You may already know that I’ve been on a journey of self-healing.
You can PUSH all you like, but when your body and soul have enough everything just shuts down.
Then you reach the dreaded apathy, which in my opinion is far worse than actually having even negative emotions.
Picking up the pieces may be tough, but if I’m being honest was quite rewarding.
It’s allowed me to strip away all the ‘shoulds’ to focus on what truly matters.
I don’t think I ever really shared what my heart desires. I’ve hinted at it, talked around it, and perhaps even shared some strategies around it.
I’m a classic Virgo in so many ways. The dependable, strong fixer. Herein lies the problem, getting so lost in your default mode isn’t necessarily a good thing.

Well in my case it wasn’t.
Habits and patterns can be changed, if you DECIDE so.
I had a mini breakdown 6 months ago, and I didn’t even realize it was THAT until a couple of weeks ago.
Yes you read that right.
It took me 6 months to piece it all together.

Talking to my Sister (a fellow Virgo) we were reflecting on how we try to minimize our pain in order to not put anyone out, or make them feel uncomfortable.
We’re so into helping others, that we overlook ourselves.
I mean you’ve got big missions, right?
Clients to help, kids to look after, Mum/Siblings/Husband and the list goes on.
You can’t quench someone’s thirst from an empty well.
Fill your own cup first, before you reach the point I did.
Stuffing away your needs and pain, doesn’t make them miraculously disappear, rather it makes things sooo much worse than dealing with them in real time.
Imagine not even knowing how to ask for help.

Yep that was me!
I have a HIGH emotional pain threshold.
I’ve gone through massive heartache and life lessons, quietly with no fuss and then I see someone going through something similar and think wow I don’t know if I’m a glutton for punishment or brave for handling it the way I did.
Can you relate? or is it just me lol
You need to know that you’re not alone.
I see you.
The pain in your eyes.
The emotional weight of the pain you’re holding onto.
Feeling alone.
Disconnected.
Less than.
Unworthy.
I’ve been there.

In fact I’m a work in progress.
I’m not miles ahead of you, just a few steps so the pain is still fresh in my mind.
There were many things that helped me move forward, but I can honestly say the single most powerful one was journaling.
I highly recommend it’s therapeutic benefits, as well as manifesting magic.

If you want to know more about how I reset and recharged, I’ll be sharing more of what I did in a FREE challenge I’m running starting Monday 31st July.

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I struggled for years with this because I love BOTH sides, and had no clear idea about how to integrate the two together. It was all or nothing in my mind, so I kept dancing between both worlds.

Until it dawned on me that I was following what I was seeing, rather than marching to the beat of my own drum.

Who said I can’t be a hustler, feminine AND spiritual? Yeah that’s right, I mean being woo-woo and a badass.

I mistakenly thought feminine meant softly spoken and I guess almost submissive. If truth be told I also felt being spiritual meant that ‘negative’ emotions like anger, sadness or fear meant that I wasn’t evolved. The difference between now and then, is that I not only OWN my feelings (rather than stuff them away), but I’ve learned how to channel them to create a positive outcome.

Filling my spiritual cup daily:

• Journaling
• Meditation
• Moon Mapping
• Chakra Balancing
• Crystals
• Essential Oils

• Writing
• Reading
• Connecting with awesome peeps
• Quiet moments
• Journaling
• Drawing (just doodles with colourful stationary)

Building my hustle (physical/mental) stamina:

• Sleeping/waking early
• Eating foods that nourish my body (avoiding gluten, dairy, sugar)
• Getting out of my own way
• Stop looking at what others are doing and my OWN thing

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“I’ve found Monique’s Lunar Success System to be an easy yet powerful system that keeps me on track with my business goals. Monique talks about hustle and flow which makes a lot of sense to me in this fast-paced digital world where everyone seems to be talking constantly about taking action.

 

What I love most about Monique’s system is that it allows to you tap in to the natural energy of the moon to really leverage those peak hustle times and get things done but also to allow yourself the space to reflect, receive and celebrate what you’ve achieved in the month.

 

It’s a lot of fun creating different rituals at various stages of the lunar cycle and I’ve really enjoyed applying this system in my business and in my life.”

 

Melinda Dunlop – Social Media + Content Manager

I always love this time of the year, not because I can’t wait to step away from my business but because my little girl is home on school holidays.

It’s also a time for reflecting on the year that was and planning for the year that’s coming.

Having time off can surprisingly play around with your daily flow because creativity needs consistency in order to evolve and grow to new levels.

Just like you start off with baby steps and progress to maturity, so too does the quality of your creative output.

I’ve been mulling over this very blog all day, and what would normally take me an hour or so to write has just dragged on. Being on client calls today has charged me up, and I’m ready to tackle this now.

I chose to have less time off this year, while focusing on the planning side because this year is about focused action-taking, rather than last minute decisions. As I’ve mentioned before, fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants FEELS great but it’s not conducive to a sustainable business that keeps you excited in the long run.

I’ve been watching a bunch of inspiring videos ranging from spiritual to organising tutorials, which have helped get me out of my own head space and back into the blissful space of creating, leading and being a Zen Hustling Boss Lady.

Whilst I normally love to read, I found that videos/audios allow me to be able to relax and absorb more of what is being said, especially when my brain is still in holiday mode lol

Here are 5 things I’ve done/am doing to get my hustle groove back awnn.

Ignore The Multi-Tasking Urge To ‘Catch-up’

Been there. Done it REALLY well, and bought the postcard, t-shirt, mug & mouse pad to prove it 🙂

Coming back from a break can be really overwhelming. Between holiday-brain and picking up the tasks put off until ‘after I get back’ – it can feel like D-Day. Trying to do 5 things at once, isn’t going to solve the problem, because the brain goes into overload and, which basically means you’ll be worse off than when you started.

Create a schedule of what you’re going to do daily, and do ONE thing at a time. Having a plan of action takes away the overwhelm, while allowing you to literally tick things off your list which ALWAYS creates a sense of accomplishment.

Re-Introduce Routine

Whenever I have time off I find it hard to remember the simplest of things. Think about what you did on a daily basis before your break. Maybe you woke up at a set time everyday, or worked out first thing in the morning or booked in clients for a certain day. Whatever you did regularly pre-break in your business, at home or socially – find that zone again and it’ll help ease you back in the flow.

Gradually Wake Up Earlier

The best part about holidays is sleeping and waking whenever you feel like it. Sure you CAN still do that when you’re working, but your body needs to be nurtured & fuelled to deliver the output required to blend biz + life. Start gradually waking up earlier by setting your alarm clock back in 15 minute increments every other day. You may even like to do this weekly with 30 minute increments. Slow and steady wins the race here, so it’s not about waking up at your regular time as soon as your break is over.

Declutter/Organize

Another great reason for taking a break and feeling refreshed, is to get rid of anything that’s not serving you or makes you feel uncomfortable. The main part of our house is the living/dining room and there is an extra desk with a computer for my little girl which suddenly became a dumping ground. Just looking at it everyday made me feel overwhelmed and clouded. I also have a big winter rug which I FINALLY rolled up and packed away. Just this alone has allowed me to mentally feel spacious and abundant, ready to kick-it! Be sure to also clear your desk to create a workspace which allows your creative hustle to flow.

Create A Groovy Music List

Music is super important to me, and always a starting point for anything going on in my life. From heart-break to elation, to writing, there’s always a soundtrack to suit the theme of the moment. I create music lists for working out, meditation, shower music, everyday music and the list goes on. Create a playlist in Youtube or iTunes and give it a name which can be as simple as Workout, Pump, Inspiring, Writing etc. At the end of the day you need to call it something that has meaning to you, with songs that get you in the zone. My list varies from Rock Steady Crew’s Uprock (a classic favourite hahaha) to All I Do Is Win by DJ Khaled. Find what suits you and get into the groove girlfriend.

Are you ready to get your Hustle groove back?

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Attention ballsy soul-fuelled Entrepreneurs ready to make love NOT war in business, AND get paid for it in 2016.

Over 7 Days we’re going reboot your heart, mind & spirit to set the foundations for a profitable + sustainable business.

You don’t need to sacrifice your spiritual roots OR badassery to have it all.
Come and spend 7 days with me to release last years crap and set the foundation for a rocking 2016.

Starts this Monday January 18th sign up here ===>> www.ZenHustler.com/mindbodyspirit

As important as it is to take action, it’s probably twice as important to reflect and take stock of where you’ve been, in order to get to where you need to go.