As a 30-something wife and mom, I’m here to share my personal journey of creating the life of my dreams, one step at a time. I’ve discovered the incredible power of spiritual health, the law of creation, Divine Purpose, and staying in Flow. So, let’s dive into this blog post about how I work on manifesting my dream life.

How do I manifest my ideal life?

Manifesting my dream life has been a profound journey, one that’s deeply rooted in spiritual health. For me, spiritual health means aligning my mind, body, and soul with my desires and intentions. It’s about connecting with the universe and understanding that we are co-creators of our reality. Here are some of the steps I take towards manifesting my ideal life:

1. Clarify Your Dreams: The first step in manifesting your dream life is knowing exactly what you want. I take time to envision my ideal life in detail. Whether it’s a thriving career, a loving family, or traveling the world, clarity is key.
2. Set Clear Intentions: Intentions are like the roadmap to your dreams. I set clear and positive intentions daily. Affirmations and visualizations help me focus my energy on what I want to manifest.
3. Stay Positive: Positivity is a magnet for good things. I practice gratitude daily and surround myself with positivity. This not only raises my own vibration but also attracts positive energy into my life.
4. Take Inspired Action: The law of creation is about not just dreaming but also doing. I take inspired action toward my goals, no matter how small. Each step brings me closer to my dream life.
5. Trust the Universe: Trust is a fundamental aspect of manifestation. I trust that the universe is working in my favor. Even when challenges arise, I believe they are opportunities in disguise.
6. Stay in Flow: Staying in Flow is essential. This is something I practice every day. Notice I said practice… because i’m not perfect at it. Some of the things I do to stay in Flow are, listen to my gut feelings, refrain from alcohol and drugs (including sugar as much as possible), pay attention to the signs around me, and listen to music that helps me remember my goal of staying in Flow.

A Note on Staying in Flow

One of my secret weapons for staying in the creative flow is my That Bitch YouTube playlist. This carefully curated collection of music and inspirational talks is like a daily dose of motivation. It keeps my spirits high and my creative juices flowing. If you’re looking for some inspiration to stay in flow and manifest your dream life, I highly recommend giving it a listen here.

Manifesting your dream life is not just a possibility; it’s a reality waiting to be embraced. I’ve learned that with spiritual health, a clear understanding of the law of creation, and staying in the flow, you can create the life you’ve always dreamed of. So, dare to dream, set your intentions, take inspired action, and trust that the universe is conspiring to make your dreams come true. It’s a journey worth taking, and I’m here to share every step of it with you.

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Do you find yourself driving home from a long day at work or in the shower before work thinking what is my purpose in life? I feel you! I have had several jobs that I love. I’ve even had jobs that I was excited to get up and go into. The problem is when you only meet three of the four circles you are lacking in one area… usually a big area. You find yourself feeling useless, uncertain, empty, or lacking the funds you need to live the life you want.

You can take your collective experiences in life, lay them over this chart, and do nothing or you could start planning how to change your career to fulfill your life’s purpose.

What is the secret to a long and happy life?

When I first came across Ikigai several years ago it blew my mind. I was like: they should teach this in high school. I’m sure you can look at this chart and see how your career or life path is either totally in line with the diagram or how it is way off. ⁠

This is something I go over with my clients to help them figure out their purpose, to hone in on their niche, and to have lasting impact not only in their customers lives but fulfillment in their own!⁠

Identifying all the components of Ikigai for your life

There are four sections of the Ikigai Venn-diagram (see image above).⁠

-What you love⁠

-What the world needs⁠

-What you can be paid for⁠

-What you are good at⁠

These seem straightforward enough right? The coolest part of the Ikigai Venn-diagram is actually what lies where the circles intersect. ⁠

-Your mission is what you love and what the world needs.⁠

-Your passion is what you love and what you are good at.⁠

-Your profession is what you are good at and what you can be paid for.⁠

-Your vocation is what you can be paid for and what the world needs.⁠

Digging deeper into the pockets where three circles intersect tell us what happens if we have acquired three of the circles but lack the fourth one. These include:⁠

-Delight and fullness, but not wealth⁠

-Satisfaction but feelings of uselessness⁠

-Excitement and complacency but a sense of uncertainty⁠

-Comfortable but the feeling of emptiness⁠

Applying Ikigai to your personal and professional development

How to figure out what you want to do. 

It may seem scary but I’m sure you know at least a handful of people who have figured it out. Even if they have never heard of Ikigai. You can have that life too. No matter how long you have worked at a job, or how much time you have invested into your career you can change. I have spent a lot of time over the last few years listening to and observing people all across the country. I have a friend who graduated college and decided she needed to travel the globe. She wasn’t exactly sure what she was meant to do but she went for it and she is now working in multiple countries at a job she is good at. Doing what she loves while helping the planet. I also have friends of retirement age who were so close to a pension they could taste it. They got a wild hair of an idea after a health scare and went for it. Downsized their home, bought an RV and now work and live full-time in their motorhome tending to national parks and lighthouses all over the country. The view from their kitchen window now ranges from a misty Oregon coast view to herds of buffalo. I now want to help you figure out what you want to do using Ikigai.

1. Take out a blank piece of paper.
2. Take the list from the top of this post and write: What do I love? 
3. List as many things as you can think of. Then start on the next topic: What does the world need?
4. Then complete the list.
5. Now take a highlighter or use your pen to circle items that you think you would like to have in a career. Here’s an example: if you love fitness and you believe the world needs people to help each other maybe you should look into teaching fitness classes at retirement homes. 
6. On the bottom of the page list careers that come to mind that meet all four circles.

Now here’s the hard part. Putting your foot down and finding your dream job. 

• While you are still working your current job
  • use breaks to sign up for job alerts on LinkedIn or Indeed (any job board that will send notifications.
  • join groups/forums online where professionals in this job category would hang out. (ex: senior citizen fitness instructors group) 
  • network with people in person or online
  • volunteer at organizations where you can either meet people who may know of opportunities or organizations that you want to work for and get to know the staff. When an opening occurs you will have references within the organization for your resume and these people will become your coworkers.
  • obtain certificates/degrees/or general training on nights and weekends (or mornings if you work the graveyard shift). 
  • get out of your own way. Don’t let fear hold you back. This will not be an overnight change. It will take time. I am still working on this myself. You will notice a shift in your mindset. You will obtain clarity around your purpose. You will succeed if you just keep moving forward.

Get out of your own way and live the life you were meant to live.

I hope this post was insightful. I love the topic of Ikigai and I could write about it all day. Connect with me and let me know if this post helped you or how you plan to ease into a transition where your career is your reason for being.

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