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My Well-Nourished P.L.A.N.

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Beam & Branch Realty TREC #547752

My final entry to the January Challenge addressed the "N" of my P.L.A.N. This has been a great challenge for us to place our focus on taking on this new year with purpose and intention.

N - NOURISHED - As with "abundance", the word "nourish" is often connected with only the things we eat or drink. For me in this time in my life, the word "nourish" is much deeper. What nourishes my soul? How can I nourish others? What part of my business is nourishing vs. things that are hindering? Again, this will be an interesting post to dig into.

I took this part of my P.L.A.N. seriously by escaping to a phenomenal retreat in Round Top, TX this past weekend. I indulged in a full day of spa treatments.  I was asked to speak at the retreat and my topic was about the power of our thoughts and words. It felt wonderful to pour into these women.

Through my message, I lavished these women with words of affirmation and,  encouraged them with the message of the power within each of them. We all have more power within our mindset than we know.

Just as plants need "good soil" in order to produce growth, we need to be rooted in "good soil". This soil requires feeding, care, and nourishment. Growth cannot happen in unhealthy, weak soil.

Taking care of yourself will ensure that you can help care for others. Remember when the oxygen mask is released on a plane we must place it on our face first before we assist others. Give yourself permission to take care of YOU!

How will you be "nourished" this year?

Thank you, Leanne Smith for this important challenge to kick off 2025!

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Scott Schulte
Scott Schulte LLC - Phoenix, AZ

 Here’s to staying grounded and thriving in 2025! 🚀

Jan 27, 2025 04:47 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Your well-thought out P.L.A.N. has been set in motion and I do wish many wonderful things for you this year, Paula!

Jan 27, 2025 05:31 PM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Glad you are ready to flourish in 2025 Paula. If it is deep rooted it WILL survive. Jeff

Jan 27, 2025 09:10 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Nourishment is an important thing for all aspects of our lives!  You have such a solid plan in place!

Jan 28, 2025 05:18 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

This being your final entry summarized your acronym PLAN very well.  Yes we must take care of ourselves first before we can take care of others. Many do not like Ayn Rand however she also shared that belief. Thanking you for all four entries.

Jan 28, 2025 07:30 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Dr. Paula and another great entry for this month contest.  Always great to see your blogs.

Jan 28, 2025 09:16 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you for sharing your refreshing insights on nourishment and its deeper meaning, Dr. Paula McDonald! Your emphasis on self-care and empowering others really struck a chord, reminding us all how crucial it is to cultivate both our minds and spirits in this busy world!

Jan 28, 2025 09:51 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Paula- Loved your 4 point approach to your PLAN. I read about your retreat and it sounded like something we could all use. To plant a thriving plant in soil that is dry and not nurtured and let it sit, will give you nothing. 

Jan 28, 2025 10:33 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, I love this, Paula! You truly nourished those women with mindful power. What a wonderful gift you gave them!

Feb 01, 2025 10:06 PM