“When you lose sight of your ‘why,’ you start chasing things that don’t belong to you.”

You’ve reflected.
You’ve released.
Now it’s time to remember who you are — and what you’re building.

Because somewhere along the way — through the decisions, the deadlines, the detours — it’s easy to drift off course.

  • You say “yes” to the wrong opportunities

  • You water down your goals to make them more “realistic”

  • You stop showing up as the bold, clear version of you

Realignment isn’t about rebuilding.
It’s about returning — to the original vision that lit the fire in the first place.

Signs You’ve Drifted from Your Vision

✅ You’ve hit goals — but they don’t feel meaningful
✅ You’re overcommitted, but under-inspired
✅ You’re exhausted, not because of how hard you’re working…
…but because of how misaligned it all feels

This week is about reclaiming clarity — and recommitting to the right direction before the year ends.

3 Key Areas to Realign

1. Your Business or Practice Vision

  • What is the big picture?

  • What does your business exist to do beyond profit?

💡 Realignment Question: Is what I’m building still aligned with why I started?

2. Your Personal Values

  • What truly matters to you now?

  • Are your business decisions reflecting that — or rejecting it?

💡 Realignment Question: Am I compromising my values for comfort or approval?

3. Your Role as a Leader

  • Are you spending your time in your zone of genius — or managing everything?

  • Are you leading with courage — or control?

💡 Realignment Question: Am I leading as the visionary I’ve become — or the operator I used to be?

Realignment Is Not a Reset — It’s a Recommitment

You don’t need a full redesign.
You just need clarity — and a compass.

Sometimes it’s just one degree of correction that gets you back on track.

That small shift?
That’s how you stop grinding… and start growing again.

Thought Leadership Anchor

Inspired by: “Start With Why” by Simon Sinek

“Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion.”

If you’ve lost the passion — it might not be burnout.
It might be misalignment.

Try This: The Realignment Check-In

Answer these prompts in your journal or workbook:

  • What did I say I wanted at the start of 2025?

  • What do I want now — and how is that different?

  • Where have I started drifting off-course?

  • What version of me is required to bring the new vision to life

Final Word

This is your reminder:

You don’t owe anyone the smaller version of yourself that they’re more comfortable with.

You’re allowed to change the plan.
You’re allowed to pivot the vision.
And you’re definitely allowed to realign with what you actually want.

Next week, we’ll reignite that vision into clear, bold goals.

But this week?
Come home to your why.
That’s the most powerful place to begin again.

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