Beyond Self-Criticism: Six Questions to Transform Your Life and Energy

“When you are truly clear about what you want, the whole universe stands on tiptoe waiting to assist you in miraculous and amazing ways to manifest your dream or intention.” – Constance Arnold

Our inaugural AWAKEN THE PHOENIX WITHIN event brought together 20 extraordinary women ready to co-create lives filled with inspiration, fulfillment, and joy! What an incredible weekend it was! (And for those of you who couldn’t make it, no worries—more amazing events are on the horizon!)

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Reflecting and Growing:

Let me share a personal story. I experience hyperacusis, which is a challenge in how I perceive loudness. With so many sounds, my ADD brain can get overwhelmed, leading me to forget a few important details—especially during events (Oops!).

In the past, this would have led to self-criticism. But this time, even though I initially felt guilty, I was able to let that go and asked myself the very same question I encouraged our incredible attendees to consider:

What else is possible?

This is one of the powerful questions we ask ourselves as Access Consciousness Facilitators and has steered me away from self-criticism and opened up possibilities. It also inspired me to acknowledge and thank my amazing event partners:

Mohammed from Streatery – Lifestyle: Your team was fantastic! The venue was beautiful, the food was delicious, and your staff were so attentive. It was a joy to collaborate with you.

Jeneé Mocke, our ‘move with meaning’ fairy: Thank you for helping with setup, co-creating our song list, and bringing your magic to our interactive movement session. You are truly wonderful to work with!

Juliet: Thank you for being my go-to hostess and making registration and welcoming our ladies so seamless—it was such a breeze!

Expressing gratitude to them here not only feels great but can also bring more opportunities for their businesses. How does it get better than this?

A Transformational Question for You:

What in your life are you beating yourself up about? Where do you feel stuck or frustrated? Try asking yourself, ‘What else is possible beyond this?’ Then relax, stay curious, and allow your subconscious mind to reveal new possibilities.

During our event, I posed five additional questions to help the ladies gain clarity and take inspired action toward realigning with their vision, values, and purpose. These questions are part of my ‘Life and Business Transformation’ program and have been truly transformational for me over the years.

Here they are:

  1. Who are you?

  2. What do you stand for?

  3. What do you (truly) believe in?

  4. What is the legacy of impact you want to create?

  5. Who is the woman that you want to become?

Answering these questions can help you actively choose thoughts, feelings, and actions that align with the life and energy you desire.

Ready to Dive Deeper?

If you want to explore these questions further and get personalized support, let’s chat about working together in coaching sessions.

Got FOMO? Want to join our next event? Contact me at: hello@petralaranjo.com

And don’t forget to join the waitlist for my upcoming ‘Vision & Manifestation’ 6-week series. It’s more than just woo-woo stuff—we’ll dive deep into these five questions and more, using practical tools to help you discover, connect with, and achieve the life you truly desire.

In the meantime, an inspired and joy-filled day ahead for you!

What else is possible that you haven’t even thought of, dreamt of or imagined?! 🙂

Written by Petra Laranjo

Hello, my name is Petra, a Clarity and Confidence Coach, Personal Brand specialist, inspirational speaker, author of 'Living On Purpose' self-help and career development book, founder of the JustOneThing365 social impact non-profit and #rescuedogmom.

2nd October 2024

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