This idea of unlocking my potential — I think about it a lot.

Especially since last month, when I turned 32 and the world changed drastically with all the COVID stuff, it’s been on my mind.

How do I maximize my time on this earth? Am I creating the life I want?

I embrace personal growth— physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually.

How do I become the best possible version of myself on every level?

In the spiritual community and in yoga, we hear those words a lot. Unlock your potential. Become your best self. Go for it!

But how do you actually do that? What does that involve? What’s step one in that process of becoming the best you possible?

Here are a few ways to begin. Note: these aren’t always fun. ;)

Do the thing you’ve been avoiding. It could be the dishes or apologizing to a family member you hurt or taking responsibility for your debt. It could be big or small. Whatever that thing is, do it. Start with one thing you’ve been avoiding.
Make a list of all your biggest insecurities. And then ask yourself the question, what’s it going to take to let these go? You might have to confess them out loud. You might need to look back into your past to understand where they came from and why you’ve held onto them. For now, start by simply naming them. “I feel insecure about…”
Face your addictions and understand the power of forgiveness. Figure out why you have them, what they’ve done for you, whether they are worth keeping. Ask yourself if you’re ready to quit. Ask yourself if it’s going take hitting rock bottom to make the change. You get to decide. Today can be day one of not doing that thing that hurts you.
Sit in front of a mirror for five minutes and look into your own eyes. Write about what this brings up for you. If this is uncomfortable, do it again. Do this again and again until it becomes less uncomfortable.
Assess your basic needs and self care. How are you caring for yourself these days? What are you eating, drinking, consuming? How’s your nervous system? Are you getting enough rest? Who do you share your energy with? If your basic needs aren’t getting met, you can’t realize your full potential.
Consider the long game. What decisions are you making today that will impact next week, next month, next year? What seeds are you planting today? The day you plant the seed is not the same day you eat the fruit. What kind of fruit salad are we talking about here? ;)
What do you believe about yourself? Do you believe you are capable of realizing your potential— truly? If the answer is no, start there. Ask the why. Peel back layer after layer until you get to it— your true fear. What at the foundation of your world view is keeping you down. Why don’t you believe in yourself? What are you so scared of?

There are a million ways to begin. These are just a few.

Lately I’m discovering that realizing my potential is a matter of small daily choices that align with my values. Doing the hard work of owning every aspect of my life. Taking responsibility — that is the way forward.

Cheers to being a badass as you realize your potential! As always, let me know how I can support you. Life is not meant to be lived alone and thank goodness we have each other on this wild ride. ;)