…. why is everyone buying mass amounts of TP? I guess I shouldn’t judge because I would not want you to judge on the amount of cookies I have ate today.

Should I start off by letting you know I am coming at you as a SEVEN. Like I only want the positive, I laugh at every meme out there, and I think this is the time to move your life forward for those of you who are ready?! I would also like to note that I totally get the seriousness of COVID-19. My husband and I are currently not sure where we stand with jobs, and we have someone in our lives who is considered highly at risk with this virus.

With all that being said, I have a whole new meaning to SAHM since school is closed, which means we will be doing our best at some “school” things, but enjoying the day as it goes. I mean P played outside for 2 hours today because when you go to school, you don’t get much time outside. He was living his best life today.

But for real, I really think this time can be used in such a powerful way to move yourself forward. Like take the time to really think about the things that bring you JOY. Not money, but JOY!!!! I dare you to ask yourself, and then definitely let me know so I can encourage you and celebrate with you!!

I see this time as the perfect opportunity to read personal development books, dive into that side hustle, start writing out the dreams in your soul (I know they are there waiting to be written down), just freaking going for the thing you needed more time to start, spending the extra time with your kiddos, and actually having time to cook dinner for your fam. Or you can zone out on your phone stressing about RONA.

A week ago I was telling a friend that I almost wish something would happen so I would have to take time to work on moving myself in the direction I am meant to go, but find myself stuck by the “golden” handcuffs… aka Money. Well, I guess I could thank RONA for shutting down our small town because that wish came true.

I know without a doubt some of you can take this time, and set it up to sling shot you forward in whatever areas of life you were wanting to move. Listen, before someone gets all uptight, definitely take this time to get some R+R. You might as well enjoy it while you can.

Ok, enough for now. I hope you enjoyed this episode on the Her Life Out Loud Podcast. I would love it if ou could take the time to screenshot a pic and post to your stories so I can see, and hear what you got from this. It also allows me to say THANK YOU!!! Thank you for being a part of this community.

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UUGGGHHH.

I know that title can be so annoying. So many times we are hearing people talk about enjoying the journey well after they are out of the middle where it can feel like you are stuck. Like will this freaking dream ever come true?!?

I felt like a fraud recording this podcast because I don't know all the things about fully enjoying the journey of a big dream that is accomplished. NOPE. But I do know what it feels like to learn to enjoy the journey while in the middle of seeing a big dream come to life, and honestly, while in the middle of WHAT THE F AM I EVEN DOING of another big dream. I definitely talk about both on the podcast.

I share my tips on how to start enjoying the journey.

Reminding you how it will feel when you can look back and see the lessons learned during those times, and the person you became because of it. So, girl, you have to remember you are not alone. We have been there, and we are going through our own stages of the journey. I promise it's worth it.

My biggest takeaway from the journey is having GRATITUDE! Oh my goodness this is a game changer when it comes to seeing things in a new light!! 

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We just announced out big news over on Chasing the Wild Wonder, which extra inspired me to record this podcast.

Follow me on Her Life Out Loud

Follow me on Lacie Figueiredo

Fave Journal @StartTodayBrand

Keep me posted on how you are enjoying the journey, and what you to enjoy it even more!! 

XX, 

Lacie

UUGGGHHH.
I know that title can be so annoying. So many times we are hearing people talk about enjoying the journey well after they are out of the middle where it can feel like you are stuck. Like will this freaking dream ever come true?!?

I felt like a fraud recording this podcast because I don’t know all the things about fully enjoying the journey of a big dream that is accomplished. NOPE. But I do know what it feels like to learn to enjoy the journey while in the middle of seeing a big dream come to life, and honestly, while in the middle of WHAT THE F AM I EVEN DOING of another big dream. I definitely talk about both on the podcast.

I share my tips on how to start enjoying the journey.
Reminding you how it will feel when you can look back and see the lessons learned during those times, and the person you became because of it. So, girl, you have to remember you are not alone. We have been there, and we are going through our own stages of the journey. I promise it’s worth it.

My biggest takeaway from the journey is having GRATITUDE! Oh my goodness this is a game changer when it comes to seeing things in a new light!!

_____________
We just announced out big news over on Chasing the Wild Wonder, which extra inspired me to record this podcast.

Follow me on Her Life Out Loud
Follow me on Lacie Figueiredo
Fave Journal @StartTodayBrand

Keep me posted on how you are enjoying the journey, and what you to enjoy it even more!!

XX,
Lacie

Freaking FEAR.

There can be such a love/hate relationship with fear. I am currently dealing with facing fear + letting it go in certain areas so I can welcome JOY. I have lived a majority of my life in fear. It has held me captive for so many years, and finally I feel like I am learning to really let it go... FINALLY. But it hasn't been without a lot of work. 

Today I want to share with you some things I have done to help me move through fear. I can't wait to hear how they help you as well. This may not be in the order I shared on the podcast, but it works for this.

1. JOURNALING

Wow. This has been a huge step in helping me face fear.

I have been journaling for about 5 years. Being able to be super raw and real with myself as I journal has been a big help in moving through feelings such as fear. I recently heard about Future-Self Journaling with @theholisticpsychologist from a few friends, and I am beyond excited to start. I can't wait to share more with you after I finish my first 30 days. I'll make sure to keep you posted. 

2. PODCAST

Ok. Just to put it out there.. I am a podcast JUNKIE.

I love being able to listen as I workout, clean, drive, and do whatever else I doing. There are so many amazing people in the podcast world, and you can find so many topics... like the one I heard a few weeks ago when I was trying to talk my husband and Parker out of letting Parker go on a huge cross country trip with Ben all because of FEAR. I happened to be listening to Super Soul Conversations with Oprah, and it just so happened to be one with Brene Brown who I LOVE. She was talking about forbidding joy in her life, and let me tell you.. it struck me into the deepest part of my soul. I knew fear held me back a lot of my life, but this was like here it is served on a platter, let's work on this. BAM!

So, I encourage you to listen to podcasts if you are dealing with whatever. You can find a ton out there that help you to move forward, and ones that encourage you to keep going.

3. EMDR THERAPY

I know not everyone has the resources to go to therapy, which is why I put this last on the list, but I encourage you to reach out to local resources in your area because there are so many times they have money to give to people to get the help they need. That is how I got started, and I can't even begin to describe what it did for me.

Therapy. A word I ran from for most my life (more on that another time), but holy smokes it has been the BEST thing that has happened to me this past year. I heard about EMDR from a therapist friend, and so I decided I wanted to meet with someone who would do EMDR on me if I was a fit. I could go on and on about what EMDR has done for me, but today I want to talk about how EMDR therapy helped me to reset my emotions. I worked on ANGER and FEAR. It was so cool how simple it was, and how much it has helped me. Not to mention that it came right when I needed it the most with facing the fear of letting Parker go with Ben on this big trip. If you have a therapist, reach out to them about helping you with your emotions, and anything else you are needing direction with. 

With all this being said... 

I can't wait to hear how you are facing your fears. It could be the smallest step or the biggest leap, and I want to hear about it. Make sure to screenshot this episode and post in your stories!! That way I can encourage you to keep on going.

Thank you for being a part of this community.

Links:

Future-Self Journaling

Follow on IG: @theholisticpsychologist

Super Soul Conversations with Oprah with Brene Brown (there are two parts)

Follow Brene Brown: @brenebrown

What is EMDR Therapy

Freaking FEAR.
There can be such a love/hate relationship with fear. I am currently dealing with facing fear + letting it go in certain areas so I can welcome JOY. I have lived a majority of my life in fear. It has held me captive for so many years, and finally I feel like I am learning to really let it go… FINALLY. But it hasn’t been without a lot of work.

Today I want to share with you some things I have done to help me move through fear. I can’t wait to hear how they help you as well. This may not be in the order I shared on the podcast, but it works for this.

1. JOURNALING
Wow. This has been a huge step in helping me face fear.
I have been journaling for about 5 years. Being able to be super raw and real with myself as I journal has been a big help in moving through feelings such as fear. I recently heard about Future-Self Journaling with @theholisticpsychologist from a few friends, and I am beyond excited to start. I can’t wait to share more with you after I finish my first 30 days. I’ll make sure to keep you posted.

2. PODCAST
Ok. Just to put it out there.. I am a podcast JUNKIE.
I love being able to listen as I workout, clean, drive, and do whatever else I doing. There are so many amazing people in the podcast world, and you can find so many topics… like the one I heard a few weeks ago when I was trying to talk my husband and Parker out of letting Parker go on a huge cross country trip with Ben all because of FEAR. I happened to be listening to Super Soul Conversations with Oprah, and it just so happened to be one with Brene Brown who I LOVE. She was talking about forbidding joy in her life, and let me tell you.. it struck me into the deepest part of my soul. I knew fear held me back a lot of my life, but this was like here it is served on a platter, let’s work on this. BAM!
So, I encourage you to listen to podcasts if you are dealing with whatever. You can find a ton out there that help you to move forward, and ones that encourage you to keep going.

3. EMDR THERAPY
I know not everyone has the resources to go to therapy, which is why I put this last on the list, but I encourage you to reach out to local resources in your area because there are so many times they have money to give to people to get the help they need. That is how I got started, and I can’t even begin to describe what it did for me.
Therapy. A word I ran from for most my life (more on that another time), but holy smokes it has been the BEST thing that has happened to me this past year. I heard about EMDR from a therapist friend, and so I decided I wanted to meet with someone who would do EMDR on me if I was a fit. I could go on and on about what EMDR has done for me, but today I want to talk about how EMDR therapy helped me to reset my emotions. I worked on ANGER and FEAR. It was so cool how simple it was, and how much it has helped me. Not to mention that it came right when I needed it the most with facing the fear of letting Parker go with Ben on this big trip. If you have a therapist, reach out to them about helping you with your emotions, and anything else you are needing direction with.

With all this being said…
I can’t wait to hear how you are facing your fears. It could be the smallest step or the biggest leap, and I want to hear about it. Make sure to screenshot this episode and post in your stories!! That way I can encourage you to keep on going.
Thank you for being a part of this community.

_________________
Links:
Future-Self Journaling
Follow on IG: @theholisticpsychologist

Super Soul Conversations with Oprah with B

I saw a quote a few weeks ago and I can't get it out of my head. So I have taken some time to ponder on it.

"Focus on who you need to become to impact people, instead of what you need to do." – Nadya Melton

It is so dang good. In a world where we do more to prove that we are worthy, I think it is time to take a step back and focus more on who we are to create the impact we want in our lives. To all the dreamers out there... we can find a million things we want to do, and really, so many of those things can create an Impact, but what if we took a step back to focus on who we are so we know the direction we are meant to go?!

Sit. Be still. Take a moment.

Work on the person you want to become. Focus on what is important to you. Unplug, pray, journal, meditate. There are so many times we try to do what isn't meant to happen just yet. 

Cheers to you + taking the time to just be for a moment.

I can't wait to see who you become and make an IMPACT in the lives around you!

XO Lacie

I would love to hear how this podcast impacted you. Screenshot a picture and tag in in your stories so I can see + so I can say THANK YOU! if you have a moment, I would love it if you could take a minute to rate the Her Life Out Loud podcast!

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Let's Connect!! 

 IG: @laciefigueiredo

HLOL: @herlifeoutloud

FB: Laciefigueiredo 

I saw a quote a few weeks ago and I can’t get it out of my head. So I have taken some time to ponder on it.

Focus on who you need to become to impact people, instead of what you need to do

It is so dang good. In a world where we do more to prove that we are worthy, I think it is time to take a step back and focus more on who we are to create the impact we want in our lives. To all the dreamers out there… we can find a million things we want to do, and really, so many of those things can create an Impact, but what if we took a step back to focus on who we are so we know the direction we are meant to go?!

Sit. Be still. Take a moment.
Work on the person you want to become. Focus on what is important to you. Unplug, pray, journal, meditate. There are so many times we try to do what isn’t meant to happen just yet.

Cheers to you + taking the time to just be for a moment.
I can’t wait to see who you become and make an IMPACT in the lives around you!

XO Lacie

I would love to hear how this podcast impacted you. Screenshot a picture and tag in in your stories so I can see + so I can say THANK YOU! if you have a moment, I would love it if you could take a minute to rate the Her Life Out Loud podcast!

_______
Let’s Connect!!
IG: @laciefigueiredo
HLOL: @herlifeoutloud
FB: Laciefigueiredo

Pretty much I love my therapist.

If you have been around here for a minute, you know that therapy has changed my life.

I wanted to take a minute and share about GRIEF. I learned a lot about in a therapy session, and it has stuck with me.. so I figured it could be what someone else needs to hear. On this particular day it was like she gave me permission I thought I need to grieve a relationship that didn't happen how I wanted it to. It seemed so weird at first, but once I sat with the idea of grieving the relationship I wanted with my dad as a child, I was able to let it go to enjoy the relationship we have now.

Since then I realized with how much life happens and changes, there are so many little moments I have now allowed myself to grieve, and it is so freeing! Even though you don't need permission for anything, here is your permission to grieve the big, the small, and the in between. 

Keep embracing who you are, and let's create an IMPACT on this world, in our communities, and families.

#herlifeoutloud

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Follow me on IG: @herlifeoutloud

I would love to hear from you. Keep me posted on how these podcasts have helped you! 

XO, Lac

Pretty much I love my therapist.
If you have been around here for a minute, you know that therapy has changed my life.

I wanted to take a minute and share about GRIEF. I learned a lot about in a therapy session, and it has stuck with me.. so I figured it could be what someone else needs to hear. On this particular day it was like she gave me permission I thought I need to grieve a relationship that didn’t happen how I wanted it to. It seemed so weird at first, but once I sat with the idea of grieving the relationship I wanted with my dad as a child, I was able to let it go to enjoy the relationship we have now.

Since then I realized with how much life happens and changes, there are so many little moments I have now allowed myself to grieve, and it is so freeing! Even though you don’t need permission for anything, here is your permission to grieve the big, the small, and the in between.

Keep embracing who you are, and let’s create an IMPACT on this world, in our communities, and families.
#herlifeoutloud

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Follow me on IG: @herlifeoutloud
I would love to hear from you. Keep me posted on how these podcasts have helped you!
XO, Lac

I have fears.

One of the ones I am really working through is OTHER PEOPLE OPINIONS, but recently I am more afraid of dying because I am not living out the life I know I was created to live. It pretty much trumps the opinions of others.

I was listening to the Earn Your Happy Podcast with Lori Harding a few weeks ago, and she was talking about how much gut teams have when they throw a Hail Mary play. They either win or they lose, but they gave it their all. WAKE UP CALL! I want to live my life like it's the only life I have... because it is! We don't get a do over.

I shared my 6 tips I am doing right now to help me live this ONE life I have to live. I hope you can take away at least one tip to help you start moving into the woman you were created to be to create IMPACT!

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Earn Your Happy Podcast with Lori Harding

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/earn-your-happy/id1087926635

She Goes... With Intention Planner

https://www.kaciafitzgerald.com/withintention

Start Today Journal

https://thehollisco.com/pages/start-today