The difference between surviving and thriving isn't more time, it's better choices.
And here's the thing about intentional choices: they transform everything from the inside out.
Like a complete system reboot, but for your life.
You're already the CEO of your life - you just might be running it on autopilot.
Today, we're changing that.
Because you deserve more than just getting by.
You deserve to thrive.
✨ I N S P I R E
"You are the CEO of your life: Hire, fire, and promote accordingly"
✨ T H R I V E
You get to choose how you spend your energy, time, and focus. Choose wisely.
Here's how:
𝟭. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁: Focus on what actually matters
Throughout the week, jot down how and with who you spend your time
Ask yourself: "Does this energize or drain me?"
Be brutally honest about which relationships and commitments serve your growth
𝟮. 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Ensure your decisions align with your purpose
Write out a simple guiding statement based on your values and goals
Keep it simple and authentic to you
Review and adjust quarterly as you grow
𝟯. 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮 "𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴" 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁: Free up time and energy
Mindless social media scrolling
Saying "yes" to obligations that don't serve you
Maintaining relationships that drain your energy
Perfectionist tendencies that slow you down
Btw! You are in good company if you lose most of your time on these. You get to change that, awareness is power ✨
𝟰. 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Enhance adaptability and gain diverse experiences
Take the lead on a new project at work
Learn a skill outside your comfort zone
Switch up family responsibilities with your partner
Volunteer in different capacities
𝟱. 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼: Max your productivity and life satisfaction
How would you allocate these areas of your life by time spent vs importance? Any changes you want to make?
Career growth and meaningful work
Relationships and family
Health and self-care
Personal development
Future planning
𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀! 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆
Write out elements of your ideal day
Incorporate them to align your daily life with your long-term vision and values
Side note: When I first implemented these strategies, my biggest challenge was the "Stop Doing" list.
It felt impossible to let go of commitments, even ones that drained me.
Now?
It's my secret weapon for creating space for what truly matters.
Remember, you're not just managing your life - you're designing it with thought and intention (and abundance!).
Take these steps one at a time, and be patient with yourself as you build these new habits.
Always rooting for you!
Carolyn
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