I’m now a Healthy Living and GPS for the Soul blogger for the Huffington Post! And you already know what I love to do to celebrate…
Dance! (When mama's happy, everyone's happy)
Now, I didn't get this opportunity just come because I have nationally-published short stories and articles or happen to know everyone at Huff Po (in fact, I knew no one).
It happened because of a few things I would love to share, in short form here. Tips included are an "extra credit" holiday gift:
• Tenacity – If one door closes, another will open, if you keep at it. I can't tell you how many times I've kept at something and finally received it. Of course it must be in true alignment with who you are and you must think relationship and "how can I help YOU" first before asking to "get". So…when your (cold) contact leaves HuffPo to write for another publication, don’t give up. Instead…
Tip #1: Go to Linked In and see where she moved to. Send her a super short message there or a sweet tweet (or three) and ask her where you can send your email writing samples, since she’s moved on and ask her how you may be of service or support to her at her new position. She may not respond right away…but, she will.
• Trust. Have faith in the process and in yourself that it’ll happen and that you are talented and skilled enough in this area to get it (because you are).
Tip #2: Even when it looks as if it’s not going to work, see it, feel it and believe it! Make it your mantra/Momtra: See it, feel it, believe it! See it, feel it, believe it! If this "fails" today, then get out for a hike to get of your head and keep acting as if. The negative loop in that gorgeous mind of yours is not helping bring that opportunity to you. Once your hike/run/swim/yoga is complete, repeat…see it, feel it, believe it! Keep this going until you get the "you're in!" email!
• I know I know, we hear it everywhere but let’s talk about Truth – what do you REALLY love? What’s your truth? What are you in full alignment with, as I stated above?
Tip #3: In your business as in life, follow the LOVE not the SHOULD. You will not only enjoy it three times as much but whatever reward or goal you may have in mind will be that much sweeter (and that much bigger).
I'm not writing for the Huffington Post because I think I should be or because I think it’ll help me grow my business or my platform. The top reason is because it’s I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to write and this publication is on-brand for me and I'm able to write the types of articles I really want to write. I love and know branding very well (I started in this business when I was 22!) but writing strict "branding" articles doesn't light me up. Writing articles like the one above does.
What is the vision you have for your life? Get clear here. Very clear. The vision I have for mine as a woman and professional is to continue to write and speak as much as I can. I have seen it time and time again…following these passions will help me be the best at all of my other titles. Because the truth is my creativity, or in other words, my writing and speaking are my joy as much as my husband and son are. The joy I receive after each article and each word placed in a special way (what the word “vinyasa” means, by the way), stretches my life happiness ten-fold.
So keep going with your flow and your fire! It will come if you see it, feel it and believe it! (and can find them on LinkedIn 🙂
Did this help you? How so? Please leave a comment below! I would be happy to share more on this topic, if I know this was helpful to you!
To read my first Huff Po article that will not only help massage the way your holidays turn out but how big this next year's business success will be, click below, “You are what you eat? You are what you repeat:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michelle-ghilotti/mindfulness-practice_b_4373840.html
Oh yes and don't forget to subscribe to my feed on Huff Po so you'll be alerted to my new articles.
As always, ladies, enjoy your business, enjoy your life! I hope you're enjoying the holidays!
p.s. If you are interested in growing your platform and brand as well as write for nationally-recognized pubs, inquire within…I am helping private clients with this very thing, alongside building their brands and businesses from the inside-out.
Please note that MGI rates will also be going up come January 1st. Seeing as our office closes this Friday, please send any questions you may have about working together to myself or Peggy at admin@michelleghilotti.com today. Much love, ladies!