That time of year already, reflections of 2012. I asked myself the following questions in my journal this morning and wondered if they would be useful to you.
1. What are you most proud of? I have so many things and I am grateful for that. One of them is that I have allowed myself to take time out and have fun. Do things 'small and crappy' (thank you Rae Warde - Kaizen Muse Creativity Coach extraordinaire), which has allowed me to achieve way more than I could ever have imagined. I certainly have felt the fear and done it anyway in so many ways.
2. What has been most meaningful to you? I guess doing the ARTbundance Coach training this year and finally everything I have ever done in my coach training, experiences, life etc have all come together in a way that I can truly express and use it creatively. I feel as if I have truly arrived, especially with now doing the post grad diploma in counselling - narrative therapy. I feel I will have so much to offer others and keep them safe. I want to work with others who hurt and undermine themselves with food as a way of surviving.
What has been really meaningful has been the love, support from the amazing people who are part of Artella, ARTbundance, MMM - Mapping and Mentoring with Marney, Kaizen Muse Creativity Coaches, people who have believed in me when I have not believed in myself at times. They truly have inspired me and literally carried me through some small steps. The power of like minded people is tremendous as are people who think differently because they open up a whole plethora of questions, considerations etc which can be just as valuable. I am so blessed with the people around me.
I asked many questions and I like this little formula here. (If anyone would like further prompts for reflections, please do not hesitate to let me know).
Traffic Light Formula - I cannot remember where I saw it first, do not think I came up with it myself and would like to thank that person or people.
For 2013
Red - what would be 1 - 3 things that you could stop doing, that no longer serves you. Can be a tiny, small thing.
Yellow - what are 1 - 3 things that would be worth you continuing with? It could be something really minor but actually works for you or it may be something that you started in 2012 and have decided that you like it so much you are going to continue with.
Green - what are 1 - 3 things that you would like to start doing that would bring you pleasure, be all about you? Could be starting with 2 - 5 minutes of what you love to do and if you do not know, finding it out. If you have fun and play in your life I promise you, with all my heart that if you start to do this you will be amazed at the ripple effects.
You may decide to make a time just for you. Have a lunch break at least 3 times a week. Play with the kids more. Have someone play with the kids so you can play. Plant something you love. Start a new class. Stop doing so many classes. Do something you love to do and have not done for a while.
Now as a coach, I feel like I am supposed to say that you could sign up with me etc but honestly, you can start so small and I promise you it will impact on everything. If you follow your bliss, your energy, your passion and start challenging the 'shoulds' you will notice the difference. Compassion and patience are key. Try it you have nothing to lose.
So my answers:
Red - stop believing the inner critic. No that is unrealistic, I can raise my awareness to the messages and at the same time think of a compassionate comeback, anchor KMCC (TM), like Phinspire (my new business name - launch February), what kind of name is that, it's stupid, no one is going to know what that means - comeback AND anchor, um, I guess not all will but I just love it and it feels so right so there we have it! And so it is, as Louise Hay would say. I honestly have been working with that particular message for a few days.
Yellow - I am definitely going to keep on trusting my intuition and strengthening it through creativity and mindful, balance - knowing my choices, creating the belief I need/want to follow through on my decisions that work for me.
Green - be bolder in my practice, develop workshops and coaching using creativity, utilising the dolphin energy, diving deep to truths and bursting through life's waves - my tag line and I believe in it 100%. Haha, is that bold or what?
So here's to you for 2013. I would encourage you to play with how it would feel if you chose intentions for 2013 just for you, acting as if you did not care what others thought. I know it sounds radical but as long as you are not hurting anyone you will be surprised just how much this will support you creating the life you deserve and makes you way more fun to be with others too. It only needs to be a small, small step consistently practiced. You end up being of 'service' if you like in an incredible, healthy, wellbeing kind of way. You have nothing to lose by giving it a go and just playing, see what happens. Have fun.
Wishing you a New Year where you get to be you. Happy New Year!
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