Why is it important to build a strong force field around you?
1- Protection-it’s a shield of armor as you go into the battle of life’s ongoing challenges
2- Encouragement- it’s a sphere of those who want you to win
3- Affirmation- it’s a catalyst for great innovation and creativity
4- Influence- its power to help others
5- Appreciation- it’s two-way thankfulness for each other
How do you select people and things to be a part of that bubble?
1- Faith- God is my rock for prayer, wisdom, strength, and grace
2- Family, friends & community—family first, followed by those who have similar values, those who are imperfect yet helpful, smart yet humble, kind, and encouraging. Those who enjoy nature, fitness, or hobbies you enjoy.
3- Content: small doses of negative news, large doses of positive news. Lots of humor, hobbies, travel, and content to build your dreams.
4- Tools: books, podcasts, those who use knowledge to strengthen others
5- Work- find mentors who help you get over your fears, who truly believe in you
6-No drama- walk away from the “tea.”
Building your force field and pouring into those who pour into you is important. Be that friend who builds people up instead of tearing them down. Be the co-worker who leads others to greatness. Be that community person who gets involved with helping others. Be the one who is OK with being different by making choices that may not be the most popular. Be a world-changer.
Don’t stay in your little bubble because it’s healthy to help others and see other people’s problems. It’s good to be compassionate to those around you. It’s healthy to see new things.