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Biz Tip Thursday: The Story You’re Telling Yourself
Today isn’t about me. It’s about you and the story you’re telling yourself.
This is something that comes up again and again—for my clients, for my audience, and honestly, for me too.
Words Matter More Than You Think
Pay attention to the language you use with yourself.
Words like:
- I should…
- I can’t…
- I’m not able to…
These words quietly become excuses—reasons why your dream life, dream business, dream relationship, or dream future hasn’t happened yet.
And here’s the truth: your words are powerful.
We’ve talked on this podcast about manifestation, human design, and mindset, but it all comes back to being intentional about what you believe you’re capable of.
Because I’m here to tell you:
👉 You are capable of doing whatever the heck you want.
Visualize Your Next-Level Life
Let yourself dream—not just big, but huge.
Start envisioning:
- Your perfect day
- Your ideal schedule
- How you want to feel every single day
This isn’t just about what your life looks like on the outside—it’s about how it feels on the inside.
When I interviewed manifestation expert and former coach Tash Blum, she shared how powerful it was to visualize not just her dream house or schedule, but how she wanted to feel living that life. That intentionality is how she manifested it.
Ask yourself:
- How much time do you want with others?
- How much alone time do you need?
- What fills your cup?
- What brings you joy?
For me, one big dream is being able to attend conferences whenever I want—something that’s not easy with limited days off as a teacher. But just naming that desire helps me shape the business and life I’m building.
Act Like Your Next-Level Self (Starting Now)
Here’s the key:
Once you’ve defined your “next-level” self, you can start acting like her right now.
Ask yourself:
- What habits does next-level me have?
- How does she show up daily?
- How does she treat her body, her business, her money, her time?
Then pick one habit and start today.
Examples:
- If next-level you moves her body for 30 minutes a day, start now.
- If next-level you posts educational content twice a week, schedule it.
- If next-level you protects her energy and time, practice boundaries now.
You don’t have to wait until everything is perfect. You don’t have to “arrive” first.
This is how you change the story from:
“It’s going to take forever.”
“I’ll never get there.”
“Everyone else is better than me.”
To:
“I’m already becoming her.”
Rewrite the Story Today ✨
We all start somewhere. If you’re at Point A, that’s okay. The magic happens when you intentionally take steps toward Point B—and then C, and D.
Consistency over time is what rewrites the narrative.
So today, I challenge you to:
- Shift the story you’re telling yourself
- Choose one habit of your next-level self
- Start showing up as her now
Everything you want is within reach. I believe in you—and I know you can do it.
Final Thoughts
If this message resonated with you:
- Share it with a friend who needs the reminder
- Save it for a day when you need a pep talk
- Screenshot the episode, post it to your IG stories, and tag me @lindsaydollinger so I can thank you personally
Now go out there and create, own, and spread your magic. ✨