Minisode: Self-Care is Key

01/28/19 • 5 min

Salutations! Well, I'm sure by now you're wondering where the latest episode of the I Rise Podcast went... Wheeeeellp... Funny story!... Let's just say that I had a few other super important priorities to take care of. That said, I don't want you to think you're not a priority for me. In fact, that's why I wanted to at least give you a little bit of insight into my thought process here, and say something about the importance of self-care. I mean, I can't just keep giving you these tools and not utilize them myself. After all, I'm suffering from the human condition, just like you. So sometimes, my imperfect life likes to throw curve balls my way, too. While it makes it difficult to do all the things, I won't let it stop me from doing what I want, and what I love.
I don't want to turn this into a super big deal. We will be back with our normal weekly episodes next week. Until then, I hope you have a fantastic week ahead, and I'm still here for you. If you have any questions, please send them to me!
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Previous Episode

7: Acceptance is the Answer

"Acceptance doesn't change the circumstances, or the people around you, but it does change your perspective, which in turn, changes everything."
Episode 7
The mind is a seriously powerful thing. While we can't control all the things, all the time -- we can absolutely change how we react to any of the things, any of the time. The difference between a tolerable day, and a terrible day, could hinge on your ... perspective! With enough practice of shifting your perspective, you can turn any day into a good one, no matter what happens. The first step in doing this one weird trick is to learn the art of acceptance. Mind you, accepting any given situation (especially the really bad ones) doesn't mean you're "giving up" on it. When you can see the situation for what it really is, and acknowledge it without resistance, you can use your situation (even the really bad ones) to your advantage. And suddenly, a bad day is tolerable; and a tolerable day is actually pretty great! One more thing: if you understand that you can't control the people around you, you'll also understand that they can't control YOU, either. The power is truly yours!
In the Q&A this week, we help a friend utilize this technique in his sexless marriage, and arm him with the tools to make sure everyone has their needs fulfilled.
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8: Take Care of Your Inner Child Because Children are Jerks When You Ignore Them

"Connect with your inner child. It is healing, and they simply have more fun than we do.... And better candy."
Episode 8
Why are some people generally grumpier than others? Well, it may depend on how nourished one's inner child is. See, just because someone is over the age of 21 -- it doesn't guarantee that they are, in fact, a full-fledged adult in the emotional sense. The inner child is where our joy comes from. So if you are stifling your inner child, you could be cutting off the best source of unbridled joy.
This week, we help a friend starting off his new career wanting to make friends -- but he claims his "severe introversion" prevents him from doing so. We help him sort it all out.
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