How do you know when to make the Change?
As Women, we embark on so many life changes that we lose count. However, there are life changes that we are to embrace and take action to lead us onto new paths. For instance, I started a brand called Sassy Mama and Her Life about 18-20 years ago. I shared everything about my life, and when I say everything, I mean EVERYTHING. Instagram was my scrapbook.
So how did I know when to make the change? The answer is clear, I just listened. I listened to the spirit, I listened to my gut, and noticed that the traffic was dying down, so I needed to reformat my platform and the direction I was going in.
No one can tell you when to start and when to finish. It all has to come from within you. Yes, easier said than done. I noticed a shift was changing, and I didn't act on it until months to a year later. When I acted on that intuition, I gave myself a month to reformat a new plan and brand.
It all fell into place
A new Brand was born, Sassy Mama Spotlight. It all fell into place and worked hand in hand with my photography business, Sassy Mama Photography. This was my goal for so many years. I strive to help women to be seen, heard, and feel empowered through photography and sharing their stories. These combined business platforms are a way to connect, relate, and build relationships with other women. This is what I was born to do.
I'm sure you're asking, "Okay, Britney, so how does everything fall into place for me?"
My answer to that is, "Don't force it to happen." There is God's timing and your timing. When we let go, and trust God's timing, oh my goodness, everything falls into place.
How to make it happen in 3 easy steps
The big question is asked, "How do I make it all happen?" First things first, remember the story of the Tortoise and the Hare? Who wins? The tortoise. Slow and steady wins the race. Nothing great happens when you rush things.
Second, trust yourself. This step is easily forgotten. Many women move forward in motion, but the feeling is lacking. It's as if you got dressed and forgot to put your pants on or your jewelry. You feel naked. You feel like something is off, and it doesn't feel right. Trust what you can achieve and do. With a little faith and love, you will do great things, my gorgeous friend.
Last but not least, make a plan, create a routine. I personally have alarms for EVERYTHING, and I sit down and schedule out my week on Sunday and organize my time for the week and days. It will save you so much heartache. Personally, the alarms are what keep me on task every day because I get so easily distracted. Not to mention, while writing this blog, I picked up my phone at least 3 times and ventured into Instagram and realized my computer had fallen asleep. ( That was my sign to put my phone on silent and focus on what I strive to deliver to you. I'm not perfect, and yet I still strive to accomplish my tasks during the day.
And one more bonus tip, every morning, write out 3 goals that you want to achieve today. You can start with 1, but I have started to do this, and I am more driven during the day to get things done and accomplished. By the end of the day, I feel good about myself and what I did for ME.
Love and Embrace the Change
I personally love and embrace change. It has molded me into who I am today. I am so grateful to have combined my gifts as a photographer with Sassy Mama Photography and a podcaster with Sassy Mama Spotlight to empower women to be seen, heard, and build connections with other women around the world through their stories.
You too can love and embrace the change in your life one step at a time, remember it's not a race.
Be inspired by my words on my podcast. I have kept the episodes from Sassy Mama and Her Life on my page and just rebranded my name to Sassy Mama Spotlight. ( so don't be confused when you see two different names)
Be inspired to invest in yourself with a portrait session and see where a beautiful experience can change the way you think about yourself. Be inspired to be different and show up as YOU.
Making a Change in a New Direction can feel different, but when you take action and listen to the spirit, listen to your gut, you will create incredible experiences than you could ever imagine.
