Going with something simple today. 😊 When was the last time you changed your mind about something?

Any highlights you guys wanna share from the past week/weekend? Anything you're looking forward to this upcoming week? Here's a picture of the sunrise I got to catch this morning. It was SO cold, but so beautiful and worth it.

If I may, I’d like to share a practice I use in my own communities, with some of my favourite communities to belong to. If you had to describe your week so far using three GIFs, what would they be? There’s no right or wrong here — your GIFs might reflect: ✨ moments of strength ✨ moments of overwhelm ✨ tiny wins ✨ setbacks ✨ or simple everyday life Share whatever feels comfortable. Your GIFs can say as much or as little as you want them to — no explanations required unless it feels right for you. Drop your 3 GIFs below 👇Let’s gently check in with each without the need for words.

According to author Matthew Kelly, success is defined not by external achievements or societal metrics, but by living a life that is in alignment with one's core values and personal purpose, also indicating that success without this alignment is ultimately hollow. I love the Emerson quote as it really resonates with how I want to show up in the world...especially that last part. "What is success? To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate the beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch Or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!” POLL: How do you measure success right now? QUESTION: How do YOU define success? CHALLENGE ACCEPTED (ACTION TIME) 1. Define success in your own words 2. Choose one daily alignment habit 3. Track energy (what fuels vs. what drains), not just productivity 4. Clarify your non-negotiables Decide what you will not sacrifice for success (health, relationships, integrity, rest) 5. Seek people that will give you honest feedback 6. Leave something better each day --End the day by asking:“What did I leave better than I found it today?”A person, a space, a conversation, even yourself.

“The people we surround ourselves with either raise or lower our standards. They either help us to become the best version of ourselves or encourage us to become lesser versions of ourselves. We become like our friends. No man becomes great on his own. No woman becomes great on her own. The people around them help to make them great. We all need people in our lives who raise our standards, remind us of our essential purpose, and challenge us to become the best version of ourselves.” --Kelly, The Rhythm of Life: Living Every Day with Passion and Purpose ---------- We don’t rise or fall in isolation...The people around us shape and influence what we tolerate, what we reach for, and who we believe we’re allowed to become. They can help encourage us towards the best version of ourselves but they can also help us maintain the status quo. Some relationships help us raise the bar without shaming us, others lower it without us even noticing it. We've talked a lot about growth in this group...But growth isn't always about strategies/discipline/process...Sometimes it's about proximity to others who will either serve to help or hinder our growth. Also....maybe a good opportunity to look at ourselves too! How are WE showing up in others' lives? (A previous post about friendships here:soul-friends-or-soul-drains ) POLL: The people around me: ___________________ QUESTION:Who in your life brings out your best self and who keeps you comfortably smaller? QUESTION: What’s one quality you want more of in the people you surround yourself with? ACTION: Make a list of the people you spend most time with (in person or virtually) --identify how these individuals make you feel (e.g. energized, honest, aligned, numb, small, etc) VIDEO: Start watching around minute 8 VIDEO 2: Came across this gem that I'll probably use in a different post.