 As we wrap up the Finding Your Why series, I would love to hear what your number one key takeaway was from this experience. What’s something new that you learned about yourself? What’s something that this email series has made you consider that you might not have thought about on your own? To jog your memory, here are a few points we covered:
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 By now, you’ve proven to yourself that you want to make a change, but how can you keep that momentum going? These next five “assignments” will help you step back and widen your view of the world in order to better see where you might fit in.
1) Look at old things in new ways When we stare at the same problem for too long, it seems like we can almost entirely lose the ability to solve it. Pick something in the room, don’t overthink it. Got an object? Now spend three minutes brainstorming ways to use it or present it. 2) Play reporter Find someone who does something that you don’t really understand. Whether it’s an odd habit of collecting stamps, reading romance novels, or a career that’s completely foreign to you. Spend some time talking to them about what they do. Ask questions. Find out what they love about it. 3) Tell a story When you’re struggling with a particular problem, tell your story out loud to a friend, then ask them to describe the situation back to you. Hearing it from another perspective might help you find faulty logic or explore new possibilities. 4) What would _____ do? Who do you respect? An innocent child who has a clear vision of right versus wrong? A celebrity? A family member? Take a moment to consider how THEY would respond to the problem or situation at hand. 5) What if you COULD? Finish this sentence: “I can’t ______.” Now cross out “can’t” and pretend that you can. How would your life be different if you COULD do that thing? Can you try spending a day, a few days, or a week, living as if you COULD accomplish that thing? “The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.” - Oprah Winfrey Stay tuned for Finding Your Why: Next Steps To learn more about Ripple on Silver Lake and our our upcoming live and online events, workshops and classes that will help support your next steps, sign up here: https://trishajacobson.synduit.com/CL0006  When we’re thinking about the future, it’s all too easy to get caught up in all the things that could go wrong, or why you shouldn’t move forward. You’re too old, too broke, too far down the path you’re already on, and where would you even begin? More likely than not, these thoughts have gone through your mind. But there’s an excellent reason to make the leap and jump into the deep end anyway: Nothing feels as good as becoming who you were meant to be.
“It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.” - Marcus Aurelius Stay tuned for Finding You Why Part 8: Finding Your Footing To explore the principles behind the Finding Your Why Series and create an action plan to move into your "why", sign up here to explore our upcoming webinars, online classes and live events. Coming soon Clarify Your Vision, Manifesting Magic with the Law of Attraction, The R Factor, Success Principles 6 week series.  As you create a new path for yourself, you’ll find that you’ll start naturally changing. You’ll start growing and leaving old habits behind. Unfortunately, sometimes this means leaving toxic people behind too. People who aren’t willing to support you on your path to better yourself, and who might actually work against your efforts to pursue your purpose, aren’t worth giving your attention and energy to.
As you move away from the life that’s holding you back, change is inevitable. When you come across people who aren’t able or willing to change with you, it’s time to shake it off and move forward without them. This mantra, one of saying “okay then,” and moving forward, can also be applied to negative feedback and “haters” who might be vocal about the work you’re doing. Remember, if you’re passionate, and the work fills you with purpose, you need to forge onward. “One of the most courageous decisions you’ll ever make is to finally let go of what is hurting your heart and soul.” - Brigitte Nicole Stay tuned for the next Finding You Why Part 7: It’s Never Too Late  People who don’t stand for something can easily fall for anything. Deciding how you want to measure your life’s successes means taking a stand for some set of values and purpose, then living your life in alignment to it.
Living your life with purpose means focusing on things that matter most. Getting yourself on the right track to reach your wildest dreams and goals can seem difficult or even impossible because things like loans, family, and responsibilities stand in the way. But you can begin to get to where you want to be by shifting the way that you think about the work you’re doing now. Start considering how your current experience can be catapulted into your next career move. Take the time to consider what meaning you can draw from your daily activities in order to better form your next step for growth. No matter your job, you can draw meaning from it and find your greater purpose through HOW you do what you do. Only then can you accurately measure whether you’re headed in the right trajectory. “Great minds have purposes; others have wishes.” - Washington Irving Stay tuned for Finding Your Why: Brush It Off To learn more about Ripple on Silver Lake and our events and workshops, sign up here: https://trishajacobson.synduit.com/CL0006  There are many things that you’re good at, which you don’t enjoy doing. If you’re finding that you’re at a point in your career where you’re getting the job done but you’re loathing or dreading the work you’re doing, it’s probably time to switch things up a bit.
Once you’ve recognized your strengths, and have figured out how you can add the most value through those strengths, you can start focusing on the right opportunities, roles, and career paths that will help you feel the greatest sense of accomplishment. If you reframe the concept of adding value through the lens of solving problems, you’ll be able to better figure out where your specific skill set can best be used.
The best way for you to contribute to society is to do something that makes you feel good. “If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right to your purpose.” - Bishop T.D. Jakes Stay tuned for Finding Your Why Part 5: Take a Stand To learn more about Ripple on Silver Lake and our events and workshops, sign up here: https://trishajacobson.synduit.com/CL0006  Do you remember a time when someone else was struggling with something, asked for your help, and you figured it out pretty quickly? Maybe it was putting together furniture. Maybe it was finding the perfect outfit. Maybe it was editing a research paper. Each one of us has a set of talents that make us stand out; we’re all gifted with different sets of strengths - sometimes though, the hard part is trying to figure out what those strengths are.
For a few moments, ponder what it is that you’ve always been good at, or maybe something you’ve wondered why others find difficult.
“Build upon your strengths, and your weaknesses will gradually take care of themselves.” -Joyce C. Lock Stay tuned for the next post in the series ... Finding Your Why Part 4: Finding True Fulfillment To learn more about Ripple on Silver Lake and our events and workshops, sign up here: https://trishajacobson.synduit.com/CL0006  When people are in their element, not only are they more productive, but they add more value to the environment they’re in as well as the project they’re working on.
So how do you know whether you’re in your element? You’ll know because you’ll feel a little spark inside you, you might find yourself sitting up straight, or even at the edge of your seat. This might happen when you’re having a really interesting conversation with someone about a topic or listening to a lecture or podcast that has completely pulled you in. This sensation of excitement probably happens more often than you realize, and when it does, pay attention! If you’re having trouble remembering the last time that you felt yourself “come alive,” start exposing yourself to more books, tv shows, documentaries, articles, podcasts, and movies that might spark some interest and excitement in you. Start noticing the patterns and connect the dots, figure out what common threads excite you, then start incorporating more of those things into your life. “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive, then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” - Howard Thurman Stay tuned for Finding Your Why Part 3: Finding Your Innate Strength To learn more about Ripple on Silver Lake and our events and workshops, sign up here: https://trishajacobson.synduit.com/CL0006  While there’s no one pathway for discovering your life’s purpose, there are many ways you can gain deeper insight into yourself, a larger perspective on what it is you have to offer to the world. The word “inspire” comes from Latin, meaning “to breathe life into.” This makes sense because when you’re working toward things that inspire you and that you feel passionately about, it makes you feel alive.
This doesn’t mean that you have to declare today that you’ll be the next Steve Jobs or the next Oprah Winfrey; this means that it’s your job to start connecting to a cause that’s bigger than you but still congruent with what you care about. “He who has a why can endure any how.” - Frederick Nietzsche Stay tuned for Finding Your Why Part 2: Body Talk ... To learn more about Ripple on Silver Lake and our events and workshops, sign up here: https://trishajacobson.synduit.com/CL0006 After several weeks of disturbing social media threads full of fear and hate and judgment, along with some powerful feelings about what's been happening in our government and several conversations with clients, colleagues and friends about how to cope with the stress many of us are feeling from the constant barrage of negativity and fear, I had to stop, unplug, get quiet and spend some time reflecting on my own feelings and find a way to find some balance and make peace with all that's going on.
Here's what I'm noticing: I am holding out for the bright spot in all that is going on in our country. I see and feel glimmers of hope in the midst of the fear and angst. I am witnessing a surge of empowerment beyond anything I can recall in my lifetime. People are engaging in conversations that, up until now, have been avoided, discouraged and even suppressed for fear of judgment. Those conversations are resulting in connections that were never before explored and forming support systems that have never been in place. The old adage, “Silence is golden,” is being blown apart and people are standing up and speaking out about the issues that are important to them. Profound growth and expanded awareness is happening. People are seeking balance, peace, understanding and consensus, which is leading to people setting boundaries. Clear, strong, healthy boundaries. On social media. In classrooms. In personal relationships. People are seeking counsel, standing up and taking bold actions on behalf of their beliefs and in support of basic human rights and, in my opinion, the most important premise of the constitution ... that all men are created equal. The struggle is real. The challenge to maintain balance and peace of mind through all of this is something many of us are struggling with. For me, it’s necessary to strive for that balance so I stay emotionally healthy myself and am able to continue to support others in my work. If I succumb to fear and overwhelm, I am ineffective. If I allow myself to become surrounded by the fear that others project, I shrink and become disempowered. And if I don't practice intentional self-care, I am not able to show up and serve how, when and where I am called to do so. I've been reflecting back to my pharmacy practice days, in search for a prescription or a cure for those of us struggling to stay strong and healthy through what seems like has become a long, difficult and endless journey. The truth is, there is no pill. No tincture. No quick fix. Nothing outside of us. The truth is that we already have what we need. It is within each of us. We just have to access it, activate it and live it. And if we can't get there ourselves, we have to reach out to each other for help. Our future depends on how we choose to move forward. Here is my prescription:
What if this period of darkness and divide is actually a gift to humanity? What if it's something to actually feel grateful for? What if this is exactly what we need to move us forward to a better place in unity? What if this is meant for us to reach out and have difficult conversations so as to better understand each other and set clear and healthy boundaries? Science has proven that united we are a powerful force and that love and gratitude vibrates way higher than fear. What if this is the beginning of a whole new era? One where complacency has no place and empowered individuals stand up for themselves. What if we stand together in unity fully embracing the fact that love and compassion trump hate and fear ... and that, in truth, we are all one? |
Trisha Jacobson,
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