Taking Risks and Parenting

#selfemployed #carepractices #settingboundaries #alignment #growth #risktaking

So it's been a while and we got some catching up to do! First off I want to ask how you've been and hope that you enjoyed summer break and kids are returning to school. Our summer went well, of course, it included working, kid fun activities, and burnout! Maybe I'll touch on "burnout" in the next write-up. Today I want to talk about taking risks while being a full-time parent.

As you all know, I have been on the journey of growing a non-profit business for 3 years now! I feel really accomplished with what has been achieved in 3 years independently and I definitely look forward to the growth in the coming years. Honestly speaking #business could be much further along. However, being a full-time parent hasn't allowed me to take the risk that I really desire. This is not something I'm afraid to do, just have to have realistic expectations when I decide to do so. That's what brings me here today.

When I began the #nonprofit I held a full-time employment position with an after-school program. I loved the work there, the staff, the administration, and other parts which I truly miss having that site. In this last year of employment, I have had the chance to reach the exact population that Parent Promise aims to support and develop. Doing exactly what I'm destined to do, #ParentEducation in a one-on-one setting that allows me to tailor the service as the need arises. So why am I here talking about taking risks, you ask? Well, it's because the restrictions that come with working from an employee position instead of an employer make all the difference. This is where taking risks comes into play!

Being ready to take risks?

Let me be honest, I don't believe there will ever be a "ready" time. However, the reality of becoming self-employed you do have to have some sort of ducks in a row to maintain your life, while you figure out the logistics of being your own employer. Which has been one of the most worrisome feelings I have felt over the past couple of weeks. I have children a mortgage and bills to maintain. So, one thing that I have been doing is to make sure I don't back out or cave on my decisions. I have been reminding myself of God's words. The one that talks about lean not unto your own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6). Not a lot of people know how challenging this one is.

1. Set your mind, if you are going to be positive about things. Stay there!

2. Trust God, that's it!

3. Organize, not this one I suck at if we are going to be all the way honest.

4. Stay creative, even when it doesn't look like what you designed

5. Don't take "No" for an answer, if you want something go after it. Especially when God plants that seed.

Alignment, Good Vibes, and Positive Energy.

One of the major keys to taking risks is having the right energy around you.

1. Your peace is never up for debate! #SetBoundaries

2. Support those who support you, it will be genuine.

3. Protect your energy, energy diets are real!

Care Practices (Self-Care)

Finally, making sure you are taking care of yourself will be essential to risk-taking

Every time a risk is taken, part of my anxiety flares up. Even as I mentioned earlier the mindset that I have trained myself with over the last 10 years. I still get worried and anxious about what is to come when I really am out here on my own. I know that I am not the only business owner that feels this. So, here are some of the ways I have overcome the worrisome of taking risks over the years and even to this day.

1. #Pray exactly what I need, I was telling Chloe the other day when I'm in a mad mood or disturbed. I ask God to remove that instantly. And It really does calm my spirit in that emotionally negative moment. I literally can feel the shift in my mood! And it's me making a conscious decision not to allow that thing that has me upset to have power in my life. Which is usually temporary anyway!

2. #Heal is one of my favorite things I have done over these last few years. There really is no method, you just have to do the inner work to see what it is that is holding you back from reaching your peak potential in life and that ultimate peaceful state of mind. Check this out! One of my favorite healing books to recommend.

3. #Read a little more. I have not been as committed to this one. Life just has so many hours of responsibility these days sitting and reading a book feels like I'm not doing one of those responsibilities. So when given the chance to read again check out this book. You will wanna think about the things said in this book. Mind-boggling!

4. #Positiveaffirmations have been the most life-changing thing for me. It just requires your mind to focus on the positive. No one ever took a risk and was like yeah let me stay negative. You might as well not have taken the risk. So I say every day get a positive quote like this one!

5. Just do that shit, in other words, WING IT! Excuse my language but sometimes a risk is just that! It's risky, might work, or might not, and that's the point of this write-up. The work I'm doing might work for another 10 years and it might not. The passion I have for this community might stay and it might not. At the moment that I am at right now, I still feel optimistic and positive about the direction things are headed. So watch out for the next risk on your timeline, I hope you support and go after that thing that you're considering taking a risk on. Just might work out, I sure hope it does!

Thank you for taking the time to read today. If this helped you comment #risktaker Check out the links in this write-up they are life changers. Until next time #PPO and follow us on all social media @parentpromise513. Take care of yourself, and enjoy the rest of the summer. Talk to you soon.

With lots of love, Candace!