Life Changing Nudges

Life's Nudgers

How many life changing moments have you had? How many times have you thought about a particular moment and thought, "now that was a game changer." I often find myself reflecting on key relationships, conversations, experiences, and revelations that have helped shape who I am and that have directed my path and my point of view in different stages of my life. But as I take a step back and really consider these life changing moments, I realize these are all part of a great series of gentle nudges. Tiny insights that gently encourage change over a long period of time. And the beautiful thing is these small, but life changing nudges help develop our unique perspectives and lenses in which we view the world and our place in it.

Being a Nudger

As a teacher and coach, I see my job as a nudger. I continually strive to encourage, inspire, and guide my students and athletes. Every day I strive to make a positive impact in their lives. In fact, I've identified my one word as impact, because ultimately, I wish to positively impact those within my circle of influence. Also, when I wrote about my why, why do I do what I do in life, I identified my simplified personal mission statement. My mission is "to love, enjoy, inspire, encourage, and positively impact those within my circle of influence, and to grow my circle of influence." It's a humbling thought to consider that every day we have opportunities to make an impact. And although we don't know that we will necessarily be part of any life changing moment for someone else, we will always have opportunities to nudge.

Today is a Great Day to be a Nudger

So today, be on the lookout for opportunities to nudge. Over time our gentle nudges can make a huge impact on the world around us. And how cool to be part of someone else's long series of gentle nudges. Their life changing nudges.

Enjoy the day!