FINDING JOY IN AISLE 13

As a coach I often ask my clients where is a place that allows you show up as your best self? For my almost 5 year-old, Nathaniel, it’s the supermarket.

Earlier this year earlier this year Nathaniel was diagnosed with Hyperlexia, a learning profile often associated with Autism. Some kids have visions of Bluey in their heads, Nathaniel has percentages and fractions. Sometimes it can seem like he is in his own universe. And in Nathaniel’s universe there is one place that shines above the rest- the supermarket.

The other week my mom came to visit. Guess where we ended up. And even though Nathaniel had an ear infection and felt pretty cranky, as we entered through the sliding doors something magical happened.

With a bounce in his step and a sparkle in his eyes he led my mom by the hand to the peanut butter machine, showed her the self-check out aisle, weighed a huge pumpkin on a scale all the while talking non-stop. He was so happy.

Seeing him in this environment made me think about the power of place. The world might feel overwhelming but the supermarket does not. This comfort unlocks something inside of Nathaniel, and that new space is filled with joy and wonder. Watching him I felt joy and wonder too.

Being your best self and maximizing your performance is what I work with clients to achieve. Everyone has their own version of the supermarket, the place that makes you feel like anything is possible, the only question is what steps do you need to be there?  What choices can you make from this place that you didn’t recognize before?

If you have a sense that something needs to change but you're not sure what let’s connect. I can guide you through a process to find out what you really want, and together we can figure out the steps you need to get there. It's never too late to create a vision for your life that is truly fulfilling. You deserve to live a life filled with joy.

And if you are ever in the neighborhood and want to take road trip to the supermarket, I definitely know someone who is down for the adventure.

Talk to you soon.