What Does Thriving Look Like For You?

What if thriving isn’t a goal to chase, but an everyday way of living that’s deeply personal and true to you?

In this episode of Beautiful Work Beautiful Life, Laurel Boivin invites you to pause and gently turn inward to explore that beautiful, liberating idea. She unpacks what thriving really means — beyond hustle, perfection, or someone else’s expectations. She also shares inspiring, real-life stories showing how thriving can look wildly different for each of us: from savoring slower mornings and setting heartfelt boundaries, to boldly saying yes to dreams that once felt out of reach.

You’ll be guided to reflect on your own vision of a fulfilling life through thoughtful journaling questions designed to help you reconnect with what nourishes you most.

This episode is an encouraging reminder that thriving is a daily relationship with yourself — a practice of living in alignment with what feels nourishing, meaningful, and beautifully true. Pour yourself a cup of tea, grab your journal, and let’s begin this gentle exploration together.

0:00 Welcome

01:39 Introduction of today’s topic

02:51 Introduction of Laurel and Laurel

03:37 What it means to really thrive

04:35 Real-life examples of thriving

06:10 Journal prompts

08:26 Final reflection and invitation

09:30 Closing

Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration:

* When was the last time you felt like you were thriving, even for a moment? What were you doing?

* Who were you with? How did it feel in your body?

* What does your ideal thriving day look like and feel like from sunrise to bedtime? Describe it in great detail.

* What do you need more of in your life right now to feel deeply nourished and supported?

* What do you need less of to create more spaciousness for your thriving self to emerge?

* If you fully believed you were worthy of thriving, what is one small step you could take this week to honor that?

* What parts of your current life already feel like thriving? How can you expand those moments?

* Where do you feel most alive? Is it a place, a person, an activity? How can you invite more of that energy into your everyday life?

* What old beliefs and stories might be holding you back from fully stepping into your thriving life?

* Who in your life supports you thriving, and who drains you? How might you gently create more boundaries or more connection as needed so that you can thrive?

* If you could give your future self — your future thriving self — one piece of advice, what would it be?

* If you could thank your former self for bringing you into this moment and giving you a taste of what thriving looked like, what would you say to your former self?

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Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. You can learn more about Laurel Holland at www.liveyourinnerpower.com.

Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. You can learn more about Laurel Boivin at www.fluxflowcoaching.com.