LEVELing up your LIFE!!!

Have you ever wondered the reasons we receive gifts on our birthdays? There is no greater gift than life itself, yet so many of us take it for granted; by not living life to the fullest. When was the last time you were truly present for yourself? Do you know what the present looks like?

In our society, it's often easier to answer the question, "When have you been present for others?” rather than “When have you been present for yourself?" Well, in the words of Lizzo, "It's About Damn Time." That's right—you read that correctly. It is time to start being present for YOU and living Your life with a purpose! So many people don’t know what living life with a purpose look like or where to start.  Here are a few pointers.

I encourage you to think about the some ways you can pour into yourself to live with more intention daily, weekly, monthly, and annually.

Daily

How do you start the day?

Do you set your intentions on how you want to feel about yourself?

Choosing to live your life in a state of being proactive versus reactive is a high performance habit win! A great place to start is to set an intention for the emotions do you want to experience for the day. Another proactive strategy is to consider a possible challenge or obstacle you may face that day and decide in advance how you want to feel, think, and behave.

Choose to own your day by owning your mindset!

Weekly

Do you set intentions on how you want to show up for you for the week?

Do you believe life happens to you or for you?

What standards did you set for yourself?

What goals did you achieve?

Choosing to live your life more fully and with greater intention is possible.  Create a weekly practice of reflection.  Reflect on what happened, what you accomplished, and what you learned about yourself and others.

Monthly

How do you celebrate your accomplishments for the month?

How can you recharge and restore yourself?

What are the affirmations you say to yourself?

Choosing to care for yourself first creates an abundance for others.  Notice yourself and all you are achieving.  Create a monthly practice of restoration for your mind, your body, and your spirit.  Be kind to yourself and acknowledge your greatness.

Annually

What goals do you have for your personal growth?

What steps will you take to become an even better version of yourself?

Choosing who you want to be and how you want to interact is key to living your life more fully and with greater intention.  Have you considered areas of your life you would like to improve?

One year I wanted to stop cursing so I created a swear jar.  I created a plan in which I paid $1 to a coworker each time I said a curse word. It did not take long for my language to change.  Now, I am taking a lot of personal development classes and workshops to better myself.  Consider how you would like to make changes in your life.  Choose to learn about yourself, to live life more fully and with greater intention.

Your Coach,
Shuntá Montgomer