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Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
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On this show…we are recognizing our authority to make thoughtful and qualified decisions on our behalf as we give ourselves permission to move forward. Wherever you are, stuck or detained, you have the right to take the necessary actions to heal, inform, forgive, and let go. Only from this type of feeling will you find the motivation to take the next step. So many of us find ourselves at one point or another trapped by regret, grief, anger, self-doubt, and more. We get so focused on trying to figure out the “why” of what happened that we can’t move past this rumination stage. Here we are stunted without the ability to see the bigger or better visions that lie just beyond this haze.
Right now, let’s make the commitment to avoid saying or thinking; I can’t, I’ve already tried that, no one understands what I’m going through, or this is hopeless. Those types of sentiments don’t belong in our internal narrative or coming out of our mouths to anyone else. Remember, what you practice, you perfect.
With that in mind, where do you want to put your time, effort, and energy? Finding a new path forward or finding a way to transcend time and rewrite the past? I don’t know about you but one seems pretty obvious. Ok then, how do we move forward? What do you need to uncover, untangle, or unlearn to allow yourself a free passage? If life is a lesson then that would be the natural place to start. What can you learn? Up close and personal it may be hard to see the point but let’s crawl up to our higher vantage point with the wide-angle lens to get the bigger picture.
JOSHUA BECKER begs Don’t Forget the Past. Learn from It. found at becomingminimalist.com
Aisha Beau shares A Beginner's Guide to Giving Yourself Permission found on the shineapp.com
MARELISA inspires us with 50 Things to Give Yourself Permission For, found at daringtolivefully.com
Dr. Patricia Harteneck leaves us with 7 Ways to Get Yourself Unstuck found at psychologytoday.com
CHALLENGE: don’t live with past regrets. Look for the lesson, forgive, and give yourself permission to move forward. The best is yet to come.
I Know YOU Can Do It!
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
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On this show…we are examining our experiences to find positive fuel that will propel us forward instead of painful memories that will hold us back. Do you feel stuck, limited by your circumstances, unsure of how to let go, learn, and move forward? We’ve all been there and may be struggling in that place today. Mariah is here to share her story and her light with us. I hope you’ll share it with others. Your past does not define you, it isn’t the end of your story but the beginning. No matter what you’re dealing with you will be inspired by Mariah, a Heart for the Hurting.
Have you ever had a “good idea”? You know that thing that sounds fun, creative, meaningful, profitable, passionate…that inspiring idea. What did you do with it? Do you still have it or did you talk yourself out of acting on it? Maybe it was a fun idea or business venture but perhaps it was your purpose and passion. Maybe, it’s still burning in you begging you to bring it to life.
What is holding you back?
“Let your ideas and thoughts give you inspiration. All creativity comes from your imagination - you first imagine and then you create.” ~Catherine Pulsifer
Meet Mariah. A beautiful soul who was challenged, shaped and then motivated to make a meaningful impact through her experiences.
Over at minihabits.com I found How Your Past Is The Best Source Of Inspiration
Tony Fahkry leaves us with 5 Ways To Find Inspiration In Your Daily Life found at medium.com
CHALLENGE: examine your past as a source of inspiration. Use experiences that molded and shaped you to carve out a new path of purpose.
I Know YOU Can Do It!
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
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On this show…we are making a commitment to ourselves to give it another try and another chance. No quick throw of the towel here. If you’re tired of always starting over, changing courses, sacrificing your dreams, and just feeling like you can never win, then keep listening. We’re making a bold statement today and refusing to give up…that easy. How many times do you have a great idea, excited, and anxious to get going then days, weeks, or months later, you’ve second guessed yourself, talked yourself out of it, and given up the idea? All the time.
95% of new products fail. And 90% of startup companies never make it. That's not for a lack of ideas. It's a lack of execution: the same reason why people dream of writing a novel, crafting a piece of music, or learning a new language — but never actually do it. It starts with making a commitment to yourself because you, and you can keep going when they say it’s impossible. The next thing we’ll explore is motivation and tenacity, this idea of one more try and one more chance. And last but not to be forgotten, how to get back in there when the motivation just isn’t there.
Oh, the ideas I’ve had over the years. I was a child entrepreneur, starting my own business when I was 7 or 8. Now, when I say business I mean creating a product and trying to sell it. I don’t want you trying to look up some publicly traded stock by a child protege. My first business was easter flowers by the bunch. My second business was gently used children’s toys from my room. Then there was an attempt at a pretzel stand among many others. Just so you know, I am not selling pretzels today. Refusing to give up isn’t meant to keep you pushing a square peg into a round hole. Giving in to an idea that isn’t ready, isn’t sustainable, or honestly, just wrong is ok. It gives you time back to modify and re-engineer your idea or your approach.
We’re focusing on those times we just didn’t give it our all. Why and why not?
Jennifer Houston helps us with 6 Powerful Reasons to Refuse to Give Up found at womanitely.com
Don Miguel Ruiz helps us understand why yo DON’T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS found at thefouragreements.com
Don Miguel Ruiz Stop Trying to Read Other People's Minds | found on the SuperSoul Sunday Youtube channel
Over at thesitsgirl.com I found this inspiring message Before You Give Up
CHALLENGE: make a commitment to yourself to give it one more try and one more chance before you throw in the towel. You have more resolve than you think and taking time to find a way forward is worth it!
I Know YOU Can Do It!
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
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On this show…we are defining our threshold and challenging our limiting beliefs as we set boundaries we intend to hold firm and those we aspire to push. Boundaries help us move through life with protection while providing a safe way to measure our growth. It just might be time to outgrow your current position and move forward! This exercise isn’t meant to box you in or make you feel trapped. Boundaries are evolutionary and when you feel ready, can shape-shift to meet your next trial. The goal we are setting for this topic is ownership. You own the next move instead of letting your circumstance, own you.
Have you ever uttered the words, “I don’t know, it just happened?” Have you ever felt like you are just following life and jumping hurdles when prompted? Do you feel like life is leading you? If you’re shaking your head and you’ve been pushed, pulled, prodded, devalued, overlooked, belittled, controlled……(do you want me to keep going) KEEP LISTENING.
Healthy boundaries are personal and a form of self-care. It helps to create clear guidelines/rules/limits of how you would like to be treated. So many times we expect people to treat us the way we want to be treated but yet we never communicate what that looks like. We keep this and all the ways we’ve been threatened, swirling around in our heads making us more vulnerable instead of stronger. Communicating your boundaries is a crucial step and one we will dive into. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves AND before we can look at pushing said boundaries, we need to first identify where we need to establish our first boundary.
Over at loveselfcare.com I found some ideas on Pushing Past Your Limits – When and Why to Do It
CHALLENGE: create boundaries that help protect you as you self-reflect and self-nurture but then expand and push past boundaries, testing self-limiting thoughts to experience true growth.
I Know YOU Can Do It!
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
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On this show…we’re checking the recipe, measuring out our ingredients with precision, and cooking with conviction as we find the confidence of a chocolate chip. What does that even mean as my stomach grumbles at the mention of a chocolate chip? Don’t worry, I’m going to get to that and more. Let’s start here, where do you find your confidence? Maybe you’re saying, “what confidence?” or maybe you walk tall exuding courage and assertiveness. No matter where you currently are on the confidence scale, there is something in this show for you. A different perspective and a positive alternative, so stay with me.
If you were a cookie, what cookie would you be? Shortbread, iced sugar cookie, fig newton, snickerdoodle, peanut butter, oreo…..yum, I’m salivating.
During a trip with a group of women, I sensed some tension between myself and another woman. Sensed some tension? That’s polite, she actually confronted me out of the blue. I was caught off guard because, before the incident, I didn’t even realize she wasn’t a fan of mine. The next day, I was discussing this encounter with a friend who happens to be a social worker, so can we say, delicate in her approach. She told me that I was like an oatmeal raisin cookie. Some people like oatmeal raisin cookies and some don’t. Hmmmm with my head cocked sideways like your favorite golden retriever reel I said, “Weird, I always thought I was chocolate chip.”
Now there is more than a delicious treat to unpack here. As I stepped back and looked at my life and my approach to it, that makes perfect sense. I have the confidence of a chocolate chip. Personally or professionally, I avoid fear and self-doubt by believing everyone will like me. They will listen to my ideas, embrace my opinions, and genuinely want to help me because they truly like me. Pie in the sky? Nope, we’re talking about cookies here. Is it always true? Absolutely not but don’t tell me that. My chips make me fearless!
Madison Sabatino asks and informs on What is Your Cookie-Personality? Found at The Rampage
At skillsyouneed.com I found more information on Building Your Confidence
On the BRAINY DOSE youtube channel, I found, 10 Bad Habits That Destroy Your Confidence
CHALLENGE: whether oatmeal raisin or sugar cookie, present your chocolate chip. Crush anxiety and self-doubt by mastering one skill at a time.
I Know YOU Can Do It!
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
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On this show…we’re taking in a big breath, closing our eyes, and remaining still as we tap into the power of peace that resides within us. What an amazing time-out and one that you can enlist anywhere and at any time. Chaos can be all-encompassing and before you know it, you’re swirling around with your thoughts pulled into a million different directions. You feel out of control and overwhelmed. Sorry for the radical change after such a lovely time-out but I’m curious, how do you handle those shifts throughout the day? Are you rational, weighing out all your options with a smooth transition into a problem-solving mode? Or do you shut down, riding the swells only to be pulled under by the current? Sometimes it takes too much energy and focus to fight it.
No matter how you react during stressful situations, the good news is, you have the power to control your reactions and usher in peace. an achievable state of mind that has everything to do with how you feel inside, instead of what’s happening around you. In case you didn’t hear me, you have power and we’re going to tap into some of that right now.
First, you have to have an awareness of where you are, what you what, and what you need. If you react without thought or understanding then it will be difficult to make any changes.
Before we get too deep it might be worthwhile to answer these questions. Do I want more peace in my life? How much value do I place on peace? Am I willing to avoid chaos to protect my peace?
Over at standinbalance.com I found, 8 Tricks to Tap into your Inner Peace
CHALLENGE: take a much-needed time-out as you tap into the power within. You have the ability to order your steps, direct your mind, and guard your heart.
I Know YOU Can Do It!
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
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On this show…we are acquiring, unwrapping, giving, and using our gifts differently. You might hear the word gift and become anxious when you think of a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present. Let’s face it, some of us are not good gift givers. Or you might be thinking of this word with gratitude, possessing a natural ability or talent. You could be thinking of this word with action, like the verb to give (something) as a gift, especially formally or as a donation or bequest. Passing something to someone else. No matter what feeling it elicits or the vision you conjure, let’s take some time to dig a little deeper into gifts. Those we possess, those we give, and those we use.
When I think about the gifts I’ve been given over my lifetime, I’m drawn to the moments, experiences, or art. I come from a family of artists and so each piece I possess is so much more than a gift I received at a certain event celebrating a time in my life. It’s an actual piece of them that they chose to give to me and now that piece lives here, we are all sharing this space together. I think about the time someone invested in me, teaching me, listening to me, and coaching me. Those gifts produce fruit in my life and help me give to someone else. So instead of a present I might have for a period of time, they gave me a gift that I can re-gift as I pass it on.
I was curious about the difference between a gift and a present and found this at mentalfloss.com:
Over at lumankind.com I found 7 Ways To Identify Your Unique Gifts and Contribute to the World
Richie Norton teaches us HOW TO RECEIVE A GIFT WITH GRACE found at medium.com
Leo Babauta shares The Six Greatest Gifts You Can Give Your Loved Ones found at zenhabits.com
CHALLENGE: don’t miss the many gifts in all the wrapping. Your gifts are unique to you and are something to be treasured, utilized, and passed on. Keep your hearts open to being the receiver as well.
I Know YOU Can Do It!
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
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On this show…we’re going to look at goal setting through a different lens. Instead of anxiously scripting a target based on the top ten goals someone said you should achieve before some magical age, we’re going to set a goal we CAN achieve; being the best you can be. Maybe you’re purpose-driven and have your life planned out for the next 3, 5, or 10 years. Perhaps you love deadlines, competition, pushing yourself to uncomfortable heights, and winning more than losing. I mean who doesn’t? But maybe, you find goal setting, milestones, self-motivation, and the celebratory dance all a bit overwhelming so instead, you retreat until something comfortable and doable lands in your lap. Ok, no matter who you identify with, there is a plan for you.
A leader in my company introduced me to the idea of “Best we can be” and it was a bit of a revelation for me. Don’t you love how that happens? Something so simple can hit with perfect timing and SHAZAM, it’s life-altering. You see I’m sometimes guilty of all-or-nothing thinking. I’ve worked really hard on varying degrees but it’s easy to revert back to old habits.
Now I want you to see this idea of “Best we can be” as a freedom-delivering, positive vibe-inducing way of thinking, not a scapegoat. Oh, believe me, I can justify anything so if you are going into this with anything but positivity, you could see that mantra as an excuse to do less than you’re capable of and call it good. I mean, it’s the best I can be…today.”
Nope, not buying it. This mantra should be liberating and give you extra motivation to try harder. You see goals should be personal, passionate, and ensure growth. If you are in line to lose 10 lbs, get a promotion, make six figures or have 6-pack abs then grab a ticket and take a seat. But if you want to evaluate where you are, what you want, and how you’re going to get there; then set your compass to striving for a better you. Well then, grab your headlamp, and let’s get going!
Scotta20 over at changeyourlifeforever.co.uk starts us off with Be The Best You Can Be And Do It Now
CHALLENGE: turn on the light, ask negative self-talk to zip it, and focus your newfound positive thinking on yourself. This year set a goal you can achieve; the best you can be.
I Know YOU Can Do It!
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
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On this show…it’s time for a reality check as we wind it down and take a step back to evaluate what’s working and what’s not! What’s the definition of insanity? Oh yea, doing the same thing over and over but expecting a different result. It’s time to take charge and get real. There’s another saying, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it but when was the last time you looked under the hood? Nope, this year we’re not leaving anything to chance but instead taking a proactive approach as we take an honest deep dive into our lives. Sometimes it’s hard to get a good perspective when you’re so close to the subject, ie - ourselves. So we’ll consult some experts, relate with some stories, pull our vantage point back to get the bigger picture and make a commitment to embrace change.
See if you relate. I’m guilty of putting my head down and barrelling toward a project or idea with just sheer will. I feel like reward and success come from hard work instead of admitting to myself, strategy plays a pretty critical role. Like diet and exercise, they go hand in hand and rarely work alone. But the strategy part can be confusing and is where self-doubt enters the picture. Push square into round hole, twist, try again, push harder - you get the picture.
Strategy takes time, some research, evaluation, and patience but the payoff surpasses the exercise.
How Habits Can Change Your Life (and Your Brain) - Be Smart Youtube Channel
CHALLENGE: take the time to get to know YOU, the real YOU. What is working and what is not so that you can work together and make the necessary changes to transition into the next phase of life.
I Know YOU Can Do It!
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
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On this show….we are in search of a better vantage point and a little patience as we find awareness and understanding for ourselves and others. On this journey of self-discovery, it’s time for a check-in. Do we know where we are, where we’re going, and why? Are we happy with our progress, if not why? And a question that shouldn’t be overlooked, what can we do to get back on track, get satisfied, or push ahead? It’s easy to get lost in self-help mantras and top 10 lists while assuming you’re doing some quality work and experiencing growth in leaps and bounds, but can you be objective? Aren’t you searching because you don’t have all the answers? If you were “there”, would you be able to recognize it, having never been “there” before? All good exploratory questions, perfect for our check-in.
Let’s take a moment and check our toolbox and map. What are you using to guide your journey to self-discovery? Have you found journaling to be helpful? Are you detailing your day, chronicling visions for your future, or barely recording the important moments? Do you have an accountability partner, therapist, or trusted friend you share updates with? Are you finding time to nurture yourself? ME TIME, yoga time, prayer time, nature time…etc? Are you pulling it together in one cohesive approach or more of a scattershot, trying anything that promises to feel good?
We might need a little direction to get us started or kick-start a relaunch.
Maggie Wooll gives us 10 self-discovery techniques to help you find yourself found at Betterup.com
Kendra Cherry helps us understand What Is Self-Awareness?
Development, Types, and How to Improve - found at verywellmind.com
Sadhguru enlightens us on, How Do You Get To Know Yourself Fully?
CHALLENGE: evaluate where you are on your journey to self-discovery. To do so requires a little self-awareness. Is this a good place to stop and dig in for a while to better understand yourself and others? No need to rush, you set the pace.
I Know YOU Can Do It!