In this episode of the Do Cool Shit podcast, I share some of my personal journey of transformation through five significant shifts that have empowered my life.

I emphasize the importance of authenticity, the power of choice, and the necessity of processing emotions. We discuss:

• shifting from a focus on being smaller to a focus on being stronger
• the fear of failure to what's possible
• never doing/being good enough to celebrating progress while still growing
• focusing on pleasing others to focusing on what makes you like yourself
• distracting/avoiding/numbing to feeling and taking action

This episode helps listeners choose their hard and embrace the journey of growth.

Takeaways

• Pressure is a privilege and a sign of opportunity.
• You always have a choice in how you respond.
• Focusing on strength leads to greater confidence.
• The fear of failure can hold you back from growth.
• Celebrating small progress is essential for motivation.
• Authenticity fosters deeper connections and belonging.
• Processing emotions is crucial for personal growth.
• Choosing your hard can lead to a more fulfilling life.
• The hardest part of change is recognizing your own patterns.
• Daily reflections can help maintain focus on growth.

How to Actually Make a Shift

Don't try to change everything all at once

• Pick one shift that hit you the hardest
• Start small and notice when you're focusing on the old pattern
• Be patient! This shit takes time to become natural

• Smaller to Stronger: How can I build strength today?
• Fear to Possibility: What becomes possible if I go for it?
• Gap to Progress: What progress can I acknowledge right now?
• Fitting in to Belonging: How can I show up as myself today?
• Numbing to Processing: How can I feel what's here AND support my future?

• Morning: Which focus am I choosing today?

• Midday: Am I focusing on what serves me or what keeps me stuck?

• Evening: How did shifting my focus change my day?

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