We recently connected with Loriana Lam and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Loriana , so happy to have you on the platform with us today and excited to chat about your lessons and insights. Our ability to make good decisions can massively impact our lives, careers and relationships and so it would be very helpful to hear about how you built your decision-making skills.
My journey in decision-making began in childhood after my father’s passing, which left my mother seeking support from me. This unusual role developed my awareness of long-term consequences and pragmatic choices. Fast forward towards my career, I often received feedback that I was “not aggressive enough,” but was very “nice” — this highlighted my tendency toward people-pleasing, which also impacted my decision-making. Altogether these burdens enveloped into anger and low self-esteem, which resulted in a disconnect between my mind and body.
As I sought out clarity, I turned to yoga as a release from daily stress, and after a breakdown, I turned to therapy and eventually pursued a yoga teacher certification. Yoga has taught me to listen to my body rather than solely relying on my mind because as I have learned the mind often lies to you. I realized that effective decision-making involves aligning choices with one’s inner truth, and not just what is logical or based-on others’ opinions.
As I continue to face new challenges, I remain committed to refining my skills by blending pragmatism and intuition. My path has shown me that decision-making is about the process of self-discovery and growth as much as it is about the outcomes. Essentially, I strive to honor both my responsibilities and my authentic self in every choice I make.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I am a project manager with a diverse background in advertising and brand marketing. My career has been marked by successful consumer goods and retail initiatives, but I am now collaborating on projects that align with my passions for arts, wellness, and community building.
As a certified yoga instructor, I bring a unique blend of corporate expertise and wellness insights to my work. My focus has shifted from traditional brand growth to creating meaningful experiences that cultivate personal development and connection.
My mission is to unite communities through transformative experiences celebrating growth, wellness, and creativity. I am always actively seeking collaborations with individuals and organizations who share a similar vision!
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
The three qualities that are most impactful in my journey are compassion, mindfulness and intention, and connection. These interconnected qualities have shaped both my personal and professional growth.
Compassion allows me to connect deeply with others, cultivating empathy and understanding in all interactions. Mindfulness helps me stay present, make better decisions, and manage stress effectively. Intention guides my actions and choices, ensuring alignment with my values and goals. All of these qualities allows me to connect to not only with myself, internally, but with others as well.
To cultivate these qualities, I advise you to practice yoga!
What has been your biggest area of growth or improvement in the past 12 months?
In the past twelve months, my most significant area of growth has been in self-acceptance and aligning my actions with my authentic self.
By drawing my awareness inward and through self-reflection, I have gained a clearer understanding of my core values and strengths, allowing me to embrace my “flaws” as unique aspects of who I am. This has empowered me to make decisions that resonate with my true, authentic self rather than conforming to others’ expectations. I have also become adept at setting healthy boundaries and pursuing genuine interests, which has led to more fulfilling experiences and relationships.
By being true to myself, I have cultivated resilience, creativity, and an openness to new experiences that enrich my journey in this life.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.yogabyloriana.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogabyloriana/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorianalam/
Image Credits
Astro.Gong.Yoga
tommie Hollywood
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