Eliza Ceci

One of the tools I use with my clients, which is surprisingly really successful and fun, {who knew!} is to offer up permission slips.

Remember in elementary school when your parents would need to sign off on your 2nd grade trip to the zoo? You were crossing your fingers and toes that you’d get a yes so you could see some elephants up close and personal. (And when I saw those sad eyes of the elephant up close I changed my mind on zoos but that’s a story for another time.)

Well, in my practice, so often the beautiful, courageous, strong and independent women I coach, seem to forget their own power in their lives.

When it comes to saying YES to what feels good for YOU do you shrink, speak from a place of fear or doubt, or say yes out of worrying you’ll look ‘selfish’?

I’m asking you today to Love yourself MORE.

You can make the big decisions at work, no problem.

You can support your man and cheer him on with his dreams.

You are the biggest cheerleader for your girlfriends and insist they not put themselves in last place.

You have the best intentions to shine your Light but somehow the kids, the career, the man, the obligations all get in the way of what you want…

So much so that you might not have a clue what feeling amazing would feel like anymore!

This is actually the perfect place to start noticing in your life what things FEEL like.

What does it feel like to say yes to something that drains your energy or that you don’t want to do?

What does it feel like to say no to something that drains your energy or that you don’t want to do?

Begin today and over the next few weeks even, to begin noticing how it feels to be in your shoes.

And when you begin noticing, it becomes crystal clear what you desire.

When you know what you desire you will absolutely know what your permission slip will look like!

It takes some work but ultimately the MOST important relationship in your life is the one with yourSELF! {Tweet it, if you like it}

So, here you go! This is your time to create a permission slip for FUN, PLAY, JOY, GOODNESS in whatever way that looks to you for the next few days.

If you’re feeling brave or know you need me to help you create your very own permission slip to get through the weekend share with me on Facebook email me or add a comment in the box below and we will get you feeling empowered over all of the choices you may have overlooked.

There is always a choice that can lift you higher in every moment.

I’m a glass half full kind of girl, we will find that thought to lift you to the top of the mountain!

**BONUS Tip: Permission slip dreaming also works in the opposite. If you want to say no to something but are needing the extra support because you were trained to think putting you first is ’selfish’ {hey, we all have that programming and we are works in progress, it’s OK. Gentle loving reminder: It is 100% not true, you couldn’t ever be selfish for loving your fine self!}

I give you permission myself, right now, that (your first name here), it is OK to say NO to _____ now/today/this weekend/1 year from now, etc.

You have absolute and permanent permission:

To be self-full and fill your cup first.

To be honest and say what is on your mind even if it may be scary.

To honor what feels like a truly exciting, empowering YES and let the rest slide {if only for one hour/day/weekend}.

Be honest with yourself and remember you’ve got the support and love to help you on your way.

Sending you so much love and happy, empowering vibes for putting permission back where it belongs!

xoxo,

Eliza

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