Discover Your Genius in 3 Steps
Filed under: Boomer Women, Life Coach, Lifestyle Transitions
Discovering your genius is easier than you think. With the abundance and rapidity of information and the myth of multi-tasking it’s no wonder your mind is full of chaos. It’s amazing how holding everything in your mind stifles your genius and kills your creativity. Using the services of a life coach is an excellent way to move out of chaos into calm when you’re ready to tap into your creativity.
Letting go of useless information stimulates the genius process. As you begin the transition of releasing the useless information piece by piece, you will marvel at how clear headed/minded you are. One of the ways to let go of information is to spend some time in reflection.
Spending time in reflection can be as easy as watching a slow moving meandering stream. Or it can be watching the waves crashing in the ocean. Some people like mountain climbing others prefer a slow leisurely walk. Of course, sitting quietly in your favorite lounge chair also works.
Just the other day while watching a man and a little boy surf, I thought about the process of discovering the genius within. We’re all born a genius. What happened? Watching the surfers gave a glimmer of an answer. As the surfers paddled out to catch the waves, they were both knocked back, the waves knocked the little boy around like a feather.
After the wave would knock him back, he would paddle, paddle, and paddle furiously, pumping his little arms. The next wave would come and he would start all over again. He finally got out far enough catching the waves. I couldn’t see his face but I could imagine his joy when he stood up and rode a wave.
This little boy showed a persistence that is often lost as you grow older. Now think for a moment of the many times you’ve been knocked back by something. With each knock your genius becomes deeper and deeper hidden.
Imagine what it would be like if you get right back up and paddle until you “catch the wave?” See yourself with a big smile as you ride the wave to discovering your genius. As you take control of your “surf board” your persistence leads you to unveiling your dream. Imagine the possibilities as you use these three steps to begin to discover your genius and uncover your creativity.
1. Think. Actively monitor your thoughts and beliefs. Determine what thoughts and beliefs are hiding your genius.
2. Persistence. Everyday spend time thinking about who you are and who you desire to be. Be prepared to throw out the beliefs that are stifling your genius.
3. Take baby steps. It’s important to embrace the process fully. Taking baby steps allows you to feel the feelings that will come when you’re releasing ‘old’ emotions, beliefs and thoughts.
Begin your journey to discover the genius within. Feel confident that you’re doing what’s right for you. Research when necessary, reflect and meditate to make sure you’re on your right track. Listen to your inner voice. Most importantly, enjoy, have fun and know that discovering the genius within is okay.
5 Ways Boomer Women Use Innovation And Creativity Every Day! Part I of II
Last week my sisters and niece came to visit along with my grand niece, Cashmere, a 13 year old Pekinese. They drove in from North Carolina so I wanted to surprise them with a full course meal ready and waiting. The greatest surprise of all and my delight was when they asked “what did you use to season the food?” “It is really good!”
Little did they know that I had practiced my own advice on being innovative and creative by choosing seasoning that I thought would make the food delicious and flavorful; I also combined vegetables for taste and appeal.
The power of innovation is a talent that everyone has. Many times as a boomer woman you think you’re not innovative because you’ve been doing the same thing over and over. It might have been innovative when you started but now… As you think about it you realize that you haven’t allowed yourself to tap into your genius for a long time. Your imagination is waiting to be reengaged!
You’re stuck at the sidelines watching ALL the other creative people; wishing you were one of them. Everyone is born creative! You just get to unveil yours and acknowledge yourself for it.
You can create and innovate too. Just think of BASF. Their slogan is “we didn’t make the thing, we just made it better.” Is that not creative? You have the same talent and ability. Look in the mirror, how do you combine your colors, fabrics and accessories. That is uniquely you! Now just imagine instead of combing the colors and fabrics as you have for the past &%$ years, you change them around. How awesome is that!
When you walk out of the room in your new combinations, you have a spring in your step, a song in your heart and a huge smile on your face! Your mind is already starting to imagine new and creative ways to do your daily tasks. At the end of the day, you feel energized and excited at accomplishing your goals for the day. You’re already thinking about tomorrow and the changes you will embrace.
Close friends and family are asking “what’s come over you?” And you simply smile and say “I’m discovering my genius and unveiling my goddess.” Their noise will sound like an orchestra out of tune! Refuse to listen. Listening to others will only cloud your thinking. Follow your own thoughts use your own original ideas. Just because you’re a boomer woman doesn’t mean that you’ve lost the ability to think. In fact, it’s the exact opposite!
What will you do today to unveil your goddess and tap into your genius?
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