Part 2: Getting it Done- the Heart-Based Way

Before proceeding I would like to encourage you to read Part 1: Get Clear and Determine Your True Goals, of this post, as the two posts build on each other and things will make a lot more sense that way.

Use Your WHYS to Fuel Your Goals

Once you get past your fears a little, then you can allow yourself to get excited about your goals, and the happy end-results (your whys). Having this internal motivation will help you get and stay motivated to complete any necessary tasks.

For instance, say you planned to do a task for your new business but aren’t really feeling the mojo to get it going—read/think of your whys. You may have wanted to start your business so you can be your own boss and have more freedom with your schedule.  Reminding yourself of this why will surely boost your motivation, and help keep you focused on achieving your goals.

However, simply thinking of this why may not be enough. When running your own business, you definitely need some degree of discipline in order to get stuff done. To allow your whys to even further help you do this,  start taking smalls steps that are in line with your “why”, for example, the “time freedom” reason above.

In this case, take a close look at everything that needs to get done and things you WANT to do. Practice creating the balance you desire. For instance, you could do the business task right away to get it off the table, so you can go have lunch with a friend. Or maybe you really need to de-stress, so instead, you go to a yoga class and have a shower first. Afterward, you may feel more clear and energized to complete the task.

Use your whys to not only help you get motivated to achieve your goals but also use them as a guide to how you want to live your life. It takes time to create new habits, but with practice, you will start to see yourself already creating the life you want before you even get the goals achieved!

How to Use Your Intuition for the Next “Right” Task

Let’s go back full circle to creating a space that allows you to come up with your clear goals and your whys (i.e. meditation). This is also necessary for determining the next “right” action. So many people simply get stuck in achieving their goals because they are not sure what the next “right” step is.

First of all, let’s talk about the word “right.” There really is no “right” answer. One person may think you should do one thing but then another may think you should do the complete opposite. It is more important to become clear on who YOU are, what YOU want and how YOU want to live your life. And stop listening to others.

I know that means me too, and I am OK with that. My wish is that everyone achieves great spiritual awareness and joy so that they don’t have to listen to anyone else. That they will be able to access the wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and information available in their own hearts and spirits. Because if everyone came from that place, there simply would be less suffering in the world in general.

Your Superpower: Intuition

OK, so let’s get back to HOW we can develop this superpower called intuition. I mentioned meditation which is great, but not everyone is on board with that idea, or they feel like they don’t have the time.

If it is the first reason (i.e. you feel like meditation is not for you), find some other activity (walking, etc.) that allows you be mindful, present and aware. Something that helps you quiet the mind and feeds your spirit.

If it is the second, reason (i.e. you think you don’t have the time to meditate): MAKE TIME. Seriously, I don’t tolerate excuses. Being a stay-at-home-mom, especially when my little one was an infant, left me feeling like I had no time and no energy. However, I knew from the piles of evidence, that meditation (or something similar) would do me a world of good. So, I figured it out AND it did do me a world of good!

Some days, this just means sitting on my balcony, in the sunlight, deep breathing, and closing my eyes for a couple minutes while my daughter plays with her toys. And if I’m not able to get into an actual “full” meditation (at least 10-15 min), I do mini ones like the one above throughout the day. Or, I will do a mindful activity like going for a walk with my daughter.

Mindful activities are a part of self-care. It allows you to be more relaxed, less stressed, more energized, more at peace, have a clearer mind to problem solve better, etc. However, I also encourage other activities that are considered self-care and which many would call “me” time.

Such activities can include; journaling, exercising, doing artwork or other creative activities, learning to play a musical instrument, or how to speak another language, etc.

Self-care is the foundation to getting your goals achieved. Not just because it helps you determine what they are and your whys, but also because it helps you take actions that will get you closer to your goals.

An example of this would be in times where you really feel out-of-sync, lost and/or “blah.” You feel confused on what the next “right” action would be. So what do you do? Do you force yourself to complete a task that may end up being a waste of time? NO! You carve out some “me” time—do some self-reflection, ask your INTUITION and it will tell you the next step.

The answer may even seem ridiculous, like “call Mary, your best friend,” who might not know anything about what needs to be done to accomplish your goal. But maybe, she’ll make you laugh, relieve some stress or anxiety. Then, she may even end up telling you about an awesome site she came across that ends up being a perfect resource which allows you to figure out your “right” next step.

Also, another benefit for taking some time out when you are not feeling motivated is that you will be well-rested and ready to be super productive once that inspiration hits.

Don’t Waste your “Juice”

That is another thing—don’t waste your motivation “juice” when you do get it. Once you become clear on something and your intuition nudges you to do something and you feel excited, do your best to execute those tasks in the moment, or at least that day when they are fresh. If you can’t, for whatever reason, at least write it down and put it somewhere you can see it (so you can remember). These are prime opportunities—the universe, God or whatever higher power you believe in, is telling you it is the right time to take action on this, and it will help you achieve your goals.

If the inspiration is a big one, such as “create a clothing line”—Well, obviously you can’t complete all the tasks necessary to do this in even one month, never mind one day. Therefore, do at least one little task that day that contributes towards the ultimate goal. For example, sketch out a design of a shirt, or brainstorm ideas for the name of the clothing line.

You don’t always have to do EVERYTHING in a short amount of time. Remember, time is an illusion and if you are following your intuition everything will be accomplished in the right “time” for the right reason, anyway!

Trust, Trust, Trust

I understand to do things in the ways mentioned above, requires a great amount of trust—in yourself, in a higher power, in other people, and in this world at large. But at the end of the day, you don’t need to worry about any other factor than YOU. In the end, you want to be able to say, “I did my part, I held up my end of the bargain, I contributed, I tried and tried and tried again, in many different ways for many different causes.” The rest is to be surrendered. The rest is not up to you. The rest will turn out, and at the very least, it will be OK and for your best growth. That is IF you follow your own inner-guidance and access your intuitive superpower.

To best help you accomplish these exercises and your goals, I have created a free worksheet that will allow you to go through the exercises step-by-step, PLUS more! This is so you can figure out your goals and whys, access your inner-motivator, get things done, and move that much closer to your goals! Click the button below for access!!

Also, if you have any questions, inspirations, general comments, I would love to hear them! Be sure to write them below!

Inner-Motivator Worksheet