Most of us resist, avoid or react to uncomfortable emotions, compounding our suffering and creating net-negatives in our lives. Like over-eating or over-drinking to escape feeling the discomfort.
But what if you got really CURIOUS about your feelings?
Where do you FEEL it in your body?
Does it have a color, shape or smell?
Feelings are simply vibrations in our bodies created by our thoughts.
Read MoreSometimes self-care looks like discipline.
Trying over and over, until we get the result we want.
It is listening to your body and mind.
Really listening…
Sitting in discomfort… observing…
Allowing the feelings and urges to flow through you…
Instead of resisting, avoid, or reacting to them…
Knowing you are trading short term pain for long term gain.
Read MoreHow many of you practice this daily? Be honest!
Most of us only grab the oxygen mask in an emergency.
But if we really want to serve ourselves, our loved ones and our communities with greater impact we have to learn to preemptively engage in self-care.
I thought I was fairly good at this. I’d regularly set aside time for yoga, hiking, girlfriends, solo travel, quiet time, etc. But I realized it was just enough to SURVIVE, not necessarily THRIVE.
Big takeaway … Don’t wait until your body is screaming at you to take action, practice radical self-care BEFORE you crash and burn. 😁
Read MoreWhat are you grateful for today?
I recently completed a 30-day end of year grateful challenge, which was just the right amount of time to get me into a regular attitude of gratitude.
As the month progressed, I could see a change in my awareness as I scanned my day for things to be grateful for. There was definitely a shift from seeing the glass half empty to half full!
Read MoreHave you noticed our brains are creatures of habit, thinking the same thoughts over and over again?
How often do we question if our thoughts are true, or if they are serving us?
It matters because our thoughts create our feelings, which fuel our actions, which lead to our results. Thus, there is a direct link between our thoughts and results in life!
It serves us to pay attention to our thoughts. Where is our energy flowing? Is this where we want to go?
I spent the last year really watching my brain and the thoughts it created…uncovering those pesky unconscious thoughts took extra effort too.
Read More2019 was a tremendous growth year for me.
For the first 30 days of 2020, I’ll be sharing my favorite lessons learned in the hopes that they serve you in your own personal journeys. Follow along and share your lessons learned as well!
Read MoreLearning how to process negative emotions is a skill worth investing in, as it will enable you to confidently navigate any challenge.
Read MoreI’ve had an incredible teacher in my own back yard for years that I’ve been refusing to acknowledge! NYC has been highlighting my weaknesses and blindspots for over a decade, challenging me to listen, grow, and find my voice. Sometimes I rose to the challenge eagerly, other times I buried my head in the sand, resisted, or threatened to move because it felt easier than confronting some truths.
Read MoreIt’s not about asking people you don't know for help. Nor is it about making up reasons to speak to someone with the intent to be remembered. It is about listening and helping others.
This approach sure takes a lot of pressure off the plate, doesn’t it? 😁
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