Steps to Start Lasting Personal Change

Ever have that moment where you look up from your laptop and think, This is not what I signed up for. You’ve had your head down, working hard, just trying to make it through the days and weeks. Then you stop. Blink. And start saying thinking: How did I end up here? This isn’t what I thought it was going to be. Is this as good as it gets? Is this even what I want? I don’t have any other options. I’ve been there for sure. That line of thinking can make you feel powerless and trapped. Which often leads to not making any changes. To burnout, dread, anxiety, and overwhelm. You end up abdicating your autonomy to your job. There are so many ways you can start making small shifts that add up to a completely different day-to-day emotional experience. Change in the right direction. Some ideas: 1️⃣ Reconnect with your values and goals: Take some time to reflect on what's important to you and what you hope to achieve in your career. It may not be the same as it was when you started out. Once you’ve done that, what needs to change to get in alignment with those values and goals? Start making changes one by one. 2️⃣ Focus on what you can control: It's easy to feel overwhelmed or frustrated by the things that are outside of your control, such as organizational policies and politics, supervisors, colleagues, clients, trends in your industry, or the job market. Instead of focusing on these external factors, focus on the things that you can control, such as your own mindset, work habits, and actions. 3️⃣ Identify areas for growth: It’s possible that you aren’t being challenged enough or that your professional growth has stalled or that you are bored with what you are currently doing. Where can you add or take advantage of some opportunities for growth and development? 4️⃣ Build in time for rest: It’s hard to get unstuck when you are going full speed all. the. time. Start building in some intentional slow downs. Create the space you need to assess your life. 5️⃣ Build relationships and community: When we are overworking, we neglect our need for human connection. Where can you build in more meaningful connection? 6️⃣ Ask yourself this → If you could wave a magic wand and change one thing about your current job, what would it be? Then, answer this → How can I make that happen without a magic wand? 7️⃣ Get coached. I know what it is like to look up and feel lost about where you are and how you got there. Getting coached helped me make significant changes to the way my life looked and felt (and those tools are still helping me do that every single day). ❔How are you feeling about your job and your life right now?

How to rebrand yourself. In the last 12 months I’ve… ‣ Moved from Los Angeles to Austin ‣ Quit my full-time job & went all-in on my biz ‣ Got engaged to my beautiful fiancé ‣ Built a brand new community of likeminded people ‣ Mental, physical and spiritual alignment This was only possible because I got clear on my life vision, I created and committed a plan and I blocked out any + all distractions. Here’s how you can do the same… Complete a Personal Audit Be ruthlessly honest with yourself... • What toxic habits or routines need to be eliminated? • Who is stealing your time and energy? • What mindsets or beliefs are holding you back? • How is your current lifestyle not aligned with the life you want? • How much time, energy, and money are you leaving on the table by living like this This will create clarity on what changes need to be made. Map Out Your Dream Life Best case scenario, what would your life look and feel like? Identify priorities in both your personal and professional life: ‣ Personal • Health and wellness • Relationships • Personal growth • Self-care • Life experiences • Hobbies ‣ Professional • Career goals • Work-life balance • Professional development This will help identify what matters most to you. Create a Custom Calendar Outline your dream day and start to make it your reality... If it’s a priority, systemize and schedule it into your calendar to create accountability. • What time of day will you do "x"? • How many days of the week will you prioritize "x"? • What day of the month will do you "x"? This will eliminate any overwhelm of trying to figure out when to do what. Build a Boundaries Playbook This will be a set of rules to live by that will keep you on track of your goals... • What is your hard "start" and "stop" working time? • What days of the week are reserved for personal time? • How many cheat meals do you want to allow for yourself? • What happens if you miss a workout? • How many vacations do you want to allow per year? • What time of day are you not allowed to scroll on social media? This will help you eliminate distractions with ease. Always a Work In Progress This isn’t a one-time exercise; it’s a lifetime commitment... Change doesn’t happen overnight. Focus on making 1% progress per day. When your priorities change, so will your lifestyle. There’s plenty of time in the day as long as you schedule your priorities. Every time you say yes to something, you are saying no to everything else. Be intentional with every moment. These mindsets will help create sustainable consistency, thus breeding results.

A few years ago, I felt stuck. Despite working hard, progress felt sluggish. Then someone asked me: “When was the last time you reflected on what’s working and what’s not?” I froze. Reflection wasn’t part of my routine—I was too busy “doing.” That moment changed everything. I started carving out time each month to pause and reflect. The results? Clarity, growth, and a renewed sense of direction. Here’s the simple process I follow: 1. Celebrate wins. ↳Big or small, list what you’ve achieved. ↳Progress often hides in the little victories. 2. Identify challenges. ↳What didn’t go as planned? ↳Be honest but constructive. 3. Extract lessons. ↳Ask yourself: What worked? ↳What didn’t? ↳What can I improve? 4. Adjust your goals. ↳Refine your next steps based on your insights. Reflection isn’t about looking back with regret, It’s about learning to move forward smarter. It’s like cleaning the windshield before hitting the road again. PS. How often do you take time to reflect on your goals? #PersonalGrowth #Reflection #BusinessCoach