Momentum comes from taking many steps
Our programs invite women to get clear on what you want. Then you take action toward that vision.
Each time we launch a new cohort, we fall into fantasy mode. We imagine participants will take some HUGE step forward toward their vision. Sometimes that’s true — but huge steps don’t work for most people.
We want every participant in action toward their dreams. When we can adjust our expectations toward wanting growth for participants, however it may look, our fantasy becomes reality.
When you believe the only next step you can take is big, you find yourself taking no action. We encourage you to identify smaller steps and start walking. If you haven’t started yet, it’s because you haven’t made the first step small enough.
Embrace micromovements
Our program leverages the brilliance of the author, artist and teacher SARK and her philosophy of micromovements. She wants people to receive more of what they want, more often and easily. Sounds amazing, right?
Micromovements increase momentum by decreasing resistance and overwhelm.
The key to any micromovement is to make it easy. Make the first step small enough that your resistance to being in action is almost nothing.
What it looks like to take micromovements
One of my BIG life dreams is to write a memoir. This dream came to me after a series of life-altering events about 10 years ago.
I’ve put action toward the dream from time to time, but have created no real, satisfying momentum. Despite long bouts of feeling stuck, this dream hasn’t subsided. The more time that passes, the more I find myself disappointed I haven’t made it happen yet.
Can you relate?
When I see the next step as “write a book,” overwhelm floods me. I’ve even taken big steps like enrolling in writing classes, but the momentum fizzles away when class ends.
When I leverage the beauty of microvements and identify easy steps, I can take action.
For me, this looks like:
Recording vignettes of memories on my phone as they come to me.
Hiring an editor for this blog to improve my writing.
Taking screenshots of bits of books where I admire the writing.
Making choices that immerse me in the writing world, like listening to this podcast.
Saying this dream out loud to others (hey, you!).
Why micromovements work
When I take these micromovements, I feel much better about myself. I can see myself moving toward my dream. And these movements are frequent. This type of momentum feels more satisfying than bigger, less frequent bursts.
I see how what I’m doing right now connects me to that future vision of myself. And I see it daily.
Call for reflection
What’s a dream you're holding for yourself? What’s the smallest, easiest step you can take toward that dream?
Shine On,
Alicia