The Many Benefits of Seeing New Possibilities

During the Holidays recently, I gave myself a ‘mini-sabbatical’ to unplug and reset my compass. To allow myself to do nothing if that’s what I chose, to read, play, spend time with friends and effectively, to chill down. One of the things I did was to invite a stylist colleague of mine over to “shop my closet.”

If you don’t know, to "shop your closet" means to take inventory of the clothing items you already own and find new ways to style them, rather than constantly buying new clothes. This practice involves taking the time to re-examine your wardrobe in detail – literally one item at a time (including accessories) -- and experimenting with different combinations of clothes to create new outfits.

By "shopping your closet," you can discover new ways to wear your existing clothes and potentially create new looks without spending money on new clothes. This approach can also help you to better understand your personal style and develop a more sustainable fashion mindset by reducing waste and minimizing unnecessary purchases. This was a fun process! Working with my stylist friend, we found 38 new outfits in my closet that I never knew I had; I kept saying “I’d never have seen that”.

In my work as a Trusted Advisor, I help others see possibilities they never could have imagined on their own – this is a gift I’ve cultivated over a lifetime, and it’s one of the key features of my work. It's important to have others share ideas and show you possibilities because they can bring fresh perspectives, experiences, and ideas that you may not have otherwise considered. One insight can literally change everything – I’ve witnessed this in my own life many times, as well as in the experiences of my clients. Additionally, seeing how others have navigated challenges and pursued opportunities can provide inspiration and motivation to pursue your own goals and dreams.

Having access to fresh ideas can deliver several impactful benefits to you, such as:

1.   Sparking creativity and innovation: New ideas can help break old thought patterns and generate novel solutions to problems.

2.   Encouraging personal growth: Exposure to different perspectives and ways of thinking can expand your knowledge and understanding of the world.

3.   Improving decision-making: Considering a variety of viewpoints can help you make more informed decisions that take into account multiple factors and even play out various scenarios.

4.   Fostering collaboration: Fresh ideas can provide common ground for people with different backgrounds and expertise to work together towards a common goal.

Overall, having access to fresh ideas and possibilities can help to broaden your horizons, expand your thinking, and enhance your ability to adapt to change and stay relevant in a constantly evolving world.