For the last few weeks, I had the experience of feeling like I was running in circles without a clear direction - endlessly researching but not sure what to do next. I told myself that I had gotten to the end of the road on my vision.
In reality, things weren’t that dire - I just forgot what phase I was in and how to keep myself anchored.
There are three phases to creating and living out your vision for the year:
Caterpillar: exploring and building systems to support bringing more of what you want into your life.
Cocoon: simplifying and building systems to support bringing more of what you want into your life.
Butterfly: Doing more of what you want in your everyday life.
The research phase is supposed to be a fun season of exploring. I had lost my way a bit, NOT because I was spending hours learning without creating, but because I had pushed out the daily practices that anchor me to God and creating my life with Him.
Once I put my morning routine where I connect with God at the top of my list, it brought joy back into the caterpillar phase for me.
I use my morning routine to create my life with God, so I can be anchored in whatever phase of life I’m in.
For me, this looks like starting by writing the thoughts of the last 24 hours in a lined journal (this is the one I use). Next, I pull out my Thriving in Motherhood Journal and answer the questions in there. I also spend time reading my scriptures and writing down verses that stand out to me and praying.
When I keep this routine in place, I feel directed in the things I am doing each day and have ideas and inspiration about where to spend my time and energy. I better understand HOW to do the things I feel I need to do. I gain clarity and see things with truth.
If you’ve found yourself feeling a bit lost lately, tune into this week’s episode, where I’m sharing more about why I was experiencing the feeling of spinning in circles and more about what to do about it.
Seeking For Paradigm Shifts with Madeline Casey [Episode 50]
Living Your Life in Quadrant 2 with Madeline Casey [Episode 49]
The Emotional Bank Account with Madeline Casey [Episode 48]
The Pain and Joys of Fostering and Adoption with Alisa [Episode 47]
Cultivating the Life God Intended with Alisha Miller [Episode 46]
The Power of Grace in Motherhood with Heather Boersma [Episode 45]
Developing Habits to Support a Simple and Joyful Life with Chanelle Neilson [Episode 44]
Focusing on What's Going Well with Danielle Carriere [Episode
My Why and How to Meal Planning with Jessica Jackson [Episode 42]
Making Creativity and Play a Priority with Jennie Brown [Episode 41]
The Adventure of Daily Life and Bringing Daily Life on Adventures with Alison Jones [Episode 40]
Clearing out Clutter to Make Room for Growth and Joy with Jessica Jackson [Episode 39]
Five Stories to Inspire and Uplift with Jessica Jackson [Episode 38]
Letting Go of All or Nothing Thinking to Create and Live your Vision this Year with Jessica Jackson [Episode 37]
Taking Responsibility for My Own Happiness with Monica Packer [Episode 36]
Being True to Yourself
Nurturing a Strong Relationship with God with Juanita Denninghoff [Episode 34]
Identifying and Overcoming Distractions to Living Your Vision with Jessica Jackson [Episode 33]
Living Your Vision For the Year with Jessica Jackson [Episode 32]
Creating a Vision for Your Year with Jessica Jackson [Episode 31]
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