Your Script
Do you feel that you were handed a script to live by when you were young, but at midlife feel ready to birth something new? As the master of reinvention, let me offer you ideas to get your creative juices flowing and allow you to flip that script.
Here’s a fun exercise to stir those creative juices. If your life played out on the big screen, what would the title of your movie be?
Sex In The City
The Housewife of {your town}
Real Women Have Curves
Last Woman Standing
Unfortunately, the titles I typically hear sound like these instead…
Do I Deserve It?
Why do I Always Attract The Wrong Partner
They Just Don’t Like Me
I’m Too Old For This
All too often, women can not identify what they truly want. Has society conditioned women to assume what they should want? If you do know what you want, do you tend to believe you don’t deserve it?
Dear friend, please know you were born worthy. You deserve the desires of your heart, have purpose and are capable of far more than you can possibly imagine.
In fact, you are not doing anyone favors by staying stuck. You just need to flip the script.
How do you flip the script?
Ditch the old worn out story
The past does not equal your future, unless you live there.
Look, I am a self professed master of reinvention, with a stack of business cards to prove it. I could choose the title of failure, allowing the failures to prevent me from pursuing something new, or create a different future.
I prefer to be future focused. My future self will be so proud of the work I am doing today to flip the script.
Recognize your story
The daily “trinity thoughts” are useful prompts for journaling. I learned this exercise from Dr. Northrup’s book Goddesses Never Age.
“This exercise will help you remember how important it is to enjoy life instead of just getting through your To Do list.” ~ Dr. Northrup.
1. Something to brag about – wow! I had a hard time with this one at first. What are you really proud of? Can you imagine how good you will feel celebrating daily successes?
2. Something to appreciate – gratitude is a an attitude everyone could agree on. Look for something you appreciate about your life, your body and/or your tribe on a daily basis.
3. Something you desire – OK this is a muscle that needs to be flexed! I have gotten very clear on what I want in life by answering this daily. It might be easier to answer what you don’t want, but can you name one thing you desire right now?
Know the what and why, ditch the how
A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul. Proverbs 13:19
I long for the day Jeff can retire from his full-time job. {Some say be careful of what you wish for LOL} We both want to stay active with outdoors sports and activities. We will pursue projects that will support our retirement goals. I desire to spend more time with family and friends who live across the United States. So, travel is an important component. Although I am crystal clear on the what and why, I don’t stress over the “HOW”.
“When you know your WHY, you can endure any HOW.” ~ Viktor Frankl
A longing fulfilled is sweet for the soul.
Your heart is engaged by the WHY.
Dr. Martin Luther King had a “I have a dream” speech, not a “I have a plan” speech.
Tap into your imagination. Ask yourself, “wouldn’t it be amazing if…”
What comes up for you when you allow your heart to dream?
Can you get creative with a title for this dream?
Do you know WHY you chose that title?
Please, just don’t let the HOW choke out your dream.
Do you need a guide?
I have come to realize that I no longer fear death. I fear a life not fully lived, a purpose not fulfilled.
Do you feel stuck in an old script and fear you may not be fully living?
I’d love to help you flip the script. As a certified life coach I am trained in helping you identify the old worn out story that is holding you back.
Schedule a FREE mini session with someone who truly believes YOUR best years are ahead.
We can discuss where you are and where you would like to be, and then identify strategies for overcoming the obstacles.
Click the link below and choose a date on my calendar. It really is that simple!
Cheers,
~Tiffany
And the birds fluttered around her writing “YES” in the sky!
