(Step 7 of 7 Self-Love Mini-Series): Living a life with intention

In the hustle and bustle of everyday existence, it's easy to feel like life is happening to us rather than being guided by our own choices. We find ourselves drifting along, tossed by the winds of circumstance, unsure of our purpose and lacking a sense of fulfillment. But what if there was a way to break free from this cycle and seize the reins of our destiny? What if we could live intentionally, with purpose, and cultivate a deep sense of self-worth and self-love?

Living intentionally is more than just existing; it's a conscious decision to take charge of our lives and become the architects of our own destinies. It means mindfully aligning our thoughts, actions, and values to create a life that reflects our truest desires and aspirations. By doing so, we transcend the role of passive spectators and become active participants in our own narratives.

Are you ready to transform your life, embrace self-love, and live intentionally? Join this conversation with Bettina as she helps you discover the secrets to starting a life filled with purpose, clear goals, and gratitude. Learn how to live a life where you feel pulled towards your dreams rather than being pushed by external forces.

During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Intro and what in for you in today’s show

[01:36] What living intentionally means

[04:45] Life as a collection of choices

[06:16] Things you can do to start living life with intention

[06:27] 1. Set a purpose for your life

[09:19] 2. Have clear goals

[11:40] 3. Learn to express gratitude

[13:54] 4. Living a life where you feel pulled rather than being pushed

[16:15] A quick recap

Notable Quotes 

• Our life is a collection of choices that can lead us to a strike or an end with precision and accuracy.
• How we live our days is how we live our lives.
• You must have a clear set of goals, lest you find yourself moving backward while you should be moving forward.
• You are the only person responsible for your life.

Resources Mentioned 

5 Ways to live intentionally

Being mindful of living your life with purpose

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Forgiving yourself from guilt and shame: Step 6 of 7 Self-Love Mini Series. 

Sometimes we feel guilty for something we participated in, enabled, or turned a blind eye to, and forgiving ourselves and getting over it can prove to be difficult. We may go into denial to suppress the guilt, but this only lead to self-loathing or self-neglect. When we carry guilt for so long, it turns into shame. Shame never serves any purpose to our higher level of consciousness or relationship with others or selves, and forgiving ourselves makes all the difference. It allows us to use guilt to open our eyes to a situation, figure out what is out of place and get some clarity from the other person's point of view so that we can start moving toward forgiveness and self-love.

Join the conversation with your host Bettina as she shares more about forgiving yourself, self-love, and the importance of forgiving yourself for various things, thoughts, words, and deeds. Learn how to get on a path that leads to self-forgiveness and live your life without the captivity of guilt and regret. 

During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:30] Intro and what in for you in today’s show

[01:33] When forgiving yourself and letting go becomes very difficult 

[03:01] Living without the captivity of guilt and regret

[03:49] Forgiving yourself for what you did and did do for yourself

[04:19] David Hocking's research on “We all need an ego.” 

[07:42] Brene Brown's perspective on how to unlearn guilt and shame  

[08:34] Three steps to get on a path that leads to self-forgiveness 

[13:38] Wrap up and end the show 

Notable Quotes 

• Guilt can be an emotion that initially helps us figure out something is out of place and wrong. 
• We all need an ego because that is what gives us survival.
• Shame is as close as we can get to death while still alive.
• Guilt is a learned behavior from society, parents, and religion; it goes hand-in-hand with feeling underserved, unlovable, and worthless.
• You can't deal with what you can't feel. 

Resources:

Information about Brené  Brown

YouTube describing the levels of consciousness from Dr. Hawkins.

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(Step 2 of 7 in Mini-Series) Acting on what you need vs. what you want.

Self-love is a crucial part of our mental and emotional well-being. It involves accepting yourself for who you are, treating yourself with kindness and compassion, and making sure that your needs are met. In step 1 of this 7 mini-series, we discussed what self-love is. 

In this episode, Bettina, your host, dives into the second step, which involves acting on what you need rather than just what you want. At times, it can be challenging to differentiate between what we need and what we want. Needs are necessities essential for our survival and well-being, while wants are desires we can live without. For instance, food and water are needs, while ice cream and cake are wants. Understanding the difference between the two is critical, as it helps us to prioritize our well-being. 

Taking care of yourself is the most important thing you can do for yourself because it allows you to be the best version of yourself. By prioritizing your needs, you boost your self-esteem, improve your mood, and enhance your physical and emotional health.

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[01:06] Intro and what in for you in today’s show

[02:12] Difference between your need and your want

[04:31] Embracing your physical needs

[07:12] How to take care of your emotional well-being 

[10:21] Have you addressed the needs for your intellectual health?

[12:40] A quick recap and episode’s key takeaways

[15:09] Wrap up and end the show 

Notable Quotes 

• Taking care of yourself is the best thing you can do for yourself
• Just changing our inner talk and dialogue has a profound way of affecting our emotional state.
• One of the best ways to take care of your intellectual needs is to get your brain busy learning something new.
• Your brain burns more sugar when it is being used.

Resources Mentioned 

1. The One Thing book by Gary Keller
2. 7 Step-Prescription for Self-Love

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In the Rising 3 Episode Show Notes 

1.      Examine what you are holding onto, and whether it is worth it.

2.     Realize that your power is in your future, while your lessons are in your past.

3.     Identify what about that event is really hurting you. Look inward for answers.

4.     Self-compassion is important, and can add more to your life and your future.

Resources:

The article discussed is 

Scott R. Ross, Anna C. Kendall, Kasee G. Matters, Mark S. Rye Mark S. Rye & Thomas A. Wrobel (2004) A Personological Examination of Self- and Other-Forgiveness in the Five Factor Model, Journal of Personality Assessment, 82:2, 207-214, DOI: 10.1207/s15327752jpa8202_8 

http://www.thelawofattraction.com/forgive-techniques-self-forgiveness



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