The Blueprint: How to Design and Live a Life of Authenticity and Purpose

by Trellis Usher

Overview

Most people go about living their lives based on what is required at any point in time rather than what is authentic. The result is a constant nagging feeling of "my life doesn't quite fit who I am." In this timely and relevant book, Trellis uses the simple to understand metaphor of designing a dream house to help each reader take a comprehensive look at their life and determine what is and what is not authentic for who they are and who they are becoming. The Blueprint: How to Design and Live a Life of Authenticity and Purpose will leave you inspired and energized about tackling the challenges that have held you back from living your "dream life". Trellis' use of personal and practical examples from clients and her own life will help you apply the principles and techniques. The inspiration in this book along with your own insights as you apply the framework will surely change your life for the better.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543921816
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	12/18/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

By day Trellis Usher is a hard working business owner, consultant, speaker and coach who's all about helping individuals and organizations succeed. She's a passionate people advocate trying to change the world one person, one family, one team, one organization at a time. Whether it's your personal or professional life, her passion is helping you to get from where you are to where you want to be! As Trellis is on her own journey of transformation and trying to figure out how to be the best, most authentic version of herself, she wants to share her lessons, expertise, knowledge, passion and strategies with you. Both she and my companies exist for the purpose of doing just that!

Trellis has nearly twenty years of experience working with and for domestic and global companies like Newell Brands, McKesson Corporation, Oldcastle, Inc., Georgia-Pacific, SunTrust Banks, Cox Enterprises, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and The Coca-Cola Company, as well as small to medium-sized businesses and non-profit organizations. Trellis also provides leadership and life coaching services to corporate executives, small business owners and every day people who are looking to live more authentically. Trellis currently reside in Atlanta, GA and has two children. When she's not working, Trellis likes to shop for shoes, watch movies and travel.

Table of Contents

The Birth of The Blueprint Framework 1

Introduction: This is YOUR Life 5

A Life that Fits 6

Your Life as a House 7

1 Discovering What Matters Most 11

Listening to Your Inner Voice 14

Laying the Foundation: Your Core Beliefs 16

Holding On and Letting Go 17

#SizeMatters 20

Exercise: Your Highest Self 22

2 Starr With Gratitude 24

Exercise: Cultivating Gratitude 29

3 The Seasons of Life 31

Stewarding Your Life's Resources 33

Exercise: Assessing Current Living Arrangements 34

4 Always Tell Yourself the Truth 37

Silencing the Voices 39

Deceptive Curb Appeal 40

Exercise - Take an Honest Look 41

5 Food, Fitness and Finances 44

The Kitchen and the Home Gym 45

Small Changes, Big Results 47

The Home Gym 49

The Safe 50

Exercise - Simple Changes 52

6 Believing Is Seeing 53

Staying Flexible 56

Exercise - Reframing Your Story 59

7 Assemble Your Dream Team 60

Dreams Require Community 61

Exercise: Draft Your Dream Team 62

Ask For What You Need 66

Exercise: All Feedback Is a Gift 68

8 Legacy 71

Your Personal Vision Statement 72

Exercise: Defining Your Legacy 75

9 Taking Action, Part 1 - Setting Goals 77

Be Specific 78

S.M.A.R.T. Goals 79

Accountability Buddies 80

Exercise: Set Goals 83

10 Taking Action, Part 2 - Defeating Procrastination 84

Prioritize The Important 86

Exercise: Why Do I Procrastinate? 87

Exercise: Take Two Steps 88

11 Taking Action, Part 3 - Overcoming Fear 90

Fear by Association 94

Exercise: Managing Fear 94

12 Focus: Where to Invest Your Time and Energy 97

Balancing Creativity and Focused Attention 99

Letting the Plates Drop 99

Exercise: Laser-like Focus 103

13 The First Law Of Motion 105

Knocking Down Walls 107

You Can Always Make a Different Choice 108

Exercise: Your 'I Choose' List 108

14 You're Just Beginning 111