You Are The Captain Of Your Boat

You are the captain of your boat.

Life is full of events and situations beyond our control. People demand more than we can give, loved ones face illness, and responsibilities pile up.

It can be hard, messy, and overwhelming.

But remember, YOU are in charge of how you show up in your life.

You can wait for things to improve. Or make your situation worse.

Or take the helm and navigate your days with intention, aligning your actions with your values and what really matters to you.

You have a choice.

Think about this for a moment.

When the weather gets stormy, what direction do you steer your boat?

Do you get further away from what's important to you or move in the direction you want to go?

Are your actions consistent with your values and what truly matters to you? Where are they not?

Understanding your values and what's important to you helps you find direction and make tougher choices.

It’s like your compass, showing you the direction to steer.

You’ll feel less internal conflict. You’ll be clearer where you’re headed. And you can endure even the stormiest weather with an inner calm and integrity.

So, captain, what will you do to honor your values and what really matters to you this week?

All my best,

What Next?

You can sign up for Stacey's masterclass, The Confident "No" here.

Stacey L. Olson is a Leadership and Certified Positive Psychology Coach, has 15 years of corporate experience and has gone through her own transformational change from burning out to balanced in life while performing at a high level (both in her corporate career and own business). She works with professionals who want to work less, live more and be their best even with all the demands, high expectations and messiness of everyday life. Stacey is the founder of The Balanced Leader™ program and offers executive and leadership coaching, workshops, and speaking.