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Inspired Living

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I’ve been reminiscing with a friend of mine about the 2012 Olympics here in the UK. It race-801940_1280was such a joyful time. The vibe and excitement captured the nation. I saw sports I didn’t even know existed (I know, where have I been?!) and I spoke to people who weren’t sports fans but who thoroughly enjoyed the event from start to finish. Even though I live miles away from London I could feel the energy in the air… it was hot, it was strong and it was inspiring!

There really is something special about sport and music that has a way of fusing people together and the Olympics, being such a big event, magnified it. Watching people from across the globe having fun, giving all their support (the volunteers giving their time so graciously) to help others achieve their goals was beautiful.

One of the most inspiring things for me was seeing people live out their dream; the medal winners who had dedicated themselves to training for this one event for more than 4 years, receiving their reward. Even for those who didn’t get medals their efforts were applauded and appreciated; their dedication to sport honoured… you have to be doing something right to get there in the first place.

My highlights; Jessica Ennis – superstar! She took the pressure of expectation and delivered for her home crowd in stunning fashion. The Great Mo Farah doing the double; I am certain he used the energy of the crowd for those last few steps to win the 5000 – outstanding self-belief and ability. Usain Bolt – I just love that guy; a real showman who has mastered his craft – simply the best! And what about Gabby Douglas, US gymnast talent, in a league of her own – she wowed the crowd and changed not only her own life but that of her mother’s forever – awesome.

I was trying to imagine what it must be like for the youngsters too, 15-16 years of age, becoming Olympians… the joy of fulfilling dreams at any stage of life is amazing but those youngsters will no doubt serve as a springboard of inspiration for other youth to follow. That is the beginning of their legacy.

What it has left me with is a sense of striving everyday to live my dreams, not to be complacent, not to wish but to do, not to freeze with fear but to press on with it and through it.

So when it comes to living an inspired life here are 10 recommendations:

1. Dare to live your dreams

2. Be the best you, not a poor 2nd of someone else

3. Care about others

4. Give to others; time, knowledge, support

5. Inspire someone to greatness

6. Leap across a fear or fight it!

7. Pursue your innermost passions

8. Quit complaining – it doesn’t make for quality living

9. Set your sights high

10. And say ‘yes I can’ often

What would you add to the list?

Live Blissfully!

YvonneB

Published by YvonneB

A catalyst for change, Yvonne Bignall is a breath of fresh air in the extraordinary way she helps women 50+ to reconnect with life & their innate power through radical self-care, guilt-free! She supports, encourages, and inspires women to prioritise their health, one bitesize action at a time. Her work is challenging as it navigates through difficult conversations, listening & observing how women’s health issues have been: ❊ Undermined ❊ Under-resourced & ❊ Swept under the carpet She helps women to recognise & unpack old scripts that still (sadly enough) tell them that their value derives from their level of caregiving of others, their output. The truth is it is the input, the ability to resource self, which provides women with the energy required to realise their true potential. Along with her team, she explores the thoughts, behaviour & habits, often born out of guilt, gender expectations, and reinforced narratives, with curiosity (not judgment), discarding the unhelpful, whilst reclaiming innate power through the creation of new patterns, restoring a sense of self, outside of societal expectations. In her opinion, this allows women to: ✔ Develop an elevated level of self-awareness ✔ Build / rebuild their confidence & self-belief ✔ Value all of who they are and invest time in who they want to be at their best A self-care warrior, an encourager & inspirer, Yvonne is today an award-winning Women’s Health Advocate, Published Author, and an International Presenter. She is also a Radio Show Host and a Podcaster. Yvonne is focused on building a community of women, www.PermissionToThrive.online, who are ready to reclaim their right to self-care, guilt-free, and who prioritise their health without apology, role-modeling behaviour & habits that inform generations to come of their true value. She also advocates for self-care over burnout in the workplace, delivering practical webinars in the corporate space. In her own words, “It is time for employees to prioritise their wellbeing. How will they deliver their best work without it?” One of her favourite quotes comes from Eleanor Brown, ‘Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel’ Connect with Yvonne and, 🌱 Become part of the self-care revolution at Permission to Thrive or 📞 Book a chat to find out about her coaching and corporate services: https://calendly.com/yvonne-b/20min

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