Are you chasing the Wow and missing the Now?
It’s easy to get caught up in life’s big moments and overlook the beauty right in front of us.
Welcome to Lovin My Daughter-in-law Podcast. I’m relationship expert and master certified coach LeAnn Austin. I’ll help you create more connection, love, and fun with others, yourself, and your daughter-in-law.
Hey y’all, welcome to Lovin My Daughter-in-law, episode #162: Now instead of Wow
Do you ever look for the Wow and forget about the Now?
I think this is pretty common for all of us. We think things need to look a certain way and be like, Wow, which actually keeps us from being present and really appreciating the Now.
So, here are five simple ways to be in the Now instead of focused on the Wow.
First, be present. Focus on living in the moment instead of chasing big flashy achievements or future rewards. It may be helpful to ask yourself, what is one thing I love right now? Or how can I embrace the beauty of the moment? When we are intentionally being present, it’s so much easier to enjoy what is happening in our lives right now.
Second, small steps over big results. Instead of waiting for the big result or wow to happen, Let’s take small, consistent steps now. Maybe you have a big party or get together coming up, and you’re thinking it has to be Wow for everyone.
Well, there’s a lot we could dive into with that. But let’s focus on the small steps you could take as far as how you want to be. Remember, we can’t control if things are a wow for other people, but we can control how we’re choosing to show up right now. So be thinking about the tiny choices, the small steps that you do today to create that lasting change and could actually be a wow at some point.
Number three: Prioritize process over perfection. Instead of going after the impressive result or the wow, what about valuing the journey and growth that happens along the way? When we think things have to be perfect, it makes it so much harder. We don’t see the benefits in the now, and sometimes it keeps us from doing things altogether.
For example, maybe you’re learning to play an instrument or some type of sport, but you don’t want to show others because you’re not, quote, perfect at it yet. I don’t know about you. But I don’t love listening to, watching, or being part of perfect things. And actually, I don’t even think they exist. Isn’t it so much more fun to enjoy the process of trying things and messing them up and being real and vulnerable with others, rather than thinking that we have to do things perfectly or wow.
I love talking about perfectionism because I used to be this way. Doing B- work and many of the things that I do now is so much more fun and I’m actually doing things rather than not doing them at all because I think they have to be perfect.
If perfectionism is a thing for you, or any of these five simple ways to be in the now, join us in Connection Crew, where we dive into what is keeping you from being present. It is so life changing when you figure this out.
So remember that showing up now matters more than wowing later.
All right, number four: Focus on what you can do today. We want to highlight those actionable steps that can be taken immediately, like sending a thoughtful message or practicing gratitude, or doing anything to take care of yourself. Ask yourself, What one thing that I could do right now that will move me to where I want to be?
And last, Celebrate everyday wins. Teach yourself that everyday moments of connection or progress are just as meaningful as those wow milestones. Celebrate you. Do a little dance. Give yourself a hug. Share your wins. I’d love to hear them, by the way. Take a second to appreciate your amazingness. Celebrating our small actions now leads to a life full of wows.
So, there you have it. Five easy ways to live in the now. Be present. Small steps over big results. Prioritize process over perfection. Focus on what you can do today. And celebrate your daily wins.
In Connection Crew, right now, we’re creating more safety in the present moment. We’re not waiting for the wow to happen. We’re doing it now. We have love and compassion for ourselves. We honor our body and where we’re at at the present moment. So join us in Connection Crew today to be part of this amazing community that is having fun and strengthening their relationships right now, and actually creating a lot of wows. Join HERE
I love this quote from Buddha: “Be where you are; otherwise, you will miss your life.” Hmm, something to think about.
Here’s to now, wow, connection, and love. Have a good one y’all.
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