By saying this simple phrase, you can lessan the stress in your life and clear out judgement around things too!

It's really easy for me to have a specific idea in my head about how things are supposed to go. 

When I'm in situations, if they're not going that way, it can get me very frustrated and it's hard for me to stay patient. 

Or it's hard for me to not jump in and try and change the situation. 

This happens at home.

This happens at activities out in public. 

This happens when I go to the store and I'm waiting in a line. 

The way my mind works, I can always see a better way to do things. 

And it has caused me a lot of stress in the past. 

What really helped me to shift was to say, 

"it's not my responsibility."

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[00:00:49] An easy phrase to change your energy around a situation

[00:02:28] This can help when others are having strong emotions

[00:05:10] Perfect Storm of Craziness

[00:06:35] This phrase allowed me to have empathy

HELPFUL LINKS

Today’s Show notes – https://sheridanripley.com/the-thought-thats-not-my-responsibility-gives-you-space-to-have-empathy/

Link to free class - 3 Easy Steps to Intercept Your Saboteurs - https://enjoy-life1.teachable.com/p/find-peace-and-hope

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 I went out to the van  and felt sorry for myself and was really frustrated with myself because I am a flipping life coach.

I know how to clear emotions around things. I know how to do things differently. I have a lot of knowledge that I've learned and I just couldn't always apply it in the moment. 

And while I was sitting there in the van, distracting myself. I came across an email that the author of Positive Intelligence, it was like way back in my archives from when I took the saboteur assessment. 

It changed everything... 

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Hiding in the Van? This is Crazy!

[00:02:38] Taking a Mental Fitness Bootcamp Changed Everything

[00:04:29] Panic Attack

[00:05:22] Fight in car: I spoke up and handled the response gracefully

[00:06:35] I didn’t eat the Ice Cream! It was a small miracle!

[00:08:58] Do you have trouble following through?

HELPFUL LINKS

Today’s Show notes – sheridanripley.com/hiding-in-my-van-during-a-wedding

Link to free class - 3 Easy Steps to Intercept Your Saboteurs - https://enjoy-life1.teachable.com/p/find-peace-and-hope

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My middle son recently got married and it was pretty glorious. 

I will say I don't usually do well with parties and wearing nice clothes and all these things made me a little uncomfortable, 

but I really was very intentional in how I wanted to show up the day of the wedding.

And practicing certain things ahead of time, helped me to be successful.

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[00:00:33] My son got married

[00:00:53] Prepared in ALL the Ways!

[00:02:59] Flexibility is key

[00:03:27] PQ Reps helped me harness the calm

[00:04:56] Practice ahead of time in smaller situations!

HELPFUL LINKS

Today’s Show notes – https://sheridanripley.com/staying-flexible-calm-and-present-helped-me-enjoy-a-wonderful-celebration/

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I love the story of Joshua knocking down the walls of Jericho.  

Circling the walls with faith for 7 days....

I have seen 1 wall knocked down by my husbands faith and his circling prayers.

And now have hope for another wall to be brought down.

Today I share 2 tips to help you knock down your walls with prayer!

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[00:00:50] I love the story of Joshua

Tip 1. Let others have faith, even if you think it is impossible!

[00:01:58] My Husbands Prayers of Faith

[00:03:18] I believe in the power of prayer, I just couldn't see it being possible

[00:03:39] Devon Going Back to School??

Tip 2. Prayers AND Patience are both needed!

[00:06:02] Prayers + Patience Can Knock Down Walls

HELPFUL LINKS

Today’s Show notes – https://sheridanripley.com/2-tips-to-knock-down-walls-with-prayer/

Link to Joy in All Seasons Summit - https://www.choosingwisdom.org/joy-summit-2022-sheridan

Link to free class - 3 Easy Steps to Intercept Your Saboteurs - https://enjoy-life1.teachable.com/p/find-peace-and-hope

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Do you find transitions tricky?  

It always takes me a few weeks to adjust when school starts or stops.    

Bigger transitions are even trickier for me.  

I share some ideas and a powerful tool to help you with tricky transitions in todays episode.

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[00:00:56] Types of Transitions

[00:01:53] Transitions Can Create Uncertainty and Our Saboteurs Pop Up More Often

[00:02:29] Saboteurs - the 10 types

[00:03:05] This transition, really got me spinning!

[00:05:21] Intercepting a Saboteur.

[00:07:03] Once we got used to Devon being home - now he is moving out! Another transition!

[00:08:54] Free Class

HELPFUL LINKS

Today’s Show notes – https://sheridanripley.com/

Link to Joy in All Seasons Summit - https://www.choosingwisdom.org/joy-summit-2022-sheridan

Link to free class - 3 Easy Steps to Intercept Your Saboteurs - https://enjoy-life1.teachable.com/p/find-peace-and-hope

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A year ago, I had a colonoscopy and gathered all this great information and tips from friends that had gone through it. 

Those tips really helped me, so I created a word document with all these tips put together.

I have passed it on to quite a few people, all of whom really appreciated it. 

Today I'm going to share 13 tips for you to find joy in your colonoscopy journey. 

*****There's gonna be a lot of poop discussion in this episode, and it may not apply to you, so feel free to skip it!

If you are having a colonoscopy anytime soon, stick around - Trust me - You'll appreciate the tips and tools I share with you today.

BEFORE HAND

1. When scheduling, ask lots of questions to help plan a good time.

2. Ask your Doctor about the PILL option for prep day.

3. If you need to do the drinking kind, ask for the one that requires less liquid.

4. Don’t plan anything big for the prep day (day 1)

5. Don’t plan anything for the actual day (day 2)

SUPPLIES TO HAVE ON HAND BEFORE YOU START YOUR PREP

1. Whatever the doctor prescribes for the cleaning out portion (ask about ALL the options!)

2. Sustenance Items

3. Comfort Items

4. Preparedness Items

PREP DAY

1. Liquid Diet ideas

2. Tips for when you have to drink the prep stuff

3. Have an iPad and be prepared to stream some shows

4. Bring in a tiny table to the toilet area

5. If you can, put a comfy chair near the bathroom.

6. Line a small garbage can with double plastic bags

7. Baby wipes

8. Vaseline is your new best friend

9. Have Toilet bowl cleaner and brush handy.

10. Poo-Pourri may be nice to have on hand.

11. It is nice to lay an old towel down on the ground between your comfy chair and toilet

12. use an adult diaper to be able to sleep and for car ride?

THE ACTUAL PROCEDURE TIPS

1. wear skirt and flip flops…

2. The procedure is the easy part.

3. Don’t plan anything for this day either – except to rest.

MY OVERALL IMPRESSIONS OF MY COLONOSCOPY EXPERIENCE

It wasn’t fun.

But it was doable.

I would say a 4 out of 10 on the discomfort scale.

It was more just kind of gross than anything.

Having something to watch really helped and the Vaseline was a life saver!

The uncomfortable part was only 6 hours or so and it was very manageable.

Super glad I don’t have to do it again for 10 years, but when it is time, I feel prepared with my tools to make it easier.

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Please share this episode with your friends!  Especially if they are nervous about having a colonoscopy!

You have probably asked yourself the question...

"What would Jesus Do?"

This can feel overwhelming.

Today I share an alternative question and why it can be more useful! 

Prayer is the perfect way to Harness Heavenly Help!  

and it can be harnessed for anything

big

or 

small!

Even Parking Spots!  

In todays episode I share how faith can help me even in these small ways.  

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[00:00:28] Prayer is the perfect way to harness Heavenly Help!

[00:00:52] "It is VERY difficult to park here!"

[00:01:21] When I left for her apartment, I prayed that a parking spot would be open.

[00:01:49] I prayed again - "This is a righteous desire!"

[00:02:18] God provided the impossible spot!

[00:03:04] Pray for all things!

HELPFUL LINKS

Today’s Show notes – https://sheridanripley.com/?p=1089

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We have so many people coming in and out of our lives. How do we know which ones to try and really connect with? Can God help us to know?

Here’s my tip for this week. Pray to know who you should get to know better.

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[00:00:30] Be a blessing to each other!

[00:01:27] 10 years of a friendship lost!

[00:02:16] Pray and ask God - who can I be friends with?

[00:02:29] Then REACH OUT!

[00:03:16] I love that God can Guide Us!

HELPFUL LINKS

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A simple choice of words can make a world of difference!

Bryson called me out on the words I first used and then I made a change.

In todays episode learn a simple tool to choose better words.

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