A Life Lesson On Self-Love While Sitting On The Couch

Over a month ago, I had a huge opportunity before me.

Explora Journeys recognized my thought leadership in the realm of personal reinvention. They invited me to be Luminary as part of their onboard enrichment program.

I’d be delivering 3 unique talks around personal reinvention.

A week before the trip, I was sitting on the couch watching Suits (I’m not loving season 8).

This massive trip, 9 days at sea, delivering 3 distinct reinvention presentations, was less than a week away.

It was an incredible opportunity, one I was genuinely excited for, but as I sat on the couch, the future and to-do’s not yet done began to whisper.

Anxiety started to creep in.

The “You should be… s” started to creep in.

Then the fear of what’s waiting for me if I don’t get off the couch and address all those “You should be… ‘s” started to creep in.

You should be practicing.

You should be organizing your outfits.

You should get your ass off the couch and do something.

I was moments away from falling into the abyss, but instead, I did what I’ve been practicing (because it’s a practice) for the past…