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FROM THE EDITOR — From the time women are young girls, they are bombarded with messages about how they are supposed to look and behave. These directives significantly affect the way they feel. The pressure to be a certain type of person is a significant drain on a woman’s self-esteem and self-confidence. To gain a better understanding about how societal messages impact young women, I spoke with Sadie Radinsky, an 18-year-old blogger who has touched the lives of girls and women worldwide with her award-winning website wholegirl.com. Sadie is a major voice in a new generation of people redefining wellness. During our conversation, Sadie offered ideas, advice, and practices for young women to help
them celebrate all of themselves. She is the author of the book, Whole Girl: Live Vibrantly, Love Your Entire Self, and Make Friends with Food. Like many other young girls, Sadie was conditioned to view food as this shameful thing we have to contend with. But, once she developed a different mindset about food, she recognized the value it offers us. She used that belief as a catalyst to develop a platform dedicated to healthy cooking and to helping women see the beauty in themselves. Sadie’s message? You’re whole and complete right now! Listen to my conversation with Sadie: www.cyacyl.com/shows/sadie-radinsky
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RECOGNIZE AND CONQUER YOUR FEARS BY JOAN HERRMANN
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HOW INTROVERTS CAN USE MIND BODY TECHNIQUES TO ENTER A CROWDED ROOM WITH CONFIDENCE BY JANE FINKLE
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THE ABC’S OF HOW TO FREE YOURSELF FROM NEGATIVE THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS BY GUY FINLEY
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ARE YOU PERFECTLY DISORGANIZED? BY GAYLE GRUENBERG
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BE THAT MIDLIFE WOMAN YOU DREAM ABOUT! BY LORIE GARDNER
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STOP “SHOULD-ING” ON YOURSELF! BY LINDA MITCHELL
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M A KI N G “ME TIME” IS A M I N DFU L HABIT Attending to the connection with our Self is the most intimate and fundamental part of our journey. My personal method of attending to my connection with Self is through the daily practice of Transcendental Meditation (TM). Every morning as soon as I wake up, I use my RPM Method (Rise, Pee, Meditate).
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After waking up, I make a quick trip to the bathroom, and then I sit still and quiet for 20 minutes. While I sit and meditate, I do not attempt to banish thoughts from my mind. Thinking is natural and even part of this kind of meditation. Many of my clients say, “I can’t meditate because I think too much.” This is not an issue in TM, in which thinking is a byproduct of the meditation doing its work, relieving stress and anxiety. To better understand Transcendental Meditation, imagine your mind is an ocean. The more active the ocean’s waves, the more active your conscious thoughts, the more stress you have. The less active the waves, the less you have to worry about. While practicing TM, watch the waves of your mind, instead of trying to control them, while repeating a given mantra. As you dive deeper into the ocean that is your mind, notice a growing sense of calm and peace. Even though the waves around you are in constant upheaval and motion, the deeper you go, the calmer it seems. The waves are only crashing on the surface. As you continue to transcend into a deep state of profound relaxation and peace, at some point you can no longer hear the waves, and your conscious thoughts calm and quiet themselves. TM is effortless and straightforward. After 20 minutes of “me time,” I feel genuinely connected with my Self, and I am ready to hit the ground running — and conquer the world. During jam-packed days, I still find a way to squeeze in a few minutes of meditation first thing in the morning. In fact, those are the days I need meditation the most and cannot afford to skip it. I gain inner peace, greater energy, clarity of mind, creativity, and awareness from my morning meditation. Who would not want to start the day tapping into their own highest potential? Our minds may continuously be in “go” mode, like the
endless thrashing on the surface of the ocean, inundated with decisions to make, to-do lists, tasks, and all the stresses of our day-to-day lives. Yet within all of us is an ever-present calm, which we can access if we dive deep enough. Although this calm is always there for us, we lose touch with it when we are stuck at the surface of our minds. TM helps me dive deeper into the calm below the surface. This is how I am able to connect with my higher Self. As Rumi wrote, “The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.” We spend our lives entrenched in thoughts, processes, and visions. When we live mostly in our heads, it becomes more difficult to quiet our minds and dive deeper, where there is less chaos. By practicing a mindfulness ritual like TM, you essentially awaken your heart and create a stronger connection between your heart and your mind. Perhaps your version of “me time” is going for a walk or a run, spending time in nature, or practicing yoga. These types of moving mindfulness practices can be just as effective as seated ones, like Transcendental Meditation. Whatever your practice or ritual is, revel in your own company. Commit to creating a mindful habit to attend to this connection with your Self. As a result, you will experience a ripple effect of beneficial impacts across all areas of your life.
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NAZ BEHESHTI Naz Beheshti is the author of Pause. Breathe. Choose.: Become the CEO of Your Well-Being. She is an executive wellness coach, speaker, Forbes contributor, and CEO and founder of Prananaz, a corporate wellness company improving leadership effectiveness, employee engagement and well-being, company culture, and business outcomes. To Learn More Visit: www.NazBeheshti.com
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June 2021 Issue
Recognize & Conquer Your Fears Written by Joan Herrmann
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Fear is one of the most powerful forces in life. It affects the decisions we make and the actions we take. And while the primary role of fear is to keep us safe, it often becomes the obstacle that stands between us and our dreams and goals. There are rational fears, the ones that are based in reality such as encountering a bear while on a hike in the woods, and there are the irrational fears that keep us stuck. These are the stories we tell ourselves about outcomes we believe will happen, with no factual basis. They usually begin in childhood and remain with us until something is changed. These can be labeled destructive fears. According to Dr. Carla Marie Manly, a psychologist and author of the book, Joy from Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend, if you find yourself running away from fear, you’re running in the wrong direction. She believes that fear demands that we move toward it, face it, and hear its messages, and that when we do not, the result can be detrimental to our wellbeing: anxiety and depression, sleeplessness, broken relationships, lack of action, plus much more. Dr. Manly contends that awareness is the key to turning a destructive fear into a constructive, self-serving thought and that the more conscious we are of the irrational fears, the more we can break free of their hold. It’s not always easy to recognize our fears and how they keep us stuck. Here are a few clues that experts say may help you determine if your life is guided by fear rather than joyful freedom: • You see only the downside. Someone governed by fear tends to identify with the worse case scenario. You tend to focus on the failure and pain. • You avoid anything new or unknown. Fear keeps you stuck, afraid to take a chance or step out of your comfort
zone – even if your current situation is painful. • You stay small. Fear encourages you to avoid any potential failure or rejection. You don’t push boundaries or experience growth and development. • You are indecisive. The fear of making the wrong decision keeps you from making any decision at all. Second guessing is second nature and avoidance becomes your way of life. If you see yourself in any of these, how can you turn fear into joy? First, become aware of what scares you and how you respond. Keep a journal and when you recognize a fear, jot it down. Then write down how you react when fears arise. Keep track of anything that seems significant. Learning about your fears can help you transform them. Once you are aware of your thoughts and responses, you can employ a few strategies for change. Use your imagination for good. Instead of letting your thoughts take you down a dark hole, imagine yourself in the situation with a positive outcome. Take a time out. Don’t react immediately and give yourself some time and space for analysis. Clear your mind by focusing on your breath, taking a walk, or participating in any activity that calms you down. Then, when your mind is clearer, analyze the situation with a new perspective. Talk to a friend or advisor. Gaining insight from someone on the outside can help you see a situation in a different light. Remember, FEAR is nothing more than False Evidence Appearing Real. You can allow fear to stop you from taking action, or you can face, challenge, and overcome it. The choice is yours!
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How Introverts Can Use Mind Body Techniques to Enter a Crowded Room with Confidence Written by Jane Finkle
I Introverts often focus on the negative aspects of their personality such as not easily speaking up or taking action. But your sense of calm and compassion as well as being perceptive, observant, and a good listener can have a calming effect on friends, relatives and colleagues. You can embrace these natural qualities using proven body mind techniques and walk into a crowded room with your head held high. Fear is a normal reaction often experienced by introverts when entering a noisy room full of people. When you are fearful or anxious, the brain floods the body with adrenaline and other chemicals to help you either fight or avoid the situation. This often causes a variety of physical symptoms like shaking or a queasy stomach. By paying attention to the signals of anxiety your body is emitting, you have time to address these symptoms. Fear can also be your friend. The chemicals released supercharge your body and give you more energy. Mind body techniques are designed to create relaxation and focus energy positively. The intention is to fortify your mind and spirit, so you can be your personal best at an important moment in your life. Here are four of my favorite techniques: Creative visualization. Creative visualization is an effective cognitive
process that uses mental imagery to improve self-esteem and interpersonal communication. With your eyes open or closed, you can conjure up reinforcing images and scenarios that uplift and bolster your image of yourself. Let’s say you have an approaching party or work event, and the familiar anxiousness begins to creep in. To counteract your growing unease, imagine pictures unfolding of you walking into a large group with confidence, as if you are watching these positive results take place right now — an experience that can wield a powerful influence over your unconscious. Athletes in all fields of sports have long used creative visualization to prepare for a game. They don’t visualize themselves on the sideline with a sprained ankle. Rather, they imagine an instant replay of the game, seeing themselves in the end zone. The very same idea applies to facing the challenges in large group. Let the positive power of your unconscious mind take over when it’s time to achieve success in your “big game” event. Meditation Clinical studies have documented both physical and mental health benefits of deep breathing and meditation. A popular trend today, meditation can help you stay calm and alert during a large event. The 4-7-8 breathing exercise is a simple and quick process that can be done anywhere. If you feel edgy the night before a big event, or your heart beats quickly in anticipation just outside of the room, put this 4-7-8 exercise into practice. Inhale quietly through your nose slowly on the count of four; then follow the three steps below: • Hold your breath for a count of seven. • Exhale completely through your mouth to a count of eight. • Repeat the cycle three more times for a total of four breaths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Irrational beliefs, self-defeating ideations, and self-reproach over perceived flaws can fire up negative emotions and invariably affect your behavior. While you can’t accurately predict the future pros or cons, to some degree you can control your own thoughts. CBT is a proven and reliable technique that can help put your negative thoughts into perspective, while promoting the positive thoughts you deserve. The basic concept of CBT is that our thoughts influence the way we feel. So if you find yourself ruminating about an upcoming
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event with negative thoughts like: what if I say something stupid, or what if no one will want to talk with me? You can argue against these thoughts with CBT strategies. Confront your negativity by challenging your thoughts with questions such as how realistic is it that I would say something stupid or is it really possible that not one person in the room would want to talk with me? Then replace your negative thoughts with positive affirmations, like “I am approachable and intelligent,” and “people are interested in talking to me.” This affirming self-hypnosis approach may sound simplistic, but to a certain extent, you are what you think. Think of thoughts as powerful construction machines that can either build or tear down the foundation of your self-image. Power posing. Amy Cuddy, a psychologist, Harvard Business School professor, and author of Presence, has studied how body language affects the mind. Simply put, how we hold ourselves physically is a reflection of our self-image. Cuddy recommends striking “the performer “pose before you arrive at a big event by throwing your hands in the air in a triumphant V and widening your stance. Hold this pose for two minutes. You can pose in the restroom of the building or at home just before you head out to the event. Breathe in. Motivation often results from simply taking action. You don’t need to be highly stoked or revved up to dive into the crowd. There are times when just breathing deeply, imagining the best scenario and taking a risk can bring rewards and build a level of self-confidence that will take you to greater heights.
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JANE FINKLE Jane Finkle is a career coach, speaker and author with over 25 years of experience helping clients with career assessment and workplace adjustment. Jane served as associate director of Career Services at the University of Pennsylvania where she created and led the Wharton Career Discovery seminar, and served as liaison to recruiters from major corporations. She is the author of, The Introvert’s Complete Career Guide: From Landing a Job to Surviving, Thriving, and Moving on Up. To Learn More Visit: www.janefinkle.com
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ISSUE NO.128
THE ABC’S OF HOW TO FREE YO U R S E L F F R O M N E G AT I V E THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS Written by Guy Finley
Have you ever noticed that when you’re under the cloud of some negative state, what you do to try to “make things better” actually makes the situation worse? Struggling to free yourself from your own negative reactions is a bit like throwing gasoline onto a fire, isn’t it? Recognizing that you get trapped in this pattern of taking action that neither relieves nor rescues you from negative states actually opens up the possibility of another kind of action based on higher self-knowledge. Following are three new actions – the fundamental “ABC’s” – that can start you on the path to breaking free from negative thoughts and feelings: Avoid nothing. In the moment when suddenly you are carried away in a river of negative thoughts and feelings, does it not seem as if the first thing to do is to, at all costs, avoid? Not just the states themselves, but to try to correct or reconcile the situation that these suffering thoughts and feeling are based in? In other words, the first thing our mind does with any unwanted moment is to resist it. And anything in us that is resisting a condition guarantees the condition it’s resisting will just repeat itself. But in the avoidance of that negative energy that looks at the condition and says, “I must stay away from that,” it’s actually binding me to a relationship with a nature that has defined the event as being dark, and then draws me in to taking the actions it prescribes. The unwanted moment actually brings a revelation. It shows us something: a limitation in our understanding, in our strength. It shows us a limitation in who and what we are. Avoid nothing. Blame no one. Our mind tells us, “You’re the problem. I couldn’t possibly be involved in this problem. I couldn’t be complicit in this conflict.” But is the person that I am about to blame the source of the real problem? Or is the real problem that there’s something inside of me that has already named someone or something outside of me soI can avoid taking responsibility for my own reaction? When I blame someone or something, it is the avoidance of responsibility. What is the responsibility? I’m going to be present to the revelation of this nature that has reacted to hide its low state.
Cling to nothing. Unwanted moments that come along in our life tend to repeat themselves, don’t they? Maybe with different people, maybe in different parts of the world, but these conditions have a tendency to come back, again and again. It’s because the nature in us producing the condition hasn’t changed. So it continues to attract or otherwise produce what it must to protect itself. The event comes back because the lesson isn’t learned. See that failed solutions to similar experiences cannot be separated from the self that is offering them to you. Cling to nothing. To summarize, the next time you get angry, worried, or afraid - you’re in the midst of some kind of stress or strain and you’re sure that nothing is right, life is unfair - if nothing else, don’t look at what your nature is pointing at as being the pain or the problem. Instead, see that what you are looking at is a creation of your own nature. The condition that’s producing the suffering and the sorrow is not outside of yourself. It’s inherent in the level of self that creates an image and tries to escape its own conclusions. This new understanding begins for you the most marvelous experience a human being can have, which is -- little by little -- not to be captured and dragged off by a negative state. Instead, you use each appearance of a negative reaction to discover something new and true about the nature responsible for the whole situation, then to step out of it. Start with the three ABC’s: avoid nothing, blame no one, cling to nothing. That’s how you begin to turn new knowledge into new action and new actions into a new kind of freedom.
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GUY FINLEY Guy Finley is an internationally renowned spiritual teacher and bestselling self-help author. He is the Founder and Director of Life of Learning Foundation, a nonprofit center for transcendent selfstudy located in Merlin, Oregon. He also hosts the Foundation’s Wisdom School — an on-line self-discovery program for seekers of higher self-knowledge. During the coronavirus pandemic Guy is presenting three talks a week via GoToWebinar. Each talk is followed by a Question-and-Answer session with the audience. These talks are free to anyone who wants to join in. To Learn More Visit: www.GuyFinley.org
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Are you Perfectly Disorganized? Written by Gayle M. Gruenberg, CPO-CD®, CVPO
I Is perfectionism holding you back from being organized? You may be saying, “Hey! Wait a minute, Gayle. How could I be a perfectionist and be disorganized? Isn’t that a contradiction?” Not necessarily. Some people feel that if they can’t do something perfectly, they may as well not do it at all, so they don’t even try. What’s at the heart of this perfectionism? It could be messages received in childhood, like if someone was not perfectly behaved or didn’t get perfect grades, they were told they were worthless or felt unloved. It could have been a traumatic event that triggered a certain limiting belief system, or any number of other causes. These messages were internalized and
formed a belief about self that caused perfectionist behavior – fear of being judged, making mistakes, and a deep lack of confidence. Setting high standards of achievement for oneself is one thing, but intense pressure to be flawless, and expecting the same of others, can rob someone of everything else life has to offer: time, money, internal peace, good health, close relationships, and just feeling happy. With regard to organiz-ing, people exhibiting perfectionism may feel that if they don’t have the perfect container, phone app, or time-keeping system, they feel like a failure. They may purchase every possible storage item, calendar, or device, find them lacking in some way, and then toss them aside in a pile, never deigning to look at them again, until the piles threaten to overtake a home or office. Systems are therefore never created. The lack of systems can yield an internal and external environment of chaos and disorganization, further leading to feelings of not being good enough, and causing a vicious cycle. Perfectionism can be very time-consuming. Devoting prolonged intense focus on one thing, such as constantly revising a written work or artistic creation to the exclusion of everything else, can leave a wake of clutter, undone tasks and projects, and neglected self-care. Expecting the same high level of performance, focus, or detail-orientation from family, friends, and romantic partners as a perfectionist expects of oneself can sabotage even the most loving and understanding relationships. Living up to a potentially unrealistic standard of behavior, especially in someone who may be more tolerant of imperfection, can create an unbearable amount of interpersonal friction. In the absence of a serious underlying condition, such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, striving for excellence rather than perfection is one way to overcome the stress induced by perfectionism. Learning to forgive oneself and accepting oneself as “perfectly
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“Expecting the same high level of performance, focus, or detailorientation from family, friends, and romantic partners as a perfectionist expects of oneself, can sabotage even the most loving and understanding relationships.”
imperfect” takes practice, insight, and a commitment to change. In concert with mental health professionals, professional organizers work with clients to overcome perfectionism. We teach them how to create systems so they begin to understand that done is better than perfect and can live a life that lets them feel confident, calm, and in control.
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GAYLE M. GRUENBERG Gayle M. Gruenberg, CPO-CD®, CVPO™ is the Chief Executive Organizer of Let’s Get Organized, LLC, an Organizer Coach, and the creator of the Make Space for Blessings system. To Learn More Visit: www.LGOrganized.com
June 2021 Issue
Be That Midlife Woman You Dream About! Written by Lorie Gardner, RN
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Midlife is not for the faint of heart. Entering the midlife arena for a woman can be a challenge. You are often still responsible for your family or maybe your children have already flown from the nest. You may be involved with the care of your elderly parents. You may have a job that is important and essential for your life. You may have started to struggle with your health in subtle and not so subtle ways. Menopause may have hit you hard. You may be bombarded by advice on what to do to stay healthy, happy, and youthful and are just plain tired of it all. Midlife can come with a set of questions and uncertainties related to menopause, not feeling good enough, a lack of clarity, intense negative thoughts that can zap all your energy and make you feel helpless. It can be overwhelming figuring out what diet to be on and what fitness regimen you should maintain. You may feel something inside is missing. Are you focused on your external reality only? Are you in touch with that wonderful inner true self that you are and that can provide you the most insights and support? Sometimes our relationships with friends can change at this time. Women start heading in different directions. Does anyone provide intimate support to you that would help you unlock your true potential and help you make your dreams come true? Are you limited by what the world, your family, and circle of friends expect of you? Do you place limits on yourself? Do you have ingrained beliefs about what will happen to you in midlife and beyond? I know these are a lot of questions. They are important to ponder during this time of your life. It is the path to those answers that reveals some insights and inspirations on where you want to go. Many people at this time have a set of beliefs that don’t serve
them and do not help them thrive in midlife and beyond. Do you ever say the following to yourself? My concern is that there may be days when you feel devoid of meaning, you struggle with your health, or gain weight despite your best efforts and great advice. Losing social connections and increased family responsibilities can cause stress. Combine that with feeling irrelevant, lacking confidence or direction can lead to more stress and isolation. Consider taking an inner journey and reconnect to your inner power where joy, contentment and peace can be obtained. There are tools like meditation and mindfulness that can start you on the way. The goal of connecting your mind, body and spirit can provide you with some amazing insights. You can start simply by being aware of your breath and taking several breathing breaks during the day. Stop and do some deep breathing for a minute or two several times a day. Try not to live in the past, where regrets can consume you, or live in the future, where worry becomes overwhelming. Stay in the amazement of the present moment.
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JUNE 2021
ISSUE NO.128
STOP “SHOULD-ING” O N YO U R S E L F ! Written by Linda Mitchell
Do you have a long list of responsibilities, duties, and expectations that constantly demand attention? Are you carrying the weight of self-imposed obligations or duties unloaded by others onto your shoulders? It’s important to discern the difference between what you truly need to do and what’s a habitual pattern or a responsibility you’ve taken on unnecessarily. Obligations and responsibilities are not a bad thing until they begin to overwhelm you, steal your joy or create resentment. Fortunately, there’s a way out. Stop “should-ing” on yourself! Breaking free of over-committing is a process, especially if it’s a deeply ingrained habit. This habit comes from trying to be generous and do your best, but when accepting an abundance of commitments becomes a reflex instead of a carefully chosen act, the whole process goes awry and creates unnecessary pain and suffering. I always say that our issues land in our tissues, and a heavy list of duties lands in our shoulders. One who runs is a runner. One who golfs is a golfer. One who “shoulds” is a should-er. Remove that dash and you’ll see exactly where your overdeveloped sense of obligation and misplaced responsibility lands in your body…your shoulders! The next time you find yourself swamped with obligation, responsibility and things you believe you should do, take note of how much stress and tension your shoulders are holding. False obligation and a perpetual sense of ‘I should’ is born of thoughts, beliefs, feelings and patterns developed early in life. Are there early memories, events or experiences that created an addiction to saying, “I should”? Or perhaps your inner critic is talking. Does deciding not to do something make you feel wrong or bad? Dig deeper and get curious about why. Changes on the outside begin with changes on the inside. Certainly, follow through with your duties and responsibilities, but be more discerning about what you demand of yourself. Here’s a simple example: Do you believe you should complete every single item on your to-do list in order to feel productive each day? Do you think you should do all the chores before enjoying some much-needed downtime? These are simple examples to get you thinking about your own commitments and selfimposed must-do’s. A brilliant way to stop should-ing on yourself is to write a list of all the things you feel you should do. Rewrite this list replacing the word should with could and extend each sentence by adding “or I could choose
not to at this time”. Give yourself permission to choose. Pause to see how that feels. “I should”, implies a guilty and uncomfortable outcome if the task isn’t completed. “I could”, means you’re taking responsibility for your actions in the moment, yet creating freedom of choice. It’s a whole different energy! It’s a liberating exercise which also inspires a fresh perspective. You’ll likely identify habits and tasks that can be re-prioritized or even eliminated if they no longer align with your current vision and important goals. Are there should-do’s that are really could-do’s? Believing you should, feels heavy and restrictive but intentionally creating a choice is liberating. That’s the only SHOULD there is! Ask yourself, how can I choose to create more harmony, peace and joy in my life right now? What obligations have I taken on that I can let go of or delegate? Feel the difference between “I have to” and “I get to”. Even difficult tasks feel lighter when you do them with a sense of choice versus a sense of obligation. You’ll be surprised how quickly this small change helps reduce your stress and shoulder tension and allows you to reclaim your freedom and joy.
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LINDA MITCHELL Linda Mitchell is a board-certified coach, speaker, intuitive healer and LMT. She empowers people who are stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change to release their struggle, gain clarity, balance and radiant health as they move through life’s challenges and transitions and step into their highest purpose. To Learn More Visit: www.LivingInspiredCoaching.com
