Calm Connect

Calm Connect

By Nicole Festa LPC, LAC, NCCEducationSelf-Improvement
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Calm Connect episodes

  • 7 Ways to Higher Self Awareness

    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.

    10 min
  • Why Taking Action is the Thing That Matters

    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. 

    6 min
  • Belief in oneself: Self-Authority

    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.

    9 min
  • Evening Affirmation

    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. 

    3 min
  • Relaxation Exercise: Color Stream

    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.

    4 min
  • Building Inner Strength

    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!

    6 min

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