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135. When You're In A Rut Jan 19, 2024

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In this week's episode When You're In A Rut, I wanted to get really real with all of you. As I have found myself in a rut since Christmas, I thought right now might actually be the best time to record an episode on: how to help ourselves get through being in a rut. I have 10 tips that I share with you today.

Run to Rest, Not Avoid: The importance of intentional rest rather than using it as a means to avoid tasks.
Don't Compare: Don't compare oneself to others, as people often don't show their struggles.
Don't Judge the Rut: Accept your current state without self-judgment.
Balance Patterns with Novelty: Highlights the significance of introducing novelty into daily routines.
Talk to Someone: The value of vulnerable and honest with others.
Zoom Out: Encourage you to view the bigger picture beyond the immediate challenges.
Get Present: Advise against dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.
Save Big Questions for Later: Suggest postponing major decisions or projects until in a better mental state.
Set Minimum Goals: Recommend setting achievable daily goals to maintain a sense of accomplishment.
Be Patient and Compassionate: Urge patience and self-compassion, emphasizing that ruts are temporary.

When you find yourself in a rut, please be kind to yourself and maybe try implementing one of my strategies for helping yourself through being in a rut.

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134. Decision Making 101 Jan 12, 2024

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In today's podcast episode, we discuss the topic of decision making. This is a common struggle for many people and many of my clients. The belief of being "bad at making decisions" is a common mindset that many people adopt, but it is not helpful or empowering.

Overall, in this episode we aim to empower listeners to become better decision makers and to challenge the belief that they are inherently bad at making decisions. By implementing the strategies and tips shared in the episode, listeners can gain confidence in their decision-making abilities. And also make choices that align with their goals and values.

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133. And That Includes You Jan 05, 2024

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I recently taught Relief Society on a conference talk titled "We Are His Children" by Elder Christophe G. Giraud-Carrier. I invite you to think of how you see each member in your family. How you might see and perceive each other. All of the dynamics involved. I extend this concept to our relationship with our Heavenly Parents and the rest of humanity. Explaining how the same dynamics can apply on a broader scale.

Drawing from Elder Carrier's talk, I share examples of individuals who were seen differently by others than how our Heavenly Parents saw them. I also emphasize the importance of recognizing that our Heavenly Parents see us differently than how we see ourselves or how others see us.

Through this discussion, I want to encourage all listeners to reflect on how you see and perceive others in your lives. As well as how your see yourselves. By recognizing the unique perspective of our Heavenly Parents, I believe it can help shift our own perceptions and enhance our relationships with others.

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132. Work Worth Doing Dec 29, 2023

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There is Work Worth Doing, and maybe work that is not as important. As we are on the brink of 2024, what we originally thought our goals should be, might not be the goal that helps us achieve the most growth and change. The work worth doing might not be hitting the gym hard to achieve your weight loss goals, but rather deciding to stay home once in awhile and not workout. Real growth takes examining those well worn pathways in your brain.

Our brains love PATTERNS, even if they don't serve us very well. So, sometimes taking a look at the patterns that our lower brain defaults to can be crucial. We can focus on changing that pattern to something that will actually serve you.

Everyone's work worth doing is going to be different. So don't compare yourself to anyone else. We are all infinitely different and therefore will all have our own and different work to work on.

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131. Your Own Dickens Christmas Carol Dec 22, 2023

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In this episode, we explore the concept of the three versions of ourselves - past, present, and future. The inspiration for today's episode came from watching the movie "Spirited" after Thanksgiving. This movie has a modern take on Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol. The movie follows a similar storyline, where Ryan Reynold's character is visited by ghosts who try to redeem and change their ways.

To honor and appreciate our past selves. Be grateful for your past selves and acknowledge that you wouldn't be who you are without them.

We then move onto our present selves and future selves.

Overall, this episode explores the importance of honoring and appreciating each version of ourselves - past, present, and future - and I want encourage listeners to practice gratitude for their past selves and find joy in the present and hope for the future.

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130. Self Care Is Not Selfish Dec 15, 2023

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In this episode, we explore the concept of self-care. Why it is important. Especially during this time of the year when there is often a focus on others. We draw inspiration from the example of Christ and how he prioritized self-care in order to fulfill his mission. Self-care is not just about indulging in bubble baths or other activities, but also about how we think about ourselves and fill our cup first before being able to giving to others.

We discuss the connection between self-care and self-love. Emphasizing that self-love is essential for increasing the vibration of love on the planet. By practicing self-love, we not only benefit ourselves, but also contribute to a more loving and caring world. Self-care involves cultivating thoughts and emotions about ourselves that align with the fruits of the Spirit, such as kindness, longsuffering, gentleness, and love unfeigned.

While being selfless and concerned about the needs of others is admirable, we also need to prioritize our own well-being and avoid losing ourselves in the process. It is important to find a balance between selflessness and self-care, ensuring that our acts of kindness come from a place of love rather than obligation or resentment. Being self-centered, selfish, or self-serving, on the other hand, involves a lack of consideration for others and a focus solely on personal profit or pleasure.

When we neglect our own self-care, we may start seeking validation and love from others, leading to people-pleasing, a drop in confidence, and perfectionism. By prioritizing self-care and engaging in positive thoughts and emotions about ourselves, we can avoid relying on external sources for validation and instead share love with others. This is why self-love and self-care are crucial. They allow us to generate love from within, just as Christ and our Heavenly Parents have done.

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129. A Guide To Emotional Well-Being Dec 08, 2023

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This time of year, I think can present a unique and very vast myriad or continuum of emotions. Especially if you're away from home and if there has been something hard for you during this time of year in the past. I, myself, had a week kind of like that last week, where it was just really hard. It got me to thinking about what I wanted to talk about on this week's podcast. Which is, A Guide To Emotional Well Being. By the end, i hope that you'll have some ideas and some tools that I've seen help me in my life as well as my clients.

Limit Self Judgement
Become the Compassionate Observer
Stop Adding Meaning to Emotions
Practice Feeling in Bite Sized Pieces
Understand When to Push Yourself and When to Pull Back
Know That Your Emotions Are Not a One Size Fits All
Be Open to Other Ways of Feeling

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128. When Do I Know Enough? Dec 01, 2023

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In this episode, we talk about the common fear of not knowing enough. The inspiration for this episode comes from an email that I received from someone who is preparing to leave on a mission. The person expressed their concern that they don't understand the gospel enough to teach someone on a mission. We explore the idea of knowing enough and I offer two options to deal with this fear.

The first option is, being okay with not knowing. Our brains naturally try to avoid pain and uncertainty, which can lead to feeling stuck. However, embracing uncertainty and being comfortable with not knowing can actually lead to more success in life. I challenge all of us to challenge the need for certainty and be open to the unknown.

The second option is focusing on what we do know instead of what we don't know. By focusing on what we do know, such as personal values and determination, we can build confidence and overcome the fear of not knowing enough.

Overall, I hope this episode helps alleviate the pressure of feeling like we don't know enough. And that you can take action despite our uncertainties. Embrace uncertainty and focus on your personal strengths as a means of overcoming fear and achieving success.

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127. Thought Ladders Nov 24, 2023

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In this episode, we explore the concept of "thought ladders" and how they can help us shift from negative thoughts to more positive ones. Remembering that our thoughts create our feelings, which in turn drive our actions and create our results. So, if we have a negative thought like "my life is a mess," it can lead to discouragement, self-judgment, and a feeling of being stuck.

However, simply trying to replace this thought with a positive one like "I love my life" may not be effective if the negative thought is deeply ingrained in our minds. Our brain is like a well-worn highway, and it takes time and effort to deconstruct that highway and create new pathways. That's where thought ladders come in.

Thought ladders are a series of gradual, baby thoughts towards a new thought that we want to believe. Instead of trying to make a drastic leap from negative to positive, we take small steps that are easier for our brain to accept. For example, if we start with the thought "my life is a mess," a ladder thought could be "I have a life" and then to "some people love their lives," "some parts of my life have been good in the past. Maybe I can again." To, "I love my life sometimes." These thoughts open up a little more hope and possibility, and as we continue to believe and practice these ladder thoughts, the old negative thought naturally dissolves away.

Thought ladders work because they allow our brain to move in the direction we want to go. But at a pace that is more manageable. It's difficult for our brain to make sudden shifts from one extreme to another. So taking small steps, helps us gradually shift our perspective. Additionally, these ladder thoughts help us feel emotions that are more useful and productive.

Overall, thought ladders provide a practical and effective approach for changing our thought patterns. And also creating a more positive mindset. Small steps and gradually shifting our perspective we can move from negative thoughts to more empowering ones. Which ultimately improving our feelings, actions, and results in life.

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126. The Doing Diet Nov 17, 2023

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In this episode of "The Doing Diet," we explore the idea that we often tie our worth and value to the things we do. Using examples from some of my clients, who express fear and anxiety about not being able to do certain activities. Such as following a rigid schedule or going on a run. Upon further discussion, it becomes clear that their concern is not about the outcome of these activities, but rather how they would treat themselves or think about themselves if they didn't do them.

Sometimes these activities can become almost ritualistic, and we use them as a way to feel good about ourselves. However, it's not the activities themselves that give us worth and value, but rather the thoughts and beliefs we have about ourselves when we engage in these activities. I encourage us to consider if there is something in our own lives that we feel we have to do in order to be a good person, and to pay attention to the thoughts and beliefs that arise when we don't do these things.

The "Doing Diet," which involves purposely cutting out certain activities in order to separate our worth and value from what we do. Let's start practicing the belief that we are still good people with value and worth, even when we don't engage in these activities. I recently challenged a client to run one less day per week and to practice untangling their worth from running on that day.

Overall, in this episode we explore the idea of separating our worth and value from the activities we engage in, and I encourages all of us to practice self-acceptance and self-worth regardless of what we do or don't do.

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