Knowing Your Gut Feeling

"Gut feelings. I get them all the time. Sometimes it is a small gut feeling (like I shouldn’t have eaten that expired yogurt in the back of the refrigerator . . . OK, that one was common sense) but other times there are big gut feelings. How can you tell the difference between a gut feeling and a simple thought or desire? I think it requires getting into the regular practice of tuning out extra noise and getting to know yourself and your desires more deeply. It requires leaning in when things are flowing and moving toward the momentum. When you are in the flow, you can better discern what is working well from what isn’t."

-- Stacie Bloomfield

Walk Boldly Ahead

"Hold space for your personhood. You don’t need permission from anyone else to flourish. You don’t have to wait for other people to catch up to you. It is OK to walk boldly ahead. Go to yoga. Run. Wake up early and have quiet time. Practice your art. Buy yourself flowers. Be dedicated to your dreams. Be accountable to yourself. Don’t give so much of yourself to others that you begin to disappear from your own story."

-- Stacie Bloomfield

The Good Things in Your Life

"Every day is a holiday. I give myself little rewards throughout the day to keep myself motivated and to acknowledge the good things happening in my life. Buy yourself a cup of coffee to celebrate that goal you checked off your list. Go on a date just because you are happy. When you are driving in your car, say out loud the good things that have happened during the day."

--  Stacie Bloomfield

Celebrate The Small Things Too

"Celebrate the big things. Celebrate the small things. Give yourself a pat on the back. I think we often don’t give ourselves credit for all that we do. It is easy to believe that we should take time to celebrate only when we have big wins. But every day should be viewed as a celebration."

--  Stacie Bloomfield

No Such Thing As Perfect Decision

"The only thing that is certain is that you will feel uncertain from time to time. There is no such thing as a perfect decision. Once you’ve taken time to sit with your uncerainty, take a breath, stand up, take a gentle step forward, and say to yourself, “There’s more than one way forward.”"

-- Stacie Bloomfield

You Are Infinite

"Open yourself up to growth.  Release yourself from the idea that you already are as much as you will ever be. You are infinite. You are endless."

--  Stacie Bloomfield

Take A Step Then Another and Another

"And here’s the trick that makes getting there possible—all you have to do is take the next step. Rather than approaching goals with an all or nothing mindset, break them down into little bite-size chunks. Just start. Take a step, then another, and another. And just keep going. Slow growth is good growth."

--  Stacie Bloomfield

The Wonder of Taking Walks

"Knowing how wonderful taking walks makes me feel has also helped me tune in to when I’m feeling wound up. I recognize the signs that it’s time to pause and head straight to the walking trail near my house."

--  Stacie Bloomfield

The Benefits of Making Friends With Nature

"Making friends with nature will absolutely make your life better. Whether it is hiking a new trail, foraging for mushrooms with your local naturalist society, putting up (and snoozing in) a hammock in your backyard, or sitting on a park bench and sketching trees and squirrels, being outdoors will help you clear your mind."

--  Stacie Bloomfield

 

Be Close To Nature to Relax

"Not a day goes by where I don’t want to sit in the sunshine and breathe in fresh air. Going on a walk outside with a podcast playing in my headphones is my favorite way to relax. I gave myself margin in my day to make walking a part of my schedule, and I now crave this part of my routine. I need the outdoors. When I don’t have it, I feel depleted."

--  Stacie Bloomfield

You Are Fully Equipped For Success

"Don’t give up. Put your best foot forward. Show up. Do the work. Sharpen your skills. Ask for help. Roll with the setbacks. Learn from the failures. Lean on your support systems. Don’t carry it all alone. Embrace your own story. It won’t look like everyone else’s story. Believe that you are fully equipped for success."

--  Stacie Bloomfield

Keep Reaching and Have Faith

"Keep reaching for things that are just beyond your grasp. Get up on those tippy toes. Stretch yourself has high as you can. Remember that the best things often take years to grow and mature, so when you feel like giving up, keep reaching and have faith that what you want is a few steps in front of you."

--  Stacie Bloomfield

Time To Leave Your Normal Environment

"Open yourself up to more experiences, more traveling, and rediscover what makes you feel like you. Here’s the best part about getting away: it doesn’t have to be a big trip to achieve the same results. The goal is to leave your normal environment for a spell."

--  Stacie Bloomfield

The Best Way To Fulfill Your Dream

"Achieving your goals takes patience, research, work, work, work, discipline, self- control, and fearlessly seizing the moment when an opportunity presents itself. And the best way to do all of these things is to know what you want. Chase that dream. Do it with enthusiasm."

--  Stacie Bloomfield

Most Important To Set Your Intentions

"Goals can keep you energized to do the daily hard work. Of course, there is no way to control where you will be in ten years’ time, and along the way what you want can change, but that’s totally OK! The important thing is to set your intentions, wake up every day, and make little choices that will move you closer to having your dreams come true."

--  Stacie Bloomfield

Give Your Daily Thoughts More Clarity

"Think about your vision for the future. Visualize your goals and your compass will begin to gently guide you to make little daily decisions that will lead you toward your due north. It is funny how the more you think about what you want to happen in your life, like getting into shape, breaking a tricky habit, or trying to save money to renovate your home, the more likely your daily choices will lead you closer to it."

--  Stacie Bloomfield

Create An Environment That is a Gift To You Daily

"Give yourself a little margin to change things up if the air around you is stale. Paint the trim. Hang up artwork. Rearrange the furniture. Clean your room. Change the sheets. Create a space that inspires you. Make yourself an environment that will be a gift to you every day."

--  Stacie Bloomfield

Something To Learn Rather Than Something To Fear

"When I pitched a fabric line that didn’t get picked up? It was OK. I reworked my pitch into something much better. When I didn’t sell through inventory of a product that I had heavily invested in? It was an opportunity to be more creative in my advertising strategies for the following year. The list goes on. Failure became something to learn from rather than something to fear."

--  Stacie Bloomfield

Don't Deprive Yourself of Sleep

"Sleep deprivation and not getting enough rest, when compounded over time, actually manifests in a reduced ability to concentrate, creates more insomnia, makes us less productive, makes us more agitated, and literally slows us down. Our brains cannot emotionally regulate without rest."

--  Stacie Bloomfield