Revisit Your Toolbox

 


Introduction: Everything You Need is Already Within You

Hey there, friend — let’s have a heart-to-heart. So often, I see people searching for the next tool, the next breakthrough, the next big thing to help them move forward. But here's what I want you to know: more often than not, you already have everything you need. You just need to dust off your internal toolbox and remind yourself what’s in there.

As we step into June — a month when everything in nature is coming into full bloom — I want you to take that same energy and apply it to you. Because you, my dear, are blooming too. And just like the garden outside your window, your growth depends on consistent care with the right tools.

This isn't about starting over. It’s about realizing how prepared you already are.

Let’s Start with This: What’s in Your Growth Toolbox?

Your toolbox is your treasure chest. It holds the practices, habits, insights, and truths you’ve picked up along your journey. And trust me — you’ve gathered more than you think.

Here’s what I mean by tools:

  • Your morning routine

  • Your mindset (maybe it’s resilience, gratitude, faith...)

  • The support systems around you — your people

  • Books that changed how you think

  • Lessons from experiences, even the hard ones

I promise you — these things aren’t random. They’re powerful. But sometimes, we forget we even have them.

"We do not learn from experience... we learn from reflecting on experience." – John Dewey

So today, I want to invite you to pause and take stock of what you already carry.

Step One: Recognize What You Already Have

Let’s sit down with your journal — or better yet, download the Tool Box Worksheet I created for you — and do a little inventory together.

Ask yourself:

  • What helped me get through my last hard season?

  • What habits actually support me?

  • Who do I go to when I need encouragement?

  • What mindsets have shifted me forward?

Don’t overthink it. This is just you having a loving look at your own strength. You’ve already been gathering tools — let’s celebrate them.

Try writing two lists:

  1. Tools that are working

  2. Tools I forgot I even had

Trust me, when you see it on paper, you’ll feel more grounded and capable than you have in a while.

Step Two: Refresh What No Longer Serves You

Not everything in your toolbox is still useful — and that’s okay. Some tools served a purpose in a past season, but you’ve outgrown them.

Here’s where we lovingly let go.

Use the next section in your worksheet to ask yourself:

  • What habits feel more like obligations than help?

  • What beliefs are weighing me down?

  • What am I doing because I think I "should," not because it serves me?

Let’s declutter your growth. Create room for what’s truly aligned.

And here’s a tip I personally use: I keep a "Parking Lot List." It’s where I put ideas, obligations, or mental clutter that I’m not ready to act on — but also don’t want to carry. From there, I either:

  • Come back to it later

  • Let it go completely

  • Replace it with something better

Give yourself permission to refresh. You're allowed to evolve.

Step Three: Reignite What Works Best for You

Now comes the fun part: reigniting what works. Think of this as flipping the switch back ON for your favorite tools — the ones that make you feel empowered and aligned.

Pick just 2 or 3 to focus on this month:

  • Is it getting back to journaling in the morning?

  • Is it calling your accountability partner weekly?

  • Is it re-reading a book that once shifted everything for you?

This isn’t about going big. It’s about going real. Ask yourself:

  • What nourishes me right now?

  • What brings me clarity?

  • What helps me feel like me?

Use the last section of the Tool Box Worksheet to map it out:

  • Top 3 tools to reignite

  • How you’ll use them

  • How often

This is your personal growth plan, made by you, for you.

When You Feel Behind (Because We All Do Sometimes)

If you’re reading this thinking, "But I haven’t done any of this lately..." — let me stop you right there.

You’re not behind. You’re human.

Even your most powerful tools get dusty when life gets busy, hard, or chaotic. That doesn’t mean they’re broken — just waiting to be picked up again.

This season is your reminder. A loving nudge. You’ve done the work. You have the wisdom. Let’s bring it forward again.

You Are Already Equipped

I want you to leave this blog feeling not just motivated, but reassured.

Because here’s the truth:

The most empowered version of you isn’t out there somewhere in the future — she’s already within you.

So let’s revisit your toolbox with pride. Let’s dust off those old mindsets and recharge your rituals. Let’s bring you back into your power.

June is a time of blooming — and your next bloom starts by recognizing just how much is already in your hands.

I believe in you. I always have.

— Patricia

📥 Download Your Free Worksheet:

Tool Box Worksheet
Use this worksheet to take inventory, release clutter, and create a 30-day plan to reignite your most empowering tools.

💬 Discussion Prompt:

What tool in your toolbox has helped you the most this year — and how are you going to reignite it this month?

(Share your answer in the comments or in the Empowerment Mastermind group — I’d love to hear from you!)

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

B.L.I.S.S. Intensive Blog 4: "S"et Free What No Longer Suits You or the You That You Want to Become

Image
  B.L.I.S.S. Intensive Blog 4: Set Free What No Longer Suits You or the You That You Want to Become The Power of Letting Go Patricia Jo Grover, like many of us, once held onto things that  no longer served her —old habits, limiting beliefs, toxic relationships, even outdated versions of herself. It wasn’t until she learned to  release what was holding her back  that she truly stepped into her power. Here’s a truth we often avoid:  You can’t step into the future you deserve if you’re still holding onto things that belong to your past. We cling to old identities, routines, and relationships out of  comfort and familiarity , but what if those things are the very reason we feel  stuck? This blog will help you: Recognize what no longer serves you Let go of limiting beliefs, toxic patterns, and old identities Step into the most empowered version of yourself By the end, you’ll feel lighter, clearer, and ready to  fully embrace who you are meant to be . W...
Read more

B.L.I.S.S. Intensive Blog 5: "S"et a Course to Achieving Your Dreams and Goals & Start Living the Life of Your Dreams

Image
  B.L.I.S.S. Intensive Blog 5: Set a Course to Achieving Your Dreams and Goals & Start Living the Life of Your Dreams Are You Ready to Start Living Your Dreams? Patricia Jo Grover didn’t wait for the “perfect moment” to start living her dream—she  set a course and took action . Like many, she once felt overwhelmed, unsure of where to begin, and stuck in the  cycle of waiting —waiting for more time, waiting for the right opportunity, waiting for permission. But the truth is, the life you dream of  won’t just happen to you —you have to  decide to create it. Here’s the question: ❓  Are you actively working toward your dreams—or just hoping they’ll come true someday? This blog will help you: Define your dreams and goals with clarity Create a step-by-step course of action to achieve them Start living as if your dreams are already happening By the end, you’ll have a  roadmap to success  and the  mindset shift needed to start living your dream l...
Read more

Build Habits That Stick: The Power of Starting Small

Image
  Build Habits That Stick: The Power of Starting Small Habits shape our lives in profound ways. From the morning routine that sets the tone for your day to the actions that move you closer to your long-term goals, habits are the foundation of success. Yet, building habits that stick is no easy feat. Research shows that forming lasting habits takes time, effort, and, most importantly, consistency. If you’ve ever set a New Year’s resolution only to find yourself abandoning it by February, you’re not alone. The truth is, big changes often feel overwhelming. That’s why the secret to building habits that stick is starting small. Today, we’re diving into the science of habit formation, practical steps to create lasting change, and reflection questions to guide your journey. Why Do Habits Matter? Habits are the brain’s way of saving energy. By automating repetitive behaviors, your brain frees up mental resources for more complex tasks. Think about brushing your teeth—it’s second nature no...
Read more