Journaling has been a source of desire and frustration for Laura for many years; she longs to do it in a powerful way, “worthy of the paper” she journals on. For this reason, she engages Louise in conversation, as Louise has developed a powerful journaling process.
“It’s a process and a practice. You have to grow into it just like anything else,” Louise explains. “The easiest way is to start with lists… Do’s & Don’ts, Pro’s & Con’s. Then use it to dig deeper into what you’re thinking about.”
Louise explains the power of the Reticular Activating System (RAS) operating in our brains, as the mechanism for how we notice and tune into that which we are focused upon. For example, when we buy a car, we will “suddenly” begin to notice how many more of that exact model and color of car are on the road. It’s not that everyone else bought the same car at the same time; they’ve been all around us all the time, we simply were not tuned in and alert to notice them before.
We can use the RAS to bring more of what we desire into our lives, by being alert and tuned into those things, which makes us more aware of when they show up, and journaling is a great way to tune in and stay focused.
Louise encourages Laura to find or create an energetic, uncluttered, positive space in which she can rest, meditate, pray, and journal routinely. She also provides a series of questions one might ask when journaling to prompt thinking and exploration.
Laura and Louise also explore what prayer is and how it plays into journaling and creating the lives we desire.
If you’re interested in learning more about Louise and the things she and Laura discussed today, check out these links:
Louise Online – Brain Power Pyramid (book and course) OR Career Power Shift
Connect with Louise
Sound Meditation on Facebook
Louise’s Bio
Louise Elliott, Chief Transformation Officer and Founder of CareerPowerShift, LLC, is a Leadership & Career Coach who works with successful leaders to discover their uniqueness, purpose, and direction so that they can impact their families, workplace, and communities that matter most to them. Louise is hugely committed to the success and growth of others with strong compassion. Her innovative and honest style brings energizing perspective for professional career growth through workshops, keynote speaking, and individual/team coaching. Louise offers Concierge Services that Transform Lives with Inspiration, Impact, and Reward. Workshops and coaching services build on communication, leadership, and personal growth.
Louise was on track to be a technology executive in a Fortune 500 financial institution, when her passion for accelerating the success of her colleagues led her to leave her position and dedicate her life to the success and growth of others. Louise’s vocational shift has enabled her to lead and coach 100’s through career upgrades and shifts. Louise now pursues energizing and motivating people to discover the joy within and to realize true success. It is Louise’s dedication to embrace the fuel inside you which is greater than any obstacle. She is passionate about empowering individuals to overcome their self-limiting obstacles through self-investment strategies to achieve career success. Whether you are an individual, a manager, or an executive, Louise can help you overcome struggles and gain clarity in your career path.
Louise has a BS in Management Information Systems and an MA in Industrial Organizational Psychology. She is a Certified Coach, Trainer, & Speaker; an Executive Director of The John Maxwell Team; an Igniting Souls Master Coach; and a Certified Human Behavior Consultant with Personality Insights, Inc., able to administer personality profile assessments and provide training on the DISC Model of Human Behavior for personal growth and development.
