Happy New Year!!
Here we are - that wonderful time of year when everything feels possible right?
"This year is the year I will finally..."
Oh yes, there are so so many ways to finish that sentence aren't there? And I bet for you, just like for me, you've had various degrees of success in accomplishing whatever it has been that you've committed to changing over the years.
That's why today, I want to bring you some freedom from this yearly renewal by offering you a way to shift your perspective and thinking about change and motivation.
I'll start by quoting Mel Robbins -
"Motivation is garbage!"
Yep, you read that right. Now, when I first heard Mel utter these words, I was stunned. Skeptically, I continued to listen, and what she shared totally transformed my life.
See Mel and I share a passion - the brain! As she went on to explain that our brains are designed to stop us from doing anything that might hurt us, I started to get it.
Motivation is easy when the task or action seems "non-threatening." But if something feels uncomfortable, and if we hesitate to act because of that discomfort, it triggers the stress response system and the brain goes into "protection" mode. And any chance for change disappears.
Oh man! Have I ever fallen prey to this in my life. And my heart aches everyday when I complete a call with someone who has gotten present to how their life could be different, but they hesitate, the fear rushes in, and the door closes on their chance (at least in that moment) to step out of the pain of the past and into a life they love.
I get it. I have compassion and understanding for it. I mean, I spent 16 years with my head in the sand running from being uncomfortable!
But as Mel also says and I concur,
"I'm never going to feel like doing the things that are tough or difficult or uncertain or scary or new, so I need to stop waiting until I feel it...and I am one decision away from a totally different marriage, a totally different life, a totally different job, a totally different income...you can learn how to take control and make a decision...your life comes down to your decisions. If you change your decisions, you change everything."
Perhaps 2019 is your year to change everything? Perhaps now is the time to stop hesitating? Perhaps this is your time to make a decision to grab hold of the reigns and create the life you've always wanted!
I would love to support you in that, so seriously don't hesitate!! :) - click the link, fill out the form, apply for a Discover Your Genuine Self session so we can connect and determine your path to healing.
5-4-3-2-1,
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Watch Mel Robbins's full explanation of the 5 Second Rule.
It will change your life! |
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 Watch this polar bear fully embody the feeling of "unmotivated"!
Read this article to learn the real reasons why people don't change.
What is one uncomfortable thing you can do today?
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Into the Light is a story of healing from loss, trauma and darkness told through poetry. It explores spirituality, meditation, intuition and personal exploration.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Program starts January 10th - so don't hesitate!
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My Beyond Surviving Program is my in-depth program of live coaching calls and support that teach you how to finally be free of the past and move on with your life.
It's for you if you want step-by-step support to reliably and consistently navigate life with clarity and ease.
This program is designed for all types of survivors who are sick and tired of going around the same mountain over and over again and who want to learn specific tools and skills for transforming their lives.
In the Beyond Surviving program, I've combined what I have learned through my own journey of recovery from sexual abuse, my study of neuroscience, my training in counseling psychology, and my experience working with hundreds of clients. I have included every lesson, exercise, worksheet, client example, and training module that has made a difference for me and my clients into this program.
We use my guidebook, Beyond Surviving: The Final Stage in Recovery from Sexual Abuse, as the roadmap through seven modules that address the critical areas of life that are impacted by abuse.
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Bay Area!
I hope you will join me for this FREE live workshop...
"The Power of Focus: What Are You Manifesting?"
January 26th, 11a-12:30p PT
Oakland, California
During this interactive workshop and Q&A, Sexual Abuse Recovery Coach, Rachel Grant, will share about the key turning point in her own journey when she realized how powerful focus is in determining how you feel, what actions you take or don't take, what sorts of outcomes and experiences you manifest, and whether you succeed or not in your life and relationships.
With Rachel's guidance, you will:
Most importantly, you will be given many opportunities to:
Participate in reflection exercises that will help you tap in and transform right during the training
Receive direct individualized coaching from Rachel
Gain clarity about what your next step should be
In other words, this isn't a boring ol' lecture, but rather an opportunity for you to explore, take notes, and engage -- so plan to show up with pen & paper ready so you can capture all of the insights we know you'll gain from this training.
January Topic: Shame
As survivors of childhood abuse, one of the most persistent and pervasive feelings we experience is shame. It affects our sense of self, our inner emotional lives, our relationships, and more.
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