We all have baggage…

We all have a bag. 

We all pack differently. Some of us are traveling light. Some of us are secret hoarders who’ve never parted with a memory in our lives. I think we are all called to figure out how to carry our bag to the best of our ability, how to unpack it, and how to face the mess. I think part of growing up is learning how to sit down  the floor with all your things and figuring out what to take with you and what to leave behind. 

— Hannah Brencher (Author, TED speaker, online educator. Brencher believes in building an intentional life, using the power of discipline and better habits). 

A very savvy life coach taught me about the power of intention. I’ve always been disciplined and goal oriented, but I hadn’t quite applied intention to finding the perfect partner (who lines up with how I want to live my life) and landing the ideal job (with a fitting manager, corporate culture, quality of life). My coach advised me to sit down and envision that perfect relationship and that perfect job, and write out in great detail how I would feel and what my days would look like. For example, I wrote down that I wanted a partner who would enjoy doing the household tasks with me, like cooking or washing dishes together, and who would hug me from behind for no reason. At work, I wanted a manager who would offer independence, and empower me to achieve my best. I wanted to be a part of an entrepreneurial culture that prioritized people first. And of course, I wanted a certain compensation package. Needless to say, my intentions came to fruition, and I’ve been with my perfect partner going on 10 years now and I’ve been in the perfect role/career for 11 years now. Just sayin’ ;) Hugs and good luck. XO

Blessings,

Chatgirl