Episode 50 - What selling my house has taught me about raising my standards

Show NotesJoanna shares a transformative insight about living intentionally and not postponing joy or self-care until 'someday.' She reflects on her experience of preparing her home for sale, realising that standards of care and self-leadership are about daily choices and mindset, not perfection.Key wordsself-leadership, living intentionally, joy, standards, self-care, personal growth, motivation, empowerment, mindfulness, life designKey topicsLiving with intention and standardsThe concept of saving joy and special momentsSelf-leadership and daily choicesThe significance of small acts of care and responsibilityThe metaphor of preparing a home as a reflection of life standardsTakeawaysStandards are about self-leadership, not perfection.Living as if your life is a rehearsal diminishes your present experience.Small daily acts of care build an extraordinary life.You are responsible for creating the life you want, starting now.Where in your life are you waiting for a special occasion?What are you postponing for “one day”?What part of yourself have you been saving for later?And perhaps the biggest question of all…What would it look like to live an extraordinary life right now?The Emperor reminds us that the life we experience every day is shaped by the standards we tolerate, the decisions we make repeatedly, and the environments we create for ourselves.The Emperor also carries strong masculine energy which feels important here too.Not masculine in the sense of hustle or force but in the sense of grounded action. Of choosing. Of deciding. Of no longer drifting through your own life waiting for permission or the “right moment.”Because the truth is… nobody is coming to create the extraordinary life for you.You have to choose it. You have to lead yourself there.TAKE THE NO ORDINARY WOMAN ARCHETYPE QUIZDiscover which stage you are currently at in creating your No Ordinary Woman Era. Take the archetypes quiz HEREAre you a Comfortable Settler?Or an Edge Walker?Perhaps you are an Embodied Leader?Or maybe you are already living your No Ordinary Woman EraEach stage has is own strengths and challenges.Discover your archetype NOWIt takes 2 minutes to complete. Click HERE🙌🏼 Loved this episode?If this resonated with you, I would be so grateful if you could:✨ Follow or subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode✨ Rate and review — it helps more women find this space✨ Share this episode with a friend who’s on the edge of something extraordinary🌐 Connect with MeLet’s keep this conversation going!📸 Instagram: @becomingnoordinarywoman🌍 Website: www.joannapetrierout.com💌 Email: [email protected]