doll hall - treehouse
welcome to the treehouse!
Your task right now is to focus on the following themes:
exploration, play, wonder, movement
exploration
venturing into new territories
play
engaging joyfully
wonder
reflecting a sense of magic
movement
embracing action, change, & momentum
the treehouse
One visits a treehouse to climb, explore, and embrace the thrill of a great adventure.
You can benefit from visiting the treehouse if you are:
- overwhelmed by structure / planning and want to embrace spontaneity
- needing to reconnect with joy, playfulness, and creative energy
- wanting to break free from a mold that you find yourself in
- seeking adventure to spark momentum
- hesitant to take risks, even though curiosity is pulling you forward
- curious about new opportunities but don't know where to start
Keywords: exploration, play, wonder, movement, freedom, change, spontaneity, adventure, joy
The Dream Hall focuses on imagination, exploration, and curiosity. This hall encourages innovation and invites you to experiment with ideas or experiences.
exploration - venturing into new territories
Your job is to actively explore beyond the familiar to spark growth and insight.
✨ Current Obstacles:
- "Uncertainty or lack of motivation stops me from venturing."
- "I want to explore, but I don't know where to start or what to do."
What step could you take today that brings you out of your comfort zone?
Stepping outside of our comfort zone isn't comfortable, even for the most adventurous souls out there. Each time we venture beyond the familiar, we need to muster up courage to take action and face the feeling of uncertainty. The more we practice taking little risks, the more innate it becomes for us to explore (whether physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually).
There are many small risks we could take each day that give us a sense of comfort in unfamiliarity - taking a new route home, holding longer eye contact with strangers, adopting new habits. These experiences put us in a different state of mind, where fresh perspectives and inspiration flow to us. We then feel more confident and motivated to push the boundaries of our exploration.
play - engaging joyfully
Your job is to experience happiness and lightheartedness.
✨ Current Obstacles:
- "I feel unmotivated, disconnected, or struggle to enjoy the process."
- "I struggle to find the overlap between play and success."
What can you do right now that sounds fun, even if it doesn't make sense or contribute to productivity?
We experience "play" - fun, happiness, engagement, flow - in our work when we work for the sake of fun itself. When we use that experience ("am I having fun?") as our standard of success, we not only already reach success, but we also see where the stagnancy currently is.
It’s not about forcing productivity. It's about feeling into what genuinely motivates and inspires us in the moment. What motivates us in the moment may not make sense or seem connected to our larger goals, but those sparks of curiosity often point to the direction where our natural energy wants to flow. Give yourself permission to follow that flow.
wonder - reflecting a sense of magic
Your job is to notice and allow the small, awe-inspiring moments to guide you.
✨ Current Obstacles:
- "I struggle to notice, understand, or feel connected to the magic."
What small or unexpected moment of beauty can you pay attention to? How could that inspire your next move?
Consider this an exercise of gratitude! There are infinite things that we could be grateful for daily. The more we notice those things, the more wonder we naturally experience wonder in our lives.
These moments of genuine appreciation (no matter what they're for) allow us to experience life as kids do: "Life is a limitless place of magic!"
Add fairy lights to your space. Light a scented candle when you work. Be present in your relationships. Then, ride that feeling of wonder and let it guide your next creative choice. Orchestrate individual pieces in a way that makes it very easy for wonder to flow throughout each day.
movement - embracing action, change, & momentum
Your job is to find forward momentum and the courage to keep going.
✨ Current Obstacles:
- "I struggle to start or maintain momentum."
- "I struggle to find direction or choose between possibilities."
What sits in the overlap between fun and purpose?
What feels fun for us will keep us engaged and motivated to continue. What feels purposeful for us will provide a sense of direction. How much of your life incorporates both?
What small action can you take that moves you forward?
Sometimes, feeling overwhelmed or scared of uncertainty keeps us walking around in circles. Try to take a small step that aligns you to your goals. By taking small, intentional steps that feel manageable, we can build momentum and find the confidence to keep going.
brainstorming business ideas
You can think about your brand as both your personality and the impact you leave on others.
Your authentic self is your authentic impact.
- You can embody the themes of the treehouse in your personality.
- You can embody the themes of the treehouse as a foundation to build any area of your work (or life).
- You can make your audience aware of the themes of the treehouse.
- You can inspire others to also embody the themes of the treehouse.
Ask yourself these questions:
- Check the keywords above to see if they naturally align with you.
- Think of activities you love / might love to do - could you pursue them from the value set that the treehouse represents?
- Close your eyes and imagine how it would feel to bring people to your treehouse.
- Does it feel fulfilling for you? If so, why? If not, why not?
- How are others affected by your treehouse?
- Can you see yourself growing both more comfortable and more curious in this role?
You can use any / all spaces as a foundation for your business and life. A space can represent:
- the foundation that your business is built upon
- a guide for you to make decisions
- a temporary or permanent foundation
- a framework you use for certain processes only
- how you want to show up in the world
- how you want to impact others
- the values that you want to integrate
Why are doll halls so important?
The more clear we are on the role we want to embody & play in the lives of others, the easier it is to give our business a sense of direction and purpose. This is the purpose that grounds us on our path and helps us overcome the challenges that come our way.
As we evolve, we may want to explore other spaces or just remind ourselves what our center is made of. We can lean into these archetypes at any point, whether we commit to just one, are drawn to several, or shift into all of them.
Here are the other tools you can use to start building your business:
- free information profile
- find a career doll
- book a doll call - 1:1 call with Valerie
- toolkit - small business resources
- doll diaries - journal prompts
- the dollhouse - community