Etre Coincé

(Monsieur Dries Van Noten)

être coincé (Fr.) Be stuck (Eng.): verb;  to be wedged in and unable to move further.

Ever find yourself stuck? Unable to find your inner voice in order to resolve an issue, define next steps, or manifest a lifelong dream?

Here's a quick and easy go-to for me when I find myself in this space...

I find that it helps to list out some people who inspire me. They can be role models, heros, or just people who I am admiring for whatever reason.

Then the next time I get stuck and am ready to let the Vampire of Despair kill my project I ask myself... “what would ___ do in this situation?” It also helps to write this down in a journal, notepad, or if you are like me, a blog. It makes it more real and therefore makes me more accountable.

I always seem to ask myself “What would Dr. Wayne Dyer say about this?” And he usually replies, "Ask Diana."

Here's my current admiration rotation:

• Dries Van Noten
• Madonna
• Dr. Wayne Dyer
• Diana Vreeland
• Oprah
• Scott Schuman
• Amanda F. Palmer

Who's in your rotation?

Stand

It's nice to know that no matter what, someone's right behind you, backing you up all the way. Sometimes, however, you must stand on your own two feet and do it yourself, just to know that you can.

Jour

Jour (n., Fr.)/Day (n. Eng.):

• The period of light between dawn and nightfall
• the interval from sunrise to sunset

"It's a shame that we only have dreams at night. You should have a few opportunities during the day."

- Stephen Aleschi, Roman and Willams

Comfort

com•fort
noun
• A condition or feeling of pleasurable ease, well-being, and contentment.
• The capacity to give physical ease and well-being.

"Every time you take a risk or move out of your comfort zone, you have a great opportunity to learn more about yourself and your capacity."
-Jack Canfield