stay Engaged without getting stuck!

Staying engaged with what matters to you is an epic journey...so, how do you do it??  Well, you can't learn what you like without trying it first, right?  Same goes with staying engaged PRODUCTIVELY once you find it.  And.  Making mistakes is HOW YOU LEARN.  Without mistakes, you don't effectively internalize and absorb the reality of what you've learned.

​So, first off, figure out what really gets you excited. Not what OTHERS think you should like, what do YOU enjoy...what makes that smile, shiver, goose-bumpy feeling come over you without trying??? Knowing what lights you up makes it easier to focus your energy where it counts.

Then, set fun and achievable goals that make you want to get to it ASAP! Be specific, with smaller expectations first.  Little wins keep your enthusiasm buzzing, engaged, unjaded.  So when small frustrations and setbacks happen, you can embrace them, learn from them, and adjust your direction and path in easier, more subtle ways, refining what you like and what you want as you move forward.

Adopt a growth mindset that turns mistakes into empowering lessons, allowing you to embrace the hiccups and feel more knowledgeable, not leaving you with a feeling of derailment.  Practicing this, focusing on this, I believe, is your key to moving forward, staying UNSTUCK, remaining excited and hungry for what you want and need.

Don’t forget to take care of yourself, too. Balance is key—sometimes you just need to chill, recharge, and come back stronger. Humans forget and neglect to give THEMSELVES grace and understanding.  We are constantly giving others this forgiveness....our friends, children, parents, co-workers, pets even...but rarely ourselves.  You deserve this, too.  Without it, we are less for ourselves AND those we care and already give our energy to.  With it, we can remain focused on our goals, while building up those around us as we push on.