there is the opportunity to work with a Coach and so perhaps this is where there will be space for getting insights from my Intuitive Yin and Emotional Yin Parts of me. As I am so connected with my Feminine, Intuitive and Emotional Yin, I do welcome the opportunity to get my Yang Part of me working for me, taking ACTION.
All of these Processes are fantastic by offering the Opportunity to look at all Areas of Life. I am Excited to use them as Exercises in Coaching with my Clients and to add them to my Toolkit.
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