What superpower do you use most?

We are taught that we need to be super at all times, to perform at our best, exponential growth, etc. And yes, this approach allows us to make things happen, and big things.

But it is also imbalanced, and as much as I love it, and I actually use it myself at times. But we also have to recognize this is just one side of the story, and we often forget the other side.

This other side is not so much taught and talked about as the other super active side. So I think the "super" approach is great, and it's also unbalanced. And in the long run, this is completely counterproductive, because it works until it doesn't. 

So this week is all about

* superpowers

* How much can you push the limits?

* being human versus "super"

* performance

* multiple intellligence

* rational mind and somatic mind

* ...

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Is knowledge, knowing that you need to change, enough to actually change?

Spoiler alert: Not in my experience!

Listen/read this episode if you want to know

* the difference between knowledge and embodied awareness

* learn how to make motivation last and bullet-proof

* a counter-intuitive but very effective approach to quitting smoking

* can change happen fast?

* what is generative change

* ...

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When we mention flow, we usually think about a peak experience moment. But then we see it as something that we would want at any time and always.

I think it is setting ourselves up for failure, but also not helping us having more of these flow state experience.

This week I'm sharing an ongoing exploration

* the distinction between peak flow state vs long-term flow

* how it relies on nervous system regulation

* a simple exploration to start playing with bringing more flow in our daily life

...

Life gets easier when we accept that we are humans. Not super-heroes, not super-humans... Just humans. That is already a lot.

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"I’m not stressed, but it takes me two hours to fall asleep every night."

Doesn’t it sound contradictory?

That person was very puzzled by the contrast:”I’m not stressed, I know that. But then why does it take me so long to fall asleep?”

In this episode, we'll see why.

* the difference between stress, anxiety

* what means having an activated nervous system

* basic sleep hygiene

* a simple distinction about how the nervous system works

* and how we can use to fall asleep quicker

And if you know me, you guessed it: There is going to be some simple and effective embodied process to help with that.

I love how we can use our somatic intelligence to help us calm down the intellect and basically live a more peaceful yet more energised life.

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A very common image we use to describe finding balance in life is juggling. And I just don’t think it’s helpful.

I don’t know if you ever tried to juggle, but even if you eventually master the skill, it is still a lot of effort and concentration to do it. And even the best juggler can’t go forever. Sooner or later the balls will fall, or he will need to rest.

What is the main problem with the juggling image? All the balls compete for your attention.

And using this image leads to using the same behavior that put us in trouble in the first place.

But even the best juggler can’t go forever. Sooner or later the balls will fall, or he will need to put them down.

So what if the balls weren’t competing?

That's why I explore this week, with a new, much more helpful, image for balance. Also, a super fancy word to use in cocktail parties. 😉️

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What is the worst advice you ever got?

I’m going to bet that it was probably unsolicited advice.

Want to know a funny story? How about people trying to "help" me with my computer, not realising I worked as a web developer, so I used to be the one helping people with that.

It is a bit less funny when it comes to more personal challenges. Like, don't get me started on the “Everything happens for a reason” lecture. Check the episode to know why I think this is spiritual BS. And also:

* Why is it so upsetting to get unsolicited advice?

* How can I still help?

* And also find a way to telling someone to stop!

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What is your weird?

Do you keep it for yourself like something you’d rather people not see about you?

Or do you proudly show it for everyone to admire?

I have many, which I share more or less privately. But a few years ago I met someone who litterally had it on her head... And it turned out great for her.

Whatever we do, we will always be weird for someone else, so... Maybe her solution is not so crazy after all?

I am a big advocate for playful curiosity, which I have experienced, leads to both being more compassionate, and more unapologetic. And that is why it is one of the main pillars in the  “Deep connection, real fun!” meetups and my work in general.

Join me this week as I share about ladybugs, being weird, asking questions, dancing (no way! 😅), and making the world a better place.

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Do you enjoy chit-chat? I never did! But I’m proud to say I’m now fluent in small talk.

Years ago, not only I didn’t like small talk, I didn’t understand it, and as a result, it felt like it was difficult to have real conversations, to really get to a deeper level of connection.

Small talk can feel boring, or draining, but it has a very important purpose.

Have you heard about the levels of communication?

This week, we look into them, and:

* why small talk is important

* how to navigate the levels of communication

* how to actually enjoy small talk!

The kind of stuff we play with in the Deep connection, real fun! meetups. We had the first edition yesterday and it was great!

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A weekly casual social meetup created with meaningful connections in mind. It's free, and you're welcome. 🤗

(formerly Un-networking human meetups)

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This year has been great for loneliness hasn’t ?

But the thing is, while this year and a half now has been really low on opportunities of just meeting and being around people…

Meeting and being around people is not the cure for loneliness. It’s not enough!

We need meaningful connections.

If you've been to any kind of meetup, you probably can't stand the jackpot questions anymore: "What's your name? Where are you from? What do you do?". In a lot of these meetings, I meet a lot of people, but I feel like I connect to no one. It’s so superficial.

You might even hesitate to go to social event because of the social fatigue that comes with it. 

On the other end, authentic relating, circling, and all the deep connection workshops are wonderful opportunities to finally interact human to human. And it’s really nourishing, but it’s also almost exclusively workshops.

And sometimes I just want to spend nice time talking to friendly humans. Just a fun evening. I don’t want to do workshops all the time.

My solution: Deep connection, real fun! meetups

Nourishing like authentic relating, fun like a social meetup.

Join us here, it's free: https://www.integrallyalive.com/meet

Hope to see you next time. 

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What are you too old for?

... Where is your mind going when you read that question?

Things that you feel you cannot do anymore and you kind of miss them, things that you won’t tolerate anymore in your life?

We all react differently to ageing. Certain aspects feel liberating, other limiting…

I’m always puzzled by people who explain anything that they cannot do by their age.

Maybe because very early on I had positive example of older people being in really good shape and with a dynamic mindset.

Depending on where we are born, we look at elderly as nice but slightly crazy people going back to childhood, or wise and experienced humans.

So I would say, choose for yourself. Whatever society tells you about what is appropriate for your age, you’re the one living your life.

And I have some models  for you in case you're wondering.

See you in the comments.

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