#89 Alison Han - The Power of Slowing Down: Lessons from Ali's Journey of finding her authentic self

In this epsiode I catch up with Alison Han.  Ali made the decision to leave the corporate world 12 months ago and has since embarked on a journey of self-discovery. 

She started documenting her journey on social media and found inspiration in the stories of others who had made similar career changes.

Alison has learned the importance of slowing down and being grateful for what she has. She also took a transformative solo trip to Asia earlier this year, which further solidified her desire to live a life aligned with her authentic self. She has learned to embrace adventure, spontaneity, and meeting new people. 

Alison realized the value of living in the present moment and going with the flow. She also discovered the importance of slowing down, not being rigid, and focusing on experiences and connections rather than materialism.

Alison's journey led her to a more spiritual path, where she learned to let go of control and tap into her intuition. She overcame setbacks by accepting them, feeling the pain, and using them as fuel to bounce back. 

In the future, Alison plans to move abroad, start her own business, and have multiple businesses. Success to her means being her authentic self, confidently expressing herself, and feeling proud and good in her own skin.

Key Takeaways: 

• Leaving a job that is causing stress and burnout can be a courageous and necessary decision for personal well-being.
• Slowing down and taking time for self-reflection is essential for personal growth and finding one's authentic self.
• Being grateful for what you have can lead to a more fulfilling and contented life.
• Solo travel can be a transformative experience that allows for self-discovery and personal growth. Embrace adventure, spontaneity, and meeting new people to discover parts of yourself that you may have forgotten.
• Live in the present moment and go with the flow, allowing yourself to be open to new experiences.
• Focus on experiences and connections rather than materialism, as they bring more fulfillment and happiness.
• Tap into your intuition and let go of control to find a deeper sense of peace and purpose.
• Accept setbacks, feel the pain, and use them as fuel to bounce back and prove to yourself what you're capable of.
• Shift your mindset about money from chasing more to seeing it as a tool to create the life you want.
• Channel the mindset and lessons learned from travel into your everyday life, even when you're back in your hometown.
• Success is feeling proud and good in your own skin, being your authentic self, and confidently expressing yourself.

Chapters

00:00 Leaving the Corporate World
03:02 The Pressure of Expectations
06:19 The Courage to Walk Away
11:43 The Power of Slowing Down
14:01 Gratitude and Finding Fulfillment
21:22 The Journey of Personal Growth
22:11 Transformative Solo Travel
23:09 The Transformative Power of Solo Travel
26:24 Embracing Adventure and Living in the Present
34:00 Overcoming Setbacks and Bouncing Back
40:43 Shifting Your Money Mindset
43:23 Future Goals and Living Authentically
46:28 Defining Success on Your Own Terms

Really great chat with Ali - please feel free to check her out below :

https://www.instagram.com/alisrealities/