Time to read: 56 seconds
Time to schedule on my calendar: 30 seconds
Actual time to chat: 30 minutes (You can choose a time to talk here).
Hello Rebels,
A few weeks ago, I took a three-day personal and professional retreat (more about that another week). I hit the wall with the pandemic, the politics, the homeschooling and needed a break. Controlling, pushing, and striving my way through this moment in history was not effective for me, my family, nor my work. I needed quiet time to reflect and create a smoother path forward into the chaos.
Out of this reflection and creation came a Survival Journal. I want to share a few of the elements with you and invite you to create your own Survival Journal so you have a consistent and solid place to go when you feel uncertain, afraid, and worried. Here are some tips:
- Don't over engineer it. You don't have to have the perfect notebook or a set of sparkly colored pens (unless those things are fun for you). Just grab whatever you have lying around (like a half used composition notebook abandoned by one of your kids, not that I know anything about that).
- Consider at 10,000 feet what brings you comfort and reassurance when things feel hard. Make your journal about those things.
- Be free and open with the content. There is no right way to create a Survival Journal. Add things that are meaningful to you. Mine includes:
- activities for this winter
- TV shows to watch
- powerful thoughts and quotes from my mentors and teachers
- questions to ponder when I feel stuck
- short descriptions of when I've seen magic at work in my life
- reminders of physical practices that keep my nervous system calm
- Let it grow over time. My journal is living and breathing. I add thoughts and elements frequently.
- Make it your own. I can see verses from meaningful religious texts, drawings, photographs, pet stories, recipes, humor. When you create your journal, please hit reply and share your ideas with me. I have pages for more and would love your inspiration.
There is lots going on. I hope you find this strategy provides you a safe haven in the storm.
And of course, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Clarity U. Starting October 21, a powerful group will be cleaning out the mental junk in order to clear the path to the future. The goal: for you to be clear so can put work and life on your terms, even during these challenging times. If you've been curious and perhaps not sure if Clarity U is for you, let's talk. Choose a 30-minute spot on my personal calendar. Spots fill fast.
In the words of a participant from last year:
"Working with Clarity U gave me insights and tools that I use daily. This work has been more valuable than a lifetime of therapy. (And a lot more fun.) I wish I had done it 20 years ago. Christina and Anne are insightful and honest and two of the warmest and most encouraging people I have ever had the honor to know." - E.G.
People are scheduling faster than I can add spots to the calendar. We have extended the early bird price through October 13 (next Tuesday). If you don't find a time on my calendar by October 13, go ahead and schedule later. If you've chosen your time before October 13, we'll still give you the early bird price. Confused? Email me.
I look forward to connecting. Choose a time here.
I can't wait to talk.
Christina