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Thursday Mar 21, 2019
#25: Self Compassion & Letting Go of Shame: The Keys to Freedom
Thursday Mar 21, 2019
Thursday Mar 21, 2019
In this episode, we talk about some of the biggest barriers to showing up fully in our lives.
We are taught to believe that having compassion for ourselves, or having grace for our current circumstances, will make us lazy, complacent, and unmotivated.
We’re afraid to let go of shame and guilt out of fear that we will eat ALL the things, never exercise, and become unproductive sloths.
This couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, the truth is just the opposite!
It’s not UNTIL we have grace for ourselves - It’s not UNTIL we have grace for the circumstances that created our current reality - that we can finally gain clarity about how we want (and deserve) to move forward.
Shame prevents us from looking objectively about how we got where are.
Shame prevents us from having grace for the coping mechanisms that have helped us get through our days.
Shame doesn’t allow us to get curious about how we might start creating the reality we know we’re capable of and fully deserve.
We imagine some future reality in which we’ll feel more “ready” to take action, show up, or “do the thing”.
How do you know if shame is acting as a roadblock in your life?
Here are some clues:
Are you a perfectionist? Do you believe if you can’t do something 100%, it’s not worth doing at all?
Do you
All we are guaranteed is now. The past only defines our now if we allow it to do so.
- Start on the project
- Wear the outfit
- Go to the event
- Speak up for what you need and deserve
- Show up as your authentic self
You are READY – you are WORTHY – now. Build in some rewards. Get to know what puts you in a more motivated headspace.
Build in margin and time for recovery.
Avoid perfection, which leads to burnout.
Focus on what you’re willing and able to do today and let the rest go. Progress NOT perfection, friends!
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xo,
Lisa and Jenny, Co-Hosts
The Mind Your Body Podcast
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