Creating Time vs Finding Time...

Day 4 of the Alignment Challenge was allllll about self love, catching up and cultivating a list of 50 things you savour and actually creating time to do those things.

Some examples from my small joys list are: morning matcha, belly laughs with my family and our weird sense of humour, mince and cheese pies, ocean swims at dusk, my feet in the grass, a cool breeze, savasana, massages etc

The entire challenge week has been about the 4 levels of consciousness — to me, by me, through me and as me. Before we get to ‘As Me' — we need to double down on self love and quality time which are key ingredients for this optimal level of consciousness.

Without further ado…

Topics

Self-Awareness and Introspection

• Participants were able to identify areas of their lives they had been neglecting or avoiding, such as finances, spirituality, and physical health.

• There was a focus on becoming more attuned to one’s own needs, emotions, and patterns of behaviour.

Commitment to Personal Growth

• Participants shared concrete actions they were taking to push past their comfort zones and make positive changes, such as booking solo trips, purging possessions, and committing to daily practices like meditation and journaling.

• There was an emphasis on taking responsibility for one’s own development and not waiting for external circumstances to change.

The Power of Community

• One challenge member spoke about the value of the skool community in providing a supportive, non-judgmental space for personal exploration and growth.

• Participants expressed appreciation for being able to share vulnerably and receive validation and encouragement from the group.

Letting Go and Decluttering

• There was a recurring theme around the challenge of releasing physical possessions, especially those with emotional attachments.

• Brooke encouraged participants to be ruthless in purging unused items to create more space and clarity.

Embracing Neurodiversity

• Brooke shared her own experiences with being neurodivergent and how that has impacted her relationship with her body and daily routines.

• There was an acknowledgment that “normal” patterns of behaviuor may not apply to everyone, and the importance of honoring one’s unique needs and rhythms.

Overall, the call focused on fostering self-awareness, personal accountability, and a supportive community to facilitate meaningful transformation and growth.

Based on the discussion in the meeting, a few potential barriers that could prevent people from taking action include:

Lack of Consistent Commitment

• Brooke emphasized the importance of doing the homework and applying the course material, not just showing up for the calls. Without this consistent effort, people may struggle to see the desired results.

• Participants may fall back into old patterns of avoidance or procrastination, especially when faced with challenging emotions or tasks.

Attachment to Physical Possessions

• The discussion around letting go of sentimental items and decluttering revealed how difficult this can be for some people.

• The emotional attachments and stories tied to physical objects can make it hard to part with them, even when they no longer serve a purpose.

Imposter Syndrome and Fear of Failure

• One challenge members admission of her fear of mastery and failure resonates with many people, who may hold themselves back from fully committing to their goals due to a lack of confidence or belief in their abilities.

• The desire to maintain a “jack of all trades” mentality can be a way to avoid the vulnerability of deep focus and expertise.

Prioritizing Others’ Needs Over One’s Own

• One challenge members experience of always putting her family’s needs first before her own suggests that some participants may struggle to give themselves permission to focus on their personal growth and desires.

• Societal and cultural expectations around caregiving and self-sacrifice can make it challenging to shift this mindset.

Lack of Accountability and Support

• The skool community was continually highlighted as a valuable resource, granting creative women access to an aligned and supportive network.

• Without regular check-ins, encouragement, and accountability, people may find it harder to sustain their momentum and commitment to change.

Are you ready for lasting meaningful action?

I’m taking discovery calls this coming week for our Messy Action Skool Community.

We’ve pivoted to an annual membership and you’ll be surrounded by 16 creative and authentic women building their very own profitable niche businesses. They’re experts that are desiring more messy action, more sales, more exposure and more systems in their business. If this is you… book a call with me or reply to this email.

We’ve already had two women from the challenge join us, will the next one be you?

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