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This week we welcomed Amber Ontiveros to Intentional Conversations!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM AMBER:

• Understand Your Woundings: Recognize and heal the four core woundings: "I am not worthy," "I am not enough," "I have to win," and "I don't have enough."
• Mindful Listening: Use this technique to understand underlying beliefs within your conscious mind, aiding emotional regulation and empathy.
• Manage Your Emotions: Slow down your mind to soothe your emotions by focusing on your breath and practicing mindfulness.
• Belief Shapes Reality: Beliefs create thoughts, which generate emotions and lead to actions.
• Self-Empowerment: Taking back your power and practicing self-love is crucial for healing.
• Empathy in Communication: Approach difficult conversations with empathy, compassion, and love.
• Question Assumptions: Challenge how policies and behaviors are formed by asking if they are written for you or based on someone else's understanding.
• Awareness of Self: Be self-actualized to recognize and understand unfolding situations.
• Emotional Signals: Emotions are signals from your higher self, prompting self-awareness.
• Positive Self-Talk: Speak to yourself kindly, especially during failures and mistakes, as these moments are key for growth.

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RESOURCES:

Heal the Four Woundings: Amazon Link

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