I recently was invited to submit an article to a new magazine called Thrive Magazine. It’s focused on encouraging single moms to not just survive, but to thrive. I believe its going to be a wonderful resource for moms in helping them to step into their purpose.
I wanted to share here on the blog some of the tips I wrote about in the magazine. I feel as though they are useful to everyone aspiring to be their best self going into the new year.
- Envision Your Dream Life
If you are like me then this step could take a few days of reflection. Sit with yourself and think about what your “dream life” looks like for you. Don’t limit your thoughts. Allow yourself to think outside the box. There are no rules in envisioning YOUR dream life. Be flexible in your dreams and allow them to change as you grow in 2017.
- Journal Your Thoughts
It’s time to write down your thoughts and your envisioned dream life. Journaling is a great way put ideas and thoughts down on paper and watch your dreams manifest into reality.
I started writing out my ideas – personal and business related. It has been nice to look back and see how these ideas have manifested in my life. It also helps me combat anxiety that may creep in from trying to obtain what I once thought was impossible – my dreams.
- Move Your Body
It is important as people we take care of our physical bodies. Start where you are and try doing some YouTube videos at home in the morning or evening. If your job has a gym, make time to go at some point during the day a few times a week.
For my physical and mental health, I met myself where I was and started out doing exercise and yoga videos on YouTube. They are free and I did them in my own time. I eventually committed to a trainer and joined LA Fitness through my company. I still use YouTube for my yoga videos – Yoga with Adriene, she is amazing!
- Explore Your Hobbies
My favorite step! This is where you get to think about all the things you like to do or would like to do. Remember there are no limits.
I wanted to learn to sew. I bought a sewing machine and started using YouTube to learn sewing basics. Then I started taking classes at my local arts center. I just recently opened an Etsy Shop where I now sell the things I enjoy making. Check me out – Simply Amberly Designs
I’ve always wanted to have a garden like my grandmother had when I was growing up. This past year, I started with a tomato plant in a pot. The plant produced a few tomatoes and I started to learn more about how to care for plants.
The sky’s the limit with this step. Have fun finding what you like to do in your own time.
- Remove Your Boundaries
Stop limiting your thoughts, dreams, hopes and desires! There can be a tendency to put up mental boundaries that keep us from fully realizing who we are or future selves. Allow your dreams to grow in a healthy way without becoming delusional.
Don’t just dream, take action and do. Start where you are right now. This is your year to create your dreams and manifest them into reality. Don’t let that favorite TV show, Facebook, or anything else distract you from your envisioned dream life. Take the first step.
Personally I’ve gone through these steps and have double backed on some of them throughout the year. Earlier in 2016, I was stuck in the thinking/imagining/daydreaming phase.
As I approached my birthday in September, it was as if something “clicked”. This last quarter of the year has been awesome! It’s been the toughest, but I’ve seen more movement in my life than ever before.
When I removed the boundaries I created, I was able to CREATE and MANIFEST.
Amour,
SimplyAmberly
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