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This is Hard for Me, Episode 328 of Turning Towards Life from Thirdspace “I am a person who needs you to listen, simply listen, hear me say 'this is hard for me', not offer an answer or solution,” writes Lana Hechtman Ayers. And we are in agreement that there is a move, an opening, a 'coming alongside' one another that is the first move to make when someone brings us their difficulty, or pain. For many of us, this is not at all easy to do. Later, perhaps, when a request is made, it could well be time for us to bring a response. But first, before that, how do we quiet ourselves enough, and make enough welcome inside of us, that we can be the ones who meet others with sufficient dignity and welcome to be with them right where they are? And how do we set aside our own need to be right, be complete, and know what to do, so that we can be that for them? Available in all the podcast places, and as a video below. https://lnkd.in/eF_z_Pbq

This is Hard for Me, Episode 328 of Turning Towards Life from Thirdspace “I am a person who needs you to listen, simply listen, hear me say 'this is hard for me', not offer an answer or solution,” writes Lana Hechtman Ayers. And we are in agreement that there is a move, an opening, a 'coming alongside' one another that is the first move to make when someone brings us their difficulty, or pain. For many of us, this is not at all easy to do. Later, perhaps, when a request is made, it could well be time for us to bring a response. But first, before that, how do we quiet ourselves enough, and make enough welcome inside of us, that we can be the ones who meet others with sufficient dignity and welcome to be with them right where they are? And how do we set aside our own need to be right, be complete, and know what to do, so that we can be that for them? Available in all the podcast places, and as a video below. https://lnkd.in/e2VNDPiY

I loved making this episode. There are some good wisdom nuggets in there! It's fun to look back a year and see how my views have changed/stayed the same. I still fully believe in goal setting. To me, the difference between success and failure of goals is execution. Create attainable, specific, and realistic goals. Otherwise, it’s easy to lose motivation and give up. I set 3 goals at the beginning of each quarter and year. Set 1: Attainable goal Set 1: Goal that pushes you outside your comfort zone Set 1: Super stretch goal that tests your limits - Share them with at least one person you can wholly trust. - Keep them posted in your office or somewhere you can see them daily. - Reassess every 3-6 months. Adjust if your objectives, mission, or values have changed. - Don't kick yourself. - Set up milestones so you can treat yourself along the way.

With those stakes, this hour’s upheaval may well just be a sign of what’s to come. Read our review of the latest episode of #FunnyWoman. #TVReviews

I know this may not be some people's favorite phrase... But personally, making friends with the phrase, "Fake it till you make it," has helped me to overcome some of my greatest fears. Because for you to become someone new you have to start engaging in those new behaviors even if at first you don't believe they're something that "you'd normally do." We're not expected to become experts on our first try which is why it's never too late to wake up & start again. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/geFqatQh

Rick and Morty's Emotional Episode: A Heartfelt Conversation about Life and Loss #RickandMortyBethconversation #RickandMortyemotionalepisode #RickandMortyepisode4 #RickandMortymortalityscene #RickandMortySeason7

🎙️ In this Episode, Dr. B, and Heather explore using the word "hurt" when trying to express one's feelings. Sometimes when people use this word to express what is going on with them, it has the potential to cause more disconnection. Why is that and what are some alternatives that can be used to avoid creating more disconnection in a conflict situation? Join us in Episode 201 to explore this word! Tune in to the episode at https://lnkd.in/eBNba4tF

Knowing all that, it’s clear that the story of Mary Simms on Manhunt has little to do with the actual life of Mary Simms. Read our review of the latest episode of #Manhunt. #TVReviews #AppleTV

Did you know that research suggests that 92% of people who set goals fail to achieve them? In a popular episode from 2023, Jamie, Justin, Karen, and Von discuss why we think that happens and debate the pros and cons of goal-setting. We delve into different strategies, such as habits and resolutions, and explore why some people struggle to commit. Goals can be motivating, but they can also cause stress, fear, and disappointment. This episode covers all of these aspects and how to deal with them. Grab a drink and give it a listen. https://lnkd.in/gMupcpyQ

We are all too familiar with the scenario...you are feeling a little nervous going into a social event so you pre-drink or get so drunk at the party that you end up topless dancing on one of the tables with your mate's auntie. Alcohol it appears gave us confidence. It turned introverts into extroverts, and extroverts into the life and soul of the party. Is this actually true though?! Too many of us struggle to find our confidence in our sobriety. As a result, we go out and less and less, become hermits and eventually relapse. The trick to a long lasting sobriety is rediscovering your confidence. Understanding that it can be rebuilt and making peace with the fact that there are some days that you might just not feel as good as others. Here's how we approach this tricky subject in our sobrieties... Enjoy the episode! Today was also the first episode that we have ever filmed. If you would prefer to watch rather than listen to today's episode then just head to our YouTube page!