Coach’s new CEO, (the former CEO of Tom Ford’s Yves Saint Laurent and Jimmy Choo) Joshua Schulman, understands that “Design really can be transformative.”  One thing I have learned while studying the masters of design, psychology and success is that your environment is the foundation that supports you in reaching your goals of happiness, success, health, wealth, relationships or it can have a detrimental impact on every aspect of you life. Obviously Schulman’s awareness of space has supported his dreams and played an important role in his success. Or, more accurately, multiple successes.

So, how is your environment transforming you?

In today’s article I will give you a 2 Simple Solutions to help you understand whether your environment is helping you live to your full potential or setting you up for breakdown.

Mitchell Owen of Architectural Digest explains that Schulman’s home is “a place where past meets present in perfect harmony.” Schulman’s home in harmony has no doubt given him a solid foundation for his unprecedented success in the world of retail fashion design allowing him to lead iconic global brands. When your space is a sanctuary for rejuvenation it allows you to go out into the world and be the best you can be, whether that is making clear headed business decisions, being inspired creatively, having vibrant health and energy or enjoying harmonious relationships. Your space is a reflection of your inner world. Your space also can transform your inner world so that your life can flow with ease and grace allowing you access to your goals, aspirations and dreams.

First, determine how your space can best support you. If you are an introvert who likes solitude, quiet and clutter-free space, it is important to create a calm sanctuary that supports your need to be nestled in your nest. If you know that a high-vibe revives your style of recharging, then create a space that is in energetic alignment to recharge your proverbial batteries. Recognizing what fortifies you is the 1^st step in creating a transformative space that is a solid foundation for your extraordinary success in the world.

Second, notice if your space is in alignment with step 1. When you walk through your door at the end of the day are you certain that your space is going to renew, nurture and support you? If not, what one thing can you do today to begin making your environment a reflection of the life of your dreams?

These 2 Simple Solutions will help you begin to transform your outer and inner world so that you are enjoying the life you were meant to live.  If you are overwhelmed by all the things you “should” do with your space… I have a simple, easy and effective gift for you… the 14-Day Clutter Clearing Challenge.

PS. In the Fall of 2017 we have new programs on the horizon to help you soar! Be on the lookout for these new opportunities!

Happy Soaring!

XOXO

 

 

 

 

 

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Are you ever stressed about things in your life, home or business? Do you wake up overwhelmed before the day has even begun?

I ask because it is a common sensation!

In this week’s article I am going to share a story that gives insight into a simple solution that will allow you to wake up excited for the day ahead instead of dreading the barrage of to-do’s that are waiting for you.

My mastermind “big brother”, Dennis, likes to remind me of what a massive difference the book Home in Harmony: Designing an Inspired Life made for him. He shared that it is 1 of 2 books that he likes to recommend to people and he calls it “a beautiful diamond”.  I share this with you not to brag, but to give you context of this story (and to let you know how important it is to surround yourself with people who encourage, support and believe in you).

Dennis is an action taker. He actually teaches people how to take action on innovative ideas they have created and want to bring to market. On our call the other day, he was excited to share how he uses the information in Home in Harmony to relieve stress and anxiety.  He explained that anxiety is all about the future.  It is a state of thinking that is absorbed and consumed by future stressors or worries.

When you are feeling anxious you are focused on things like:

• What will happen?
• What will the future bring?
• Will I be ok?
• Will I get this done?
• Will it all work out?
• How am I going to do?
• Will they like me?
• Will I survive this?

Can you relate to any of those anxiety-provoking thoughts?

These are all questions and concerns related to the future. Dennis explained that the best way to get relief from these anxious thoughts is to take ACTION.

He shared that on a day when he was feeling particularly stressed he decided to take ACTION, any action. He went out and began to clean out his garage.  He cleared any accumulated clutter, organized his things and made it look great….

The relief he felt astounded him. He felt lighter and energized! He felt productive and inspired! He told me, “Christa, it was as if a weight had been lifted from my shoulders”.  Best of all his sense of anxiety was gone!

This inspiration, productivity and energy carried him through the rest of his day on a high note. He was efficient, effective and clear.

When was the last time you felt clear and light?

So, if you are feeling anxious or overwhelmed, what one ACTION can you take today to move you out of your future fears?

Is there a drawer, closet or garage you could clutter clear to help you move out of your stress, anxiety and overwhelm?  Take ACTION today so that your worries of tomorrow will dissolve.

Share your story with me! I want to hear how taking action, removing clutter from your world made you feel inspired, productive and clear!

Happy Soaring!

XOXO

 

 

 

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There are certain things in your life that are stamina stealers. They add to feelings of overwhelm, being bogged down and exhausting fatigue. What if I told you that these draining feelings are only habits (both conscious and unconscious) that can be changed simply and effectively creating quick relief? It almost sounds too good to be true! Especially if you are sitting under a pile of unopened emails, a to-do list that is miles long or piles of clutter around your home or office. In today’s article we will dive into how to bring relief to the stamina stealers in your life.

You and I live in a frenetic culture that moves at a rapid rate. This isn’t slowing down any time soon. Your responsibilities and the demands on you have increased with every passing day of every passing year. Additionally, our homes, lives, bodies and brains are filled with more things to process, remember and store. Let’s look at ways to effectively help you develop ways to handle the ambush.

• Assess

Take a minute to decide what is clogging up your life? Is it the clutter in the corner, the endless emails or the to-do list you can’t seem to ever get through? Maybe you are like many and you have multiple things pulling on you, vying for your attention. If that is the case, assess what feels like it is the stamina stealer that is the biggest drain.

• Write it down

Make a list of all your stamina stealers and put them in order of your frustration and anxiety around them. This is sometimes referred to as a “Brain Dump”. This helps to de-clutter your thoughts, which will help to release some of your stress.

• Take Action:

Sometimes we get caught in inertia because we are so overwhelmed by the amount of stressors in our lives. Look at your list and begin by tackling the most anxiety provoking stressor or stamina stealer first. The trick is to stay singularly focused on that one item until it is complete.  When you focus on too many things your energy becomes scattered not allowing you to be efficient or effective.

These three simple steps can help you begin to move out of overwhelm and overcome the inertia that is created by the swirling whirlwind of stamina stealers in your life.

Happy Soaring!

XOXO

 

 

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Your home or office environment is a mirror for what is going on inside your head. Clearing clutter and making changes to your environment can have a huge impact on your level of overwhelm, abundance, success, relationships, stress level, health and well-being.

I was just speaking with someone who has a 2^nd home in a sunny vacation spot. She redesigned the home two years ago and has been enjoying the warm winters of golf away from the frigid Northeast. Her days were spent doing activities she loved, & enjoying happy hour with new & old friends. Upon return she felt weighed down by the amount of stuff in her home that had been accumulating for 4 decades; clothes, heirlooms, kids’ memorabilia, pictures. She explained how her space felt so light in her southern home, which gave her energy and vitality. But, the northern one felt bogged down and heavy. The heaviness drained her energy and she didn’t feel motivated to take action.

Sometimes you get so accustomed to a space that you don’t really see it anymore, and you are unaware of how it truly impacts you. What once might have been conscious becomes unconscious and sabotages your energy, undermines your self-confidence and creates chaos that brings overwhelm. When you leave your environment for the grocery store, an overnight, weekend or for an extended period it can help you become aware of how you really feel about your environment, and how it makes you feel. Next time you return from some time away, take a moment to notice how you really feel about your space. Notice how it makes you feel.

Ask yourself:

• Do I love my space?
• What bothers me about my space?
• Is there clutter?
• How does my space make me feel?
• Is my space encouraging me to…
  • Have more energy
  • Create a life I love
  • Be more social or find the love of my life
  • Be productive, creative and successful
  • Allow the flow of abundance in my life

Re-connect to your environment and how it truly makes you feel. Notice if it is draining you or rejuvenating you. It is important that your environment is the recharging station for your life.

Happy Soaring!

XOXO

 

 

P.S. Do you need help making your space great so that it supports you instead of depleting you, join me for the Home in Harmony Clutter Clearing 14 Day Challenge.

 

 

 

Your life is like your closet.

Really! It is!

What does your closet look like?

If you have ever heard me speak or read my book, you have heard me say, “How you do one thing is how you do everything.” It is how you show up in this world. If you tend to procrastinate, that will show up everywhere in your life. If you are considered a “Type-A” personality, you will demonstrate that tendency in many areas.

 

So, what does your closet say about your life? Is it crammed and clutter? Or, is it organized with the essentials?

I ask for a very important reason that I will share in this week’s article… Hopefully it will help with both your closet & your life!

Have the priorities in your life sent you in a tailspin of overwhelm? Are there days that you have so many to-do’s, that you don’t know where to begin or what to focus on? Your brain feels fatigued just thinking about what needs to be done, what you hope to do and leaves you feeling frustrated that you don’t get as much done as you would like?

That is similar to having a cluttered closet.  Instead, it is a cluttered life, which creates a cluttered mind (or vice-versa).  Actually, clutter in any area of your life will create clutter in many areas. Let’s look at some Simple Solutions to clear the clutter so your closet and life release the overwhelm that sabotages you from living your best life.

Assess:

Before you embark on the challenge of de-cluttering an area in your home, head, or life it is important to honestly assess where are you in your de-cluttering journey.  Are you at the beginning, maybe drifting along? Or, did you do the Clutter Clearing 14-Day Challenge, and you are making strides to being clutter free? Assess where you are and be honest with your answer. (Click here if you want to do the 14-Day Clutter Clearing Challenge)

Decide:

Once you know your beginning point then you can determine what it is you are really hoping to achieve. Decide what that actually looks like in your closet and what it feels like in your mind. Get a clear picture.

Looking at these first 2 steps should give you a clear picture of the point of where you are and the point of where you want to be. This will give you a sense of the path that lies ahead.

Question:

Create a specific question that will help you evaluate whether you are on target to get from the point of where you are now to the picture you hope to create for your closet or your life. This question should be specific and not vague. For example, “Will I wear this in the future?” is too ambiguous and adds to many variables into the mix. This doesn’t allow for decisive decisions. A more distinct and helpful question is, “Do I look great in this now?” I know, it is so much easier to ask the first questions instead of the latter. But, the latter will guide you in making changes that will truly help you get the results you wish to create. For your life, asking, “Should I do this?” is too indefinable. Instead, ask yourself, “Is this activity in alignment with the picture of my ideal life?” Asking these more difficult questions will help you eliminate the things, ideas, and activities that are cluttering your closet and life. The more specific and harder the question, the greater ease you will have in understanding what is or is not supporting you and your ideal picture for your closet and life.

Execute:

Now that you have asked the tough questions and figured out what clutter, ideas, and activities need to be eliminated, it is time to actually get rid of the things that are not truly supporting you and the best version of your vision for your life. Take some time to put together a strategy to get rid of the clutter, habit or to-do. If you don’t put a plan in place you can get stuck in decision fatigue and never take the actions necessary to move you to your end goal (remember that clear picture?) This last step can be the most challenging, and why it is really critical to take the time necessary to think tactically. It will allow you to move past overwhelm and succeed.

Now do you understand why your closet & life are really similar? As a matter of fact, you can probably think of other areas that relate… maybe your home, health, business, wealth, relationships, mind, or level of happiness?

Happy Soaring!

XOXO

 

 

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