Create a Place to Soar for your Family

How did last week go?  In my book, creating warmth and laughter is tons of fun and gives your soul a nice warm fuzzy glow, too!

Unleashing Your Greatness

Part of being a growing, thriving individual is not just sitting in your comfort zone but stretching yourself and trying new things.  This week I’m going to add some adventure, playfulness, and challenge you a bit.  As we talked about at the beginning of the month, your home is a great place to try new things before you unleash them on an unsuspecting world.  Things like playing a musical instrument, learning some new dance moves, trying a new recipe, changing your hair or makeup, writing a book, taking up a new sport, or anything else that gets you going.

To begin creating a home where you and your family can soar, ask yourself the following questions:

  • Is your home set up to allow individuals to try new things?
  • Is there an atmosphere that is encouraging and accepting?
  • Is there a lightness that makes it easy to try new things and not feel heavy with the fear of failure?
  • Do you support and encourage each other in your attempts?
  • Does everyone have enough quiet time to dream the dreams and pursue their interests?  That includes you!

We all have been given different gifts and talents.  By honoring that and creating the physical and mental space for each family member to pursue their own interests and passions, you will create a home that is authentic, fun, warm, and challenging.  This environment will encourage and support your family to be the best that they can be.  And who wouldn’t want to come home to that!

What are some things that you have been dying to try or learn?  Now is the time!

Great job this month! Celebrate all you’ve accomplished!  And let us know what changes you’ve made, we would love to celebrate with you!

Adjust the Atmosphere in Your Home

Now that you have cast a vision for your ideal home, it is time to create a nourishing atmosphere in your home.  Atmosphere is defined as “a surrounding or pervading mood, environment, or influence”.  Pay close attention to the last word, “influence”.  We start and end our days at home.  Home is where we learn and practice new things before we do them in front of other people. It is where children develop relationship skills and learn how to navigate in the world.  Even as adults, home is where we come to recover and regroup after a long day’s work.  The atmosphere in your home influences your ability to show up big and bold in the world and accomplish your dreams.

How to create an influential and nurturing atmosphere

Ask yourself the following questions:

  •  Are members of your household accepted and loved unconditionally?
  • Do they feel safe to try new things and be themselves?
  • How often do you and your family spend time encouraging and affirming each other?
  • How much focused time do you spend doing things together without distractions?
  • Is everyone responsible for their own actions and belongings?  Or are some carrying a big burden while others get a free ride?

 When you cultivate an atmosphere of love and acceptance, safety, togetherness, and set some boundaries/responsibilities you are creating a place where everyone can feel supported as they develop their talents and become their best.

What is one thing you can begin doing (or stop doing) this week to enhance the atmosphere of your home? Share it with us!

 Have a great week!