Happy FriYAYYYY!
I hope today’s JOYrney Mail™ serves as a reminder to to intentionally live each day like it's your last – because it could be, so...
and let’s hop in!
JOYrney™ Updates
This Monday, I had a doctor’s appointment that reminded me that about a year ago, a trip to the emergency room resulted in a three-day hospital stay.
If you’re new to the JOYrney™ and have no idea what I’m talking about, after you finish this newsletter you can read more on that HERE.
Not that I needed the reminder, because every Sunday on my drive to church I pass by the same hospital where I was admitted. From the road, I can even see the hospital room where I was parked for almost four days as I awaited various test results.
If there is one thing that will change your perspective on life, an extended hospital stay is it.
Immediately after that hospital stay, I changed my life and business.
I decided I was no longer willing to sacrifice my life to hustle in the name of “grinding” and worldly success.
But what did that look like, and what did that mean for my career/business and everything I’d been building over the past 15 years?
LIVING WITH INTENTION.
I can’t remember what initiated the conversation, but last week, I was chatting with a good friend when she asked, “What do you want your legacy to be?”
I responded with a list of things including:
Being a supportive and attentive wife and partner
Being a caring and intentional person who is never “too busy” for those around them
Being a good mom - not in a superficial or performative sense, but leaving this world with my kids feeling and knowing that they are truly loved and encouraged and empowered to become the best and most authentic versions of themselves
Leading others to Freedom - by living as someone who truly loves the Lord, His word, and one who did her best to exemplify a life that follows Christ
While I said all this, as I was driving home later that evening, it dawned on me that I’d overcomplicated it.
I want my legacy to be this: That I loved others well.
If you’re not sure what that looks like, Paul gives a pretty robust and complete description in 1 Corinthians chapter 13, especially verses 3-8:
“4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8 Love never fails.”
When I completed my laundry list of an answer, my friend’s response surprised me.
She said “I like the way you think about it. Most people think of legacy in terms of death, and looking back with regrets of things that they wish they’d done – but the way you’re framing it, it makes it something where we can intentionally act on our legacies today.”
I’d never consciously thought about it that way, but it’s true!
It’s for this very reason that when it comes to the JOYrney To Purpose® and the work I do with clients—regardless of whether it’s a coaching client, consulting with an organization, or leading a corporate team workshop—we intentionally focus on JOY-led VISION.
Your legacy is something that you actively build every day, whether you’re intentional about it or not.
With a positive vision in mind, you can create your legacy with a faith-inspired mindset that’s geared towards hope—not limited to the failures of your past.
So, how do you want to be remembered?
What are the life lessons and fundamental feelings that you wish to leave with those who know and love you most?
Are you currently acting on that legacy? If not, please know that it’s not too late.
Every day you wake up is another opportunity to begin creating the life and legacy you desire. So, moving forward, how will you “seize the day” and live each day like it’s your last? Reply back and let me know!
The JOYrney™ Ahead
Entrepreneur Content Courses: I’m leading another workshop on content creation with the WCEC (Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Corporation). This time, we’ll cover optimizing your marketing and creating your content calendar with JOY! Click here to learn more and register.
Faith. Fit. FAST. 🙏💪🙌 Group Accountability Challenge - If you want to gain clarity and momentum in your life, career, and relationships this year, mark your calendars! I’m hosting a 30-day accountability and wellness challenge in Q3 (October)!
This challenge is a FUN opportunity to recalibrate your vision and reclaim momentum to accomplish some big goals (with loving support and a host of enthusiastic cheerleaders) before 2024 is over! In the meantime, if you’re interested, click here to be added to the waitlist and notified when things are getting started! 😉
The JOYrney To Purpose® Podcast
The JOYrney To Purpose® is one of perseverance and endurance, highs/lows, and a ton of adventure.
If you’re in it to win it, one of the most essential considerations in your JOYrney™ (and one that is often most overlooked) is the need to take care of yourself. That’s precisely what I dive into in this past episode: protecting the asset… YOU. Take a listen for five action steps you can start implementing TODAY to prioritize your health and wellness better so you can stay focused on completing the JOYrney™ long and strong!
PS: if you have yet to do so, please take this week’s JOYrney Mail™ newsletter as a sign/invitation to schedule your yearly physical! 😉
Not the word you need today? Check out past episodes and subscribe here (or watch on YouTube)! While you’re there, if you haven’t already – please take a moment to rate, review, and share the podcast! It helps more than you know! 😊
Work With Me!
Whenever you're ready, here are a couple ways I can support your JOYrney™:
Bring the JOYrney™ to your organization or workplace!
Book a JOYrney™ vision workshop or speaker series for your organization! Let us know a little more about your organization, and a member of our team will reach out with the next steps.
1:1 coaching/consulting support
If you’re a former female executive, or C-Suite leader in a transitional season of life (i.e., motherhood, divorce, career pivot) and needing tailored support in rediscovering JOY for “what’s next” complete the form below!
Reflect on your JOYrney™!
Align your personal/professional goals with intention and FUN. Use the JOYrney Daily™ Planner to clarify your purpose and implement a solid strategy for bringing your vision to life!
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Have a great week, and remember –
We’re on the JOYrney™ together …ONE feel-good thing at a time!
Xx,
Erica
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