6 Steps to a More Joyful Life & Career

Do you know what makes you feel good physically, mentally & in your soul?

How often do you do those activities?

Alignment is about recognizing the activities, actions, people, and work that bring us joy and allowing more of that into our daily lives. We can do this and positively contribute to society by aligning with key core values like integrity, authenticity and truth.

For some, this may sound unrealistic or selfish. Do you feel like you regularly have to choose between a career or family? Or between what you want to do and what you have to do?

At many times in our life, we can feel like we’re at a crossroads. Especially when facing major decisions or questions like:

• Accepting a promotion that takes time away from family.

• Turning an idea into a company.

• Do I need to gather more experience or funds before I take the entrepreneurial leap?

• Do I commit to this person? Or is it time to consciously uncouple?

  
  

So what can we do when we reach these decision points? How can we make difficult decisions we’re less likely to regret?

1. PAUSE. Decision points are an opportunity to choose and find realignment.

2. We can consciously choose to accept, decline, or postpone the decision.

3. Fully visualize yourself in each scenario. If you have a tendency to look at the worst-case outcome, take the time to also evaluate the best-case outcome. The same goes for optimists! Allow yourself to evaluate the worst-case scenario too.

4. Notice what you feel as you go through each scenario, particularly what you fear and what brings you joy.

   1. Label each scenario with a couple of words (e.g. take promotion, stay in role, start a new business)

   2. For each scenario, write down any thoughts or concerns that come to mind without censoring yourself.

   3. When you notice a fear appear, apply the TEND Method to fully understand what you need and desire. *Page 32 of the Five to Align journal

   4. When you notice joy or excitement recognize what core value of yours this may be connected to. *Core Values Exercise on page 12 of the Five to Align journal

5. Look at each scenario label and notice which one excites you the most. Articulate the potential value this could bring to your life. Is this value temporary or potentially long lasting?

6. Commit to taking one next step toward alignment with that valuable scenario within the next week. Put it in your calendar or guidebook to hold yourself accountable.

   
   

   With that one step, you’ve made a purposeful decision! Remember that we can make big decisions step by step. In most cases, it's not an all-or-nothing decision.

Gathering Data and Advice to Inform your Decision

There is value in seeking advice but be mindful of taking it from those who haven’t done what you’re considering doing. It’s great to listen to their insight, knowing that this may reflect their fears and desires more than your own.

Learning from others who have followed their dreams, achieved big goals, and have harmonious and joyful relationships can be very valuable. They can help us to see challenges and opportunities we might not have considered.

Our perspective is limited by our experience. No matter how expansive that is, there are still behaviors, biases, and mindsets that we can’t easily see or may not be aware of.

Want to actualize your decision? Looking for some guidance to succeed in achieving the desired outcome?

At LARASAH we know that when we have to make a big decision, it takes courage and motivation in order to follow through and succeed! That’s why we offer the Integrated Leadership Accelerator for 1:1 Certified High Performance Coaching.

The Integrated Leadership Accelerator program specializes in Certified High Performance Coaching for seasoned STEM professionals & entrepreneurs to achieve the energy & capacity to explore and achieve your current career, post acquisition and legacy goals.

​

Coaching sessions use a proven framework that has been used to coach presidents, elite athletes, billionaires and entrepreneurs looking to add more joy and success to their lives. Your coaching sessions are lead by a pharmaceutical development professional and 2x entrepreneur Lara Park Menning. The accelerator is an enjoyable and results driven program (six 55 minute sessions).

​

Additional bonuses include access to exclusive members only events globally and to a limited edition, personal copy of the Five to Align Guidebook.

​

Sign up to develop and actualize your vision today!