Fueling Forward: Cultivating Inner Resourcefulness for a Values-Led Vision

Let's embark on an exciting journey together, one where we discover the powerful combination of Inner Resourcefulness and 'want-power.'

Imagine maintaining your inner strength like a well-maintained vehicle, ensuring it's always fueled and ready for the journey ahead, and combining this with a powerful GPS system that can help you navigate life's many big as well as day-to-day choices. This article briefly taps into both of these powerful ideas!

Cultivating Inner Resourcefulness Inner Resourcefulness is our evolved understanding of will-power, encompassing not just mental and physical stamina but also emotional and spiritual wellness. Recognizing when these reserves need replenishing is crucial for a balanced and sustainable personal journey.

Nurturing with Self-Care and Holistic Habits Maintaining Inner Resourcefulness requires a holistic approach to self-care. This involves physical activities like exercise, good nutrition, and rest, as well as mental and emotional practices like meditation, reflective journaling, and meaningful relationships. Embracing these habits ensures consistent replenishment of our inner reserves.

Example of Nurturing Inner Resourcefulness A simple, yet powerful habit to incorporate throughout your day is to periodically check in with your inner fuel tank. Take a moment to breathe deeply and scan your thoughts, emotions, and body. Does anything in your inner tank need attention right now? Perhaps a five-minute break, a few breaths, a glass of water, a quick walk, or a moment of connection with a friend? Regular practice of these small check-ins can turn them into habitual resources, reducing the need to rely solely on will-power to remember them.

Step-Back Kick-Start Exercise: Inner Resourcefulness Reflection Questions

• If you can press pause right now and check in with your internal resource tank, what does it most need from you?
• What small change could you make, or small habit you could start, that would help your inner resourcefulness in the next month?
• What action can you take in the next 24 hours to make this a reality? Small steps that seem doable and practical are an awesome kickstart!

Unveiling Want-Power - A Values-Led Vision Want-power, driven by intrinsic desires, perfectly complements Inner Resourcefulness. It's about aspiring for a life that aligns with our deepest values. This vision acts as a guide, providing direction and motivation.

For me personally, this step was key. When I was feeling stuck and unhappy close to 12 years ago, taking a step back to really get honest about what I wanted life to be like was a game changer. Beyond the pursuit of cars, vacations, and material things that I once chased in the hope of finding happiness and fulfillment, it was crucial to ask myself: what is it that I truly want? This wasn't just about what I wanted to have from the outside world. It was more about how I wanted to show up and feel in different aspects of my life. This shift in perspective from external acquisitions to internal fulfillment helped me to align my actions with my deepest values and aspirations, crafting a vision that was truly my own.

Step-Back Kick Start Exercise- Mindfulness for Unearthing Your Values-Led Vision Take a moment to press pause and breathe deeply, allowing your body to relax. Imagine a scene where you are living a life that feels deeply fulfilling. Who is with you? What are you doing? What time of day is it? Notice the feelings, sensations, smells, and tastes. Sink into this experience and identify where in your body these feelings resonate the most. What is most important to you in this scene? As you return to the present, reflect on the values or words that stood out. These insights can help you further develop your values-led vision.

Harmonizing Inner Resourcefulness and Want-Power For me, the synergy of well-maintained Inner Resourcefulness with a clear, values-led want-power is powerful. This combination propels us toward our goals, ensuring our daily actions contribute to a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Acknowledging that will-power is a finite resource that needs regular nurturing through self-care is fundamental. Combining this replenished will-power with a clear, values-led vision of want-power leads to transformative personal growth. Start with small, consistent steps towards nurturing your holistic strength and aligning it with your deeper desires.

Call to Action: Share your reflections, insights, and the small changes you plan to implement. Begin your balanced journey of Inner Resourcefulness and want-power today.