What if we have it backwards? The fact of the
matter is that every time you’ve set a goal for
yourself has been because you believed you would
be happier once you achieve it. So, what’s the real
goal? It’s happiness! Instead of thinking, “I need
to achieve my goal to be happy,” you can flip it:
“I need to be happy to achieve my goal.”
you do so because you feel you’re
supposed to, need to or should do it.
It’s a pulling force, so it can be very
draining on your energy. And, if you
don’t get the outcome or response you
expected based on what motivated you
to act, it can feel like a crushing blow of
disappointment.
But when you act from a place of
inspiration, you do it because it feels
right from the inside out. You’re coming
from a different place—your heart—
and, because of that, you feel driven
and guided. You’re not doing it because
someone else wants you to do it, but
because you want to do it. And, for this
reason, your effort lifts you up rather
than drains you. Even if the outcome
isn’t what you had hoped, you can find
a sense of peace in knowing you did
what felt right for you. There’s
tremendous satisfaction and
contentment in that.
Now, let’s walk through three ways
to tap into inspiration, so that your
actions, your choices and your life can
be inspired.
Stay Connected to Your Why
At the end of the day, it’s all about
perspective, and you get to choose
yours all day, every day. Ask yourself
often (even daily), “Why did I get into
the spa industry?” “Why did I choose
(and continue to choose) to do what I
do?” Then, simply remind yourself, “I
don’t have to do this. I get to do this!”
There’s a world of difference in how you
feel, the mindset you create and the
energy you bring into a room when you
feel like you get to be there, rather than
have to be there. Both your team and
your guests can feel it. So, cultivate this
mindset of appreciation by staying
connected to your “why,” and you will
feel inspired.
Prioritize You
You’re in a service industry; it makes
sense that you would be giving energy
out into the world with most of your
time. But it’s important to remember
that if you want to be a positive
advocate and a blessing in other
people’s lives, you must first be a
positive advocate and a blessing in your
own life. The last thing you want is to
get burned out, and we all know you
can’t give from an empty cup. We’ve all
Find your flow by simply seeking out things you love to do, then doing them often!
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