Last month I had the opportunity to attend the Seventh Annual Spelman College Leadership and Women of Color Conference: Reset Sustaining Women for 21st Century Leadership, and I jumped at the chance to be there to get inspired, motivated and learn from some powerful women.
I love women’s conferences. I’m a motivational geek. Self-help books, you-can-do-it talks, and conquer the world (or even your household) seminars get me going. The best conferences are the ones that motivate you to take action – and that’s exactly what this one did. While I missed the first day featuring CNN’s Soledad O’Brien, love her, I got more than my fill while I camped out for the day on campus and received words of wisdom about taking care of my health; balancing family life, personal time and my career; building my brand; and overcoming obstacles.
One of the biggest messages I walked away with is it’s not only OK to “reset” your life and your goals, but it’s necessary. Life changes, but so often we try to fight that. Hearing so many successful women from all walks of life share their personal stories of triumph and how they often had to revaluate their goals and “reset” to make things work was eye-opening.
Change is often associated with fear and failure – it shouldn’t be. Knowing when its time to reset to make your life better is HUGE. It can save you precious time, stress, and even money; and open up new doors of possibilities you might have never imagined.
Me after running my first marathon. Two years ago I would’ve laughed at the idea! Reset in action.
I’m in reset mode right now. I’m setting new goals for myself personally, physically and professionally; and Husband and I are resetting some of our immediate and long term family goals, too. While it is a little scary, dare I say it’s even more exciting.
When’s the last time you reset? Sometimes a little change can make a BIG difference …
Winks & Smiles,
Disclosure: I was invited to attend the conference by the media department. As always, my thoughts and opinions are all my own.
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Chad @ thebreakupnote
I know just what you mean about a “reset”… I think I go through this every couple of months or so.
Wifey
Hey Chad! Resetting is key, right?! I think we all have cycles we just need to listen to them – smiles!
marlene
I love this concept of a “reset” – it’s so easy to fall into a routine and routine is not always bad, but it can lead to a rut. Sometimes we need to shake things up, start fresh and try something new!
Wifey
Exactly. I’m all for routine’s, too! I normally reset then fall into my routine. *winks*
Wifey of a Roadie
The last major reset my husband and I did was when we left nearly everything in Virginia and moved to Los Angeles so he could pursue his music! I quit my job of more than 10 years as a newspaper reporter. It was scary and difficult and frustrating for me to leave that job but after I got over that life and a whole big wide world really opened up for me! Great Post!
Justice Fergie
I’m in the middle of a “reset” RIGHT NOW. my problem is…i’m not sure what i’m supposed to be resetting to! what am i good at? what do i love doing? trying to figure it all out…
DareToBecome
I totally need a reset. In fact I’ve been thinking about it for days. For the past 4 years my fitness life has all be centered around training plans. I’ve always been training for something or other. Right now I want to make fitness about me and what is fun. Who says I always have to run on Tuesday or cycle on Sunday? What if each day I decide what I feel like at that moment and then give it my all? What if I ditch the schedule and do yoga one day instead….or pilates….or cartwheels in the backyard? As long as I’m moving and grooving each day, that should be my happy spot right?
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