Ep 7 | Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Being in a rut can look different for everyone. Usually when I am in a rut it is because I am avoiding something, resisting, and kind of just aimlessly wandering. Going in a different directions, not accomplishing anything, and not clear on what I want. 

When I am in a rut I mentally and emotionally check out. What helps me the most get out of a rut is taking action. Doing something - whether that is going to a park and taking a walk, visiting my favorite book store or tea shop, calling a friend, cleaning just one room in my house. Getting up, stopping the overconsumption of social media, and doing something. 

When I'm doing things, the creativity juices start flowing, and then I get excited and motivated about working on this thing or doing that thing. Which leads me to creating more rather than consuming more. Then I get clear on what I want and understand where I'm going. 

So if you feel like you are aimlessly wandering around or feel like you are in a rut - neither sad or happy - then check this episode out! And let me know how you get out of ruts.

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This week is all about making decisions - not based off of fear or running out of time, but of trusting yourself and loving the reasons behind they why of your decision. 

I share some things I'm facing in my business, life, and in athletics. 

Cheers to processing emotions, and living your life the way you want to live it!

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Why is it that we are so hard on ourselves sometimes? 

I think it’s because we accept the negative thought as he truth versus challenging it and getting curious as to why we are thinking this thought about ourselves. 

My daughter had a bad gymnastics practice this week and it made her upset and frustrated with herself. 

And I was like, “Girl, I’ve been there.” So we talked about it that night and went through why she felt that way and was it actually a bad practice. 

I was letting her know that you can try on a different thought when you are feeling frustrated or not good enough in practice the next time. 

One way is to add “yet” to the end of a sentence. 

- “I can’t land this move.” Versus “I can’t land this move yet.” 

The first stops any curiosity and further evaluation of the situation. The latter opens you up to receiving feedback and receiving understanding as to why you haven’t landed this move yet. What can you do the next time you try this move? Maybe position your hands differently. Rotate your body earlier. Push from your shoulders more. 

Our brains like to answer questions. When we open ourselves up with adding “yet” to the end of a thought - our brains get to work to create a solution to a problem. 

It’s a simple trick, but effective. 

The next time you feel down about your performance in someway, get curious as to why you are thinking this. 

Why are you talking to yourself this way? Why are you treating yourself like this? Do you like treating yourself like this? If not, how do you want to treat yourself? 

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In Kindra Hall's book: "Choose Your Story, Change Your Life," she talks about her love of "The Wizard of Oz" and how in life you can create your own yellow brick road and build your own Emerald City. 

I break down ways you can start placing bricks down that will help you form your path and reach your goal. You do this by becoming aware of your thoughts, thought patterns, beliefs, and the stories you are telling yourself. 

Purchase Kindra's book here: https://www.chooseyourstorychangeyourlife.com/

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Go from not loving yourself, your body, your relationship with food, your toxic relationship with yourself to loving yourself, your body, having a good relationship with food, and breaking up of your toxic relationship with yourself. 

In this episode I give you two examples of how to use the Model - a universal truth - that will help you shift your thoughts and perspective about a circumstance. This is one of my favorite self-care tools - and I can't wait to share it with you! 

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This episode covers how to change a habit, what is the best mindset tool that has worked for me and my clients, and how we are continuously improving ourselves.

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Thought I would have some fun and have my first guest speaker on the podcast be my husband, Rob Brown! 

We discuss how he balances being a business owner, father, and husband all while taking care of himself and having hobbies, without sacrificing time or stress.

This is a two parter since we go off on tangents a lot, but there are a lot of little nuggets in here that can serve a range of people!

Enjoy!

To see more of our adventures: check his Instagram out: https://www.instagram.com/mulletmanmayhem/

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I hope this episode lights a fire under your ass and you start taking the action you need to take in order to get to where you want to go and you can figure out who you are and who you want to be without self-sabotagingggg! 

Let's do this!

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Let's begin the New Year with finding your healthy. 

Let's create systems that help you achieve your goals. 

Let's create routines that start your day of with intent and clarity. 

Let's build sustainable, healthy habits that lead you to living your dream life. 

Be sure to check out my man - Dr. Justin Shinkle's podcast episode: "Is Foam Rollins Helping or Hurting Me?" over on Armor Radio Podcast, ep #27. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/armor-radio/id1674047369?i=1000638463665 

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Hey, my cuties. I hope everyone has had a lovely winter break and holiday season this far. Our house has been filled with cleaning schedules, family gatherings, dog sitting. Lots of laughter lots of cookies and making lasting memories together.  Today's episode is going to be short and sweet, and I'm going to be rounding up 23 lessons. I have learned in the year of 2023. And a highlight from each month of the year.  Which I think will be fun. 

I'll go over some epic adventures fails and wins. The joy of raising amazing kids.  Making genuine connections and having friendships blossom. In  the vital importance of self care and how each of these aspects have contributed to my growth for this year. 

 So let's go. Look at some highlights from each month and things I learned along the way.

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