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I turned 27 yesterday. And here’s what I realized: I don’t celebrate myself enough. I’m always afraid that taking time to celebrate instead of focusing on what’s next will only lead to complacency. … and, ultimately, failure and regret. But all it really does? Reinforce the idea that I’ll never be “enough.” And that couldn’t be further from the truth. Because if I’ve learned anything, the key to progress is this: ↳ Take your time. ↳ Take a deep breath. ↳ Take a moment to celebrate. No matter how small. You deserve it. In an effort to follow my own advice (because who even does that), here are 7 wins I’m proud of heading into Year 27: ⤵️ 1. I’ve consistently written content for over 90 days. 2. I’m meeting my son for the 1st time next week. 3. I celebrated my 1-year wedding anniversary. 4. I’ve connected with my favorite creators. 5. I’m excited about what the future holds. 6. I’m proud of who I am becoming. 7. I started writing on LinkedIn. — I’ve learned that celebrating your wins is more than just feeling good. Because when we remind ourselves of our achievements, no matter how small, we remind ourselves how capable and worthy we truly are. So, here’s to not just moving forward but taking the time to look back and appreciate how far we’ve come. Because this life is one we should enjoy every step of the way.

We've reached Day 5 of "5 Days of DOPE Strategies to Finish the Year Strong," and what a week it's been! 🎉 Don't miss out on the valuable gems that were dropped from the past four days. Head over to my profile and check them out in my posts. Today, on "Feature Friday," we're celebrating YOU and all the strides you've made this year. It's time to reflect, appreciate, and set the stage for an even more DOPE year ahead. Let's get into it! Here’s how to celebrate your year in a DOPE way: 1. 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀: Write down your top three professional achievements from this year. Recognize the effort and dedication it took to reach them. 2. 𝗔𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: Identify key areas where you've grown this year – skills developed, knowledge gained, relationships built. 3. 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: Jot down three professional goals or aspirations for the upcoming year. Dream big! Your journey, your path is unique and worth celebrating. So I raise a toast to your accomplishments and the exciting path ahead! 🥳 Feeling proud of your 2023 journey? Hit "Like" and "Repost." And if you're ready to share your achievements or goals, comment below, I'd love to celebrate with you!

Day 5 of 12 Days of Christmas: The Art of Giving and Receiving 🎁 Today, as we continue our holiday countdown, we focus on a beautiful balance – the act of giving and receiving. It's a dance of nurturing ourselves and embracing the gifts of life wholeheartedly. 🤗 Ask yourself: How do you care for your spirit daily? How do you open your heart to receive the abundance around you? To celebrate this day, I'm thrilled to share a special video. In it, I reveal a practice that I often share with my clients, one that helps to restore and rejuvenate the spirit. This practice is my gift to you today, to help you connect deeply with yourself and the world around you. So take a deep breath, watch this video, and allow yourself to fully receive the message. Let it be a reminder to live life with an open heart, ready to give and eager to receive.

Today we start a new month! Happy November It's a great opportunity to do a mini-reset. Grab a pen and notebook and spend 5 minutes doing this (yes you can find 5 minutes in your busy schedule - it is worth it!) Reflect on these questions: -What 3 things went well in October? -What are 3 things I am grateful for? -What are 3 things I'd like to improve on? Plan for November: -What are 3 goals I'd like to achieve by the end of the month? -What's the first action I need to take to get the ball rolling? -Who can act as my accountability partner to make it easier and more fun? When we are intentional about the direction we want to go in our lives, we can actually create the life we want to live. So start now. With love Marcela 

Do you believe in Father Christmas? I’m guessing that you abandoned your belief in Santa and the tooth fairy long ago, as soon as your belief was challenged in some way. Yet, many of our beliefs around our self-worth and what we can achieve have never been questioned, so they have survived within us since we were around seven years old. We can change our beliefs when they become unhelpful or inappropriate and when they are challenged by ourselves and others, but often that simply doesn’t happen. Values and beliefs are typically handed down to us by our parents, siblings, and teachers and through our faith, culture and social organisation. We believe they are true because others have told us so or because we have had them instilled in us from an early age. However, we all interpret what we have learnt differently, so although we use the same word for a value, e.g. respect, it could be something different to each of us depending upon what we have been taught about it. It is important when challenging the values and beliefs of your team that you do not judge someone based on their interpretation of a word (value). Seek to clarify what it means to them, even though it may mean something different to you. My next Ignite & Inspire event is on 12th May and will allow you to explore values and beliefs. Drop me a message to book your place for just £97.

Did you think about your parents? Please spend a minute to read this 1. Cherish Every Moment: Celebrate Your Parents always 2. Honoring Mom and Dad: Making Memories Together 3. Gratitude in Action: Showing Appreciation for Your Parents 4. Treasure Time Together: Celebrate Your Parents' Presence 5. Love in Action: Making Your Parents Feel Special 6. Creating Joyful Memories: Travel with Mom and Dad more than with your friends 7. Moments of Appreciation: Recognizing Your Parents' Role 8. Cheers to Mom and Dad: Celebrating Their Love and Support Let's seize every opportunity to express our gratitude, love, and appreciation for our parents, ensuring they feel valued and cherished each and every day.

Last Saturday, I had dinner with a few friends. My friend's father was there. He's about to turn 77 years old. Over steak and some California wine, I asked him: "Tomorrow, you'll celebrate your 77th birthday. What's the most important life lesson you've learned?" (I'm not good at small talk.) He took a long pause. Then, his answer surprised me. I was expecting something about the importance of relationships, resilience, or finding your passion. Here's what he said: "Know your priorities and act accordingly." Most of us live in the daily fog of short-term battles. We address our immediate to-do list, think about today and tomorrow, and focus on small wins and losses. Do you know your priorities? Do you act accordingly? #selfimprovement Photo from Unsplash

What I learned over my birthday weekend this year... Variety really is the spice of life! New and exciting experiences make life more interesting. (And if you want your content to do the same for your readers, keep this in mind in how you structure a sentence or outline and format an article.) I turned 41. My daughter turned 4. We celebrated all weekend with friends and family. We hosted 45 people (that's a lot!) at our neighborhood park (a known quantity, usually). There was a little market set up at one end and a huge slip-n-slide set up on the other (two giant unknown quantities). I didn't know if it would make things more complicated or more fun. The weather could have been super humid. Plus, I had the sniffles, making me more tired than usual. But we got tons of support - from friends from various parts of our lives - old friends, new friends, old colleagues, preschool families - and because there was so much going on at once, it was somehow easier to just let it all ride. If you're looking for content that pops and hits and really DOES SOMETHING to the reader, keep in mind who you're working with to create/edit/revise/refresh that content. Do they get that content needs to be infused with excitement, adventure, and... the spice of life?

What are you celebrating? It's easy to forget to celebrate - we just move on to the next thing. But please take a minute and think about a highlight of your week and share it in the comments! Someone out there needs to see your wins so they can recognize their own. And it feels really good to celebrate each other too! Can't think of anything? Here are some ideas: ✨ Someone you connected or reconnected with ✨ A task, large or small, that you checked off your list ✨ Making up with a friend or love ✨ Formulating a plan ✨ Shifting your perspective or attitude ✨ Getting up today 😁

The March Challenge - How did it go? On 1st March I posted a 30 day challenge. The intention was to test myself for posting, sleeping and new habit creation. 💥 Post daily in some way. 💥 Lights out at 10pm, 4 nights 💥 Scheduling the posts in advance How did I do? I did the 30 days of posting 🎉 Definitely improved the earlier to bed time Managed to get some advance scheduling into my routine. CONCLUSION: Setting a fresh intention focuses the mind in that particular direction. Even if you do not meet the specific measures, there is always movement forward in your desired path of improvement. Did you take up a March Challenge? If so how did you get on? What are you celebrating? What about an April one??? Ah lets leave it until next week 😂 Happy Easter 🐇