Last week I was able to realize a dream I have had for a long time (and if you follow me on IG you got to see some of it live). My husband and I traveled to Mexico to visit his family and I was able to work remotely. I coached clients, held team meetings, responded to email, and even scheduled meetings with two potential new clients (who are both now clients- yay).

And when my work was done, I enjoyed long meals with family, swimming in the ocean, and re-acquainting myself with the place we met 22 years ago (this is a good story for another day). 

In my previous career I commuted for an hour, led in person meetings most of the day, worked late, worked weekends, had to request PTO 30 days in advance, and barely made enough money to support myself. A last minute trip to Mexico to visit family only 2 weeks before a week of unplugged vacation would have NEVER been possible but now I'm living my life BY DESIGN NOT BY DEFAULT. 

It's BY DESIGN that I can work from anywhere, that I have created support systems for my clients that allow them (and me) to connect when it's convenient, that I do work that aligns with my purpose, and that allows me to live a full and fulfilling life.  I've built my own business so that my husband and I can spend time with both of our families, in both of our cultures, in both of our home towns while I do the work I know that I am meant to do. 

When they start working with me, SO many of my clients are living their lives BY DEFAULT NOT BY DESIGN. And though I have yet to have a client that has a dream of being able to easily work remotely from Mexico when visiting family, after working together, my clients all make progress towards living their lives (and their careers) BY DESIGN NOT BY DEFAULT.

And that my friends is the dream... To live intentionally, purposefully, working in your superpowers, thriving in your career... enjoying your work & life. 

The truth? It's taken me a while to get here. I've gone through some HUGE life changes in the past few years. I've worked with a therapist. I've worked with a couple of coaches. I have a coach now that sees me fully and challenges me. I've learned that it's ok to need support and through accepting that, I've gotten to a place that feels SO good, SO aligned, and is of my own DESIGN. 

Are you looking for some support in living your life BY DESIGN? I'd LOVE to chat. Email me or set up a call here. 

With Love,

Sarah

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PPS. Want to explore what it looks like to live your life BY DESIGN NOT BY DEFAULT?  Set up a consultation so we can explore that together.