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The Simplicity Project – Step 3

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Step 3 

Consumption Kills Simplicity and Clarity

Consumption Kills Simplicity And creates attachments that hold us down and keep us from leaping forward!  Attachments are something we discuss more in my coaching program Clarity Above Chaos. For this project, please note that we have attachments to things, but most times those things are simply the mask fronting for the true attachment.  Is it a person, place, thought or emotion? 

This particular step is something you may not be ready for at this time.  If not, ask yourself why and then move on to step 4. Come back to this again when it has more value or relevance in your life! 

**** Pick a period of time. A day, a week, a month or a year. During this predetermined time, do not purchase anything you don’t NEED.  The simple awareness of not purchasing anything brings more simplicity into your life. You start to become hyper aware of other consumption patterns that can trigger stress, stagnation and complexity.****

Remember,  attachment is the result of consuming things. Let’s call this an exercise in awareness of what you actually need. I promise, we don’t need anymore attachments.  They create that reminder of what we don’t have or didn’t have before we bought it.  

I decided to go bold and do this for one year.  I’m 2 months into it and I have gotten so much out of this already.  I fell into the habit of shopping and consuming in excess.  If I were bored, I’d go buy a dress.  If I was so busy I couldn’t breathe, I buy a piece of jewelry. If I had a successful moment in my business, I’d get a manicure.  If I had a failure in my business, I’d go out to eat.  This was an ongoing pattern for years and I didn’t realize how attached to reward I was.  I was attached to distraction by shopping and my success with Modern Yinster showed this. 

Now, shopping or frivolous lunches are not an option.  I’ve gotten rid of my need for more stuff and opened a door to determination and discipline.  Now, instead of spending money, I make a lot more!

When I told my kids this they exclaimed, “yea!! because you shop a lot and we had to go with you.”  Ouch, but a good ouch.  They were noticing my unhealthy behaviors and this change benefited them because they no longer have to shop with me, but also, now they will learn that reward comes from within.  They will continue to see me flourish in my business and frankly, my new found drive and discipline is setting a passionate tone for when I am coaching my children through life.  

 If more comes along with this particular exercise, let’s chat.  This step affects everyone differently and most of my clients are surprised at the results.  

Is this something you are up to right now? Perhaps it is a step that you need to put on the back burner?  Timing is important but don’t wait for the perfect time to do this because there will never be a ‘perfect time.’  

A QUICK NOTE:

I’d love to continue to work with you on a deeper level.  If you like the idea of creating more simplicity in your life or digging deeper within your true self, let’s set up a call.  I’d love to hear more and introduce you to a program that shows you how to really study yourself to find truth beyond what you think you are capable of knowing.  

Erika

erika@modernyinster.com

www.modernyinster.com

Links to all the Steps!

STEP 1

https://modernyinster.com/thesimplicityprojectstep1/

STEP 2

https://modernyinster.com/thesimplicitychallengestep2/

STEP 3

https://modernyinster.com/thesimplicitychallengestep3/

STEP 4

https://modernyinster.com/thesimplicitychallengestep4/

STEP 5

https://modernyinster.com/thesimplicityprojectstep5/

 

 

 

FB – Live Featuring Ashley Diamond-Siegert

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I had the fun privileged to do a FB Live interview on the Tour De Perspective with Ashley Diamond-Siegert.  She’s started a thriving photography business and is on the cutting edge of a revolutionary new photography business.  That’s all I can say for now, it’s top secret, but I will tell you it’s BRILLIANT!

Ashley is a go-getter.  She’s continually growing her photography business and her Business Coaching Course in strategic and impressive ways.  And she’s always down for some real talk and a good laugh.

Today we talked about Obstacles standing in our way to achieve our dreams.  You really need to watch the video to get the full scope and it’s just a lot of fun and a ton of gold nuggets.  Grab a pen and paper to take notes.  Also, Ashley graciously provided us with an INSANELY good writing prompt sheet so you can really start to peel back the layers.  (free download, no email address needed but if you want to subscribe to this blog, you will make the 2019 ‘cool people list’ lol)

I’m not going to tell you what to do because my Mamma says I’m bossy BUT if I were you, Here is what I would to get the impact from this blog…

  1.  Subscribe below.
  2. Download The freebie —–> HERE! 
  3. watch the interview (https://youtu.be/Kp6r0w4x8wc)
  4. Comment – Get a conversation going!  That’s what this is about!
  5. Visit Ashley’s website for more great life changing tips.  I promise she’s WAY MORE than a fantastic photographer.  www.ashleysiegert.com

Below I’ve outlined 5 ways to get remove the biggest obstacle which is YOU.  In the video you will find a lot more details and experiences. (After you watch the interview head to Pod Cast 2 titled, It’s Not Them, It’s You, for more clarity and depth on this topic)

  1. Take Responsibility – You are exactly where you are supposed to be
  2. Get Clarity on Your Dream (the writing prompt’s Ashley provided can be used as a tool for this!)
  3. Be the boss of our business and not your job – mindset shift for entrepreneurs
  4. Lose your security blanket – What are you holding on to that is keeping you secure and safe?
  5. Unpack your baggage and leave what doesn’t serve you.  – Scarier done than said

This is your time to RELEASE so you can RADIATE your dream and power out into the world.  Impact others on a greater scale and bodly serve your mission!

Move Inward to Move Forward

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This sweet and beautiful woman informed me she recently tried a very popular exercise and nutrition program but had no success. This was not her first try. She then told me that she thinks in may be her and she was considering counseling.
I see this all too often, People jumping into nutrition, fitness, personal development and business programs without the success they were hoping for. But they skipped a VERY important step before jumping all in, they forgot to do the work on their selves.
You see, as a society we have evolved momentously over the past 5000 years and like lightening over the last 200 years. But this is the problem, we are evolving and forgetting to practice involution. (the inner evolution).
This is why I teach people to slow down. Once they do, they have the clarity to understand that they must take the time to work on themselves or all this is for nothing. All those fancy programs, trainers, conferences etc will NOT yield the results unless you do this step first.

Slow down, find clarity, follow the steps I’ve created for you to understand your being on another level. A level that allows you to connect with your purpose and passion on a deeper level.
I teach involution. Evolution has completely surpassed our involution which is why we seem overwhelmed, lost and like a hamster in its wheel. Going nowhere quickly.

Throughout the year I hold several virtual and destination events to help you live a life of effortless abundance. I want you to join us. If you identify with even one sentence in the article, click on the link below. Take a step inward and forward with me to finally see the results you want in life.

Retreat to Get Ahead

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Sometimes we need to step away from life to leap ahead.  Distractions can cloud the mind.  We find ourselves uncertain in our decisions, our paths and falling into the never ending cycle of self doubt.  When we step away we allow ourselves to see the bigger picture.  For example take a simple flame.  The flame is fierce, provides light and staring right at it, all we see is the beauty of the flame.  BUT, take 5 steps back from the flame.  We begin to see the residual light, the shadows and we notice the air around it that creates the flame.  This is the same for life.  kk

I lead two different types of Destination Retreats…

  1.  Leadership Retreats – For women that have a team they would like to bring together in a 3rd party setting to build mindfulness and strength within the individual and strength within the team. (see details below)
  2. Yinster Yoga Retreat – Small groups and individual Women that are running so fast and can’t stop the pin ball game of thoughts in their head.

Leadership Retreat:

If you have even one person working with you, you are a team leader.  If anyone learns from you; then you are in a leadership position.  No matter if you have 1 or 100 people on your team, you set the pace and the tone of the tribe.  Setting a mindful and strong bond between individuals on your team is IMPERATIVE for success in your business and relationships.

  • Customized Leadership and Yoga Lessons for all levels
  • Chef created healthy and fresh American/Vietnamese Cuisine. (Food intolerance ALWAYS accommodated for)
  • The 3 Poisons of Performance
  • Effective Listening and Communication Lessons and Interactive Sessions
  • Silent Times for self reflection
  • Education and Discussion on Meditation/Stillness/Mindfulness/Stress Control.
  • How to align your thoughts and emotions to create new and healthy habits and disciplines

Yinster’s Yoga Retreat

Perhaps you need to step away from the scurry of life.  You know you need to get away but you seek an opportunity to rest, relax and build yourself up by learning and meeting other driven women.

  • 3 Day and 2 Night Mini Retreat
  • Morning and Afternoon Yoga Sessions Taught by Erika Ervin
  • 3 Hours of Silent Time Every day. (Reflection, Reading, Writing, Meditation etc…)
  • Check created health and fresh American/Vietnamese Cuisine (Food intolerance ALWAYS accommodated for.)
  • Spirituality, Communication, Stress Release Lessons and Discussions.

Please Email Erika directly —-> Erika@yourfitnessgirl.com