Thank you for taking care of yourself

It's been a couple weeks since the election.

In that time, I've heard all kinds of people saying all kinds of things, but the one that really threw me was this:

"How dare you sell <<anything>> at a time like this?"

I mean, I get it.

There are lots of people feeling lots of things right now, and the folks who were hit hard by the news have been trying to grapple with what this new reality could mean for them.

But that's kinda like saying "How dare you go to work at a time like this?"

That's a luxury not everyone can afford.

I get that you may need some tenderness right now.

Some time to breathe.

Time away from a "sales cycle".

I COMPLETELY understand.

In fact, I was there for a few days... I couldn't bring myself to care about ANYTHING except "securing my bag" for my family?

I'm not pretending I'm over it. Not by a long shot.

But I made a commitment to my workshop partner and we're counting on each other to do our part.

I made a commitment to my family, and they're counting on me to do my part.

Plus, I am is more convinced than ever that NOT showing up is a losing proposition.

I lose. My family loses. My clients lose. My audience doesn't get the help they need and THEY lose.

Um, no thanks. I don't like the way that feels.

In my last book, I talked about what I call the I-Matter paradigm:

I Matter.

You Matter.

We Matter.

In that order. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

I know it might sound selfish, and if you only ever stay in the "I Matter" energy, then you're right, it IS selfish.

But the point of this paradigm is to help you realize that you've got to "put your own oxygen mask on first" so to speak. Once you've got your own needs tended, then you can turn to help those around you... and from there, we make a bigger impact on the world - TOGETHER.

"I Matter" means:

• Showing up for yourself and doing what you can as you are able
• Continuing to open the doors to your store to sell your wares (because there are folks who need you!)
• Being able to feed your family and nourish your spirit
• Continuing to be a light in the world
• and resting when it makes sense.

If you're in a rest and recovery phase, that's a great thing... even if it feels tender. Thank you for taking care of yourself.

And if the best thing you can do right now is keep showing up and shining your light, then consider ​joining us for our upcoming workshop​.

I'm more committed than ever to helping a rainbow coalition of deeply experienced and brilliantly gifted folks to become a sought-out authority in their niche. A strong brand identity is a big part of making that happen. This workshop can help.

Until next time,

- Lisa

P.S. Know someone else that could benefit? Send them here: ​https://digivisualdesign.com/brand-bible-workshop/