My Leap That Has Me Scared S***less
Hi, friends. It's time to let you all back into my life. It's been a while since I've given you a personal update beyond little surface tidbits here and there. But first, let's recap the year so far...This last year has been a crazy one for us here on Strong Inside Out. We've nearly tripled the size of our community, gone on tour, raised thousands of dollars and awareness for suicide prevention, and remodeled!Beyond just the changes here, I've gotten married! The wedding was beautiful and I am very very very happy. Thanks for all the love vibes on my big day. :)Everything is heading in the right direction, but with all the responsibilities I have taken on over the last year, I honestly cannot devote adequate attention to any of them. I've done what I tell you all never to do: spread myself too thin.Rick (my husband) and I have been talking for quite a while about changes and our future. I lament to him that I can no longer keep up with everything on my plate, that something has to give.And we have decided it's time for a change.A big change.
As of October 21st, we will no longer live in Los Angeles, and I will no longer be training in-person regularly.
As much as I love training, we had to decide what was best for our future family and what we wanted our lives to become.I had a lot of trouble with the decision. I still do. But when I close my eyes and envision my future, I don't just see my in-person business, as much as I do love (and I mean love) working with people one-on-one and all the clients I have now.
I see the impact that 30x30 had on lives multiplied a thousand-fold.
I see the message that Strong Inside Out stands for reaching millions.
I see speaking to the people who need to hear that their stories are important.
I see community that strengthens each other to be heroes in our own lives.
I see forward movement inspiring, motivating, saving lives.
I see bigger than just me. I see all of us, strengthening together.This move means that nothing is guaranteed except for this: my dedication to you and to Strong Inside Out. While many things are uncertain in our lives (where we'll be living, if we'll have enough money, whether or not this is the right decision...), I am 100% certain that Strong Inside Out needs to be my priority.We started a movement this year, and I intend to keep it moving forward. To do that, I need to make space for this. I need to focus.By leaving my regular schedule of in-person clients and devoting myself to virtual coaching, speaking, writing, and creating, I believe our movement of hope knows no bounds. I put together 30x30 while also working a full-time job; imagine what we can do together when all my energy is harnessed into SIO! How many more people could SIO help if I gave it all my time and focus?I am scared s***less... but also excited. And this is when I start living what I preach...If what I'm thinking scares me, but the outcome excites and inspires me, it's a sign I'm onto something good.I'm 99% sure that I am.It's that 1% that's the kicker, right?But here on Strong Inside Out, we don't focus on why it won't work out. We focus on the fact that it will, no matter what form it takes.As scary as it is to leap without a net, I am convinced that if I keep my focus on growing Strong Inside Out and furthering this message, everything will come together as it should. And if I fail, at least I tried and gave it my all.I have to try. It's not just about me anymore.Now that that's out there, here's our adventure for the next few months:
October 25 - We begin this new journey with our honeymoon in Bali. Time to re-center, explore, and go deeper. Many Instagrams to come...
November 11 - Fly to Thailand, hopefully to catch the lantern festival, though we're not quite sure when it will be happening. If not, we'll just pet some elephants and do some yoga.
November 19 - Head back to the States (New England) to celebrate Thanksgiving with Rick's family. We'll stay a couple weeks and eat lots of chowder opportunities. :)
December 4 - We come back out West to Northern California and stay with my family for a month. Time to reflect and plan for the year ahead.
Early January - Finally, we move to San Diego after New Media Expo (Rick is speaking!).
Oh man. Writing all that down gives me a tiny panic attack, but those are our plans!So here's to our adventure moving forward. Together.Wish me luck, but don't worry. I plan on creating my own.*****
Before we part today, I want to bring some awareness to a cause that all of us should be aware of...You know how big I am on becoming your own movement. Well, my friend Erin Giles is a champion at it! And her movement is no ordinary movement. This is one that saves people from slavery by benefitting 5 amazing charities that help people escape the bounds of sex slavery.Today, in 2013 over 27 million people are enslaved. That’s more than in any other time in history and it’s a problem that knows no borders. Erin Giles created End Sex Trafficking Day so that we could do more together as a movement than as individuals and stand up for freedom.I’m proud to be a part of that movement, and I hope you’ll join me. Erin is setting out to raise $25,000 for 5 non profits that are hitting the ground everyday fighting for the enslaved. She’s chosen non profits that are making impact in every area of ending sex trafficking; awareness, prevention, rescue and recovery and big change will take place with the work that these non profits will be able to do with their $5,000.Head here to watch the powerful video and learn more about the change that will take place, share the movement and give.I’m standing up for freedom, will you?
Stay strong,Amy