changing negative thought patterns

You are brilliant. You’re doing awesome. You’re a freaking star.

There’s nothing that you’ve done wrong. Every experience you've ever had in your life has led you exactly to this perfect place on your journey. Isn't that amazing?

There is so much that makes each of us unique, exceptional, and truly brilliant. All it takes is a single moment of presence for you to feel into this. And yet, when is the last time you did?

So often, we spend our time in the churn of our surface-level emotions. It can be easy to get caught believing that these emotions is all that you are. But, if you were an ocean, this would be like believing that the wild waves that make up a mere 1% of you is all that exists! There is a magnificent body of water below that top 6 feet of rough churn, and in this space, it is peaceful and serene. The same is true for you.

Like the ocean, you have boundless brilliance within you. It's time to start becoming present with it so you can tap into it.

In this Thursday Thread episode, we pull a piece out of Reg Mahotra's episode from Tuesday where he speaks about feeling into your future self today. This is a key part of calling in the life that you truly desire. The more you can allow yourself to FEEL your manifestations right now in the present, the more magnetic you become to them.

The more you feel into your peace and brilliance, the more you naturally believe it. It's pretty easy to believe something when you can physically feel the sensations of it in your body! 

Meditative Breathwork session offered at the end of this session:
Breathing into Presence

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Do you ever find yourself having self-deprecating thoughts? You're not alone. When we really stop to notice it, most people note that their internal dialogue is ... not very kind.

Any mindset coach will tell you the impact of negative self-talk. The implications of internal verbal abuse are genuinely dire when it comes to your desire to achieve your dreams because of the subconscious negative patterns and beliefs it creates.

So, how do we flip this internal script?

In this Thursday Thread episode, I pull a thread from the previous episode featuring Kristy Mandour where she shares the phrase, "Amuse yourself more than you abuse yourself.*"

This playful phrase is potent, reminding us of the importance of levity and fun – even to get us through the most challenging times. When you shift into the energy of silliness, laughter, fun, and play, you are less likely to speak to yourself in a negative tone. You are also tapping into your own inner creativity – which is an act of love.

When you catch yourself guilting yourself or worrying about how you're "wasting time" and "should be" doing other things, try creating personas to represent this pieces of yourself, while leaning into your natural aptitude for fun and creativity.

Listen this episode to hear:

• What do you when you have internal abusive thoughts.
• How to personify the pieces and parts of yourself who sometimes annoy you by turning these personalities into characters. 
• How creating characters representing the negative voices in your head can bring levity and joy to your everyday life AND help you make genuine strides toward your goals
• Why creating a cast of characters is similar to tools like breathwork and meditation in that it provides space between yourself and your flurry of thoughts

Questions posed in this episode:

• What is that thing that really gets in your way sometimes (worry, anger, guilt, procrastination, etc)?
• What is a character from film, TV, or a celebrity who comes to mind who represents that personality?
  
  *Remember that it's essential to prioritize your well-being and engage in activities that bring you joy and fulfillment. If you find yourself abusing yourself in any way, whether physically or emotionally, seek help and support from professionals or support networks to address the underlying issues. Your health and happiness should always be a top priority.
  
  **The quote "Amuse yourself more than you abuse yourself" came from the episode featuring Kristy Mandour. She heard this quote from Jakki Leonardini who learned it from her mentor.

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Do you associate as an over-achiever, over-thinker, or perfectionist? If you're aware of these traits and have strived to become easy going or carefree, but still find yourself cycling in the constant striving and overthinking, Kristy Mandour is on the podcast today to help!

Kristy helps entrepreneurs and leaders to get out of their heads and into their unique creative flow. In this empowering episode, she's come on to take us into the art of overcoming overthinking, sharing effective strategies and insightful techniques to quiet your restless mind and regain control of your thoughts. Plus, her own personal unique gift of making it creative and fun!

From mindfulness practices to practical steps for reprogramming your tricky thought patterns, Kristy offers advice to help you break free from the chains of overthinking so you can embrace your own unique creative flow. 

Whether you're caught in a cycle of doubt or simply seeking a path to inner peace, this episode is your guide to conquering overthinking and embracing a more intentional life where you achieve not just your goals, but more fun and flow.

Meet Kristy Mandour
Kristy Mandour is the founder of Sow to Speak, a company on a mission to support high-achieving overthinking leaders and entrepreneurs in getting ahead of their heads. As a speaker and ICF-certified energy leadership coach, Kristy shares her decades-long research on human behavior with clients and audiences with humor and heart. Kristy primarily focuses on supporting established and emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in strengthening their emotional intelligence and mindset to get out of their heads and back into doing the meaningful works that lights them UP! She lives in upstate NY with her kids and their dog, Walter.

Connect with Kristy
Instagram: @kristymandour
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kristymandour
Podcast: Sow to Speak

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Hello and welcome back to the Empowered Affirmations podcast. Today's episode does not contain any affirmations, but it's still an amazing one nonetheless!

In today's episode I talk about:
-What Breaking out of the Matrix means in a literal and metaphorical sense. I'm sure you've heard celebs and spiritual gurus talk about it but maybe it came off in attempt to sound "woke". I'm going to explain how you can actually break out of the mental construct you may be in right now.
-My experiences driving across the country 3 different times and what I learned through that.
-How to become a nice person or any kind of person you desire
-How the Universe will test you when you're trying to shift your reality, and how it tested me.
And so much more!

If you enjoyed this longer format episode, or even if you didn't, let me know on Instagram 🥰

Books Mentioned(Aff links):

Cure: The Journey into the Science of the Mind Over Body by Jo Marchant
You are the Placebo by Dr. Joe Dispenza
Why the Woo-Woo Works: The Surprising Science behind Meditation, Reiki, Crystals, and Other Alternative Practices by David R. Hamilton
How to Survive Change You Didn't Ask For by M.J. Ryan
Atomic Habits by James Clear

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