REBOOT & RECLAIM

Posted on September 21, 2020 by tiffany

Reboot & Reclaim Your Life!

Every fall I develop a deep desire to end the year strong. Rebooting near the end of a year eases the stress of the holidays and sets up a new year for success. Rebooting also feels akin to reclaiming my life by refocusing on the dreams I refuse to give up on.

Can we all agree 2020 sucked socks? No matter how you look at it, this year has broken all norms.

This year’s REBOOT has taken on a deeper meaning for me, more than just an adjustment or refocus, but a reclamation.

Reboot

Rebooting is not just for computers, by definition a reboot is starting anew with fresh ideas in a new way.

Three years ago I joined a 90 day challenge to finish the year strong. I created new habits that had a lasting effect on my life. The challenge included getting up an hour earlier, drinking half my body weight in water, committing to move everyday, eat well, and a daily gratitude journal.

Reclaim

That year inspired me to incorporate a yearly reboot into my life. This year I realize that I have learned valuable lessons to successfully navigate life no matter what a chaotic world throws at me.

This year I am incorporating a three step strategy that will reframe 2020, connect with the present and intentionally create a future.

I’d like YOU to join my journey to REBOOT & RECLAIM.

Three steps to reboot

Reframe

Have you ever been told to pull up your big girl panties and get over it? Is that ever helpful?

Resisting your emotions in an attempt to “just get over it” only gives unwanted emotions more power to wreck havoc in your life. I work with clients to process all their emotions to reframe their past. Working through unwanted emotions empowers clients to truly live in the present and create an amazing future.

“We are all rough drafts of the people we’re becoming.” ~ Bob Goff

Reconnect

The second step is to reconnect with life in the present by becoming aware of creative energy.

Have you ever driven home from work and wondered how the heck you got home? Similarly, have you ever reached a certain age and wondered where did all the time go? How is it possible that I have a daughter about to turn thirty years old?

When you are living life on autopilot you miss the mysteries of life. I believe we are more than our bodies, or society’s programming. We are energy, soul, mind and spirit. In a moment of awareness, you notice whispers of creativity longing to be acknowledged.

Render

I believe your best years are ahead! You have the power to create your future, to render your masterpiece.

The key to create your future is to get in touch with your future self. This requires imagination. What does she look like? How does she spend her time? Who is she surrounding herself with?

This is my favorite step of the Three Steps to Reboot. Once you reframe your past (or a crazy year), connect with your present, you are free to reclaim the life you wish to create.

Join me

If you hang out with me for too long, I’ll convince you that your best years are ahead.

I am offering a three month coaching package to help you REBOOT & RECLAIM your life. I want to help you end 2020 strong and create your successful future no matter what a chaotic world throws at you.

As a REBOOTER, you will meet weekly with me to reframe, reconnect and render your life. We will map out your journey to rebooting and reclaiming your life for 2021.

BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE!

As an added bonus, In December I will choose one REBOOTER to win a two night stay at our guest house The Roost. The winner will receive a personalized retreat to celebrate all the work accomplished during REBOOT & RECLAIM. A $1000 value!

But there’s more…

I will choose two REBOOTERS to receive a FREE 6 week session for 2021 ($600 value).

Your Reboot & Reclaim Package

Click the link below to claim your Reboot & Reclaim coaching package. By picking a date and time that works for you on my calendar, you will be purchasing the three month package. That date and time will set you up for your weekly call and enter you in the December drawings.

Self-aware is the first step to Self-care. You owe it to yourself to become everything you were meant to be. I invite you to make an investment in your mind, your health and your future.

Here’s to a strong end of 2020 and an incredible 2021!

~Tiffany

And the birds fluttered around her writing “YES” in the sky!

Creating a “YES” mindset

Posted on August 30, 2020 by tiffany

I have learned the secret to failing forward by creating a “YES” mindset.

How do you feel about failure? Is it an event or has it become an identity?

I am very proud of my failures! My combined failures prove that I have followed my passions, thought outside the box, attempted greatness and forged my own path. I decided to make each of my failed attempts mean that I am tenacious, persistent, stout hearted, and most importantly willing to fail.

I have an impressive collection of business cards to prove it. Even though I enthusiastically approached each business attempt with an attitude of, “What the hell, this might work,” the lessons I earned was worth every heart ache when it didn’t work.

Failure is simply of mental constraint

One person’s failure is another person’s success. A student given the grade of C could consider the grade a failure or a complete victory, depending on the student. Yearly earnings of $100,000 is a failure to one small business owner, and a unimaginable success to another small business owner.

Many of my clients have unfortunately allowed well meaning family members or friends to define failure for them, which inevitably robs them of a “YES mentality. I have heard stories of women spending nearly 50 years believing what was said about them in the past. These women are finally liberated when they drop the old story for one they create.

You get to decide what failure means.

A “YES” mindset

“I no longer remember what the question is. I do know the answer is yes.” Seth Godin

If you refuse to accept failure as a part of the journey, you will not likely succeed.

Once you learn to anticipate obstacles, you will face disappointing outcomes prepared and will have the awareness to look for the lessons. You’ll no longer be afraid of failure, but will say, “Bring it on!”

You will have the fortitude to fail forward with a “YES” mindset.

Strategizing

Hire a life coach to help you create a “YES” mindset.

As your life coach, I will help you identify what is hijacking you and create a failure plan that will lead to your inevitable success. We’ll discuss where you are and where you’d like to be, then determine your obstacles.

Schedule a FREE mini session, a chat with someone who truly believes your best years are ahead. Simply click on the link below and pick a date on my calendar. It really is that simple.

~Tiffany

And the birds fluttered around her writing “YES” in the sky!

Do you have swagger?

Posted on May 11, 2020 by tiffany

Tiffany Eckhardt, Certified Life Coach helping midlife women create swagger

You may be good at beating yourself up for eating the third piece of pizza or forgetting an important zoom call, but hardly ever give yourself credit for the twenty years you spent raising competent children who are now making their way in the world. So, learning to possess swagger will take some practice.

Fail Friday

I brought up bragging during my Fail Friday on May 7th. I shared a three-step daily practice that includes bragging, gratitude and desire. Focusing on the “trinity” thoughts daily will drastically improve your midlife wellness awakening.

First of all, I believe failure has an important place in your growth. My weekly Facebook Live called Fail Friday is designed to highlight failure and give examples of people who use their failure as stepping stones to success.

Sara Blakely is a great example of the importance of acknowledging failure. Her Dad set her up to embrace failure by insisting on a nightly tradition of sharing failures at the dinner table.

When it comes to failure, I definitely have swagger. Unfortunately, it is rare that I’ll boast about a success. Why is that?

Focus

What ever your mind focuses on you will attract in your life. It is easier to focus on problems to be solved than to celebrate a success. So how do we switch our focus to swagger?

To redirect focus, stop yourself with the statement, “NOW I know what I don’t want.” Then ask yourself, “What do I REALLY want?”

For example, you notice that you really don’t like feeling out of control when you’ve had the third glass of wine. The next morning you get up not feeling yourself and start beating yourself up for that third glass. Stop beating yourself up and proclaim, “NOW I know what I don’t want.” Then ask yourself, “What do I REALLY want?”

The Swagger Practice

You may have more of what you don’t want stored in your subconscious. You simply need to deposit more swagger into the story you rehearse in your mind.

Dr. Northrup shares in her book Goddesses Never Age a daily practice of bragging, gratitude and desire “I think it is fantastic for bringing perspective to your daily experiences and remembering how challenges set you up to more deeply appreciate blessings. Doing this exercise will help you remember how important it is to enjoy life instead of getting through a To Do list.’

So SWAGGER!

Think of something to brag about. It doesn’t have to be earth shattering, just a thought you can be proud of. You don’t have to share it publicly, but definitely record it in a journal to look back on.
Identify something you can be grateful for. This is different from a brag. What blessing in your life fills your heart with joy?
What do you desire? This should be out of reach. If money or time were not an object, what would you want?

I LOVE the idea off doing this daily activity with your wingwomen. It will uplift your tribe and encourage swagger.

Swagger takes practice

You can attain a life your proud of and enjoy getting out of bed for. If the idea of creating daily swagger is resonating with you, I’d love to help. I can help you sort through the thoughts that are keeping you stuck.

I help midlife women figure out where they are and where they want to be.

I am offering a FREE mini session for you to test drive a coaching session. It’s a pain free way to see if coaching is for you!

Click the link below and choose a date on the calendar! It is that easy.

~Tiffany

And the bird fluttered around her writing “YES” in the sky.

Do you have the luck of the Irish?

Posted on March 16, 2020 by tiffany

Lucky? Tiffany Eckhardt, Certified Life Coach helping women take creative control of their lives. — Lucky Me… don’t pinch me!

Do you have the luck of the Irish on your side this week? I wear green on St. Patty’s day in honor of my Celtic friends and to avoid being pinched!

I looked up the term “luck of the Irish” and learned it was coined during the gold rush years. The most famous and successful miners were Irish. Their success was attributed to sheer luck.

I may be “lucky enough” to have a small percentage of Irish ancestry, but I don’t attribute luck to success, or feel unlucky with lack of success. Of course I will always welcome luck! My heart flutters at the idea of luck choosing me, but I understand my role in the husbandry of my future.

“You’ve got to do your own growing no matter how tall your father was.” Irish proverb

So let’s play with creation. How do you create a life you want, with or without the magic of luck?

A managed mind creates opportunities for luck.

Information continually bombards us on a daily basis. Our brilliant minds funnel the information to avoid overload. “They” call it confirmation bias.

Here is a simple example how my mind funneled information: I want to retire Miss Dixie, my truck. She served me well as an antique dealer, hauling a trailer of goodies for years. Now that I have a new “hat” I long to drive something sporty and definitely not owned by the masses. I made the decision that an off-white Mini Cooper Countryman would be fun. Literally the moment I chose that car I saw them everywhere! Weird, until then I hardly noticed them.

How does confirmation bias affect our opportunities? An unattended mind will offer only what is programed in a belief system. Do you believe in lack, you will see lack everywhere. Do you believe in abundance, you will see abundance everywhere. In other words, your mind will present evidence to only what you believe. It might be time for a pivot!

The good news is that you get to choose your thoughts and create from any belief system you cultivate. In fact, a managed mind can create opportunities.

Give your creative juices room to breathe! I believe inspiration comes when your mind is at rest. Occasionally unplugging from information overload allows ideas to flow and the mind to dream. Daily journalling has helped me to get crystal clear on what I want and choose thoughts that serve the life I want to create.

Success leaves clues.

I first learned the concept of success leaving clues from Tony Robbins. He teaches that instead of reinventing the wheel, look to the ones who paved the way. There are teachers everywhere!

Sure, life is a great classroom. I’ve learned many lessons from the school of hard knocks. Now that I’m entering my 50’s I’m getting wiser. I prefer to invest time and money into podcasts, books and seminars to learn from other people’s hard knocks.

A word about hard knocks: don’t let them surprise you or derail your dream. I love what Elizabeth Gilbert shares about enduring disappointment in her book Big Magic. It’s part of the job of any creative. She quotes Mark Manson, “the secret to finding your purpose in life is to answer this question in total honesty: Whats your favorite flavor of shit sandwich?” Because if you love something enough then you don’t mind eating the shit sandwich that comes with it. Fail forward my friend!

Everything is figure-outable.

I can’t stop talking about Marie Forleo’s book Everything is Figure-outable. If you train your mind to believe that one statement, there is NOTHING you can’t do!

“Almost everything needed to make your dream a reality requires new skills, experiences, and understanding. You must do things you’ve never done before.” Marie Forleo.

Create your own luck by training your mind and being a student of success. In doing so you’ll be an inspiration and possibly attract the luck of the Irish!

~Tiffany

And the birds fluttered around her writing “YES” in the sky!

Take Creative Control Of Your Life!

Posted on February 10, 2020 by tiffany

I am a life coach who works with women who are ready to take creative control of their lives.

Future Focused

I’d like to share with you a concept that has revolutionized the lens from which women can choose to create their life.

Have you ever wondered why your life seems to be on repeat? Why you can’t seem to achieve anything more than what you already have? I can relate.

That was my life until I learned about a concept called future focus.

Think of your life as a horizontal straight line. At the beginning of the line mark 0 representing the day you were born. At the end of the line mark 100, the age you hope to live to. The women I coach are facing the midpoint of 50, or so.

At 50 you can either see all the life you lived, and make decisions based on past experience. Or you can look at all the life ahead of you and create from vast possibilities.

So, are you creating with a future focus or are you repeating the past?

My A-ha moment

My a-ha moment was when I discovered I was basing my future success on the failures. I have a box full of business cards from the risks I’ve taken. Regretfully, my identity became associated with failure. Now I see that I can’t create a different life with that limiting belief. I now look at my failures and see all the times I got back up and that failing will not kill me. I am free to create a dream life from future possibilities.

Are you ready to embrace your future self without the limitations of past proof? Reach out to me if you are ready to take creative control of your life.

~Tiffany Eckhardt

And the birds fluttered around her writing “YES” in the sky!

A future created from the future

Posted on January 20, 2020 by tiffany

Now is the time to create. It’s time to decide what you want to believe. The title of your next chapter is yet to be written. — Definitely not Grandma Maggie’s swing! 😉

Last week in Mid-Life Muse I touched on creating a future. This week I’d like to chat about creating a future from the future.

It may appear to be pointing out the obvious, but the future is in the future and not the past.

Life is just getting started for me. I’m currently writing the next chapter of my story with a future focus.

This past weekend my Grandma Maggie would have celebrated her 100th birthday. She missed the milestone by only 2 years. I turn 50 years young this March. By her standard, I have another 50 to live!

I wonder what occupied her mind when she turned 50 years? I know she was willing to try new things.

Grandma Maggie took up golf in her 50s. She wanted to spend time with my Grandpa, who had just retired. Eventually her golf game was so good that my Grandpa wouldn’t play with her anymore. That didn’t stop her from joining several golf clubs and earning numerous awards!

She was spunky. No grass grew under her feet. She worked on her swing into her late 80s.

Like my Grandma, no grass will grow under my feet. I am capable of learning new things at any age. I might just have to pick up golf.

You are either creating from your past or your future.

How do you experience your future? This isn’t a trick question.

Your future is experienced now in your thoughts. The same is true for experiencing your past. You can believe ANYTHING you want about your future and your past. LET THAT SINK IN!

I am surprised to learn just how many people are viewing their future through past experiences. Even worse, most are totally unaware of the thoughts influencing your future.

Who are you? Where do you go to answer that question? Does past experiences shape your identity?

The first step is to get curious about your thoughts concerning your life. Then notice if the thoughts are based on the past or the future.

Do you notice that you relive past experiences? Is it possible that you allow those stories to dictate your future? Wether or not you are aware, you mind finds evidence to support what ever you choose to believe about your past and future.

You have a choice to create a future based on past experiences, or based on a dream you create into existence. Granted, some past experiences can be built upon. Just be aware what is serving you.

A couple things to keep in mind…

First of all, success does not have an expiration date. Do not use your age as an excuse.

Secondly, your life is not on auto pilot. You are the author of your story.

Choose your thoughts… choose your future identity.

Were you a horrible student? You can choose to believe you are capable of learning something new.

Have you always been overweight? You can choose to believe it’s possible to loose weight and be healthy.

Have you been irresponsible with money? You can choose to respect money and learn how to budget.

Do you think you are too old to run a marathon? Find examples of people who ran a marathon in their 90s.

There are plenty of examples of people who overcame similar circumstances and limiting beliefs!

I have a ton of new beliefs about my future self! In the past I avoided exercise. Now, I am a girl who loves exercise. I was a horrible student. Now, I love learning new skills. Heck, I figured out how to change my website server last week!!! I might have to believe I am techy!!!

Chart new territory

Mid-life is a blank slate to write on!

Now is the time to create. It’s time to decide what you want to believe. The title of your next chapter is yet to be written.

Start writing on your blank slate as if you were embarking on a new adventure. You are going to uncharted territory. As the author, you can also be the editor. Only pack thoughts that are useful for your future. Delete the thoughts that don’t serve you.

On your journey you will experience difficulties and unforeseen challenges. You have lived through enough to know you can handle it. Believe anything can be figured out. 😉

Test your focus

Here’s a little test. Keep a log of all your thoughts throughout the day. What percentage of the thoughts you think are based on the past? What percentage of the thoughts serve you today?

Are you feeling hopeful of the future? If not, what exactly are the thoughts you think about your future?

The power of our thoughts to create our future is mind-blowing. It is literally my favorite subject to talk about. I’d love the opportunity to help you write the next chapter of your story.

I believe you can create a life on your terms by becoming future focused.

Check out Three Reasons To Hire A Life Coach! Reach out for a FREE consultation.

~Tiffany

And the birds fluttered around her writing “YES” in the sky!

3 Mistakes Choosing An Exit Strategy

Posted on April 11, 2019 by tiffany

Does your current circumstances have you feeling caged in a life you didn’t choose? Do you have an exit strategy? Let me share what I believe are 3 mistakes choosing a working exit strategy.

A few reasons you might not even have an exit strategy.

You love the life you created
You don’t believe there is a choice
You have a pattern of self-sabotage
You are telling yourself stories about your abilities
It’s not the right time to try something new
There isn’t enough money to explore dreams
I don’t have support from family or friends
I’m too old
I’m too young
I need to be perfect

There are infinite reasons to excuse yourself from living the life you want to create. I believe we all have limiting beliefs that keep us caged. It is important to recognize the storyline you’ve created for the life you currently have.

A working exit strategy?

According to a recent Forbes article on retirement by Robert Laura,

increasing number of baby boomers are disenchanted with their current careers. They’re worn-out from years of the corporate grind and don’t feel the connection between their job and the people it impacts outside their office walls or company grounds. They’re shifting their focus from accumulating a giant nest egg to a desire to be part of something bigger and better… to have a positive effect on others… and working in retirement.

This concept can be applied to any segment of society. You don’t have to be a baby boomer to wake up and realize you aren’t satisfied with your current trajectory. An exist strategy is a shift in focus.

I don’t profess to have all the answers. God blessed me with a tenacious spirit, bent on sharing my imperfect journey with the world.

I “woke up” a couple of years ago after a series of unfortunate health issues. My journey is committed to promoting wellness and entrepreneurship. In the process, I chose to leave a traditional business model (my store.) I’m now apart of a “clean” movement in wine and wellness. I’ve embraced social selling and enjoy developing leaders who want to have an impact on the world.

A business model for personal growth with a compensation plan. ~Bob Heilig

I know you love lists! Here are the top ten benefits of developing the social selling business model.

Low investment
No overhead
Shipping, product development, customer service is handled
Can be part-time
Freedom to work from anywhere
Contribute to a movement
Personal development
Passive income
Impact helping change people’s stories
Surrounding your life with enthusiastic people

3 mistakes in choosing a working exit strategy.

I’ve been teetering a learning curve for the past two years. I’ve approached this new journey several different ways. Here’s what I know to be important…

1. Product

You must have a product you believe in. The product could be a life changing consumable, fun clothing, fitness related, wellness related, education, coaching or technology. There are a gazillion options.

You don’t need to become an evangelist to be excited about a product. I think endless product pushing has given the social selling business model a bad name. Unfortunately, I’ve been guilty of being over zealous for the products I represent. Rather, choose a lifestyle product and join a bigger movement.

2. Company

Is the company apart of the Direct Sales Association? I would say that most companies are reputable. It doesn’t hurt to check.

What is the company’s mission? What is their outlook for future growth? Does the company have a plan to help you succeed in the first ninety days? Is there continual product education and personal development?

3. Leadership

Ideally you will be working closely with the people who invite you to join a company. What investment will they make into your success?

The leader who invites you to join the company should be committed to growth. Do they treat the opportunity like a business or a hobby? Can they clearly articulate their exit strategy?

Are they interested in your goals and dreams? Do they know the reason you want an exit strategy? Leaders who are serious about your success will check in regularly to encourage you and offer experienced perspective. Remember, the success of your leader depends on their investment of time and resources in developing you as a leader.

The beauty of social selling is community support. Does the leader foster community space to share ideas, successes and failures? Do they offer consistent opportunities to interact in Facebook groups, monthly meetings and special events?

Do you have an exit strategy?

Flown The Coop has always been dedicated to those who can’t be caged. I am committed to helping entrepreneurs, makers and creatives.

Side note: Please remember to support your friends who are blazing a trail. These entrepreneurs are the new “Mom & Pops” fighting the Amazons of the world. And they have more of an impact in their communities!

Have you considered your options, questioned your beliefs and/or contemplated your dreams for the future? Does an exit strategy excited you? Let’s chat!

~Tiffany

And the birds fluttered around her writing “YES” in the sky!

He was right the whole time. An epiphany about habits

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Posted on October 17, 2018 by tiffany

This is a common occurrence in the Eckhardt home. Jeff will communicate a thought he thinks will help me. He is dumbfounded when I share the same thought as an epiphany I learned from a podcast or a book. Why did I have to hear it from someone else? He was right the whole time.

Today I had a similar moment with God

Tiffany Eckhardt, owner of Flown The Coop, discovers a paradigm shift reading Atomic Habits, by James Clear

I am a journaler. I write out all my feelings to determine what I think about them. God has been whispering the word “BE” to me for a long time. It didn’t register until today.

Road to an epiphany

I have created a wonderful habit of listening to podcasts as I get ready for the day. If you haven’t already, check out my 5 Podcasts To Finish 2018 Strong article.

My habit has introduced me to wonderful Influencers. I am currently enjoying the #Last90Days challenge with Dave and Rachel Hollis. I tune into their daily FB live for inspiration. Their Five To Thrive has really propelled me into some great foundational habits.

I’m seeing a reoccurring topic arise throughout the podcast world. Everyone seems to be talking about habits.

I am currently listening to The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do on Audible. This is a book Rachel Hollis recommended the first week of the #Last90Days challenge. Wow! The study of habits is fascinating. The same week I started to listen The Power of Habit I heard an interview on Lewis Howes’ podcast with James Clear. James just wrote the book Atomic Habits. Blew. My. Mind. I highly recommend listening to this podcast!

The road to an epiphany led me to a Habits.

I am a reader

My copy of Atomic Habits arrived in the mail yesterday. Ironically, I am creating a new reading habit at night. (I am a reader) I devoured the first three chapters, underlining and wiring comments on several key ideas. Here are a few of my favorites:

A habit is a routine or behavior that is performed regularly – and, in many cases, automatically.
the quality of our lives depend on the quality of our habits
Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement
Success is the product of daily habits – not once-in-a-lifetime transformations
You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems
an atomic habit refers to a tiny change, a marginal gain, a 1 percent improvement
atomic habits are the building blocks of remarkable results
there is a difference between outcome based habits and identity habits
It’s hard to change your habits if you never change the underlying beliefs that led you to your past behavior
The ultimate form of intrinsic motivation is when a habit becomes part of your identity… when your behavior and your identity are fully aligned, you are no longer pursuing a behavior change. You are simply acting like the person you already believe yourself to be.
The focus should always be on becoming that type of person, not getting a particular outcome

Wow! A paradigm shift! I had to let all of these ideas sink in. What stood out to me is that I didn’t truly believe I could be the person who accomplished dreams. I didn’t believe I could BE successful or healthy (skinny). I didn’t even believe I could BE a nice person. UUGH!

He was right the whole time

This morning God whispered to me again, “Be.” Turns out he was right the whole time. God was leading me to focus on who I wanted to BE. He is interested in leading me to my true identity. Why didn’t I hear him from the beginning? I was focused on outcomes. I didn’t have faith in the journey!

Now what?

I will focus on small changes over time. My goal is to become the best version of myself.

The question becomes, “Who do I want to BE?”

I am a christian (true identity). I am loving and loyal to my family and friends.
I am a healthy person who is committed to daily exercise, drinking water, and eating well (I am skinny). 😉
I am a natural networker. I love connecting people and helping them realize their dreams!
I am a leader who uplifts her team to the best version of themselves.
I am a reader… love to learn!
I am patient… becoming the best version of myself takes time. 🙂

This epiphany might only be for my benefit.

He was right the whole time. I don’t think God is upset that I didn’t hear “BE” the first time. I think he knew I needed to take this road to an epiphany. Tiny habits over time compounds into the person I want to become! I am thankful for this lesson.

I am humbly grateful if this resinates with you! Let me encourage you! Decide the person you want to BE and create habits that serve that person.

I’d love to hear from you! Get a copy of the book Atomic Habits. Let’s share what we learn with each other! Let’s believe in who we can BE!

~Tiffany

And the birds fluttered around her writing “YES” in the sky!

The Practice Life!

Posted on September 25, 2018 by tiffany

The practice life is rich in opportunity!

The Practice Life is taking action on an idea, and an exercise repeated regularly in order to improve or maintain one’s proficiency.

Tiffany Eckhardt, owner of Flown The Coop takes a look at life as a practice.

People practice patience, hospitality, yoga, wellness, gratitude and their business. Here are a few practices I’m currently working on.

Patience

Let’s just say that I am cultivating patience in tandem with all the other fruits of the spirit (Galations 5:22-23). This is a necessary gift from God! I don’t come by it naturally. Our guest house project is testing my patience. The struggle is real. I’ve been dreaming of this project for three years. I do not claim to be long suffering. It takes practice to accept the things I can not control.

Hospitality

I love to practice hospitality. I was fortunate to hear a speaker on hospitality as a young mother. The speaker set me free from imperfect entertaining. Entertaining is preforming to impress your guest. Hospitality is welcoming friends in your home with the intention of blessing them. The focus is on the guests, not on me.

One of my biggest joys is to have fun events and classes at Creative At The Coop. It is a gift to be able to offer what I’ve learned from years of practice. I enjoy learning new skills for my practice! Recently I discovered the ease of creating a charcuterie board. Charcuterie boards have been a fun creative outlet for my Scout & Cellar wine tastings.

Yoga

My wellness practice began over a year ago. Jeff and I first embraced a paleo diet and Young Living essential oils! My home and health became less toxic as I transferred my buying habits to plant based items. Most importantly, I learned how to listen to my body for clues on what it needs.

I’ve noticed a need to be more active. Jeff and I joined gen·e·sis yoga in Brenham. Yoga is a patience patient practice, supporting mobility and mindfulness. I discovered a love for restorative yoga! It feels like a yoga massage! I love the challenge of the strength building poses. I need a lot of practice at this stage of the game!

Business

I am not a doctor or a lawyer. I am a serial entrepreneur that has spent my life practicing business. This is one area of my life that feels like an endless climb upward. I had to learn to embrace the mystery and create a pro mindset.

Podcasts have become a staple in my development this past year. Some of my favorite podcasters feel like friends. Truly, at this point in my life I need mentors. I long to surround myself with people who are in spaces I want to occupy. Check out my latest blog to learn about 5 podcasts to finish 2018 strong!

Grace

Flown The Coop Guest House Finally, I’d like to offer a bit of grace by imagining all areas of life is a practice. I am grateful to God for grace! It is an open gate to excepting life in it’s fullest. I will repeatedly, on a regular basis, move toward my goals allowing myself to makes mistakes along the way. No one is perfect right out of the gate. The important thing to remember is keep on practicing. Right?

Are you giving yourself grace to view life as a practice? Let’s encourage each other to finish 2018 strong! Please feel free to share your stories in the comments below!

~Tiffany

And the birds fluttered around her writing “YES” in the sky!

5 Podcasts To Finish 2018 Strong!

Posted on September 19, 2018 by tiffany

Listening to podcasts has given me access to incredible thought leaders who have influenced a new mindset. I am a firm believer that at any point in my life I have the power to change my story. I am so excited to join Rachel Hollis’s #Last90Days challenge to finish 2018 strong. The Last90Days challenge got me thinking about the biggest obstacle to realizing my dreams. I believe the challenge is the narrative I create in my head. Tiffany Eckhardt's 5 Podcasts to Finish 2018 Strong

Many of these leaders have inspired me to take a leap into the unfamiliar with Flown The Coop. I’ve developed new skills, thought about life in new ways and became laser-focused on incoming producing activities. By far, the biggest tool I’ve learned to harness is my mind.

Top 5 podcasts I listen to on a weekly basis

The Life Coach School with Brooke Castillo

Tiffany Eckhardt's 5 Podcasts To Finish 2018 Strong I am a BIG fan of Brooke Castillo! Brooke has a brilliant way of putting thoughts into perspective. She is dynamic and energetic, full of wisdom! Brooke’s main premise is,”Thoughts create feelings. Feelings create action.” She has over 200 episodes. I recommend starting her podcast from episode 1.

Rise Podcast

I recently discovered Rachel Hollis. You have to read her book, Girl Wash Your Face! She is seriously on fire with life! I love her no nonsense approach to success. She speaks frankly about the lies we tell ourselves in a way that feels like love. I joined her #Last90Days challenge and am seriously excited to see how 2018 end!

I enjoy her Facebook Live every morning at 8am central with her husband Dave. They are a great team!

The Essential Oil Revolution

Tiffany Eckhardt's 5 Podcasts To Finish 2018 Strong Wellness has a huge impact on going for your dreams! You have to be well to hustle!

I had no idea of where to start when I received my Young Living starter kit. The Essential Oil Revolution was a God send, full of practical advice! I love the variety of interviews, from Lucy Libido to Nadine Artemis.

The Goal Digger Podcast

Tiffany Eckhardt's 5 Podcasts To Finish 2018 Strong I adore Jenna Kutcher, a boss babe, promoting body positive! She is a viral sensation. Jenna’s Social Media training has been a game changer for me. She owns a killer multifaceted business! There are over 140 episodes. Not all of the content is applicable to my life, YET.

The Story Brand

Donald Miller has an excellent way of communicating ideas… through a story! Clarify the message to create a story in which the hero is my customer and my business is the mentor. This concept forced me to look at how Flown The Coop solves problems. I recommend returning to The Story Brand podcast regularly to recharge marketing creativity.

I highly recommend any of Donald Miller’s work!

Bonus: The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale

Tiffany Eckhardt's 5 Podcasts to Finish 2018 Strong Ok… The Strangest Secret is not a podcast, but a vintage 1950s YouTube video still relevant today! I was challenged to listen to this recording for 30 days. I hear something different every time I listen.

What is the secret to success? It is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal.

Renewing my mind daily with podcasts like these propels me toward my worthy ideals! Let me know what your favorite podcasts are! Let’s encourage each other to finish the year strong!

~Tiffany

And the birds fluttered around her writing “YES” in the sky!