The Cold Plunge, And My Money-Blocking Business Pattern

I feel very grateful today. A dear friend, incredibly powerful woman and soul sister, Baba took me to her amazing gym here in Portland where we soaked for over an hour. And really, when I say, “soak” it’s an understatement. (Stick with my story, because I’m going to share why part of this relaxation treatment triggered a huge money-blocking business awareness!)

There is this beautiful relaxation space downtown Portland, OR called Knot Springs, overlooking the river. Their soak area has a warm pool, hot pool, cold plunge, steam room and sauna. Ideally, you work your way through all of these as they result in the most lovely, impenetrable level of relaxation. It was so melty.

I’ve soaked before. It’s kind of a west coast thing. But I’ve never done the cold plunge. Have you ever tried it? Do you know what I’m talking about? It’s a pool of v-v-veeeer-r-r-yy-y c-c-old water that, when dipped into regularly, can promote healthy blood flow. Until this day, I’d always woosed out.

My Cold Plunge

I knew when I saw the cold pool that day, that I would do it. My friend and I took our time, talked, soaked. It was so lovely. When it was almost time to go, I knew it was time to plunge.

I walked to the edge of the frigid pool, and without thinking, started to walk in. I took three steps in, and found myself quickly up to my thighs in cold water. I immediately felt the full weight of my decision. The cold was even more intense than I thought. It made my skin start to feel numb and get tingly. For a moment, it felt scary. Without thinking, I reversed my steps and walked back out.

I was surprised to find myself right back at the edge of the pool. Wait. What happened? I took a moment to review. I had taken an action I wanted, didn’t like how it felt, and without thinking, retreated back to the start, looking for safety and comfort. Immediately I saw my business pattern playing itself out. Wow.

Let me review for a moment. Here’s my business pattern. When I have an idea, I have historically, charged in without much thought, taken a bunch of action to create forward movement, become quickly overwhelmed, because I have no plan, and then retreated quickly back to square one looking for safety and comfort. This same pattern has happened on a number of projects that I wanted to make happen since the beginning of my business.

Oh! How frustrating. I knew there was something blocking me. I just couldn’t see what it was. Wow. I’m working on loving myself through it. One of the ways I can do that is to share my lesson with you here so that it doesn’t stay stuck with me.

What is your money-blocking business pattern?

What is your typical business pattern? Do you do what I do, and charge in without any sort of plan? Maybe you are into analysis paralysis? Or shiny object syndrome? Comparisonitis? All of these patterns stop you from taking steady and regular action to create the business you want. They also stop you from doing your work.

Every time that I move through this pattern, I create something powerful. Every time I move through this pattern I take game-changing action.

Your business pattern is your block to prosperity. This pattern may seem like a thick cement wall, but it’s not. It’s quite flimsy actually. Just takes a bit of awareness, self love and will to move through it.

If you’d like to find out what your business pattern is, click here for a FREE 45 min Business Breakthrough Session with me. We’ll get clear on your personal business pattern, and how you can lovingly move through it in a matter of a few, doable steps. You’ll leave feeling empowered, and ready to get back on the road to building-business momentum.