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Recently, I revisited my design, reflecting on my bodygraph, and how I'm meant to engage with the world. Going back to basics like this actually wound up saving me over $100,000! This reflection came during a vacation, where daily walks provided clarity. I realized that my physical health is crucial to my life's work, a lesson learned the hard way during my transition from IBM to entrepreneurship.
The Turning Point
Three years ago, I committed to entering my fifties in optimal health, both physically and mentally. This journey began with simple steps: regular walking and embracing my natural hair color. These changes coincided with a deeper understanding of my physiological needs, particularly as I approached significant life milestones like perimenopause.
The concept of the three-legged stool emerged from my reflections. The legs represent:
- Aesthetic: Our outward appearance and efforts in anti-aging.
- Physiological: Understanding and managing our body's internal changes, especially during menopause.
- Purpose: Mental goal-setting and intentional life design.
Menopause significantly impacts our physiology. The work of experts like Dr. Mary Claire has been invaluable in understanding these changes. Estrogen fluctuations affect our entire body, emphasizing the need for comprehensive health strategies.
Rethinking Credentials
As I dove deeper on this, an internal struggle arose as I compared myself to experts with advanced degrees. I felt like I needed to have those big credentials in order to be taken seriously enough to get my message out into the world. Because of this, I considered pursuing a PhD for credibility, but my design urged patience. By honoring my decision-making strategy and allowing emotions to settle, I realized my true path thus saving me over $100,000 to pursue a PhD.
Embracing My Human Design
Understanding and aligning with your design is transformative. It shapes how others perceive and interact with you, ensuring success and fulfillment.
If you want to delve deeper, join my free masterclass on leveraging your Human Design design for intentional creation, starting Tuesday, August 13th.
Visit julieciardi.com/manifest for more details.
It's going to be an incredibly important part of your own journey to ensure that you're stepping out there into the world, creating the life that you desire by truly being you, and not being so heavily influenced by conditioning, especially from your mind.
For those interested in holistic life design, check out my podcast, “50 Not Finished.” Explore the interconnectedness of aesthetics, physiology, and purpose for a fulfilling and extended life.
Stay true to your design, and you'll find the success and happiness you seek!
