What do I mean by a personal growth practice? What are the components of self-growth and how do we build our capacity for it? Personal growth is not a one-and-done, it's a practice that we build over time and in stages. In this episode, we’ll think about where we are in the journey to knowing ourselves, dealing with our struggles, and taking those first steps to look for better days. Those better days start with single better moments.  Topics covered:

• Tapping into personal growth as a natural tendency that you can build into an everyday practice
• Setting an intention for personal growth, and why it’s important to assess whether you are ready to grow. Are you at a stage where a growth mindset is possible?
• Using meditation and self-talk/affirmations to set intentions for new habits that support personal growth
• An outline of coping strategies and skills that can help divert our attention, engage our social/interpersonal sides, offer cognitive support, release tension, or help us through spirituality or by setting limits

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Poem: No Rush of Falling Leaves 

Music: (My thanks to all the musicians who make incredible music and have the courage to put it out into the world. All music for my podcast is sourced and licensed for use via Soundstripe.)

Songs in this episode: Thank You by Demure; Winning Streak by JeesGuy; 432hz Crystal Meditation by Roze Sound; Fade by Nu Alkemi$t; Pyaar Kee Seemaen by Cast of Characters

Resources: 

Self-Growth: Definition, Examples and Tips

10+ Coping Skills Worksheets for Adults and Youth

Why Growth Requires Struggle

Journal Prompts:

1. Am I ready to see the growth potential of a challenging situation or personal struggle? If not, where can I find motivation for personal growth? 
2. Am I open to a growth mindset right now? What would that look like for me? If not, what healing needs to happen first to prepare me to move toward a growth mindset?
3. Write down two coping skills and strategies that you think could facilitate your personal growth. Then, jot down a simple plan to implement one of those coping strategies.

Related Episodes: Calming Down with Mindful Breathing & Creative Grounding (#9); The Road to Brighter Days: Building Resilience (#10) 

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I’m wrapping up Season 3 and taking a break over the holidays, but I’ll be back on January 14th for Season 4 with a new series on some of the essential life lessons my sweet mom taught me. Until then, I’m wishing you all good things, and time and space to try new things. Maybe a new creative project, quality time with friends, or deep rest. Do what lights you up inside and fills you with a sense of purpose. You deserve those moments for yourself. See you on January 14th.