Creating with intention
anger
worry
perfection
pleasing others
negativity
complacency
criticism
expectations
mistakes
frustration
failure
drama
stagnation
decisiveness
freedom
creativity
possibility
abundance
compliments
goals
hope
action
clarity
You get to decide what you want to cling to.
If it isn’t serving you, let go.
The places you set your attention grow.
Want more positive in your life? Focus on what’s going well.
When you notice your mind bending towards the negative, find something to be thankful for.
Look for the good and more good will come to you.
Anniversaries are a wonderful time for reflection; unfortunately, most entrepreneurs (myself included) are often too focused on task lists, what still hasn’t been done, the goals that are yet to be achieved.
As the five year anniversary of Learning House grows near, I find myself combing through photos and memories. It’s emotional to think about all the people who have helped foster and shape this community from a seed of a dream. (If you’re interested about stats and numbers, I’ll be posting on our nonprofit’s page soon; impressive, like so many of the people we work alongside and serve).
The biggest visions come with challenges and frustrations and disappointments and even moments of despair. But there are flashes of promise and success, too.
Failing to set aside time to appreciate those moments can lead to burnout. It’s a refreshing gift to look back and see all that’s been done.
Yes, focus on your goals. Yes, take daily steps in the direction of progress and improvement. But please, make time for reflection.
Share gratitude with others.
In the upcoming weeks, we will be posting some memories and stories from the past five years on Facebook. I’d love to invite you to follow along and celebrate with us.
Abundance and scarcity doesn’t simply refer to money; it’s a way of life.
Whether you view options as limited or limitless will determine what opportunities come your way, the quality of your relationships, your daily mood, and your chances of success.
An abundant mindset sends people out into the world generously. These are the most connected people you meet, the ones who take wins and professional setbacks in stride.
Those with a scarcity mentality see breakups and career blunders as devastating blows. The soul mate who got away. The Big Chance that will never happen again.
An abundant mind recognizes there are many potential paths and options for love and happiness.
There’s always another chance.
“You dont get what you want, you get what you tolerate.”
Tonya Leigh
Tonya Leigh has great perspective on living life artfully and well. She encourages her clients to establish a Red Velvet Rope policy — the idea that you treat your life like a carefully cultivated VIP nightclub. Imagine a strict dress code, exclusive invites, and the best party around.
Sometimes, without even realizing it, we lower our standards. The way we speak to ourselves. How we treat ourselves. What we think of our own accomplishments.
When you raise the bar on your own life, you raise your standards. When your standards are lifted, your life will automatically experience an upgrade. Here are 7 ways you can raise your standards today:
1. Upgrade what you put into your mind. The books you read, the podcasts you listen to, the magazines you consume, the accounts you follow.
2. Change your conversations. Notice when negative outweighs the positive. Focus on creation, not destruction.
3. Invest in yourself. Sign up for a class, set a goal you hope to accomplish by the end of the month, schedule time to hit the gym, find a life coach.
4. Stop worrying. Anxiety chases dreams. Make a list of your worries, then set it aside. Sure, some fear is justified and real, but worrying won’t help you level up.
5. Edit your relationships. Minimize time spent with gossips and energy vampires. Find like-minded dreamers who encourage each other to succeed.
6. Expect more. Expect more from yourself and those close to you. You’ll love the results.
7. Rewrite definitions. So much of the way we see the world and ourselves comes down to definition. Those definitions can be changed. Tony Robbins says most people simply give up, stop trying, and accept “That’s just the way it is.” It doesn’t have to be this way.
Raising your standards isn’t about making money or becoming famous. This is about mindset.
Expect more. You’re worth it.