3 things to prioritize to go from feeling a bit lost & let down to making moves that matter to you!
Dec 26, 2022Is the lost & let down vibe causing you to miss opportunities?
I know you don’t want to waste a single day, so let’s dig into 3 things to prioritize to go from feeling a bit lost & let down to making moves that matter to you!
◾️What is the lost & let down vibe?
What I call the lost & let down vibe is a very real & relatable circumstance that tends to happen when something you were highly anticipating has come to an end.
It’s the feeling you can get after you reach a goal, arrive home from a vacation, end a relationship, mark massive things off your to-do list, the holidays end, or you no longer carry a certain title or role.
The lost & let down vibe can make you feel unsure of your next step, your mind might be all over the place, you can have low energy, & a case of the funky monkeys.
You’re unsure, a bit confused, & your energy is matching this.
In passing this morning, my oldest Madeline said, “What do we call this day, because it feels a bit weird?
You know, the day after Christmas!”
Elaina was already searching for the next exciting thing. She was looking at me like - now what Mom? What do you have for me?!
I was attempting to start my morning but I could feel my mind trying to make sense of it all, too.
◾️How does the lost & let down vibe affect you?
Friend, it’s very normal to experience the lost & let down vibe.
When you’re expecting something, your brain has been pumping out dopamine in anticipation of what’s to come, producing a natural high inside of you. You had a significant sense of purpose, something you were working towards, something exciting to focus on.
AND as humans we need purpose. Without feeling like we have purpose, we biologically get in a funk.
Now whatever you were anticipating that was causing this natural high & giving you a sense of purpose has come to an end & BOOM, the lost & let down vibe begins.
Then we can tend to stay stuck in our yuck, allowing the funky monkeys to go bananas in our brain.
The “what now” or “what’s next” feeling can paralyze us.
Or, the opposite side of the spectrum can occur, when the “what’s now” or “what’s next” feeling can make us pile up a bunch of stuff on our plate in an effort to fulfill purpose.
Neither of these options ultimately serve you.
But when you become aware of what’s going on, then you can take steps that serve you & do something super productive about it because ultimately I know you want to make the most of this one incredible life.
Awareness leads to action!
◾️How to step back into your power & move forward from the lost & let down vibe.
➡️ 3 things to prioritize to go from feeling a bit lost & let down to making moves & not missing opportunities…
…that do not include going a million miles a minute from now until the end of time.
1️⃣ Reminisce - Soak in all the goodness that life has served you. Indulge! Relish in it!
This shifts your focus from lack, “what’s missing?” to gratitude, “what matters most!”
Now you’re making moves that matter instead of being plagued by desperation.
2️⃣ Reflect - Reflection awakens you from robotic, auto-pilot living & allows you to learn, grow, get better, & do better as you move forward!
HELLO!!!! Who doesn’t want to continually level-up their life?!
❣️STOP SHAMING❣️
Shame is not invited to reflection time because failure wasn’t even an option.
You didn’t screw up, you learned.
And you’ll keep learning until that lesson is complete for you!
3️⃣ Realign - Focus your energy & attention on your vision & identity.
Who the heck you are, where you’re going, & what matters most to you!
Unleash who YOU are called & created to be!
You have a part you play in this world & it’s called PURPOSE!
As I was trying to make sense of this day, God nudged me and said,
“You can make this day whatever you want it!”
It’s a new day!
“In My kingdom, every day serves a purpose & so do you!”
Just the nudge I needed!
And maybe the one you needed too!
Every day serves a purpose & so do you.
You can make this day whatever you want it.
🌟Reminisce
🌟Reflect
🌟Realign
AND then Run Your Race - You matter & what you do matters!
Let’s Goooooo!!! 🙌🎉❤️
