Embrace the Power of Flow

Embrace the Power of Flow

Have you ever worked so hard toward a goal that you felt overwhelmed and exhausted? You push through, believing this is what it takes to succeed, but when you finally reach the finish line, you're too worn out to enjoy it—or worse, you realize it's not what you wanted after all.

This cycle of hard work and struggle can feel relentless, but it doesn’t have to be the way you approach life. I want to share a quote that shifted my perspective and helped me create a new way of living and working:

"Ask yourself: Is there joy, ease, and lightness in what I am doing? If there isn’t, then time is covering up the present moment, and life is perceived as a burden or a struggle."

— Eckhart Tolle

I’ve been in the situation where I believed that struggle and sacrifice were necessary to achieve my goals. Now, through personal experience, I’ve learned that when you infuse your work with the energy of struggle, you often end up receiving more struggle in return.

The people around you—whether clients, colleagues, or loved ones—end up with a version of you that is drained, overwhelmed, and far from your best.


What Happens When You Allow Struggle?

  • You may reach your goal but feel too exhausted to enjoy the achievement.
  • The result may not match the effort, leaving you feeling unfulfilled.
  • You might realize that after all the hard work, it wasn’t even what you truly wanted.

When you’re in this space, you’re not just affecting your own energy but also the people around you. The weight of constant struggle is heavy on everyone.

I had a wake-up moment when I decided that I no longer wanted to live like this. I wanted there to be joy, ease, and lightness in what I do. And if there wasn’t, I knew something had to change. This shift in mindset allowed me to show up as my best self, aligned with my purpose, and truly in the flow of life.

How Do You Know You're in Flow?

When you’re in flow, life feels very different:

  • Effort Becomes Enjoyable: Even challenging tasks feel engaging and enjoyable because you’re aligned with your purpose.
  • Time Flies: You’re fully absorbed in the present moment, and hours pass without the burden of worry or stress.
  • Energy Flows: Your work energizes you, instead of draining you. You feel lighter and more inspired.
  • Creative Solutions Appear: Problems often seem to resolve themselves, and you find yourself more resourceful and open to new ideas.

Does this sound like the way you’re currently living and working? Or does it feel like life has become more of a grind?


How to Shift From Struggle to Flow

If you’re feeling stuck in struggle, here are some steps to help you transition into a state of flow:

  • Check In with Your Body: Your body often tells you what your mind ignores. If you’re tense, overwhelmed or fatigued, it’s a sign you’re in struggle mode. Practice mindfulness and ask yourself: Am I feeling light and joyful, or heavy and burdened?
  • Set Healthy Boundaries: Overcommitting will drain your energy. Start saying no to things that don’t serve you and prioritize activities that align with your joy.
  • Find Joy in the Process: Shift your focus from the outcome to the journey. Celebrate small wins and look for ways to bring ease into your daily routine.
  • Embrace Rest: Rest is vital. Without it, you can't possibly function at your best. Prioritize rest and recovery to sustain your energy.
  • Release Perfectionism: Striving for perfection creates unnecessary pressure. Allow yourself to be human and embrace progress over perfection.
  • Reconnect with Your Purpose: Why are you doing what you’re doing? When you’re clear on your “why,” it’s easier to align with the joy and lightness that comes with flow.


Join the 30-Day Wealth Attraction Challenge

If you’re ready to move from struggle to flow, I invite you to join the 30-Day Wealth Attraction Challenge. Starting on September 1st, this challenge is designed to help you align with wealth and abundance by shifting from hard work and struggle to flow and ease.

We begin on September 1st, but you can start today with pre-challenge assignments to set yourself up for success. This is your opportunity to break free from struggle and create a life where success comes with joy, ease, and lightness.

Let's Connect

I’d love to hear from you—how do you know when you’re in flow? Where are you feeling stuck, and what are you doing to shift into a state of ease?

Leave a comment or send me a message, and let’s continue this conversation. Together, we can help each other move from stuck to unstoppable!



Kebba Buckley Button

Energy transformation expert, award-winning author, health/wellness writer. Espresso & chocolate advocate.

3mo

Linda, brilliant! Great piece. 👏🏻💗

Linda, thank you for sharing your journey and insights. It’s so inspiring to see how you’ve transformed your perspective on success. The idea of embracing flow rather than struggle resonates deeply. I believe that when we shift our mindset, not only do we experience personal growth, but we also uplift those around us. I’m excited to read your article and explore how we can all cultivate more joy and ease in our lives. Let’s definitely continue this conversation—what steps have you found most helpful in embracing this flow?

Nicole Peterhans

✨Alignment - Transformation - Expansion✨for sensitive, empathic women in midlife ✨Stop feeling empty and lost, but confident and empowered ✨believe in self, speak your truth, BE VISIBLE and unconditionally YOU✨

4mo

I have just been contemplating the mindset of 'only through struggle and hard work we achieve success' - and am giving it up now!

Josh Speraneo

Courage coach for compassionate introverts with big goals & dreams! | Overcome your fear, self-doubt, & limiting beliefs, so you can show up & shine as your boldest, most authentic self! | Podcast Guest - Summit Speaker

4mo

Your articles are always so brilliant, insightful, and practical Linda! This one actually touches on several points I've been discussing with the amazing Emily Irwin, LMHC! You two should definitely get acquainted, if you're not already! 😃

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