Remember when you learned about caterpillars and butterflies in kindergarten, mama?
Think about it for a second. I mean, really, think about that caterpillar, building a cocoon. It’s literally creating a new environment for itself — and I’m not really sure how comfortable it is in there. And then, inside that cocoon, that caterpillar becomes something else entirely. It’s entire body changes.
Wild.
Sameness will never create change, so if you’re looking to create massive transformation in your life, you’re going to need to make some dramatic changes.
That’s one of the reasons I love going to events and conferences. It’s a pattern interrupt — a way to break free from routines and spark transformation I need in my life and my business.
So let’s talk about the things you can do to make the most out of any event you attend — whether online or in person.
First of all, attending an in-person event automatically forces a physical change in your surroundings. You’re up and out of your desk chair. You might be in a different city, walking and talking instead of clicking on a keyboard and working in solitude.
But what if it’s 2020, and all the events are online?
Well, then you have to get creative.
- Could you book a night at a hotel?
- Is there a coffee shop where you can spend a few hours?
- Could you change up your space at home?
Even shifting from the couch to the dining room table, or going for a quick walk around the neighborhood can force you into a new perspective and help you see things differently.
Create a change in your physical surroundings to spark physical change.
TIP: At Free Mama Live, we’ve built yoga sessions and dance breaks into our days, so you’ll be up and moving regularly. 💃💃💃
Next, emotional change is extremely powerful. And to force that kind of change, you’re going to have to get a little bit uncomfortable.
At an event, you have the chance to meet people who think differently than you do. Embrace that opportunity. Hear opposing viewpoints, and really listen. Don’t tune out when a speaker presents something you disagree with.
If you’ve never given meditation a try, maybe now is the time. What happens when you sit quietly and focus on the inner work? On the flip side, if you’re used to sitting still with your thoughts, what happens when you force yourself to engage with others?
How can you push yourself to make emotional change? There are so many ways for you to do this every single day:
- Read books that challenge your thinking.
- Listen to podcasts that feature people with different experiences.
- Get a mindset coach.
- Read a Twitter feed you disagree with.
TIP: At Free Mama Live, we’ll be doing some pretty deep mindset work to confront your limiting beliefs. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Finally, you also want to encourage a mental change.
This starts with investing in yourself. Learning new things. You’ve figured that part out. You’re checking out the trainings in the Facebook group, binging FreeMamaTV, listening to the podcast.
But… are you implementing what you learn?
It’s not enough to just read all the books, buy all the courses, and wait for the magic to happen. You have to APPLY what you’re learning.
So, you don’t just watch a video about Canva. You have to dig in and USE it. You don’t just listen to someone TALK about building a funnel. You get into ClickFunnels and DO IT.
Here are a few things you can do:
- Try out that new software or tool you just read about.
- Teach someone else how to do something you just learned how to do.
- Take on a project that makes use of your new skills, even if they’re not perfect yet.
TIP: At Free Mama Live, you’ll be able to participate in Skills Labs where you’ll have the opportunity to put your new skills into practice. 🎓🎓🎓
ARE YOU READY FOR TRANSFORMATION, MAMA?
Let’s do this!
P.S. Free Mama LIVE kicks off TODAY at 6pm Central. THIS IS YOUR ABSOLUTE LAST CHANCE TO JOIN US! Ticket sales close the MOMENT the doors open!
P.P.S. Did you see my last blog post? I’m giving the scoop on the one skill you absolutely need to be a successful freelancer!