Live A Vibrant Life Podcast with Life Coach Kelly Tibbitts

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In this episode, I am sharing some thoughts from a few of my group coaching clients who have worked with me for the last 5 years. I am also sharing a listen a final session from my fall series “Manage Your Time and Energy”.

 As we focus on getting BIG results by breaking down projects into small, actionable steps, know that every small step you take is moving you closer to the results you want. 

One of the secrets of Living a Vibrant Life is to be continually moving in the direction we want to go without getting overwhelmed and depleted along the way.

Main Points:

Focus on one project at a time and figure out the next right steps.

• Break each step into the smallest step needed so that they are doable for you.
• Align those action steps with your available energy. 
• Notice how you’re feeling about each step.  If you aren’t feeling good about it-  it might still be too big of a step. OR you might be scheduling it at a time when you don’t have access to the right kind of energy needed. 
• Commit to 1-3 consistent, small steps at a time and expect to feel uncomfortable until it becomes a regular habit. 
• Celebrate small wins, and adjust course with kindness when life gets in the way.

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In this episode, Coach Kelly has a  conversation with podcast host Shabana Knight where they talk about self care, guiding values and Human Design.

Understanding and taking care of yourself is NOT selfish. Gratitude is Shabana's secret to being able to bring her most vibrant self, filled with golden light, into the world.

Key Takeaways: :

• Give permission to be yourself:  Honor the way you do life best. Protect your energy and say no when needed.
• Notice with gratitude: Our lives are meant to overflow with love and light, making it easier to give to others without running on empty.  You can’t do that if you don’t take care of yourself.
• Allow your values to guide you: Create time for genuine rest, and other powerful practices (e.g., exercise, journaling, etc.)

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• Shabana Knight  linktree

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Each of the five Human Design energy types (Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, Reflector) has distinct energy patterns and communication styles. 

By understanding what feels satisfying or frustrating (for Generators, for example) or what brings peace or anger (for Manifestors), individuals can better align their actions and communication, leading to more fulfillment and less wasted energy.

1. Manifestors are initiators—others feel their presence before they speak.

• Communication: Clear, direct informing is essential. Manifestors should not assume others understand their actions; proactive communication prevents confusion or alienation.
• Alignment Check: Notice if you feel peaceful (in alignment) or enraged (out of alignment).

2. Generators “move things along” and can work extensively when energized.

• Communication: Authenticity matters. Generators should listen to their gut (the sacral response)—making sounds like “uh-huh” or “uh-uh” can help clarify true desires and satisfaction.
• Alignment Check: Notice feelings of satisfaction (in alignment) versus frustration (out of alignment).

3. Manifesting Generators are the hybrid of generator and manifestor. They are fast, nonlinear, and enjoy juggling multiple interests and projects.

• Communication: Share enthusiasm without overwhelming others with the full scope of your excitement. Hone in on what truly lights you up and communicate that succinctly.
• Alignment Check: Similar to generators, attending to gut responses ensures decisions stay true to your energy.

4. Projectors “see” others deeply and often offer wise counsel.

• Communication: Wait for invitations before sharing insights—unsolicited advice may be wasted or even resented. Invitations ensure that energy is well-received.
• Alignment Check: Are your insights being invited and appreciated? Use this as your barometer.

5. Reflectors are the rarest type; open and reflective, sampling the energy of everyone around them.

• Communication: Take your time (even up to a month) to process and respond. There is no need to provide immediate answers.

Alignment Check: Are you honoring your need for time and not succumbing to pressure for quick responses?

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How often do the things that are truly important TO YOU get procrastinated or pushed out completely? How often do you put together your to do list without prioritizing or without considering your available time and energy?

Taking the time to think about how to match your time and your energy can make all the difference in reaching your goals and achieving the results you seek for your life. What’s truly important should show up on your calendar. On the face of it, that seems SO obvious. But are you really doing that in reality?    And then berate yourself for not “getting it all done”? Take a listen and learn how to steer your calendar “ship” in a different direction. 

Main points: 

• Make a chart of time, task, and thoughts for the major tasks in your life.
• Use the three main categories of priorities: self care, responsibilities, relationships to sort the tasks. 
• Use your available energy - not imaginary energy, when creating your calendar. 
• Make sure there's a balance over the course of a month.
• Consider what can be delegated, eliminated or modified. 
• Try to make these decisions with compassion for your future self. 

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• Marie Forleo's Everything is Figureoutable 

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As we pivot into fall, let's focus on our time and energy management and break free from the patterns that lead to exhaustion and depletion, confusion and self neglect. 

The key to creating more balance, purpose, and joy in your life starts with a budget.

 Just like we budget our money, we need to budget our time & energy and  adjust to the changing seasons and demand of life.  

Main Points:

As life seasons change, so should your system. Here are the five key steps:

• Create Your Protocol. This is your time and energy budget. 
• Make a Plan. Use colors for different life areas and allocate blocks for each on your weekly calendar. 
• Choose one Priority. Focus on one priority per block of time.
• Practice with small, regular, doable action steps.
• Pivot regularly to check in and adjust your protocol as needed—weekly, monthly, and especially when life and/or seasons shifts.

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Does your calendar line up with your available energy? 

What changes in the Fall for you? Is your calendar serving you or are you serving it? If you feel like a slave to your calendar, it might be time to rethink what you are using it for and how it can better work for you. 

It’s critical to make time to notice what’s working, what's not working and decide the small changes you can make so that your calendar work's better for you as we transition to fall.  Take a listen and find out more!

Main points: 

• Reflect on what it is you actually love and like, the things that you don't mind doing, and then things that you dislike or detest.
• Notice the changes that occur in the Fall - to your responsibilities, your relationship, and your self care.  
• Decide power thoughts about your calendar to take control of it and align it with your available energy. 
• Practice small steps to adapt your calendar gradually.  

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 Is it time to pivot as the seasons change? Let's talk about "Desummering."

This week on the podcast, Coach Kelly shares some tools to help you take charge of your transition from Summer to Fall. 

• Look back and reflect (without self judgment) on the goals you had at the beginning of summer.  Note down if  there is anything you'd like to change for next year. 
• Notice if your natural energy shifts as the daylight hours shrink?
  • How do the other changes, like food, sports, school schedules, etc. impact you and your energy? 
• Look at your next six weeks of your calendar, where will you be resting or enjoying your own life? Guard that time, put it into the calendar first.  

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• Atomic Habits by James Clear

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In this podcast, Kelly shares how discovering her own creativity through Julia Cameron's book The Artist’s Way has transformed her life over the past four years. 

God's gift to us is creativity; by embracing our creative selves (in whatever form that comes for each of us),  we can align with our true nature and invite more joy and fulfillment into our lives.  By tapping into our creative energies, we can connect with the vibrant life we were meant to live!

Main points: 

• Know that creativity is the natural order of life - it is not just reserved for some people.  It’s for ALL of us. 
• Believe that your creativity matters, and find an outlet for it so it can grow and develop. 
• Try the  practices of Morning Pages and Artist Date.

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• The Artist’s Way

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In this episode, listen in on one of my recorded client sessions from my summer series “Fill Your Soul with Sunshine”  about the value of rest, joy and work, and putting these three ideas in THAT order. 

So many of us think rest and fun can only be after all the work is done.  But as our work is never done, it’s critical to incorporate rest and joyful activity throughout and even BEFORE work. 

All three are important, equally important, but need to be in that order. We need to rest until we're no longer tired, fill our own soul with sunshine, with the things that bring us joy, and fill us with energy, and then go and do our purpose filled work. 

Main Points:

• Consider that rest is not laziness—it is a game-changer for your soul and your productivity
• Use simple tools to reclaim your aligned energy—every day,  not just when you’ve reached burnout or once a year on a vacation.
• Choose stillness & silence rituals you can do anywhere.
• Notice what you enjoy- find what sparks your energy and make it happen on a regular basis.
• Discern where your energy gets depleted—and how to replenish it fast. 
• Connect to a community for essential support, accountability, and encouragement.

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​​In this episode, I have a conversation with Tracy Frederick- a lawyer, certified life coach, and MY mastermind leader !

Tracy is passionate about helping high-achieving women avoid burnout and rediscover joy. We dive into practical self-awareness tools like the Enneagram and Human Design, and discuss Tara Mohr’s influential book Playing Big—a guide for women looking to amplify their voice, creativity, and leadership. 

Main Points:

• Make self-awareness and regular self-care a priority to avoid burnout .
• Connect to a community for essential support, accountability, and encouragement.
• Try new things before you feel completely “ready” and trust both your instincts and future self.
• Make your work visible, embrace imperfection, and detach from external validation. 

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• Tracy Frederick Coaching
• “Playing Big” by Tara Mohr.

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