Seven-Year Cycles and Learning to Embrace Life's Possibilities.
14 Years of The Continuum Process. From disconnection to feeling alive, and everything in between.
I often find this story difficult to pick apart because it spans such a long period of time (even longer than the cycles I’m highlighting here), and covers so many iterations of self and transformations aligning directly with the creation of The Continuum Process, my personal and professional development tool.
However, reaching this milestone of two, neat, seven year cycles, I have found some perspective and feel deeply proud of what I have created not just as a tool that can now help others, but the creation that is my life.
I also have the (sixth) sense that my beloved creation is ready to be found by more of those looking for it. And as such, in 2025 I hope to share its beauty, impact and wisdom more freely to enable this.
And it’s helpful to know how I was at the point of TCP’s inception 14 years ago.
I was an anxious 28-year-old grappling with a profound lack of self-worth and the "scaffolding of self"- the essential supports of self-trust, self-esteem, and self-confidence, needed to navigate life’s inevitable ups and downs. And whilst I had persistence, resilience and a lot of grit from life’s experiences to date, these aspects of self eluded me.
I know that this is common at that age, and by all accounts I was doing quite well in life, considering the inner challenges I faced. I had a career, friends, family, a home.
But I was deeply affected by everything, trapped in a mental cage of self-loathing and shame. And I knew, that this couldn’t be how I would spend my life. Surely. Encouragingly, even in that darkness, I held onto a glimmer of hope, a quiet belief that I could create a version of myself who was proud of who she was, and who felt deeply connected to life in meaningful ways.
That glimmer, far off in the distance, truly sustained me over the course of many years.
Inspired by the principles of brand strategy I used in my career, such as clarifying core values, defining personality attributes, and many other things, I began developing what would become The Continuum Process (TCP).
If I could transform brands, surely I could transform myself, I thought.
It started as a personal lifeline, a self-analysis, a thorough introspection done once a year, and in my moments of quiet transition where I felt utterly lost and alone, it offered me clarity, comfort, and courage to keep moving forward toward that glimmer.
I have since seen it do the same for others.
Knowing what I know about it now, its power lies in the ability to organise the head and the heart via what’s now been named the Life Audit. Doing it, provides the regulation and fresh perspective that a clean slate enables, allowing the subconscious to guide clarity and aligned action.
From here, living with intention, begins.
This is a very reduced list of what my two, seven year cycles included, each item curated from the authentic power of my intention.
The First Seven-Year Cycle: Building the Scaffolding of Self
The first seven years of using TCP to meet myself where I was, became about proving to myself that I could achieve the career, health, and financial goals I desired.
Here’s what unfolded:
I ran two half marathons, quit smoking, became obsessed with yoga, pilates and barre and learned to meditate.
Quadrupled my income, reached the top 2% of female earners in Australia, and achieved career milestones like leadership roles and a positive reputation.
Successfully navigated two bouts of depression and managed an ongoing Generalised Anxiety Disorder with the help of my psychologist and without medication.
Saved money, and built a foundation for financial security.
Maintained a full social life, travelled extensively with family and friends, and experienced much personal growth.
These accomplishments were undeniably significant, but they often felt shallow, driven by external validation and a need to prove my worth, mostly to myself.
Discovering the work of Dr Pippa Grange helped me understand the concept of "Winning Deep vs. Winning Shallow" and I realised I needed to shift my focus inward.
The Second Seven-Year Cycle: Falling in Love with Myself and Life
As I entered the next cycle, I prioritised self-discovery, self-acceptance, and alignment.
This journey was far (far) from easy, it involved dismantling the external security I had worked so hard to build, and brought with it risk and sacrifice that has been incredibly heavy at times.
But the rewards were quite simply, profound:
I fell in love with myself, life, and my now-husband.
Experienced awe and wonder regularly and deepened my connection to my soul.
Walked multiple Camino trails in Spain, hiked the Bavarian, Austrian and Swiss Alps, and explored India.
Became a qualified meditation and breathwork teacher.
Moved to Germany, began learning a new language, and built new networks & friendships.
Offered TCP to clients, helping them navigate their own transitions.
Each decision was intentional, but I left room for magic and spontaneity, trusting my intuition and learning to embrace the detours that came, and allowing the scaffolding that I had built to hold me, especially during the harder times.
Because undoubtedly, challenges arose - big ones, and I made mistakes and experienced hardship, but TCP as a tool offered the perspective, clarity, comfort, and courage I needed to sustain belief and keep me moving forward.
One step at a time. Always.
So, What Are The Benefits of The Continuum Process?
Doing this work with others the last 4 years has highlighted some clear benefits.
To maintain a competitive edge: Authenticity is your ultimate advantage, there IS no one like you, but you have to access that part of you which can be hard.
To navigate change and transition: Life is filled with transitions, with more on the way as the world changes, and TCP equips you to handle them.
To connect deeply with life: Exploring who you are unlocks a reverence for life’s unfolding, even without making big changes in your outer life!
To organise your head and heart for aligned action: A clear mind and heart is the gateway to peace, focus, and creativity. It also unlocks the subconscious so taking action feels much more natural.
To access detailed progress of how we evolve over time: Doing TCP is like taking a screenshot of the cross-section of your life at any given point. When we do it repeatedly, we can reflect back on previous Audits and marvel at how we’ve grown, in ways we didn’t even see. This is incredibly empowering.
To break generational patterns: Leaning into change instead of white-knuckling our way through it, will help us AND the next generations who are predicted to live longer lives, do the same.
What’s Next?
As I reflect on 14 years of personal and professional growth, I’m genuinely excited to embrace the next chapter.
This version of me feels more connected, creative, purposeful, and aligned than ever before. I suspect a healthy balance of Health, Wealth and Love is in order now.
The scaffolding has been pulled down; the training wheels are off.
It’s time to be fully present in this unfolding miracle that is life.
There will be new offerings from TCP. There will be new creative endeavours, and new challenges to embark on.
To those considering TCP, remember that small shifts can make huge differences - it’s just about choosing the right shifts to make at the right time, that’s the hard part.
Whether you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or ready for a new chapter, this process offers the tools to move forward with intention and courage.
Sessions are held 1:1 over Zoom, you can find more information on my website.
Cheering for you.
Alice
