First of all, I must say alignment and knowingness really counts! When you can somehow get on this wagon and really follow your dream, the world (quite literally) will want to be you.
I was channel hopping, and quickly skipped past Jeremy Kyle (remember a few days ago I blogged about how I can watch most things without allowing the negativity in, well I do have a limit and JK is defo past that for me lol). Anyhoo, I saw a Microsoft advert and before I knew it was Microsoft, I thought it was Apple! I reflected and thought isn't that amazing how Apple have completely changed the game. Technology has hit new levels, a lot of companies now pay attention to design, packaging and ease of use. The list goes on about how things have changed since Apple have taken over.
But their intention wasn't to change all the companies- they just stayed clear to their dream- to have great products that are user friendly, beautifully designed etc. But now everyone is trying to get in on their act.
So the moral is to keep aligned to your dream and forget about everyone else. Do what you feel passionate about then follow it!
Which leads me onto my next points. I'm still loving 'Quiet' by Susan Cain and she talks about how you (especially introverts who are expected to be more extrovert as society dictates) can be more of who you truly are- which is really one of the most important things ever!
This is similar to an exercise I get people to do in my groups which I really hope they actually do! Susan asks you to consider the following:
- What did you love as a child? What answer did you give when asked 'And what do you want to be when you grow up?' Whilst your response might not have been completely on it, the essence of it could be quite revealing. Was it helping people? Performing? Studying? You may have had a better bead on what you truly wanted back then!
- What work do is appealing to you now? What sorts of tasks would you happily do and go out of your way to do. What lights you up?
- Finally (and interestingly), she recommends looking at what you envy! (See, like we said, negative emotions are just indicators, not to be pushed away). Jealousy tells you the truth, you tend to envy those who have what you want. Curiouser I know but it makes sense. When you're in lack, nothing can be more irritating than seeing those in abundance. When you're depressed don't you sometimes want to smack those happy Abers lol
- Lastly, she talks bout scheduling in 'Restorative niches,' these are little bits of time, you use to recharge yourself. That can be anything from short toilet breaks to afternoons off. Anything where you fill yourself up mentally and spiritually.
These are highly important for introverts but who doesn't need some down time and to work out what's important for self? It is vital to fill yourself up so you have greatness to offer those lucky enough to know you.
So yeah, take some time to work out what your values are. Then when you align with you, watch how the world races to be you!
Happy working out what you love!!!
Lots of love, Nick Xxx
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