Hi Reader!

There's an old proverb that states, "If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together."

I was 22 the first time I heard this and it stuck with me. And I actually hold each side of the proverb with equal weight.

Being independent, emotionally resilient and feeling comfortable with yourself is incredibly important. There have been seasons of my life where I've hunkered down and gotten a lot accomplished in a short period of time - completely alone.

Then comes the other half of the proverb, which is rooted in the importance of community. I wouldn't be where I am today without my community. And I know my pace and career trajectory has been positively influenced by the people in my life.

It can be easy to feel alone, though. Our dreams, our goals, our pain, our story - it's personal. We can tell ourselves that no one will understand us. The narrative can shift so quickly to, "If it's going to happen, I'm going to have to do this completely alone."

There's an element of truth in that, yes you are the only one who can really change your life, make different choices, etc. *And* there's a role your community plays too.

Community can give you access to resources, encouragement, accountability, light-heartedness, support, advocacy, mentorship and so much more.

We are rarely as alone as we feel.

Are you in a season of loneliness? How would you describe your community right now? What kind of support do you need as you work towards your goals? What could it look like to invite people into the process with you, instead of going at it solo?

A few things that have helped me feel less lonely and more connected:

• Share my 90 day goals with a close friend (ask them to share too!) and check in with them on my progress.
• Opening up to a close friend and saying "I'm in a season of loneliness" - this can open a door to deeper conversation and perspective
• Finding a small group of like-minded people who have similar goals so we can hold each other accountable
• Working with my life/business coach towards my goals. We talk through my mental blocks and limiting beliefs, then work to normalize them. They can only hold me back if I let them. This helps me feel supported and in camaraderie with someone who's also invested in my success.
• Checking in with myself every 3-4 days to see how I'm prioritizing social interaction/connection. If I'm subconsciously isolating myself, then I'm bound to feel more lonely because I'm avoiding connection. I'll then challenge myself by phoning a friend or making last minute plans to feel more connected.

If you're looking to deepen your connection with yourself and feel supported by a community at the same time, I've created something just for you queen.

I've had a dream to create a community around coaching. Instead of only working with clients 1:1, I wanted to create a group experience that could add another layer of depth, connection and community. So that's what I've been working on the last few weeks!

It’s called Within, a 16 week group coaching experience for 12 women focused on digging deeper into who they are and what they want. And it includes a weekend retreat at the end of our 16 weeks together. It's been my dream to host a retreat and I'm jumping in and really doing it! 🥳

Within was created around four core pillars, Identity, Confidence, Belonging, and Possibilities. It kicks off in mid June and the retreat will be this fall.

If this sounds like something you need right now, you can join the waitlist here! Once you click this link, I'll reach out to you with more information. Maybe this is your opportunity to go far with a group of women seeking growth, expansion, mindset shifts and inner confidence.

If this email resonated with you, hit reply! I'd genuinely love to hear what your goals are right now, what season you're in and what community looks like for you.

Sending you love💛

Alexis