Want Success? Start with Your Environment.

Goals. 

Whether personal or professional, we all have them. 

They are big. They are small. They are exciting. They are scary. 

We set our goals, focused on accomplishing them and feeling the sweet sensation of success move through our body. 

But there is an important part of the equation that we often miss when it comes to reaching our goals.  

Our success does not hinge solely on being the most focused, determined being who has walked the earth. It goes deeper than that. 

We must also set the intention to consistently create an ENVIRONMENT – emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually – where our ideas, visions, plans, etc can thrive. 

So what does that look like? 

Emotional Environment – When your emotional environment is a mess, you may find yourself in a state of just trying to keep your head above water. That means finding the energy to dive into the tasks on your “To Do” list can feel impossible. The negative self-talk creeps in and instead of feeling your way through, it feels easier to just zone out. 

When your emotional environment needs tidying up, it can be difficult  to reset the space on your own. This is when you turn to your tribe (ie. trusted friend, close family member, therapist, life coach, etc) to remind you of your value, work and purpose.

Mental Environment – Closely linked with your emotional environment is your mental environment. When the negative self-talk creeps in, there are two choices – listen in and let it percolate or create a new, affirming story. When you allow those thoughts to percolate, they become bigger, more pervasive and that slows you down. When you choose to tell yourself that new, empowering story, you are owning your voice and therefore moving with clarity & ease.  

Turn to your go-to affirmations to help clear this space. As negative thoughts present, reaffirm the TRUTH of who you are – smart, amazing, capable, valuable, dynamic, etc. This is also a good time to take a minute (or 30) to brain dump. Write all the thoughts that are coming up. As you do this, go back to those affirmations to keep reminding yourself of what is true. 

Physical Environment – It is important for your physical space to inspire action, joy and confidence. When it feels aligned with your goals and desires, you are able to honor your intentions with greater ease. When your physical space feels out of alignment in any way, it becomes a distraction from progress. 

If your space does not allow thoughts, insights, creativity, passion, etc to flow through you, it’s time to clean up. Making your physical environment a place for your goals to thrive could be as simple as adding a fun picture, fresh flowers or cool lamp. It’s all about creating a physical space that feels aligned with who you are. 

Spiritual Environment – When your spiritual environment is out of alignment, you may find yourself feeling stuck, blocked, confused, uncertain, etc and therefore unable to set a clear pace for accomplishing goals. Tapping into your spiritual environment makes room for ideas and energy to flow like a calm river. 

Caring for your spiritual environment, whatever that looks like for YOU, creates ease when you need to reset your energy. Consider setting aside a few minutes to close your eyes and breathe deeply. Journaling, prayer, meditation and time in nature are also great ways to process and release negative energy that disconnects you from your authentic, most successful self.

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If you want to find your way to success with your goals, it is imperative that you look beyond your determination and focus. 

Yes. Those things are important. But it becomes impossible to get to those spaces in ways that feel healthy and empowering if we do not first ensure that we keep all parts of our environment tidy. 

Consider taking a few minutes to think about what your environment feels like. In what areas do you need to do some cleaning up? When you are honest with yourself about what is NOT as you desire, you are taking the first step(s) toward experiencing the delights of success. 

Need support identifying the areas of your environment that need your attention and then taking the steps toward tidying up that will lead to your big success? Let’s talk about it!

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