Finding time to dance with your priorities is a graceful and
empowering way to remain effective in times of transition. In much the
same way that dancing requires balance between your right foot and your
left foot, transitions require coordination between your right-brain
intuition and your left-brain planning and Priority Power.
Today
we'll talk about the restorative power of your intuition. It can be
especially helpful as you navigate the uncharted waters that
transitions, by definition, take you to.
Your intuition always
knows when change is afoot. This is an understanding that runs deeper
than words. It's like sensing a subtle vibration or shift in the energy
of the moment. So as you undergo transitions, it's a really good idea to
give yourself periods of restful silence. These allow you to attune
yourself. Then, continue to pause and 'listen' carefully for shifting
rhythms throughout your day.
When old routines are disrupted,
these new impressions might seem jangled and jumbled at first. But
little by little, you can discern and shape new patterns that fit your
evolving life. This input from your right-brain will then inform your
left-brain planning and prioritizing activities. Intuition offers deeply
organic, vital information to your left-brain that enhances your
Priority Power in ways that simply would not be possible otherwise.
A
journal is an ideal way to tap the wisdom of your intuition. Even 15
minutes of uncensored, free-writing daily allows new feelings and
impressions to bubble up into your awareness. Reviewing what you write,
especially over a few days, can be extremely enlightening!
Here are a few questions you can ask yourself as you begin your writing time:
- What has entered my life?
- What feelings does this bring up?
- What feels out of balance?
- What restores balance for me?
- What is my first step in my new dance?
As you work with the ideas I offer, you'll explore your
patterns, clarify your values, identify and prioritize your goals... and
create your path for achieving them. Using your intuition to strengthen
and maintain your Priority Power when you are navigating transitions
will enhance your productivity, teach you new things about yourself, and
help you make even better use of your time!
One of the many distractions that I have noticed in my clients and in myself is the tendency to seek answers to our questions outside ourselves. There is a time when research is necessary and consulting with an expert/mentor/coach is a advisable. It is also essential that we seek the information we need for our daily life for everyday tasks for work and life by tapping into our inner wisdom/intuition/gut instincts. It is very easy to go down the rabbit hole of research and seeking more and more advice or information. By going down this path of seeking more information we get stuck in indecision and essentially make the choice to stay in the state of confusion. Staying in a state of confusion is not the path to accomplishing your goals and dreams. So once you are done with your research and advice seeking and still feel stuck, it's time to stay connected to your intuition so that can creatively choose action that are in line with what's best for you. For instance if you are in the middle of trying to make a major decision, a common strategy is to write a list of pros and cons. In fact I wrote in detail about steps to making a decision earlier this year. In addition to those strategies, the steps I outline here are also useful in making a decision. What I am referring to specifically is staying in touch with your intuition to help you with regular, daily decisions. The decisions of what to focus on first, who to speak to at a meeting, or even what your next step is for a project. Here are some strategies to help you tap into your inner wisdom and intuition to help guide you throughout your day.
Step away and move. If you have read some of my other blog posts you know I have discussed this before. Stepping away from the problem/issue helps take your mind away from focusing on the details and gets you into the big picture. Moving your body also gets your oxygen and circulation flowing and can bring up some great insights. I enjoy taking a walk outside when I am stuck, you may choose a run or yoga. Choose what works for you. By taking time to step away from your work on a regular basis and move, you are staying connected to yourself and your intuition.
Create a collage. This strategy is for all you creative souls or visual people. Grab some old magazines or anything else with pictures. If you are trying to make a decision you can do this after writing your lists of pros/cons. Tear or cut out images that you are drawn to in the magazines or online. When you are done you can lay the image out in front of you or glue them onto a piece of paper. Then you can allow yourself to "see" your inner voice. The key to this strategy is to just be in the flow and not think too much about the images you choose. If you allow yourself to be free in the process you will be amazed at what happens.
Colour. Colouring books for adults are widely available today. Remember the feeling when you opened that new box of crayons as a child? Recreating that feeling allows us to get in touch with our inner child. Just setting aside a few minutes to color relaxes your mind and allows you to be in a zone of joy and creativity. You may be surprised by what answer or solution comes up for you. Colouring allows you to step away from the day and activate your creativity.
I hope these strategies are useful for you when you to stay in touch with your inner wisdom or intuition.
