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Clarity Deficiency

Do you have a Clarity Deficiency?

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Do you have a Clarity Deficiency?

Let’s face it, it’s so easy to get caught up in the everyday hustle and lose sight of the big picture. When we’re not clear on what we want, it’s like trying to hit a target blindfolded, right?

Not knowing our true north can really throw us into a loop of second-guessing, putting things off, and, let’s be honest, feeling a bit lost. You deserve to be living on purpose and reaching for what lights you up inside. So, watch out for these common traps that could sneak up when you’re not looking:

  • Confusion and Chaos — When you don’t have a clear understanding of what you want or need, it’s difficult to make decisions and feel confident in your choices. Life may feel disorganized and overwhelming, leading to increased stress and anxiety.
  • Conflict and Compromise — You may find yourself unsure of how to respond to situations or whether to compromise your values, leading to inner turmoil and strained relationships.
  • Lack of Satisfaction — Without a clear vision for your life, it’s challenging to feel content with your current circumstances or appreciate your accomplishments, as you may not see how they fit into your broader goals.
  • Indecision and Analysis Paralysis — Unclear goals and external influences can cloud your judgment, leaving you stuck in a state of uncertainty and unable to move forward.
  • Procrastination and Lack of Motivation — If you’re unsure of your “why” or the steps to take, you may find yourself constantly putting things off and struggling to stay motivated.
  • Self-Doubt and Undervaluing Your Abilities — Without a clear sense of your strengths and weaknesses, it’s easy to doubt yourself and your capabilities.
  • Wasted Time and Resources — You may end up spending your valuable time and energy on activities or pursuits that don’t align with your values or goals, leading to dissatisfaction.
  • Regret and Missed Opportunities — You may look back and realize that you spent significant time and resources on pursuits that didn’t bring you joy, causing feelings of remorse and a sense of missed opportunities.
  • Lack of Fulfillment — Without taking the time to identify and pursue the things that truly matter to you, you may find yourself living an unfulfilling or unsatisfying life.

The path to clarity involves patience, self-reflection and being willing to step outside your comfort zone. Get real with yourself about your core values and what ignites your passion. Don’t be afraid to lean on friends, family or professionals for a new perspective along the way.

Once you gain that beautiful clarity, you’ll be empowered to curate a life that feels authentic and fulfilling to the real you. No more going through the motions – just unapologetic living! Sound good?

If those pitfalls are hitting a little too close to home, let’s join forces this summer and get you back in the clarity zone.

Let’s Connect This Summer ~

May/June/July: Last week I announced that I’m offering a Summer Special: 3 months of Tune Up Tuesdays. And I’ve only got 3 spots still available for these 15-minute weekly sessions where we focus on clearing out the old vibes and bringing in fresh energy. Let’s align your energy and set the stage for a phenomenal summer.

June-September: Got a spark for something new? Join the beta for my Possibilities Rising Group Coaching! We’re kicking off in a few weeks. Reserve your spot on the waitlist here – no strings attached by signing up here, it just puts you first in line for all the exciting details I’ll be sharing next week.

Coming Soon: Ready to master energy healing? Keep an eye out for SimplyALIGN cerTrac Training. Whether you’re looking to heal, help, or hustle, this training will equip you to make a meaningful impact on yourself, your family, or your clients.

Anytime You’re Ready!: Fancy a VIP day with me in Washington, DC? Let’s talk possibilities! Schedule a time to chat with me here and we’ll plan a day full of coaching, healing and a lot of fun just for you!

Intuition Quiz

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Making Wiser Decisions: How to Balance Intuition and Analysis

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Making Wiser Decisions: How to Balance Intuition and Analysis

Last week I posted a short quiz about how you use intuition vs. analysis in your life. If you missed it you’ll find it here on my blog.

Let’s be real: with so much going on these days, making choices can sometimes feel overwhelming. The constant back-and-forth in your head, the overanalyzing and second-guessing can really slow the process, am I right?

Here’s the good news: there’s a simpler way that saves you time and stress. It’s called intuitive decision making.

At the core of intuitive decision making lies two crucial modes of thinking: intuitive and deliberative. While deliberative thinking involves deep analysis, often leading to a prolonged process of indecision and stress, intuitive thinking offers a swift, effortless path to decision-making.

Imagine being in a flow state, where your prefrontal cortex quiets down, and the brain’s lower regions take the lead, making rapid choices based on pattern recognition. Sounds liberating, right? You already have this, you just need to allow it to happen.

By blending your inner wisdom with practical facts, you can make clear-headed choices without all the agony. Trust yourself to tap into your gut instinct and then balance it with logic. Avoid getting hung up on every little detail—go with what feels aligned.

According to researchers at the Flow Research Collective, there are four simple steps to harness this effortless intuition in your everyday life. To make it even easier I’ve added some examples:

  1. Identify the True Problem: Often, we fixate on surface issues rather than the root cause. Take a moment to ask yourself, “What is the real problem here?” This isn’t just about treating symptoms; it’s about uncovering the underlying issue.
    • Example: You’re feeling overwhelmed and stretched thin. Instead of simply vowing to “do less,” ask yourself what’s truly driving your feelings. Is it the lack of meaningful activities, or perhaps the desire for more quality time with your family?
  2. Turn it into a Question: To engage your subconscious turn your problem into a question. Asking an open ended question taps into your rapid intuition, automatically leveraging patterns from your lifetime experience.
    • Example: If you’re deciding to quit your part time job to build an online business because you want more time at home with family. Ask your ‘inner advisor’ what are the potential benefits and challenges of starting my online business now, and how does this align with my long-term career and personal goals?
  3. Let Your Mind Incubate: Write down your question and then, let it be. Engage in relaxing activities, allowing your subconscious to work its magic in the background -and it will.
    • Example: Spend some time in your garden, take a walk through your neighborhood, drive to your errands with no radio or podcasts playing – just the quiet. These moments of calm give your intuition space to breathe and bring insights to the surface.
  4. Extract Insights: Aha moments often arrive when least expected. Make sure you capture them by writing them down right away. This affirms their value and also offers you a point of reflection and reassurance if you question your choices later on when doubt creeps in (as it likes to do).
    • Example: While preparing a family recipe, you’re inspired by the thought of hosting regular family dinners or potluck gatherings with close friends. This intuitive solution speaks directly to your desire for quality time with loved ones, fostering deeper connections and creating fulfilling moments together. Write down the insight and schedule it on your calendar.

By embracing this intuitive process, you’ll find that decisions come faster, and the path forward becomes clearer. You move from agonizing over every choice to trusting your inner guide to bring you the right answers right on cue.

With practice, your inner voice will fill you with calm direction. Its whisperings lead you to growth and contentment.

If you’re ready to dive deeper and truly embrace your intuitive potential, my online course, “Your Intuitive Gifts,” is designed just for you. It explores the different types of intuition and helps you discover your personal intuitive style. Click here to learn more.

Much Love,
Carolyn

Intuition Quiz

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Cherry Blossom Photos @ Peak Bloom

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Happy Spring! (or Autumn for my readers down unda’ and thereabouts).

I want to talk to you today about “Peak Bloom” – what is it? And why should you care?

Here are a couple of the pics I recently posted on my Instagram (SimplyCari).

They’re from the Cherry Blossom Festival, on the day designated as “peak bloom”.

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I love this huge MLK Memorial. It’s especially stunning when the blossoms are at peak!

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Peak Bloom is defined as the point that 70% of the blossoms are open.

Not 90%, not 100%.

Only 70%…and as you can see these trees look exquisite!

Because 70% can be good.

 

I’m not one to tell you to lower your standards, or your expectations.

And as a Certified High Performance Coach I’d never tell you to stop striving for progress.

But I will remind you of two phrases I have to remind myself of often:

 

Progress over Perfection
and
Done is better than perfect.

 

This is where 70% can come in helpful.

Not everything needs to be perfect, or even 90%.

I know, I know it goes against the old saying: “a job worth doing is worth doing right.”

But let’s be real, some jobs really are worth doing at 70%.

Going in at 70% helps you overcome perfectionism, over-thinking, indecision, self doubt, and procrastination.

Because simply being in action brings clarity, which brings creativity, energy, momentum and growth.

Think of something you’ve been putting off for far too long – I’ll wait…got it?

Now give yourself permission to do it 70%. Remembering, done is better than perfect.

That allows you to just get started on it without worrying about the end result.

Peak Bloom for the Cherry Blossoms isn’t 100%, it’s beauty at 70%.

What’s your Peak Bloom?

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can”.
Arthur Ashe

Have a fabulous weekend~

Carolyn Cooper

PS: I normally post my fun photos on my Instagram – including a lot of Washington, DC this past year -whee! I’d love it if you follow me there, and I’ll also try to remember to add more fun “sightseeing” pics to my emails, since that’s been requested by many of you!

Indecision

Indecision Steals Time, Don’t be a Squirrel!

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Today I’m on day 22 of my 26-day Detox. My body is happy, my head is clear….in fact, my head is buzzing with ideas! Gosh, it’s amazing how much space gets freed up in my noggin’ when I eat super clean, add tons of greens, and skip the salt and sugar for a few weeks!

I especially love that when my body is clean, I find it much easier to make decisions!

“Decisions.

We can think about things,
turn them over in our minds a million times,
play out possible scenarios,
but really when it comes down to it,
you have to go with your heart and move forward.
Maybe things will go well.
Maybe they’ll turn out poorly.
Every decision brings with it
some good, some bad, some lessons, and some luck.

The only thing that’s for sure is that indecision
steals many years from many people who wind up
wishing they’d just had the courage to leap.”

I didn’t write that, it’s a quote from author Doe Zantamata and I wanted to share it with you because I love the truths in it.

Every decision brings good and bad, or like I always say, “Every road has rocks in it.”

Just because you find your road rocky, doesn’t necessarily mean it was the wrong decision, just that rocks are on any road you would have chosen. Every decision has some lessons and some luck.

It’s a New Year, a new start for you. This is the year you get to leap! What is YOUR leap?
What’s that decision you’ve been sitting on, waiting for the right time?
What’s your next best step today toward that leap big or small?

We all know when you fail to make a decision…that IS your decision. To stay put or to stay stuck in the indecision. Like the quote says, “Indecision steals many years from many people.” Don’t let it steal from you.
Get the info, weigh your options, be still and listen, and go forward in faith.

In the words of Nelson Mandela, “May your choices reflect your hopes not your fears.”

Because, when it really comes down to it, you have to go with your heart and move forward.

Much love,
Carolyn

PS – If you want to clear brain fog, lose weight, and be obnoxiously excited about it (like my first paragraph-haha!) Go here to watch a short video about the DETOX I love enough to do twice a year. (I’m very picky what I’ll promote, and yes I’m an affiliate for this program.)