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Grief… It’s a big, hard, messy emotion. It can make you feel a nagging heaviness that weighs you down. You feel it the minute you wake up and you’re aware of it as your head rests on your pillow at night. It gives rise to moments during the day when waves of really big, hard emotions crash over you and you don’t know if you want to burst into tears or scream into a pillow. Grieving is a process that often feels like “two-steps forward, one-step back.” It can feel like you don’t have time for grief. Life is too busy so it’s easier to push those emotions down and out of the way, hoping that they’ll disappear if you just stay busy enough. But, here’s the thing… Those really hard, big, messy emotions are coming up for a reason. They’re coming up to be acknowledged, addressed, and processed. They want you to pay attention. When you don’t, the signals get louder - fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, pain, panic attacks are all manifestations of unprocessed emotions. Give yourself a safe space and scheduled time to sort through the grief. I’m leading a free 30-minute workshop on April 13th where you’ll learn the 5 stages of grieving, identify the stage you’re in now, and create a plan to move forward with self-compassion. All this in a safe space and facilitated by a trusted guide with experience in grief & the mind-body connection. *Can’t make it Live? Sign up anyways to get the Replay!
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I actually thought about canceling my workshop earlier this month.
You see, I scheduled the topic (“When Things Fall Apart: Regain Your Clarity & Strength Through Tough Times”) before war broke out in Ukraine and before I realized that I was going to face a big, unexpected challenge this month. Obviously the war is still going on and it’s absolutely devastating. Personally, I’ve made it through the other side of my challenge (everything's ok!). So, I could’ve canceled the Workshop and I’m sure you would’ve understood. But then I thought, everything happens for a reason. What better way for me to show up authentically and open-hearted to hold a safe space for you than to let you know that I’m right there with you going through it too. One of the principles I learned in my first yoga teacher training 12 years ago was only teach poses that you know how to do yourself. In other words, don’t guide people through yoga poses that you’ve never tried yourself or have any experience with. This principle stuck with me even as I’ve gravitated from teaching yoga into this coaching space. So, I want you to know that everything I share and teach are things that I have practiced myself. Yes, it also comes from my study of science and psychology, self-help and yoga, ayurveda and coaching. AND, it comes from me practically trying out and using these tools to navigate through my own life challenges from career burnout to relationship toxicity and chronic pain. Whenever you’re in a place of seeking out a coach, instructor, or guide of some sort, make sure to keep these criteria in mind: 1. Credentials & Certifications What sort of training have they completed? 2. Experience What sort of experience, whether personal or through working with clients, do they have? 3. Personality & Approach Do you jive with their personality and approach? Someone can have all the certifications and experience of the world, but if they’re not someone you feel comfortable opening up to, then it’s not going to be effective. Similarly, if they have a no-nonsense, rough & gruff approach whereas you need a gentle, stepwise approach, then that’s also not going to be a great fit. What other criteria do you use when seeking out a coach, instructor, or guide? Comment below to let me know! …also, if you missed my workshop this month, use my CONTACT FORM to request the Replay! Oh, and one more thing, if you know someone who could use this message today, then share this post with them... I led a Workshop last week called “When Things Fall Apart: Regain Your Strength and Clarity to Move Forward Through Tough Times.” In it, I walked participants through a 3-step process to shift their mindset around their current life transition so that they can move forward with greater strength and clarity.
The 3-steps follow my Radiant Living Method coined C.A.R. where: C = Clarity (clearing the chaos) A = Acceptance (making sense of the now) R = Rebuilding (creating your plan of action) This path of self-discovery begins with awareness and self-inquiry. So, today I’m sharing with you 3 questions I invited participants to consider. Take a couple moments to reflect on and jot down your answers to these questions: What life transition are you experiencing right now? Examples include breakup/divorce, changing jobs, starting a new business, empty nest, retirement, a new diagnosis, getting married, having a child When you give a name to your experience, you create space around it. You are going through the experience, but you’re not the experience itself. Think of a time in your life that you were faced with a major change. What do you have in your life now that wouldn’t be there had you not gone through that life transition? Ever hear someone say “that was a blessing in disguise.” Well, reflect on your own past to find an example. In this way, you’re beginning to shift your mindset and transform your perspective on your current situation. What are the potential possibilities of "new" being created through this life transition? In other words, in what ways is your current situation guiding you towards transformation? What is this situation inviting you to step into? Comment below to let me know your insights from these questions. I read and reply to every message. (If you want to be guided through this process further, use this CONTACT FORM to request access the Workshop Replay Video) Oh, and one more thing, if you know someone who could use this message today, then share this post... |
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