In this episode of The BT Lounge, Brittanny confesses her hatred for five-year plans and bland words of the year and spills the tea on why they can be a recipe for disaster. She shares her personal experience with creating them, which can only be described as a rollercoaster ride to nowhere. Instead, she offers an alternative approach to setting yourself up for success. Go big or go home, listeners! You will finish this episode feeling empowered to ditch the five-year plan and take charge of your destiny.
Carve out an hour today to sit by yourself to tune into what you desire.
Set the mood by tidying your home, pouring yourself a beverage, and lighting some incense. Settle into the space in your home where you feel physically and mentally comfortable to journal. I do this work at my altar. Maybe it's sitting on your bed or in your own private space in your home. If you live with people, let them know you are taking time for yourself.
Now it's time to dive into the questions.
How have you been feeling lately?
Ex: Overwhelmed and overworked. I feel stuck where I am, making me sad and anxious. Like I have nothing more to give.
Why do I think my past words of the year did not work out for me? (or if you've never had a WOTY) Why do I believe my past intentions did not work out for me?
Ex: My WOTY was motivation, but I haven't figured out how to get motivated.
Were my past WOTYs or intentions made for other people in mind or for myself? Why do I think that is?
Ex: Motivation can lead to being more productive for other people's benefit over your own.
What was your ultimate feeling behind my past WOTYs or intentions?
Ex: Being more motivated makes me more productive, so I can make more money. Having more money makes me feel safe.
List out all the feelings that make you feel really good when thinking about your past WOTYs or intentions. Can you break down those feelings any further?
Ex: Safety, security, comfort, peace, relief, free. Not having to worry about safety makes me feel free. I ultimately desire freedom.
Now you have your big, sexy WOTY. What are three unsexy words that can support your big, sexy WOTY?
Ex: Time - I want to make sure I am giving myself the time to do the work I need to do so I can honor my free time.
Responsibility - I am responsible for making sure I make the right choices to set myself up to feel free.
Structure - I know when I feel scatterbrained and out of control, it is the opposite of feeling free, so I will create the structures I need to feel in control and ultimately free.
Read this episode's blog post here (transcription pending).
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