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Episode #101
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I’m kicking off a new phase (the next 100 episodes!) of this podcast with fresh ideas and a renewed sense of purpose. And I’ve been looking for ways to mark the moment, to celebrate the first 100 and set my intentions for the future and this new beginning. I’ve uncovered a few ways to do this and am sharing them with you in this episode.
Because, wherever you are in your journey from employee to business owner (or any kind of life change) you will reach milestones. There will be times when you reach a goal, will need to make a decision, shift direction or just need to inspire and motivate yourself to keep going. These could be big momentous choices or tiny moves forward, but it’s SO important to mark them in some way. To stop and think how far you have come, but also to re-commit to yourself where you want to go.
So, how can we mark these moments that matter? How can we anchor our intentions and set ourselves up for success? Well I’ve thought of five meaningful ways to celebrate and bring intention to whatever change or new beginning you are making
Writing a Letter to Your Future Self
A letter to your future self is a tangible reminder of your decision to change. In this letter, detail your reasons for making a change or, your goals, your fears, and your hopes. Once you've written the letter, you could seal it in an envelope, and set a reminder to open it on a particular date in the future. This act signifies a commitment to the new journey, and reading it in the future will serve as a powerful reminder of your initial motivation.
Hosting a 'New Chapter' Gathering
Whether it's a physical gathering with loved ones or a virtual event, this celebration can act as a formal acknowledgement of your decision. You could have a small ceremony where you state your intentions and the changes you plan to make. The support and validation of others can strengthen your resolve and creates an external commitment to the change.
Personal Rituals
Develop a ritual or ceremony that signifies the beginning of your new journey. This could be as simple as a morning meditation focusing on your intention, planting a tree or flower to symbolise your growth, or taking a symbolic walk or run. The key here is that the ritual should resonate with you personally.
Visualising Success
Create a vision board illustrating what this new chapter looks like to you. This could be a physical board in your home or a digital one on your device. Include images, quotes, and any other elements that symbolize your goals. The act of creating it will further cement your decision and regularly reviewing it can help to keep you focused and motivated.
Capturing the Moment
This could be a journal entry, a recorded video message, a photograph, or any other medium that captures you at the moment of change. This 'snapshot' of you, whether it's celebrating your last achievement or the first day of your new journey, can be a powerful tool to reflect on as you progress. You could even make this a recurring event, capturing yourself at regular intervals, to document your progress.
Remember, it's all about personal significance. The manner in which you choose to mark the start of this moment should resonate with you and feel meaningful. It's not just about the act itself, but the intent and commitment behind it.
What are you deciding or committing to today? Will it be the day you decide to stop talking about leaving your job to become your own boss and actually do something about it? Or will you decide to change direction in your journey to creating your business to make it easier for you? Or have you reached another milestone in your life that you want to mark in some way?
THE BOTTOM LINE IS…
Celebrating or marking an achievement or a new beginning whatever it is, makes it so much more powerful. You are celebrating what you’ve achieved and setting your intention for the future.
So when you next make a decision, reach a goal or milestone or make a change. Take a moment to celebrate it before setting your intentions for the future. Choose the way that most resonates with you and will mean something to you. And commit to making it happen
Now, I would absolutely love to hear if this resonates with you. If you have questions or want to chat about anything we discussed, don't hesitate to reach out! You can email me at [email protected], slide into my DMs on Instagram @nichola.ohara, or even book a 1:1 call with me by going to nicholaohara.com/book-a-call.
