What Are Your Core Values?

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05/24/20 • 15 min

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In this episode, Janice discusses how we can explore our core values to get clear on which principles we want steering our ship (ya know, the ship of life). She discusses two areas in everyday life – relationships and money – where understanding our core values can help in making important decisions.
Originally published: February 6, 2018
Read Janice's 4-years-later reflections on the episode here: "S1 | EP5: Which Values Are Guiding Your Life?" (The Soul's Work Blog)
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Show notes:

3:17: Tips for identifying your core values
5:35: Navigating relationships with your values
9:10: Core values in money and work
12:20: Your soul’s homework + a quote to inspire you to stand in your core values

Resources mentioned in this episode:

"Courage + Honesty = Freedom" (The Soul's Work Blog)
“7 Steps to Discover Your Personal Core Values” (Scott Jeffrey)

Connect with me:

Instagram: @janicehoimages | @janicehocounselling
Facebook: @thesoulsworkpodcast
Email: [email protected]

Listen to all The Soul's Work Podcast episodes: www.thesoulsworkpodcast.com

Show notes:

3:17: Tips for identifying your core values
5:35: Navigating relationships with your values
9:10: Core values in money and work
12:20: Your soul’s homework + a quote to inspire you to stand in your core values

Resources mentioned in this episode:

"Courage + Honesty = Freedom" (The Soul's Work Blog)
“7 Steps to Discover Your Personal Core Values” (Scott Jeffrey)

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Practicing Self-Care

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In this episode, Janice discusses why self-care is so important for each and every one of us, whether we're struggling with a serious mental health issue or "just" going through this crazy thing called life. She shares the story of the #metoo self-care burning ritual she did after publicly sharing about her #metoo experiences, and lists 10 self-care ideas that will hopefully inspire you in your own mental wellness journey.
Originally published: January 31, 2018
Read Janice's 4-years-later reflections on the episode here: "S1 | EP4: If There Was Ever a Time For Self-Care" (The Soul's Work Blog)
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Show notes:

0:51: Needing self-care these days
1:47: Participating in Bell Let’s Talk Day – we must talk about mental health!
3:34: A definition of self-care
4:33: Why is self-care so important to practice? Life stressors that trigger the need for self-care
6:53: Practicing self-care unapologetically and proactively
8:55: A story: the #metoo movement, my #metoo blog post, and my #metoo self-care ritual
16:57: Three aspects to consider in practicing self-care: environment, energy, and intention
21:29: Ten self-care ideas: Light a candle (or a bonfire)
22:50: Journal
23:54: Spend time in nature
24:50: Spend time with your pet
25:55: Exercise
26:37: Watch comedy
27:20: Meditate
28:13: Saying “no” without apology or explanation
29:53: Sleep
30:26: Listen to/play music

Resources mentioned in the episode:

"12 Days Of Self-Care Journal Prompts" (Casa de Karma)
"This Is Your Brain on Nature" (National Geographic)

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On Identifying as an Asian Female

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In this episode, Janice explores the topic of experiencing life embodying the Asian female identity. Whether you identify as an Asian female or not, this discussion on internalizing the identities we inherit from the world – which ultimately shape our deepest self-beliefs – is relevant for anyone who wants to dig past the layers of socially prescribed expectations and uncover their authentic selves.
Originally published: February 14, 2018
Read Janice's 4-years-later reflections on the episode here: "S1 | EP6: On Asian Identity, Solidarity, and Fetishization" (The Soul's Work Blog)
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Instagram: @janicehoimages | @janicehocounselling
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Show notes:

1:06: How our identities shape us
4:05: My identities – my parents’ background and my relationship with Korean culture
5:28: My experiences of “otherness” and racism
7:18: Stereotypes and expectations of being an Asian female
9:55: Lack of representation of Asian folks in media, work, the outdoors, and the spiritual space
11:56: Experiencing internalized oppression as an Asian female
13:44: Not being taken seriously because of our Asian female identity
15:23: The importance of seeing more women who look like me in media and podcasting
16:43: How internalized oppression has affected my spiritual growth and being my authentic self
20:59: Who I am outside of my Asian female identities
21:58: Really getting down to our core, authentic selves removed of identity
23:16: Why we need to have this conversation before saying “All Lives Matter”