Calm Connect

Avoid reacting in your life. Play it cool and respond instead.

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You might ask; why is it so important that I obtain higher self-awareness? Because if you are self-aware you can objectively evaluate yourself, manage your emotions, align your behavior with your values, and understand correctly how others perceive you. To see yourself clearly allows you to become more aware, alive, creative, and engaged in your life and your own wellness. Your communication will increase; social interaction will increase; and happiness will increase. Learn 7 real techniques that assist in increasing self-awareness.

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At times we all do a lot of talking instead of doing. Whether it be fear or self-doubt holding us back. Maybe you spend free time reading tons of self-help articles, creating vision boards, or daydreaming of the things you wish you could do. Perhaps you believe that if you envision it every day for 10 years it will happen?  Listen, I am a dreamer and believe me I dreamed up all kinds of wonderful things to "put them out in the universe" and make them happen. And, some of them did. I have been lucky. But I cannot say I sat there with my eyes closed dreaming of everything I attained. It took hard work and sweat. It took loss of friendships and dedication of time to make it all happen. It required networking and connections; late night conversations and mapping out steps and plans. It was never the power of my mind all by itself. 

Nothing changes until your behavior changes. 

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Learning how to put the inner critic dialogue to work for you instead of against you. 

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Things to do to keep your passion and vision strong. 

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The phrase, “Believe in yourself,” is a common piece of advice. But, what does it really mean? Although part of it is self-confidence, there’s a deeper meaning to be found and appreciated.

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Are you feeling increased tension in the home due to a breakdown in communication? Has COVID left you in the home with your spouse and even though you love them, they are driving you crazy? This episode is for you!

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I wrote this affirmation to share with all of you when you are dealing with stress and are having a hard time seeing the brightness in life. 

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Visualization is another tool or technique that people can practice which is brief and can relax you. It adds to the reduction of somatic symptoms and stimuli, in our environment daily, which causes or exacerbates anxiety.

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We often focus on physical fitness, losing weight, going to the gym. But what about inner fitness and strength? Isn't that just as important if not more? Let's review some ways to truly build upon that inner strength!

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