I am writing this for you on my way home from another amazing week in NYC.
Even though the temperatures were frigid, as you can see by the picture of Pam and I in a mini blizzard, the city felt warm, especially in the subway!
While there, I surrounded myself with amazing, nurturing and inspiring people. Lunch with old friends, prospective clients, colleagues and dinners with new friends – culminating with a two-day intensive with my coach Monica.
I’m returning home with a fresh perspective and renewed energy. . . and a slightly bigger belly – I love NYC!
But when I got home, I realized. . .
As an entrepreneur, working from home can feel lonely.
My co-workers are the phone and computer.
I can get mired down in my head with challenges, doubt and worry. Your mind can be a dangerous neighborhood to visit alone.
Have you ever felt that way?
Kind of like you are the only one out there doing what you’re doing and going through what you’re going through?
Maybe it’s just me. . . but I don’t think so.
Today I want to share with you 3 ways to get from where you are to where you want to be, without having to do it alone – and without having to navigate the NYC Transit System!
- Make a date – One of my intentions this trip was to connect with old friends. There is nothing more energizing, than spending time with your favorite people.Often, time rushes by. Reaching out to people I care about falls to the bottom of the list. Yes, I may follow them on Facebook; we text or email once in a while. However, nothing beats breaking bread with friends. It reminds me I’m not out here all by myself. I feel connected.
Try this – Next time you get the craving to see someone (or better yet, when you’re with them) and say, “let’s get together for lunch soon,” actually pull out your calendar and make a date. It will be delicious on many levels.
- Pick up the phone – A couple of weeks ago, I was struggling with a decision around an upcoming event I was putting together. I was stuck and stressed. I wallowed there for a day or so, and then couldn’t take the feeling of wearing those cement boots any longer. I picked up the phone and called one of the ladies in my success posse. In a mere 5 minutes, she helped me to come to a decision about my event that I felt really good about.Later that day, I received a call from someone who needed some support. I’m not sure which felt better – to give or to receive support.
Try this – Who is in your speed dial? Are there a few peeps that you can call when you need help with something? Someone to just listen or someone to make you laugh? If so, call them. If not, create that list today.
- Learn something new – Part of the reason I went to NY was to attend a 2-day intensive with my coach, Monica Shah. This is the third time I have been with her in person since June, and each time is better and better.The theme was Find a Way. It was clear that part of the way was creating connection as we learn and grow together. Witnessing each other’s progress and setbacks, celebrating and consoling, laughing and crying, expanding and contracting is where learning happens. Learning new business skills stretches me, and creates growing pains. But doing this in the company of others, provides comfort – even though I may feel uncomfortable as I stretch.
Try this – If you are feeling stuck, find a coach, or community to support you on your journey. I would be happy to talk to you more about coaching and how that could work for you. If we are a good fit, awesome. If not, I am happy to share other resources to support you in enjoying your journey.
Click here to grab a spot on my calendar so you can Find a Way to live the life you love.
Whether your goals are to create more success in your business or more fulfillment in your life, raising your Joy Factor is key.
When you take time to connect, support and stretch yourself in the company of others, your level of positivity will increase and so will your success level. And you won’t even have to change trains.
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