CAREER & BUSINESS MONTH
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”
– Albert Schweitzer –
🎓 Career & Business:
Foundations for Living Your Best Life
In a world where we usually spend a third of our lives working, your career or business isn’t just a job – it’s a cornerstone of your well-being and personal fulfillment.
Living your best life means aligning your work with your values, nurturing your skills, and creating impact – all while maintaining balance and joy.
🔑 1. Career & Business as a Path to Purpose
Why it matters:
Humans are wired for meaning. When your work aligns with your strengths and passions, it becomes a source of energy rather than exhaustion.
Ask yourself:
- Do I feel proud of the work I do?
- Does it align with the kind of life I want to lead?
Take action:
Clarify your personal mission. Then seek or shape a role that reflects it – whether within an organisation or your own business.
📈 2. Growth = Fulfillment
Why it matters:
Stagnation kills motivation. Learning and growing in your role or business keeps you engaged, empowered, and ready to evolve.
Ask yourself:
- When was the last time I felt stretched , in a good way?
- What skill could elevate my career or business this year?
Take action:
Invest in continuous learning, a course, mentorship, networking, or simply reading. Growth fuels progress and self-worth.
⚖️ 3. Balance is Not Optional – It’s Strategic (it’s also human!)
Why it matters:
Burnout doesn’t just reduce productivity, it drains your creativity and passion (along with diminishing your health and well-being). LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE means protecting your peace as fiercely as you pursue your goals.
Ask yourself:
- Am I thriving, or just surviving?
- Do I schedule time to recharge and reconnect with myself, nature and those I love?
Take action:
Block time for non-work priorities: health, family, rest, and hobbies. Your energy is a business asset!
Treat it like one!
💡 4. Entrepreneurship and Autonomy
Why it matters:
For some, living their best life means building something of their own, crafting a business that reflects their vision, values, and lifestyle.
Ask yourself:
- Does entrepreneurship align with my personality and goals?
- What problem do I feel passionate about solving?
Take action:
If business ownership is calling you, start small. Validate your ideas, build your confidence, and grow with purpose.
🤝 5. Community & Connection Matter
Why it matters:
Whether you’re in a team or running your own show, relationships fuel your resilience. We thrive when we feel seen, supported, and connected.
Ask yourself:
- Who challenges and encourages me professionally?
- Am I investing in meaningful professional relationships?
Take action:
Build your network, not just for opportunity, but for support, collaboration, and inspiration.
🌟 Final Thought:
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life. The only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work.”
– Steve Jobs –
Living your best life isn’t about chasing titles or endless tasks.
It’s about working with intention, growing with purpose, and honouring your wellbeing along the way.
Whether you’re climbing a career ladder or building your own, remember:
THE BEST LIFE is one where your work supports who you truly are, not just what you do.
We’re all made of the same life matter, energy and life force, yet each of us is one-of-a-kind.
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Hey Best Lifer,
How are we in September ALREADY?!!
If you have been following us for a while you will know that September is Career & Business Month at LYBL and it is a perfect time to pause, reflect, and realign with what it truly means to live your best life through your work and entrepreneurial goals.
Too often, success is measured solely by titles, paychecks, or packed schedules. But living your best life in your career or business is about more than hustle, it’s about purpose, balance, and growth.
🌟 What Does It Mean to “Live Your Best Life” Professionally?
✅ Purpose Over Pressure
When your work aligns with your values, you’re not just making a living, you’re making a difference.
Ask yourself: What impact do I want my career or business to have?
✅ Progress Over Perfection
Growth isn’t always linear.
Embrace learning curves,
Celebrate small wins,
and redefine what success looks like for you.
✅ Wellbeing Over Burnout
True success is sustainable.
Prioritise your mental, emotional, and physical health.
Your energy is your greatest asset.
💼 Tips for Living Fully in Your Career or Business
- Set Intentional Goals
Not just SMART goals (they’re a little old school anyhow), instead set soul-aligned goals. Revisit your “why.” - Upgrade Your Environment
Surround yourself with people who inspire, mentor, and challenge you. - Schedule White Space
Create time to think, recharge, and imagine. Innovation is born in quiet moments. - Invest in Learning
Whether it’s a course, a coach, or a book, levelling up your skills = levelling up your life. - Celebrate Milestones
Don’t wait for the “big win” to feel proud or accomplished in a way that propels you forward. Acknowledge the steps and every one of them counts.
🔄 A Challenge for You This Month
Ask yourself daily:
“Is the way I’m working supporting the life I want to live?”
If the answer is “yes,” keep going.
If the answer is “not yet,” this month is your opportunity to course-correct, refresh your vision, and take aligned action.
✨ Parting Thought
Here’s to creating careers and businesses that reflect the best version of you not just on paper, but in how you feel inside and out every day.
Live fully, work wisely, and lead with intention.
You’ve got this.
Live Your Best Life.
Big love always,
Michele Jones
Founder, Creator & Director, LYBL
Amazon Best-Selling Author & International Professional Master Coach
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