Have I ever told you that I grew up in Italy? One of the perks of being a military BRAT was that we got to travel and live in really cool places. It changed the way I saw the world. We didn’t just travel to Italy on vacation for a few days, we lived there for over three YEARS. As I was thinking about what I wanted to talk about today, a staircase came to my mind. The entire house was built around this gorgeous rock staircase on the island of Capri. The stairs were the foundation of the house. And it got me thinking about how we build our foundations. Listen in! Ready to overcome overwhelm and imposter syndrome? Let’s chat! Book your FREE call today, and let’s create a game plan and uncover God's amazing plans for you! Book your call below! Ready to take action? Book a Call with Me! Set a time on your calendar right before our call to take a moment and breathe. This is the only preparation you'll need. It's that easy! Join the call and allow your heart to be heard and seen. Key Takeaways: Cultural Exposure and Personal Growth: Tami's upbringing as a military brat allowed them to experience diverse cultures, which contributed to their personal development. A memorable Girl Scout trip to Capri, Italy, highlighted the importance of cultural immersion.Metaphor of the Stone Staircase: The beautifully crafted stone staircase in a volunteer's home on Capri serves as a metaphor for understanding one's foundation before building upon it. This emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in personal growth.Self-Awareness and Personal Development: Tami stresses the necessity of recognizing one's foundational elements—such as strengths, motivations, and values—before pursuing personal growth. This understanding leads to greater stability and confidence in life choices.Zone of Genius: Identifying one's unique qualities and strengths, or "zone of genius," is crucial for clarity in self-perception and decision-making. A lack of clarity can lead to disconnection and uncertainty.Benefits of Self-Awareness: Increased confidence, a clearer sense of purpose, and authentic self-expression are outlined as benefits of self-awareness. Understanding one's design by God can align faith and work.Decision-Making Framework: A deeper understanding of oneself simplifies decision-making, reducing decision fatigue and enabling quicker, more informed choices.Embracing Authenticity: Tami encourages embracing unique qualities and removing aspects that do not belong, leading to a joyful and life-giving process of self-discovery.Community and Support: The "Align and Shine" program is introduced to help individuals discover and live out their unique gifts, emphasizing the importance of community and support.Podcast Aspirations: Tami shares aspirations for their podcast to reach a broader audience, encouraging listeners to leave ratings and reviews and to spread the word to help others find their calling.Invitation for Connection: The message concludes with an invitation for further connection and a reminder to choose joy in the journey of personal growth. Journal Question: Reflect on a time when you felt truly connected to your unique strengths and values. How did this awareness influence your decisions and actions? Consider the metaphor of the stone staircase: what foundational elements in your life need to be understood and embraced before you can build upon them? Write about how you can cultivate self-awareness to enhance your personal growth and authenticity. Do you have a business or want to start a business (side gig or “thing”)? Check out this resource I created with you in mind! 3 BIGGEST MISTAKES MADE WHEN STARTING A BUSINESS Join Our Free Facebook Community Ready to join a supportive community of women working together to create and live our purpose? Join our free Facebook group Divine Destiny: Living a Purpose-Aligned Life. Find me: @tamimariecoaching on Instagram and FacebookLinkedIn @tamiimlayEmail me: tami@tamimariecoaching.com My website is www.tamimariecoaching.comSend me a DM! I would love to connect with you!For more information on the song:Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)Copyright Daily Choosing Joy LLC 2025
