We are so so excited for this brand new episode of And She Rises — TF Up — the podcast.
If you've been following along with the podcast or on the social medias recently, you may know that Amanda recently took some time off.
Yes, it's true. And it's very unlike her. lol
She took two weeks off and as she tells us in this episode, it was fantastic. (It wasn't that she ended up not working at all it's the the space she gave herself allowed herself to approach her days and work… differently.)
Today, we are over-the-moon to share with you the key things that were learned, miracles that were had, the shifts that took place and so much more.
So, without further ado…
The 3 Major Miracles from Taking 2 Weeks Off:
1. Space is available… all the time. You can approach life from a place of restriction, of rules and of have-to's, you can't find or feel the space. When you approach life from a place of spaciousness — finding space, making space, slowing down — you might find that there was more room than you thought all along. If you find yourself crunched up, boxed in and stagnated from trying to move fast and get it all done, you are going to love this point.
2. It is safe to let things… wait. Ask yourself: What if you let things… wait? What if you ditched the plan? What if you let go of the list, what needs to be checked off, and what isn't done? Will anyone die if you… do it later? Or if you check in with yourself to see what you truly need before you move to the next thing? What if everything can wait, just for a moment? When you let things wait, you give yourself space. And it that space you may finally have room to notice how to do something better, more differently, more creatively and more joyfully.
3. Enjoying our lives is... the whole point. None of us worked this hard to get to where we are to fall victim to of our busy lives, businesses, careers or families. When we're focused on doing the most with our time (especially as an entrepreneur or career-minded person), we can forget to enjoy what we're doing. Think about it: Are you enjoying your day-to-day? Are you loving the experience of being you? Are you delighting in all you've worked for, called in and manifested? You are meant to be happy. You get to be happy. It is safe to be happy.
Amen? Amen!
Okay, my loves!
Where can you find space, slow down and enjoy your life a little more?
Let us know in the reviews or on the social medias.
We are here for you! If you need anything, please email us at support@amandafrances.com or send a DM. :)
All the love,
Amanda + Team AF
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