Living Your Best Life Week

​LBL Week
So, there's a viral trend storming social media called delusional week.  I love the premise, but I just can't get behind the name.  If you aren't familiar with delusional week it is when you visualize a future version of yourself that is already successful, sexy, happy, and healthy. You've done it, attained everything you wanted to. Then you ask yourself, how this version of you would go through daily life. What are the habits, behaviors, mindset, etc of that person? And then, for that week that is what you do.
 
Like I said, I can really get behind the premise of it all, but the name doesn't fit.  It implies that anything you do in that week isn't really you, it isn't how you are.  But, it isn't a delusion, you aren't just acting as if.  You're letting that version of yourself show up and take the lead.  As a Transformation and Empowerment Coach I am always in a place where I welcome growth, improvement, and an opportunity to align with my authentic self.  So...I changed the name, tweaked it a bit, and decided I will try it on for size. And thus, Live your BEST Life Week was born!
 
 
How I Prepped for LBL Week
As soon as I decided I had to do this (because this is one of the principles in Infinite Possibilities training so how could I not?) I started getting really excited.  I talked to a few people about it and they jumped on board so I figured why not invite everybody on social media to join as well.  The coach in me wanted to offer a way for setting ourselves up for success, surprise surprise. So, I created a guide that had a journal prompt with questions to help frame mindset for the week and a few loose guidelines.
 
I wanted to make sure I was fully embodying this future version in my present moment.  Becoming her, being vibrationally aligned with that energy, was key.  Because when you align with your best self you allow all kinds of good things to flow into your life.  So, I figured out what her schedule would look like, what she would eat, how she would approach her workday, and what other elements she'd absolutely include in her day.  I also tuned into how she would handle stress, unpleasant surprises, and communication. Then I did every task I could to pave the way for a smooth week.  Stuff like laundry, meal planning, etc.  Surprisingly enough, I had fun doing those things because I knew I was setting myself up for success.
 
 
How the Week Went
Well overall it was mind blowingly fantastic!.  Day 1 was illuminating.  I was motivated and kept wondering how I could level up, if there was anything I could do better.  On the flip side I had a hiccup early on where I got a bit snappy when my flow was interrupted.  But I caught it immediately and noted it.  I also periodically would see thoughts coming in that did not serve me.  I recognized them as habitual energy popping up and say nope, that’s a past version of me.  I’m living at my fullest, my highest, and my best now. Overall, I was left happy as a clam, and even those hiccups I celebrated as an opportunity for growth.  Another funny side effect is that best me really wanted to have more control over what I was putting on (and in) my body and I made a few investments so I could make more of my own food.  Day 2 started with an epic realization I received during visualization (funny note I get some of my best messages during visualization time, not meditation time which you wouldn’t expect but there ya go) that had to do with a limiting belief I’ve been carrying that I needed to let go of.  I promptly did so. 
 
Days 3 and 4 were interesting.  I had hit a mid-week “lull” and while my mornings started out magical I ran into something I had experienced before on my overall journey.  It’s a feeling that if you don’t have this huge influx of excitement, synchronicity, and real momentum going, that you’re somehow doing something wrong.  Now, I know that’s not true.  In fact if we keep on with our journey metaphor, sometimes you need to take a beat and pull over to just take it all in.  Once I remembered that little nugget, I was filled with a calm contentment that I actually allowed myself to enjoy.  Day 5 I was back to being invigorated and energized and thoroughly in love with life allowing great things to flow my way.  Throughout it all I was extremely motivated to work on my online course I’ll be releasing next year and got quite a bit of progress made.  The weekend was “downtime”, but productive downtime.  I still kept that outlook of setting myself up for success and found extra things to do throughout my days that made me feel incredibly happy.
 
 
Final Thoughts
I recognized this early on, but I will definitely be carrying this on as a lifestyle change and not just a one week challenge.  I felt empowered, I felt aligned, and the universe just kept sending wonderful moments my way.  There were plenty of times when I would find myself in “old version” habitual energies and thoughts, but I’d catch myself early and flip the script on them.  In observing my behaviors, and noting the “proof” that I was in fact living my best life I felt like I was cementing in these changes in a way that will last.  The experience was fun and eye opening.  Even the moments where I’d think, “oh this isn’t best version behavior”, I was excited to find opportunities for growth.  And I even had a few moments where I could work on more healing, which is always a beautiful experience.
 
The people doing it with me and sharing their experiences noticed similarities in their week as well.  The stuff they used as filler, like scrolling and mindless tv time, wasn’t a part of their week.  They’d catch themselves in old thought patterns and turn them around.  Having aha! moments was a common experience throughout the week and noticing areas where it was time to start leveling up was exciting instead of daunting.  They were also incredibly motivated and found themselves looking for productive things to do.  As I start this new week I’m excited to keep applying the I AM my best self mindset, and I know I’m not alone in that.
 
If you tried LBL Week on for size I would love to hear how it went for you.  If you didn’t and you want to, here is the link for your FREE guide to setting yourself up for success.  I am always around for anybody who has questions and feels like they need a little bit of support, so never hesitate to reach out.