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Acclimatization is the climatic adaptation of an organism that has been moved to a new environment, according to Wiktionary. Mountain climbers have to create an acclimatization plan and follow it as they climb. As they move up the mountain they reach a new level with a higher altitude. This can be a shock to their bodies, so they descend before they ascend.
Mountaineers "climb high; sleep low". During the day they hike several thousand feet above their sleeping altitude. At night, they backtrack and return to a lower altitude to sleep. This allows their bodies to gradually adjust.
As I uplevel personally and spiritually, I've noticed my own acclimatization process. The mountain represents my soul's purpose. Each hike brings me closer and closer to the truth of what I'm here to do on this planet and who I am. Each hike also pushes me out of my comfort zone and brings things to the surface that I need to release.
My last 1 1/2 years in corporate were very trying physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It was a strenuous hike. I had a new boss and went from a hero to a zero in less than 60 seconds. The numbers weren't where they needed to be. I didn't have any support from upper management. The entire corporate environment became very toxic. My boss, my boss' boss, and another executive were totally against me. Every day before walking into the office, I prayed for protection because I knew there was an ambush waiting for me.
I had never been in this position before. I didn't want to be there, but I also didn't want to be pushed out. I continued to work hard and over-deliver. I wasn't going to give them the satisfaction of me quitting - I wasn't going to let them win. My fighting instincts kicked in immediately. I started documenting everything - and I mean everything! I consulted 4 different attorneys. I was serious and determined to go down swinging. During this time I couldn't sleep, barely had an appetite, and had absolutely no energy. Then, one day I heard myself talking. Have you ever done that? I really listened to the words that were coming out of my mouth and I didn't like what I heard. I sounded like a victim. I was complaining again about the injustice I was facing. I didn't even recognize this person talking. She was so angry and hurt. In that moment, I realized that even though I didn't quit...I was letting them win. I was turning into them. My naturally optimistic personality was morphing into a whining pessimist.
My fighting instincts kicked in again, but I chose a different weapon this time. Instead of fighting fire with fire, I fought with water. I stopped focusing on them and made myself a priority. I got a gym membership and worked out my frustrations on the elliptical machine (that poor machine). I read some really good books that I'd been meaning to get to. I spent time in nature. I prayed for God to move me from that place in HIS time. I knew God had me there for a reason, even though he hadn't filled me in yet. I stopped looking at them as hateful attackers and saw them as the sad, hurt beings that they were.
I had to descend to a lower altitude before I could ascend to greater heights. I had to feel that anger and pain, so I could choose happiness and joy. I had to experience unworthiness, so I could see my value. I had to suffer a loss, so I could forgive and sincerely appreciate my blessings. Anger, pain, low self-esteem, and being a victim had to all be released. They couldn't come with me to my next level.
I was put in that toxic environment to give others the strength to honor their convictions, stand in faith, and to shine their light brightly in the darkest areas. That experience was necessary for me to uplevel personally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. God did move me (in HIS time of course) and replaced it with something a million times better. I'm now a full-time entrepreneur. I'm blessed to work from home and be able to homeschool my son. I empower amazing women to charge what they're worth by helping them create digital products and enhance their online presence.
What I know for certain is that you are always at your highest level...until you outgrow it. The top of the mountain isn't your goal. Being the best you- exactly where you are-is your goal.
What do you need to release in order to reach your next level?
Mountaineers "climb high; sleep low". During the day they hike several thousand feet above their sleeping altitude. At night, they backtrack and return to a lower altitude to sleep. This allows their bodies to gradually adjust.
As I uplevel personally and spiritually, I've noticed my own acclimatization process. The mountain represents my soul's purpose. Each hike brings me closer and closer to the truth of what I'm here to do on this planet and who I am. Each hike also pushes me out of my comfort zone and brings things to the surface that I need to release.
My last 1 1/2 years in corporate were very trying physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It was a strenuous hike. I had a new boss and went from a hero to a zero in less than 60 seconds. The numbers weren't where they needed to be. I didn't have any support from upper management. The entire corporate environment became very toxic. My boss, my boss' boss, and another executive were totally against me. Every day before walking into the office, I prayed for protection because I knew there was an ambush waiting for me.
I had never been in this position before. I didn't want to be there, but I also didn't want to be pushed out. I continued to work hard and over-deliver. I wasn't going to give them the satisfaction of me quitting - I wasn't going to let them win. My fighting instincts kicked in immediately. I started documenting everything - and I mean everything! I consulted 4 different attorneys. I was serious and determined to go down swinging. During this time I couldn't sleep, barely had an appetite, and had absolutely no energy. Then, one day I heard myself talking. Have you ever done that? I really listened to the words that were coming out of my mouth and I didn't like what I heard. I sounded like a victim. I was complaining again about the injustice I was facing. I didn't even recognize this person talking. She was so angry and hurt. In that moment, I realized that even though I didn't quit...I was letting them win. I was turning into them. My naturally optimistic personality was morphing into a whining pessimist.
My fighting instincts kicked in again, but I chose a different weapon this time. Instead of fighting fire with fire, I fought with water. I stopped focusing on them and made myself a priority. I got a gym membership and worked out my frustrations on the elliptical machine (that poor machine). I read some really good books that I'd been meaning to get to. I spent time in nature. I prayed for God to move me from that place in HIS time. I knew God had me there for a reason, even though he hadn't filled me in yet. I stopped looking at them as hateful attackers and saw them as the sad, hurt beings that they were.
I had to descend to a lower altitude before I could ascend to greater heights. I had to feel that anger and pain, so I could choose happiness and joy. I had to experience unworthiness, so I could see my value. I had to suffer a loss, so I could forgive and sincerely appreciate my blessings. Anger, pain, low self-esteem, and being a victim had to all be released. They couldn't come with me to my next level.
I was put in that toxic environment to give others the strength to honor their convictions, stand in faith, and to shine their light brightly in the darkest areas. That experience was necessary for me to uplevel personally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. God did move me (in HIS time of course) and replaced it with something a million times better. I'm now a full-time entrepreneur. I'm blessed to work from home and be able to homeschool my son. I empower amazing women to charge what they're worth by helping them create digital products and enhance their online presence.
What I know for certain is that you are always at your highest level...until you outgrow it. The top of the mountain isn't your goal. Being the best you- exactly where you are-is your goal.
What do you need to release in order to reach your next level?
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Sarah Aderson, speaker, Leg-a-SHE Strategist, and author of the forthcoming book The Single Mompreneur Bliss Blueprint: 7 Steps to Activate the Superpower in Your Heart, empowers women entrepreneurs to charge what they're worth so they can leave a legacy not only for their family, but the world. Sarah transforms your business into an empire. She's also the host and founder of the Mom-In-Chief Lounge...a Free weekly empowerment session for busy single moms.
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Sarah Aderson, speaker, Leg-a-SHE Strategist, and author of the forthcoming book The Single Mompreneur Bliss Blueprint: 7 Steps to Activate the Superpower in Your Heart, empowers women entrepreneurs to charge what they're worth so they can leave a legacy not only for their family, but the world. Sarah transforms your business into an empire. She's also the host and founder of the Mom-In-Chief Lounge...a Free weekly empowerment session for busy single moms.
Learn more about Sarah's work at www.expandyourheart.org
Get Free weekly training from renowned experts at www.mominchieflounge.com
