Welcome to Think Outside the Lines

Thanks for being here. You just took the first step toward living with more clarity and intention—and that matters.

If you're here, you probably know what it feels like to go through the motions. To achieve things that look good on paper but feel hollow. To wonder if there's a way to live and lead that doesn't require constant performance.

There is. And it starts with pausing long enough to hear yourself.

Your Free Worksheets

These aren't busywork. They're designed to create real clarity—the kind that shifts how you show up, make decisions, and lead.

Use them when life feels heavy, when you're navigating a transition, or when you just need to check in with yourself.

The Alignment Check-In

A gentle reset to help life feel lighter, clearer, and more intentional.

Name what you're carrying. Follow your energy. Reconnect with your values. Create space by releasing what no longer fits. Choose one small shift you can actually implement.

Best for: Anyone feeling drained, disconnected, or stuck in autopilot.

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Leading From Alignment

A more human approach to influence at work and in life.

Lead from internal alignment, not external performance. Understand the difference between managing and leading. Reflect on the leadership you've experienced and consciously choose what to carry forward. Navigate unclear systems without losing yourself.

Best for: Anyone who wants to lead with integrity, clarity, and self-trust—whether you're managing a team or just trying to show up better in your own life.

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The Grounded Gratitude Check-In

A gratitude practice without the pressure.

Notice the difference between gratitude and appreciation. Identify what's actually working—not what should be. Appreciate what you've released. Hold both gratitude and growth at the same time. Turn what's working into a compass for what you want to build.

Best for: Anyone who's tired of forced gratitude lists and wants a practice that feels honest, grounded, and real—not performative.

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Prefer to be guided?

These practices are also available as guided reflections on YouTube — so you can just listen and reflect.

The Grounded Gratitude Check-In

The Alignment Check-In

Leading From Alignment

What Happens Next?

You'll hear from me monthly with reflections, tools, and ideas to help you live more intentionally.

No hype. No hustle. Just honest, grounded support.

Revisit these worksheets anytime. Bookmark this page. Come back monthly. They're here whenever you need a reset.

If you want to go deeper, I offer 1:1 coaching for people ready to move from awareness to aligned action.

You already have more wisdom than you think. Sometimes you just need the right questions to help you access it.

Welcome to the community.

— Shawn