Feels like Magic

I have a juicy episode for you today: why people-pleasing is selfish - and how to stop doing it.

If you know that fear of judgement and letting people down holds you back it’s one that you’ll get so much from.

As you listen, consider:

Where do I go along with things rather than speak up?

What am I saying yes to that doesn’t feel good?

What am I willing to change?

What am I afraid of?

I’d love to know how this plays out for you - hit reply with any breakthroughs, insights, a-has - and what yo

I also have a little update: all podcast episodes are now going to drop on a Friday at 5am UK time (the first being Friday 25th April).

See you then!

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Hello beautiful one,

Welcome to a three minute reminder to turn to your day around.

It’s inspired by one of my teachers in life, who held space for me when I was going through something incredibly hard and beautiful

Listen now, or – if you prefer to read this one – here it is.

One of my teachers in life said to me once, are you enjoying this? Because I don't think there's a prize at the end.

It made me pause and think.

Because here's the thing, my love.

Yes, we can be working towards goals.

But we get so hung up on ‘when I get the thing’, then everything is going to feel better.

But what if the game is not to feel better?

The game is to feel.

Life is about feeling.

But can you be truly present in the sacred moment that is your life right now?

Right now.

Even if it's present to:

I want to run.

I'm in resistance.

I’ve been crying for an hour.

I don't know what to do.

These are all moments.

They are all moments and we get so hung up on playing the outside-in game.

So my love, can you soften?

Can you surrender?

Can you smile?

Can you be delighted by what is here in this moment?

Even when it doesn't look how you think it should, I bet there is still a beautiful sky.

I bet there are still flowers that are coming into bloom.

I bet that your heart is still beating like it does thousands of times every single day without you even thinking.

I bet that you could stop and you could put on a song and you could get into your body.

All of these things are available.

The question is, are you going to stop?

Are you going to pause?

Are you going to notice this second of this day?

Thanks being here, being you and sharing part of your day with me.

With so much love,

Jo

PS - if you like short reminders like this every day reply to this email with LIFE and I’ll send details of something special.

This week’s podcast is a beautiful meditation designed to help connect you to your infinite power. Think inky skies, stars and strength.

Use it when you’re lost, in doubt or would just love a boost.

A note on this one as I know there are some men in this space (and you are so welcome) - I use women as I was working with a beautiful group of them, but simply replace with your pronouns of choice.

And once you’ve connected to that power do something beautiful with it. Show yourself exactly how capable you are.

And I would SO love for you to rate and review the podcast so we can spread this further.

More from me....

* Find journal prompts here.

* Live journaling sessions and masterclass replays are here.

* Learn more about coaching and journaling programmes head to my website or apply here/book a call if you’re looking for one-to-one support.

https://www.joannebell.org/rising2025

On this week’s episode I dive into how to make decisions from your present day (or higher) self, rather than the wounded inner child inside who’s looking for love, attention or safety.

If this is brand new to you don’t worry - I break it down.

The most important thing to know is our inner child needs to be heard.

This is a tender part of you that learnt it wasn’t quite safe to be herself. And the more we try not to listen to her, the louder she gets.

There are three questions I’d love for you to ask yourself to discover if it’s now you, or little you that’s running the show.

* Am I making this decision because I think it’s going to ‘get me’ love? Remember this may not be direct. If you achieved things to ‘get love’ you might be working yourself to the bone, without knowing there’s something deeper going on

* Am I doing this to stay safe? Does it feel safe for me to be visible? Intimate? Successful? Or are there negative things the little girl inside me thinks is going to happen?

* Am I doing this because I think it’s all I deserve? Is there a younger part of me that doesn’t believe she deserves this _____________?

From there we get to work with this part.

This is where what we actually achieve change, we get to enjoy life so much more and feel at ease within ourselves as we don’t experience the self-rejection that’s under the surface.

I’d love to know what lands, what takeaways and a-has drop in for you and what your inner child needs to hear, right now.

RISE

Are you done with holding yourself back, playing small and never feeling good enough?

And so ready to deepen into self-love and reclaim your authentic self?

Then consider joining me and other incredible women in Rise this April. Over eleven weeks we transform your world from the inside out, and unlock a new way of being that sets your soul on fire.

Visit joannebell.org/rising2025 for more and to apply.

Are you done holding yourself back and ready to become the woman you were always meant to be? This is your official invite to Rise: https://www.joannebell.org/rising2025

This week’s podcast is on something very near and dear to my heart: meeting your own needs.

Repeat after me: this isn’t selfish.

In fact meeting your own needs is something that everyone in your world will benefit from.

But most of all YOU.

And this may be radical to say, but you get to care about yourself.

You get to value yourself, deeply.

You get to give yourself understanding, encouragement and compassion.

You get to go as far as being the love of your own life.

And if you truly behaved like that was true you’d bet your bottom dollar you’d be getting a glass of water, noticing when you need a break or a hug, challenging yourself…whatever you needed.

Yes, you can do it every single day.

Because here’s the thing: it’s really easy to neglect ourselves. To be in the pattern of giving out so much to others that we don’t consider our body and mind.

AND that has an impact.

It’s a practice that might seem foreign, especially if you are used to putting other people first, and it can transform your relationships. There’s also a deep internal peace that comes with letting yourself be. If you’re tired rest. If you need a break take one.

When we stop telling stories about what our needs mean and start acting on them we build such beautiful self-trust.

https://www.joannebell.org/ican

In this week’s podcast I wanted to reflect on my own journey - so we’re getting personal. I share exactly how – and why – I quit my 9-5, and four things you need to know if you’re ready to change your life too.

As you listen ask yourself:

* Where am I settling for ‘good enough’ instead of LIT UP by life?

* Where am I judging myself?

* Where do I feel disconnected from my intuition?

* Underneath it all what am I believing about myself that’s limiting me?

If you’re excited, inspired and motivated by what I share I’d love to know - hit reply, I read every email.

And join my masterclass on Monday - where I'll be dropping a collective of beautiful women into the energy of possibility and teaching you how to work with your nervous system so you CAN make the changes you desire.

If you’re not signed up yet there are a few free spots left, go here to grab one.

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This week’s episode is a deep dive on how to work with your inner critic - that part of you that can say horrible and harsh things about who you are and what you might achieve.

Some of my deepest work has been to bring this part of me on board. You heard right, it’s not about rejecting it or pushing it away - this part wants love and reassurance.

As you listen consider:

* What are the things I say about myself? Are they fair?

* Is there a particular area of your life that this part goes for?

* Do you know how to shift into supportive self-talk? What would happen if you did this consistently?

As a little helping hand for you beautiful readers here are some examples of unsupportive and supportive self-talk. When you can master this area (of course, deeper healing is sometimes needed) your whole world shifts.

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Today’s episode is about overwhelm - or what to do when you feel highly stressed.

If you’re there right now stop everything immediately.

Really.

As I talk about in the episode nothing is more important than you.

Listen now or bookmark this for when you need it.

Thanks for being here and being you,

Jo

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Do I have a joyful conversation for you?

This week’s podcast episode features a very special guest, Cat Googe, who left her teaching career and embarked on a mission to spread global joy.

We cover so much in the episode, including:

* How vulnerable joy can feel and to build a joy muscle

* That moment where you know you want something to change (even though you might not do it straight away)

* Stories that we used to identify with and what happens when we let these go

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In this episode Jo talks about how to build self-belief with practical tools and insights you can put into action right away.

Is there a critical voice in your head that sometimes becomes really loud?

At times, do you struggle to believe in yourself?

I know it can feel like your inner critic is taking over and you’re starting to doubt what you think, your ability and the decisions that you make.

And I want you to know you have so much power.

You are magical and capable and sometimes that can feel scary to recognise.