as I began to wrap up work yesterday and finished by vacuuming my office with our knock-off Dyson, I had a massive epiphany that was too good not to share. 

It's eventually related to self care and wellness; I promise.

This wannabe Dyson was gifted to us as an easy way to clean the stairs and tile floors, both of which were a total hassle when using our standard, super heavy vacuum. We'll call that one, Ol' Reliable. 

However, what I realized yesterday is that the cheap vacuum actually comes at a cost. 

There is a huge design flaw that becomes apparent every %$#*@# time I use it: the top of the vacuum head pops off at some point, and all the sucked up dust, hair, dirt and crumbs fall out of the container and back onto the floor 🙄

My husband says it only happens to me when I clean, so it must be user error, but it happens when my kids vacuum, too.

User error or not, it's inconvenient at best and pull-your-hair-out frustrating at worst.

To me, this inexpensive vacuum is not cheap at all.

It's costing me more time because I have to vacuum twice (first, to get the initial stuff and again after the top pops off).

It's costing me a portion of the effort I reserve daily for regulating my nervous system and emotions (seriously... my husband  can attest to how frustrated I get using this thing 😂).

It's costing me my sanity as I curse at this piece of plastic under my breath and then laugh at how I let myself be so impacted by an inanimate object.

I know it's inevitably going to happen every single time I vacuum and yet, this is a problem that I have not fixed for over a year.

Why? 

For starters, I thought it would be the perfect inconvenience for me to practice staying grounded and getting through an irritating experience without over-reacting.

(Yes, I am that kind of growth mindset weirdo now who tries to embrace challenges as opportunities and learning experiences 😂)

But I have plenty of opportunities to exercise a calm response in my everyday life: as a parent, business owner, spouse, coach, or even  just when I'm out driving or grocery shopping.

So, then it begs the question, how long will I put up with this inconvenience?

How much 'pain' and 'suffering' is this problem going to cause me before I take action?

What other things that I value - which cost money - have taken precedence over solving this problem?

What is the cost of not taking action to fix it?

And, what is the permanent solution?

Because buying another cheap vacuum (i.e. quick fix) was obviously not the answer, nor was using a broom and dust pan, which takes 3 hours minimum to do the whole kitchen, dining and family room.

Initially, I didn't know the solution.

You see, I once had zero understanding of the value of a vacuum, just like most people have no idea of the value of a coaching program if they've never done it before.

I initially didn't really know the difference between a $100 vacuum vs. a $600 vacuum.

(Just like you may not know the difference between paying a 'macro coach' $200 who just says 'meet these numbers' vs. a premium coaching program designed to empower you into becoming your own nutritionist. Yep: Awaken Your Nutrition includes an in-depth educational course that functions as a pre-requisite for joining our team. In that sense, we teach you everything we know as coaches!).

But now I do. 

You know why? 

Because I tried a cordless Dyson at my brother's house recently and almost fainted in awe while using it.

The Dyson was smooth. 

It was light in my hands, much lighter than the knock-off.

It effortlessly glided across the floor; I barely had to touch that thing.

It was almost as if it moved all on its own, and I was just there guiding it along. 

It wasn't just expensive, it felt worthy of the price - it was sturdy, like it was going to last a long time, and be worth every single penny.

It worked better in the first few seconds than the dozens of minutes I spend yanking the knock-off all over the house. 

And lastly, the Dyson was quiet, not like the jet engine explosion of a vacuum that we have, making me want to throw on ear plugs to avoid the violating sound.

All this to say, I was ready to adopt that Dyson on the spot, as my welcomed third child and new addition to the family 😂

I had a very similar experiences when finally upgrading to a Vitamix blender, Kangen water filter, and Nespresso machine. 

In all of these instances for bigger purchases, I strategically collected data and research for years (hello 👋 , 5/1 Generator here in Human Design), scouring over reviews and various websites, comparing specs, etc. until I finally saved up enough to take that leap. 

Because at some point, the cheap thing doesn't cut it. 

With every single investment I've made in something premium - whether a business coaching accelerator or top notch appliance - it has always paid off in ways I couldn't imagine.

And sometimes I had to budget for them for years. But I knew it was worth it. I knew I could make it happen because I have become much more conscious about when, where, and how I spend my money.

Obviously, we're using the analogy of a vacuum here and there are much greater issues facing the world, but this kind of processing can be applied in so many areas of life. 

Where do we take short cuts that end up costing us more over time?

Unfortunately, most people wait until their problem is so big before taking action, which often requires much more time, money, and effort to solve. 

For example: waiting too long to address a gut health issue that leads to expensive testing, supplements, alliterative treatments and even surgery.

But what if you didn't wait?

What if you took action sooner?

What if you can actually afford it and you just need to revisit where else you're spending money?

Most people are sensitive about the topic of money and investment - and we get it - but we welcome the conversation. 

Most people were never taught to have a healthy relationship with money, just like many of us never learned how to have a healthy relationship with food. 

It's all connected.

How we relate to one thing is how we relate to all things.

Ultimately, money is a form of energy. 

It's used as an exchange of value, and thus, points to what we consider valuable.

Which is why at one point, salt was as valuable as gold.

So, what do you value now? What are you spending on that is making your problem bigger?

Maybe it's Door Dash.

Maybe it's fast food. 

Maybe it's the Peloton bike you never ride anymore that just makes you feel guilty when you look at it. 

Maybe it's alcohol.

Maybe it's vaping.

Maybe it's other substances that you use to try to escape your problem.

Maybe it's time. 

All the precious time you spend worrying about what to eat, looking up the next diet, searching for workouts online because you don't have a program, and missing out on the present moment because you're so uncomfortable in your body. 

There are SO many things that we spend money on - rather unconsciously - that could be re-directed to something that provides a better return on investment.

For example, there was once a time when we were nervous to spend $500 each on a business expense. And just last month, we joined a $25,000 business coaching program.

Not because we're necessarily making more money compared to expenses, but because we've expanded our capacity to invest.

And because we understand the value of coaching. 

Because we did the due diligence in choosing this specific coaching program over thousands of others available to us.

And because we understand that investing in oneself always pays off. 

And while it's not always true that more expensive = better quality, it certainly is true when the product is backed by credibility, years of positive reviews, and proof of results - all of which we have at The Green Door Life.

That's exactly why we are almost at 100% full client capacity with only a few spots left open this July. [Click here to apply - think of it as your test run of using the 'Dyson'.]

And that's why our group nutrition program launching in September is already filling up. [Click here to join; limited to the first 20 who register].

And that's why we have some members who have made a conscious decision to have a health coach indefinitely and have rearranged their budgets to accommodate that.

If you need help getting creative to join Awaken Your Nutrition, just click reply and let us know. 

From payment plans to potential trades (seriously - email us!) to streamlining grocery shopping to making more food at home to not needing a gym to spending way less money on alcohol to not needing so many supplements and testing, our members are saving so much in the long run 💚

Shannon Morse and Lisa Kirby | Co-Founders of The Green Door Life

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