Rethinking Time with Mia

“Planning is a gift from our past self to our future self so that we can receive the gift in the now — and BE in the now.” - Mia Moran

Planning creates a container for us to land in our dreams and helps us loosen our grasp on time. So in a way planning gives us freedom — even though it may seem like the opposite.

When we try to hold time too tight, we can’t move forward… and this stuckness leads to the feeling of overwhelm.

Right now many of us are holding on to time very tightly.

Right now many women are experiencing more overwhelm than ever.

Side note. There are reasons to process the past and dream of the future — in fact, that’s what this episode is about — we just don’t want to get stuck there in an effort to avoid the present.

Listen in above to hear all the nuggets and then do the exercise below (also explained on the episode).

Exercise

CREATE A VISION. Make time and space to dream and to write down your dream. Don’t get locked into how things are supposed to be, the pandemic, the kids’ ages, your current living arrangement, or the fact you need more money. Just ask yourself, “How do I want my life to feel? What does that look like with work, home, vacations, health, energy, relationships?

Keep it simple and find small chunks of time to do this exercise. Schedule two to three 10 or 15 minute dream sessions. I love doing this right before bed or first thing in the morning.

Create the physical space to dream. Light a candle to create an intentional space, play music that brings you joy, and find a notebook or paper that feels special. You could clean off your bedside table and put a notebook, favorite pen, and some special objects by your bed. Ask the question “What am I trying to create in my life?” before you go to bed. Write before bed or first thing when you wake.

If you get stuck… Focus on a time 5–10 years from now, enough you get out of whatever is making you feel stuck right now. Free yourself of all limiting beliefs by casting a dream that has possibility because it is in 10 years. I am guessing this pandemic, diapers or college apps, and money will all look differently in 10 years!

SHARE YOUR VISION. Tell us what your vision is! Share on Instagram, or if you’re ready to share, but not with everyone, you can DM me there too or just send an email!

GET READY FOR STEP 2. This is the first episode of three about time. First make time to dream, then come back to find out what’s next.

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