Sayonara, 2021! As we wrap up the year, we have our final solo episode!! I decided this time last year that the end of every quarter would be a solo wrap up of how my word of the year is coming along. In this final episode of the year, I talk about how choosing a word for the year helps me exponentially expand my understanding of that word. Generally, I pick a word I feel like I could embrace more of, myself, and then I tend to open up the flood gates of that word and the year progresses. The year becomes this, "case study," let’s call it, where I end up exploring the entire spectrum of that word. I discuss giving ourselves Grace in the face of a learning curve. It’s a tricky place to be when you’re basically the Freshman of an industry. I decided not to be so hard on myself in the midst of becoming what it takes to serve my clients: professionally, seamlessly and successfully. The most challenging part, I came to find, is giving Grace to those who hurt you, challenge your patience or ignite some unwanted emotions out of you. Grace allows us to open up and get to the bottom of how we feel, but it also teaches us when to let certain people go from our lives when we feel fit. If that person is in a position where you can’t let them go physically due to outside circumstances, you let them go emotionally so that their attempt to control you is far less powerful than your ability to refrain from reverting back to immature responses. Living through Grace is allowing for the mistakes to guide us and being OKAY with f*****g up, essentially. Shit happens. If we live and learn through it, we become a smarter version of ourselves. This 2022, I want to remind you to focus on your WHY and not so much the HOW. I don’t mean leave the how up to your wildest dreams, but do whatever it is, in your power, to make change and be the trailblazer in your life. The HOW will unfold as you put in the work.. I promise. A fun example of that is getting started with a podcast, almost 3 years ago now, and having an episode with the Borough President of Brooklyn, at the time. Now, this incredible man, is the Mayor of New York City and I had the chance to speak with the most respectable politician, in my opinion, because I continued doing the work. Then, not long after, I had one of my favorite podcasters of all time on my show, Stephanie Simbari, from That’s so Retrograde. I literally slid into her DMs with a voice note after being engaged with her work for years, seeing her live twice in NYC, introducing myself and giving the two co-hosts a little gift, and asked if she would come onto the show. She was more than happy to support me and connect. I took bold risks, stepped out of my comfort zone and interviewed people who were WAY out of my league in terms of “success” in numbers, and it continues to blow me away when I receive an incredible opportunity. This 2022 is yours for the taking! Little changes in our daily routine can go a long way. What's your word for 2022?! Links: @lalahdelia // @seasyourhome // @spirituallynutritious --- **Connect with us:** * Website: https://linktr.ee/alleesprung * Instagram: @seasyourhome --- **Credits:** * Host, Editor and Producer: Allee Sprung --- **Please Leave a Review:** * Apple Podcasts or Spotify ---
