{"id":1890,"date":"2023-08-05T06:36:05","date_gmt":"2023-08-05T06:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lensq.com\/?p=1890"},"modified":"2023-08-05T06:36:05","modified_gmt":"2023-08-05T06:36:05","slug":"upskilling-july-2023-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lensq.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/05\/upskilling-july-2023-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Upskilling &#8211; July 2023 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>July was all about skill building at multiple levels. I attended a course on how to design all my services and another course on spirituality. So much has been changing internally that I took a break from lot of 1:1 sessions to create space for this healing to integrate. Also, I kicked off the Manifesting love workshop which also opened up a lot of new definitions for me.<\/p>\n<h2>Review of July<\/h2>\n<p>My energy reading for July was all about laying foundations and that showed up in reality was gaining new skills to lay those foundations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Defining my services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When I kept journaling for this, so much came up that learning how to run a service business is a subject by itself to be studied which I comfortably ignored for a very long time. The minute I think I got some clarity on how it is done, thousand more things come up showing how little I know on this subject. This journey was exhausting, gave a lot of aha moments, made me cringe a bit when I realized how ignorant I was all these days. Getting an 80% clarity still feels like a far off dream, but I at least know the different aspects which need to be covered to get there. It is going to be exciting and eventful over the coming months as I discover my new self and apply these learnings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Facing my fears<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I always thought I didn\u2019t know how to ride a bicycle but the real problem was me having the fear of riding it rather than not knowing it. The first day I went to ride the bicycle, I was able to do it without falling down. The next day we upgraded to scooty and my husband was surprised that I was able to ride scooty as well. But the next step of riding it at a comfortable speed and going on slopes and traffic is something I didn\u2019t explore yet. Due to some unexpected reasons, I had to take a break from my practice. But this month, I want to get back to learning again before the memory fades away.<br \/>\nI also wrote down the next thing that scares me but I always felt enchanted to do was skating. Maybe I could try this too after before I feel too old to learn.<\/p>\n<h2>Plan for August<\/h2>\n<p>The theme for August for me is to slow down and change my perspectives. I am looking at how I can let go of the need to be doing something all the time and move into being more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.Doodling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It might sound silly but doodling is something I want to learn. I always thought about what there is to learn about doodling but nice doodles need learning and practice. This would be a form of self care and relaxation. A few years back I did zentangling and found it very relaxing. Hoping that it will help my creative juices start flowing again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.Pranayama<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I had abandoned Pranayama practice which I want to get back to. So I will do Kapalbhati in the morning and Anulom Vilom whenever I get time in the day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.Moving into Acceptance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the things which I had struggled with accepting for a very long time is my physical appearance. I am camera shy and I don\u2019t want to be seen because I can point out 100 things which are wrong with the way I look. So this month, I will work on making peace with the way I look and feel more confident in front of the camera.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Chakra Review<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To progress further on the spiritual journey, something which is very much under our control are chakras. I want to redo the exercise I did in January to slowly work on chakra by chakra to move the needle a bit. This month\u2019s focus would be on Solar Plexus.<\/p>\n<p>How was your July? What are your plans for August?<\/p>\n<p>Happy August!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>July was all about skill building at multiple levels. I attended a course on how to design all my services and another course on spirituality. 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