Fall First, Act Next!
3 Ways to remember Y.O.U. as you embrace, act, and thrive!
When we were small, we would fall and then cry.
As parents, we encourage our children to get right back up and try, try, again!
As adults, we occasionally forget that to fall is to learn from our mistakes and that in short timing, we must quickly act. We must quickly and intentionally move and behave in a certain way to push forward.
I recently had the amazing pleasure of welcoming and facilitating a workshop at an empowerment conference in Washington DC, where the theme of the conference was “It’s Your Year of Action".” In this full day of empowerment, , my goal was to motivate, excite, and jump start these women into knowing and declaring that this was in fact…..THEIR YEAR OF ACTION!
As each of you reading this blog have again hopped aboard my Change Train, I thank you. In writing this, I was reminded that we push ourselves so much for continued excellence. We oftentimes compensate for things that are not our own, we hold ourselves to standards that are beyond achievable, and we do this without a second thought. We do this selflessly.
We must remember that…………We are power. We are independent. We are, in our minds, ready to conquer the world….at one time.
AND WE DO ALL OF THIS WITHOUT TRULY THINKING ABOUT US!
Through this blog today, I share with you a few of the words I welcomed these women with and asked them to consider during my interactive workshop. I was reminded that today was about knowing and declaring that this is your year of action. It was a time to INTENTIONALLY pause, breathe, and think about how to make this year ABOUT YOU!
WILL WE FALL? ABSOLUTELY!!! What we can control is how and when we get back up! So, let's go!
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There is power in articulation! When you look at the power woman right beside you, look at her in her eyes and tell her THIS IS YOUR YEAR OF ACTION!
Ground yourselves upon two principles: The first is to start with the foundation of you and the second is to focus on what we can control in any situation.
Today, your specific situation is that you are in a room filled with amazing, talented, and powerful women whom you may not know! Leverage them, alongside the tools/strategies you learn, to get you from where you are to where you want to be.
Webster’s Dictionary defines the word act as to move and do something. To behave in a certain way. Today I want to add the word intention to that definition. Today is about INTENTIONALLY ACTING.
I CHALLENGE YOU TO FALL, THEN ACT. I CHALLENGE YOU TO JOIN ME AT MY UPCOMING RETREAT SO THAT I MAY POUR INTO YOU! An all-inclusive 4-day experience that meets you where you are. I meet you at the Intersection of You & The Changes that are coming at you left and right. I meet you where frustration meets the desire to want more. I meet you where you have leveled up and know that this is great, yet you are capable of so much more. I meet you exactly where you are……………..needing moments to recharge YOU! Check it out by clicking here! I’d love to host you!
Leap from your comfort zone to the unknown.
Meet me at The Intersection of You & Change.
Not only is this the title of my new book, but it is purposeful and it is full of so much intent.
It is where fear meets confidence and where clarity meets opportunity.
You have been given a sacred space to leap out of your comfort zone and into the land of the unknown, where you will embrace, you will act, and you will thrive.
Embrace what you are learning. Act in today’s unexpected moments and Thrive because of the new information you are now armed with.
TODAY IS ALL ABOUT YOU!!
I left them with the offering of three things in the form of the acronym YOU. Y. O. U! I would love to also share them with you here today.
You
You are here for a reason. You are here to intentionally act AND I have the privilege of holding you accountable because I am at the mic or in this case, the author of this blog 😊 So…Grab your pen and your pad and we are going to be intentional. Consider this: Today, I will have intentionally……..done what?
For instance. I will have intentionally met 2 NEW women to expand my business network or I will reapply 2 strategies that I learned today within 2 weeks. DECLARE IT! In this case, while you are reading, what are you declaring is your intention for today?
Open
Open your eyes, open your ears, open your mind to new ideas and thought processes. You have chosen to be here so use this platform so that you can LEAP.
Unleash
Unleash You! How many of us, just the week alone, had fears, anxiety, stress, distractions, or even had to jump out of our own way? I know I did!
Close your eyes and simply breath. Take a deep inhale of the positive energy that you feel in the room. Take a deep exhale of your distractions, anxiousness and barriers.
Again, take a deep inhale of the wonderful lessons that you will take in today and a deep exhale of the words “can’t” and “won’t” that will want to enter your space.
You are power. You are phenomenal and you are right where you need to be. Be Intentional.
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Change Agents, I remind you that aboard Lolita’s Change Train, we challenge each other to soar! We challenge each other to live in our moments and push WHILE making time for ourselves. Declare that 2019 is your year and make it happen!
Declare it
Write it and Post it
Create a Clear Plan
Identify an Accountability Partner
Check in on the Progress of Your Plan
Adjust as Needed
Celebrate your Small Wins Along the Way
Make it Happen
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Journey with me aboard Lolita’s Change Train as you travel 17 stops of self-discovery, affirmations, poetry, and much more! You’ll be happy you chose to LEAP to YOUR Unknown!
Are You Ready to Board the "Change Train?"
Are you ready to board the "Change Train?". Use these 5 tips!
THE CHOICE IS YOURS.
You have been planning this trip for months. Your out-of-office message is on, your ticket is printed, your bag is packed, and you are finally headed to the train station. As you enjoy the open road of comfort and familiarity, you come upon a caution sign that reads “CHANGE AHEAD.”
Your mind instantly races to what this may mean for you and your trip. This single sign of caution is the catalyst to a series of decisions you will make along your journey.
Do you keep going? Or do you allow the fear of unknown to stifle your plans and force you to quickly turn around?
THE CHOICE IS YOURS.
Deep down, you already know what to do! You have worked too hard and planned too long to turn back now! You must keep driving with the purpose of boarding that train – ON TIME!
ALL ABOARD THE CHANGE TRAIN! CHOO-CHOO…..
Here are 5 tips to make the best of your journey.
1. Find Your Right Train
You get to the station and all of the trains look alike. The train numbers are not easily identifiable and no one is in your immediate sight to ask for help. Learn as much from the information desk as possible. Get guidance on finding the right train, which will have the right conductor to take you to your change destination.
2. Board with Confidence
You have researched, planned, and are ready to go!! Though your trip began with an unexpected change, you are ready and willing to take the ride. Board the train with increased confidence in yourself, your experiences and your skills. Those core aspects are within your control and are what define your expertise. Believe in them!
3. Engage Other Passengers
Seek to understand. You are not on this journey alone. Connect with others who have experienced the same or similar changes. They have insights on what you should expect during your transition. They may also share how they navigated their journey– the successes and failures. Don’t miss out on information that people are willing to share. Step out of your comfort zone and engage them!
4. Share Your Story
Though you may be at the start of your journey, you have a story to tell. Share how you learned about the change, what fears you have, their triggers, what you are hoping for, and what role you see yourself playing.
5. Have an Arrival Plan
When you arrive, you'll want to make the most of your trip, so properly plan. Outline your to-do list, who you need for support, when you will do it and how each will help you reach your trip goals.
Most of All.......Enjoy the Ride. Your change train will make many stops along the way. Learn from each and keep the lines of communications open with all you meet.
If you need me along the way, I am here.
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THE CONSULTANCY
The consultancy was birthed from the notion that individuals and teams benefit from an unbiased outsider freeing minds to more effectively transition through change - whether work, home or life. One of the program outcomes of a tangible change map, serves as an accountability tool to guide you, and those who depend on you, through your transition.
THE FOUNDER
Lolita E. Walker is the founder of Walker & Walker Enterprises. She is a mother, process improvement specialist and change management expert. She is the change management consultant who will partner with you, personally stepping through how to free your mind, manage your transitions, and embrace your change through acceptance and renewal. Her change management program results in self-discovery of the strengths that will drive your success, coaching that translates into increased communications with those depending on you, and a sustainable change map that drives clarity, confidence, ownership and action. Learn more about her program by visiting https://www.lolitawalker.com