Now that you're caught up, on to the newsletter! - Caroline and Jason calm creator chronicles ✍️Taking your business for a "joy ride"👩🏻🦰👋: Everything feels like it’s in flux for me right now—with business, with my creativity, even within myself. Maybe it’s because we’re nearing the end of the year, which always brings reflection. Or maybe it’s because nothing this year turned out the way I thought it would. In January, I had a crystal-clear vision for 2024: go all-in on Teachery, get back to creating social content (in our own way), and stay mindful of hitting those targets all year long as we finally expanded our family. But almost immediately, ALL of that went off course. 😅🤣 And you know what? That has turned out to be such a gift. Here’s what I’ve learned: having a goal and chasing after it is great. But chasing after a target is a very different feeling than creating your life and business from a place of flow. The metaphor that comes to mind is the difference between plugging a destination into Google Maps versus hopping in the car and going for a joy ride with no plan of where you'll end up. When you're joy riding, it's not a destination you're after; it's how you want to feel on the journey. The activity is the same—you’re driving—but the intention and experience are completely different. I started this year with a GPS mindset: type in the destination, hit go, and make all the right turns to stay on track. But this approach had two big downsides. First, I was so focused on the destination, I missed the scenery along the way. Second, when I hit roadblocks, I got frustrated. I just wanted to get there! Where I’m ending the year, though, feels completely different. When nothing turns out like you planned, it frees you from the burden of an outdated vision. The future becomes a blank slate, and you can choose to be scared or excited by that. Right now, I just want to hop in the car, roll the windows down, and let my intuition guide the way. I want to steer things toward what feels good, stop trying to force outcomes, and create from a place of flow and play. A lot in my life—and, let's be honest, the world—feels out of my control right now. But what I can control is the energy I bring to each day. And the energy I want to bring is less about control and more about curiosity. I’m throwing out the GPS and deciding to enjoy the ride. If a GPS mindset is what feels good to you right now, stick with it! But if you’re feeling a bit lost or like the year didn’t go how you hoped, maybe it’s time to loosen the reins and see where the road takes you. ⚡️ taking action: Bringing More Flow to Your Business
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