Author: Christine Seager

Today- ran ~4 miles in ~ 50 minutes and signed up for the Whitefish Half Marathon.

It’s official- we’re on!!  

I hope to finish the half in 2.5 hours. The race will start at 8 AM, and the half marathon awards start at 10:30 AM- so getting in in time for the awards is my goal- in addition to simply finishing. 

Unfortunately, my running buddy will not be at the half marathon with me, but he enjoys all the training. 🐾

Massive Action March was so fun and successful that I decided to continue with a monthly theme- ABSURD APRIL because I plan to RUN an ABSURD amount. 

I was considering running anyway… and then I heard about the half marathon in May- good time, good distance. Game on! 

Who wants to join me? 

I’ll post what I’m doing the day that I do it. 
I am NOT recommending this as YOUR plan- only you &/or trained professionals know what will work for you. 
I’m simply sharing my plan and what I am doing. 
And to be clear, I am NOT training for time. I’m training to reach my goal, complete the race, feel good, and be a more loving family member. 

Two days ago, I ran 15 minutes for activity level reference, stopped for one, and ran 15 minutes back on mostly flat asphalt. The next day, I rode my bike for ~ an hour, maybe an hour -15 (?). I didn’t time it; there was a lot of wind. That is my baseline activity level. 

Here we goooooo!!!!

Someone recently asked HOW to network, so here’s how to network, with a little bit of coaching, of- course, b/c that’s how I roll. 

1. Research to see what events happening, when & where. Start with the local chambers of commerce, peruse Facebook by filtering for local networking events, and ask around. 

2. At events, collect business cards. This way, you have a name, phone number, email address, and you can likely find the person on social media. 

3. On social: send friend requests ASAP. Start liking, commenting, sharing, and hanging out with them. Be AUTHENTIC. You can literally just type your thought into the comments. 

4. In-person: check those business cards and pick a few people you’re genuinely interested in getting to know better. Contact them and schedule a coffee date. When you meet with them, be present to the person in front of you. If you have a firm end time, set the alarm as a gentle reminder- this way, you don’t even have to look at the time. You can let the person know as soon as you meet them, so it’s not awkward or feel personal. Get to know them, their business, and who their ideal clients are. Note this for any potential future referrals to send their way. Listen for pain points that you could offer relief with &/or share who your ideal clients are. 

5. Notice what others are doing, that you like, and do that, too. I learned to send handwritten thank-you notes, tag others on social media, and pick up the phone to speak with people by mimicking others. 

Coaching tip:
Be aware of your thoughts and choose HOW you want to show up. Are you worried no one will talk to you? Or they won’t like you? Or that you may have to sit alone? This feels like dread, worry, and nervousness- not the best way to show up to an event, right? 

Try this instead. What qualities would you rather demonstrate? Being courageous, loving, smart, and kind. Next, ask yourself: what would someone who is courageous, loving,  smart, and kind do? They would see this as a great way to meet people. They would be present to the person in front of them.

What are your best networking tips?

Do you like to feel SUCCESSFUL?

Just ask yourself: what can I do today to feel successful? 

For me, it’s 11 AM, and I’m still in my robe, BUT I woke up with gratitude. 
That’s successful. 

I enjoyed a great cup of coffee.
That’s successful. 

I had an awesome journalling & brainstorming sesh. 
That’s successful. 

It’s pretty warm and somewhat sunny out (at this second, at least 😄), and I want to move my body, so I’m going for a bike ride. 
That’s successful. 

And, yay for the first ride of the season! Woot woot!! 
Celebrating is successful too.

How about you?

It’s late, and our WiFi has been out all weekend. I’m not taking the time to pretty this- just getting it out there. (Also, does anyone text themselves reminders?)

Y’all, this month I’m doing “Massive Action March,” and let me tell you about it! 

You know, in the Little Mermaid, when Ariel gets her voice back? That’s what I’m doing. 

Little by little, I’m meeting all the people. 
I’m getting out into my community and telling them I’m a life coach. 
When I hear something that I can help with- I offer to help. 
I’m offering value by doing three workshops this month alone. 
I’m finding my voice, too! 

I know I’m a damn good coach. 
I have proof because my clients have amazing, life-changing results. 

Now, I’m learning how to be an entrepreneur. 
And I’m being a product of my product by practicing what I preach.

I do the work, AND I can help you do so, too.

1. Life does not have to be so effing hard. 
2. You are an amazing human being who has kick-ass qualities, and a sometimes A-hole brain. (That’s ok, it’s just doing its job.) 
3. You can achieve anything you want to. 

If you want an easier life, 
If you want to learn your specific kick-ass qualities, 
If you want to discover how to handle your A-hole brain (with love and compassion), 
If you want to achieve everything you want, 
I can show you how. Reach out for a free consult. 💕

That’s all. #itsfridayfridayfriday

Does anyone else write reminders on their hands? Today’s reminder is to lead with my heart. There are always things to do, worries to be had, but if I lead with my heart- I can do no wrong.

Do you speak your truth? 
Do you even know what your truth is? 
What would it be like to speak your truth? 

In two-thousand 18, I came across a post that said, “Do the Universe a favor and don’t hide your magic.” I took a screenshot and then cried because I had no idea what my magic was. 

Somehow, somewhere I had lost myself. 

Two-thousand 19 was a year of pain and then recovery—the pain of hitting rock bottom and the recovery of learning about and stepping toward finding myself. 
Two-thousand 20 was a year of practice and implementing what I had learned (in addition to pandemic, quarantine, etc.) 
Two-thousand 21 will be a year of kicking-ass. 

I know how to ground myself and tap into what I want or need. 
I know I have my own answers (see the previous post). 
I know it’s OK not always to be graceful or have it look easy- it’s not; it will be messy. 
I know how to make and keep promises to myself. 
I know how to show up for myself. 
I know how to work through the hard stuff. 
I know how to trust myself. 
I know I have my own back. 
I know I will not die from this process (even when it’s scary and my brain is sure I am actually going to die). 
I know how to be brave and courageous and loving and compassionate, and I know that I want to live an extraordinary life. 
I know how to take action. 
I know that I can get it done. 
I’m (still) learning how to have more fun and not take myself (or anything) so seriously. 

Want to come along for the ride? 
Hold my La Croix, watch this. 

If you want support tapping in, grounding yourself, learning how to be you, especially if you’ve lost yourself along the way (life, marriage, family, job, do you even know where you’ve lost yourself?) 
Reach out for a consult. 
I can help you. 
I’ve done it for myself and others. 
LIFE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE SO EFFING HARD.
Let’s find you AND have fun in the process.