In my last post, I shared a bit about me. Today I’d like to share a few ideas that may get you birthing your own unique “baby.”
Delicious Morsels:
1. Spend some time dreaming about what your “baby” might look like. If you can’t visualize it, do some research. For instance, if it’s about your ideal job, investigate what it takes to qualify for a position like that, and if possible, interview someone who has accomplished what you’re setting out to do. Don’t hold back because you’re thinking of all the obstacles you would have to overcome. Focusing on obstacles is the biggest mistake we can make – they can be addressed later once we know the direction we want to go.
2. Write down what you consider to be your greatest accomplishment (and why) for each decade of your life. Be sure to identify how each accomplishment made you feel. One rule: you can’t write about getting married or having kids (sorry…it’s the only rule!). This will build your self-awareness about the strengths you bring to the table.
3. Come up with a metaphor for what you want to accomplish or “be.” If you don’t have one right away, think of how my dancing tree – strong, sturdy, and now losing a few branches – could be inspiration for your idea.
If you think this feels like too much work, just think about how long a baby takes to form. You’ll be living with your results for a long time.