The Empowerment of Growth and Gratitude

January 3, 2026 Regenerate Your World  Build the future you want to live in. I know these times aren't the easiest for all of us, but I am an optimist - I see the glass as refillable instead of half-full or half-empty. To brighten up your days, I publish the Regenerate Your World newsletter coming to your inbox on a bi-weekly basis. Let's Get Empowered! Hello, Dear Reader!  Before we dive into the main content of the newsletter, I would like to share a video interview with you about transitions.  Big life transitions require more than logistics; they need clarity. Jen Schlaak and I talk about: • Why transitions feel so hard • How values influence decisions more than we realize • A real-life example of a retiring couple choosing their next chapter • Why clarity doesn’t mean the process is easy — but it makes it worth it Thinking about what’s next? Send me a message! Take me to the video! The Empowerment of Growth and Gratitude The photo is from a birthday celebration last year. I hosted a coffee tasting party! It felt like the perfect reflection of this season of life: connection, curiosity, and celebration in good company. Now onto our main content.... Last year, I turned 40. Turning 40 feels less like starting over and more like coming home, to my values, my pace, and my purpose. The past has been full of early leaps, lessons learned the hard way, and friendships that have truly lasted, and it all prepared me for a season where ease and confidence finally feel intertwined. As a Well-being specialist and change leader, I often think about how growth isn’t just professional, it’s deeply personal. The same principles that help teams thrive also help individuals regenerate: awareness, alignment, and authentic connection. This chapter is shaped by what I call my personal versions of the Three Empowerments (self, social, systems): moving my body because it feels good, tending to my mental health with support, working on mission-based projects that align with my values and curiosity, and nourishing relationships that inspire me to keep growing. Together, they remind me that transformation doesn’t have to be dramatic; it can be steady, integrative, and full of grace. How the Dimensions of Well-Being Show Up Now Physical Well-Being | Moving for Joy Movement has shifted from being about progress to being about presence. Long gone are my competitive tennis days.  Now, walks, hikes, and yoga are ways to re-center and feel alive. The lesson? Move to feel, not to prove. Mental Well-Being | Embracing Support Mental Health therapy has helped me grow and gain clarity. It’s taught me that support isn’t a sign of struggle, but a sign of commitment to learning and living well. Social Well-Being | Cherishing Connection Gathering with old friends, especially as we all celebrated milestone birthdays, reminded me that relationships are one of life’s richest investments. They ground us in who we were and affirm who we’re becoming. Financial Well-Being | Investing in What Matters Financial well-being looks different now. It’s less about earning more and more about aligning what I have with what I value. Small, consistent choices have created stability and freedom. Emotional Well-Being | Honoring Boundaries  Boundaries have become one of my most empowering tools. Saying “no” thoughtfully creates room for deeper “yeses.” It’s a practice of alignment and courage. Spiritual Well-Being | Trusting the Mystery Spirituality for me lives in rhythm, in nature, ritual, and reflection. My Winter Solstice ritual, lighting candles and naming intentions, always brings a sense of calm clarity. It's a reminder that I don’t need all the answers to feel grounded in purpose. Reflection for You What have your earlier experiences prepared you for now? Which dimension of well-being could use your attention this season? Where do you feel most at ease and alive in yourself? When we pause long enough to ask these kinds of questions, we lead and live from a place of grounded empowerment. Affirmation “I honor the wisdom of my lived experience. Each day, I step forward grounded in my strengths, open to new possibilities, and centered in my empowered self.” Take Care, Dear Reader, and thank you for your readership. Julie Founder,  Empower Possible Another birthday picture from 2022. I loved my mini-mug cake! Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Click here to get your own subscription. Scan the QR Code to sign up to be notified when the next Mountain 10 workshop is offered.  What is Mountain 10?                                                                                                                                                         During this three-hour workshop, we will focus on accessing your inner wisdom to bring about the changes you deeply desire in your life. We will use the Mountain 10 process, a proven, new technology for deep reflection on human change. It is based on the conviction that every person has the most important answers about direction, purpose, and calling within them. This directed reflection process leads you through four terrains of exploration, stopping at points on the journey to consider key questions about awareness, letting go, vision and realization. The terrains of your journey will take you into deeper observation of your feelings, thoughts, and images. You will explore what you need to let go of as you truly seek what you really want. We will open a space for a new vision and consider the practical steps to actualize that vision. We will deepen our insights in small circles of trust. Journaling and guided reflection will be used throughout the journey. Becoming Whole There comes a season when growth feels less like climbing and more like rooting, spreading quiet strength where you stand. The pace slows. You learn to listen for what your body, your spirit, your story already know. This is not a beginning, but a blooming, one nurtured by the lessons that once felt heavy and friendships that still hold steady. Ease finds its way in, not from doing less, but from being more present to what matters. The path ahead no longer rushes; it invites. And here, in the calm between milestones, you remember, growth was never the goal. Wholeness was. Connect with me on social media! Copyright © EMPOWER Possible  Northfield, United States EMPOWER Possible is dedicated to empowering individuals, organizations, and communities to organize and act together to regenerate our world through Self, Social, and Systems transformation.  info@empowerpossible.com \ Website \ Mission You are receiving this email because you expressed an interest in my work—thank you! You can change your email preferences or unsubscribe at any time.  Disclaimer: This newsletter contains content that has been modified and inspired by ChatGPT, an AI language model developed by OpenAI. While we use ChatGPT to enhance our content, it should not be considered professional advice. For specific concerns or decisions, please consult with a qualified professional or trusted source. The newsletter authors are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided by or inspired by ChatGPT. Edit preferences or Unsubscribe

Freedom From the Clock

 

January 28, 2024 Regenerate Your World  Build the future you want to live in. I know these times aren't the easiest for all of us, but I am an optimist - I see the glass as refillable instead of half-full or half-empty. To brighten up your days, I publish the Regenerate Your World newsletter coming to your inbox on a bi-weekly basis. Let's Get Empowered!

Freedom from the Clock Dear Empower Possible Community  In our fast-paced world, the pursuit of work-life balance often feels like an elusive dream. We're bombarded with advice on time management, productivity hacks, and achieving the perfect equilibrium between our professional and personal lives. But what if I told you that the concept of work-life balance is not only flawed but also perpetuates myths that hold us back from true fulfillment? Join me on a journey of liberation as we challenge these myths and explore new perspectives on time, productivity, and well-being. During my latest guest spot on "Marketing Rebels: Breaking Business Barriers," take a listen, and together, we'll discover how to break free from the constraints of the clock and embrace a more holistic approach to managing our time and energy. Key Topics We'll Explore: Redefining Work-Life Harmony: Learn how to integrate your professional and personal life in a way that fosters fulfillment and success. Debunking Time Management Myths: Explore common misconceptions about time management and discover strategies to reclaim control of your schedule. Thriving Beyond Time: Unlock the secrets to thriving in both your professional and personal pursuits, without feeling tethered to the clock. This episode isn't just about dispelling myths—it's about empowering you to take control of your time and live a life that aligns with your values and aspirations.  For the full episode go to the website: https://empowerpossible.com/podcasts/ Partner with me: Explore collaboration opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gnWS_nEU Let's embark on this journey to redefine work-life harmony together! Take Care, Dear Reader, Julie Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Click here to get your own subscription. Passing Time by Maya Angelou Your skin like dawn Mine like musk One paints the beginning of a certain end. The other, the end of asure beginning.

In the Media Where can you find EMPOWER Possible? Besides posting on my own social media I also collaborate with other entrepreneurs. This week I am going to throw back to the Empowered Heart to Heart Podcast as it is relevant to this topic I hTh I chatted with Rhonda Simmons about personal mission statements, listening to your true voice, and claiming your power. To listen HERE  Interested in catching up on our previous podcast episodes? We invite you to explore our library of past recordings, where we delve into a diverse range of topics related to happiness and well-being. https://empowerpossible.com/podcasts/

Upcoming Events February 29, 2024, Care for the Caregiver, Leading Age Minnesota Institute and Expo I'm excited to share my passion for well-being at #Institute2024. Join me for a deep dive into Care for the Caregiver, and let's spark meaningful discussions together. Register now and join me there! https://www.leadingagemn.org/education-events/institute/

Connect with me on social media! Copyright © EMPOWER Possible  Duluth, United States EMPOWER Possible is dedicated to empowering individuals, organizations, and communities to organize and act together to regenerate our world through Self, Social, and Systems transformation.  info@empowerpossible.com \ Website \ Mission You are receiving this email because you expressed an interest in my work—thank you! You can change your email preferences or unsubscribe at any time.