Pulse Check: What Are You Practicing

I’ve been thinking a lot about practice. Not to perfect anything or reach a certain goal. Just practices that stretch you in some way. That ask you to get comfortable with something that once felt sticky or anxiety inducing.

A month or so ago, I had a realization that sharing things online still made me deeply uncomfortable. In my head, my brand feels like a cozy cabin. Fire lit. Doors open. Easy conversation. But when it came to actually sharing anything business related, I felt a bit frantic and tense. Not the energy I want in my cabin!

So I gave myself a 30 day visibility practice. One small share a day. Nothing fancy. Sometimes it was work. Sometimes it was life. The point was to retrain my nervous system that showing up in this way can feel relaxed and natural. And it worked! The emotional charge has softened. My voice feels clearer. I’m feeling more like the version of me that my brand has already been hinting at.

In your brand, practice is what can turn intention into tangible action so you can start show up in a way that feels more natural, grounded, and true to you.

Cheers!​
Sara

Archetype Insights

Each archetype’s ease-filled state can offer clues about which practices you may want to spend more time cultivating.

Caregivers feel naturally at ease when they are steady and present.

Creators feel naturally at ease when they are playful and expressive.

Explorers feel naturally at ease when they are spacious and curious.

Everybodys feel naturally at ease when they are grounded and familiar.

Heroes feel naturally at ease when they are consistent and brave.

Innocents feel naturally at ease when they are trusting and simple.

Jesters feel naturally at ease when they are light and spontaneous.

Lovers feel naturally at ease when they are connected and warm.

Magicians feel naturally at ease when they are intuitive and imaginative.

Rebels feel naturally at ease when they are honest and bold.

Sages feel naturally at ease when they are clear and reflective.

Sovereigns feel naturally at ease when they are intentional and rooted.

Reflection Prompt

What are you unintentionally practicing right now?

And what would your business feel like if you practiced something different this month?

What is one simple, low stakes practice that would help you feel more like yourself in your brand?

Ways to Work on As You Build Your Practice ​ReadyType Reading​ A guided session mapping your archetype blend and identifying the specific practices that create resonance in your business. ​Design Capsule​ A three day design sprint for solopreneurs who want their visuals to finally match the grounded, practiced version of themselves they are stepping into. ​Ready Brand Method​ My three month partnership where we build your Ready Brand Compass, brand identity, and website through mindful practices and aligned action.

Field Notes from Sara​

A peek behind the scenes of what’s been happening at Good + Ready and in life lately:

• My calendar is officially closed for the year! The last ReadyType Readings have been booked and I cannot wait to help these clients find end of year clarity.
• I am wrapping up the year with three Design Capsules before breaking for the holidays. This always feels like a deeply creative stretch of time for me. I am excited to light some candles, cozy up, and dive in.
• We have been snow covered here in Louisville and have had various friends visiting. Lots of fireside chats and exploring Christmas pop up bars around the city. This really is my favorite season for all things cozy and hygge:)
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