Why are you stuck? What's holding you back? Do you have a tough problem to solve - in your career or at home? Is there a hurdle that you can't seem to overcome no matter how hard you try? Maybe it's making a presentation at work? Or maybe you're looking to date, but just can't seem to put yourself out there?
"Ask 'why' five times about every matter." - Taiichi Ohno, Former Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor Corporation
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When was the last time you honored your inner self amidst the fast-paced society we live in - largely driven by noise, speed, fear of missing out (FOMO) and perhaps, an artificial urgency of the digitally connected world.
Are you aware of the triggers that cause you to react in a certain, emotional way? Or are you masking your problems & pain by packing your busy schedules? We speak with the Founder of Forrest Yoga, Ana on little steps to
‘Comfort zone’ (noun): a place or situation where one feels safe or at ease and without stress.
Wait, doesn’t that sound perfect? Safety and no stress – aren't those what most of us strive for?! Why then, does comfort zone have such a bad rep?
As already shared by The Busy Woman Project Expert Brett, when it comes to training, stepping out of your comfort zone is your highway route to peak performance (and hence, peak results). But, going beyond
"Meditation", "Mindfulness" - buzzwords in our modern world with the rising uptake from industry thought leaders and key influencers including CEOs in top businesses, startup founders, celebrities to yogis. These two keywords are sometimes used interchangeably. There are many forms of meditation, with mindfulness being a type of meditation, where you bring your full attention to an object.
Are they one of those things where you think you understand, but yet, can't seem to explain in your own words?
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We've been exploring purpose - finding it, living it and creating an impact with it. But many of us find ourselves stuck at the threshold of "living it", being unable to push past a certain invisible barrier, called self-limiting beliefs.
Beliefs: "an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof."
This implies that these limiting beliefs that we have, are most likely a figment of our imagination! So why do we hold
As with most startups, serial founder Chris Chong's entrepreneurial journey has been a roller-coaster ride. He put off completing his law degree to start up his first venture, Beeconomic - a success story at 21 when the company was bought over by Groupon. Following a number of failed startup ventures, soul-searching and exploring, to bouncing back to the present moment, Chris is ready with his most recent project - SumoStory.
Talk about tenacity, grit and resilience!
Although The Busy
We are strong, confident, independent and beautiful. But we are also fearful. Fearful of what people think of us. The judgements.
We worry about not being heard or if we are being too overbearing. Fearful of not looking groomed or being perceived as vain... We speak a lot about being authentic, about being true to who you are. But, when we've developed a routine of not really thinking about why we do what we do, it can be difficult to
"Move Your Body and Your Mind Will Follow."
Whether through leadership, parenthood, philanthropy, lifestyle choices or championing for a cause like gender diversity, living a purpose first requires one to stand for something.
That means, to be centered and self aware - to know yourself, your values, then identifying your purpose, and following through with action.
Through a mindful movement & journalling session, the #teambusywoman community explored the word "centered" by bringing awareness to their minds & bodies - using
Ikigai.
A term made up of two Japanese words; “iki” (life) and “kai” (the realisation of what one expects and hopes for). To further grasp the concept of Ikigai, it is helpful to see it as the convergence of four elements: what you love (your passion), what the world needs (your mission), what you are good at (your vocation), and what you can get paid for (your profession).
Although originating in Japan, the concept of ikigai is universal; the thing
What is the impact you want to create in YOUR lifetime?
A desire to make a difference, to leave an imprint on this world - perhaps to positively influence one person, a collective, or leave this earth in a better place; that is what #livingmypurpose is all about.
Goal of #livingmypurpose: Create awareness among individuals & the broader community to just take a pause to think...if they actually have a purpose? If yes, are they living their purpose? If