Konversations with Karma

Self-compassion enhances well-being primarily because it deactivates the threat system, activates the self-soothing system, helps us feel more connected, and reduces feelings of isolation. Kristen Neff defined self-compassion as being comprised of three components: self- kindness versus self-judgment, a sense of common humanity versus isolation, and mindfulness versus over-identification when confronting painful self-relevant thoughts and emotions. Self-compassion involves recognizing that al...

I felt guilty putting boundaries or limits in place because I felt like I was keeping people away. I’ve learned that can’t be further from the truth. Boundaries are not about keeping something or someone away but rather protecting something within. Boundaries are a clear limit set based on your own needs. · Start with defining your boundaries· Separate the request from the relationship· Focus on what you will gain by saying no·&...

When you forgive, you don't change the past...You change the future!Forgiveness is reclaiming your power and has very little to do with the person that is being forgiven.Steps to forgivenessAsk what is my role in the breakdown and what can I learn from this?Have compassion and empathyRelease negative feelingsLet's stay connected FB,IG, and Twitter @btwdcoaching and www.btwdcoaching.com

Now that we know what a balanced life is, let's talk about how to create your balanced life. I share tools and techniques to create balance in each of your four systems (mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual). Remember balance and harmony has to be intentionally created and is a daily journey not a destination. Let's stay connected FB, IG, and Twitter @btwdcoaching and www.btwdcoaching.com

Balance is a continuous, individual, daily (sometimes moment-to-moment) journey! Depending on your lifestyle and the season of life you are in will determine the steps that you take to move towards balance in your life. Balance and harmony must be intentionally created. We talk about what it looks like to be in and out of balance in all four systems: mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Connect with me on IG, FB, and Twitter @btwdcoaching and visit my website www.btwdcoaching.com

Let's pull out those vision boards and goal lists for 2020 and recommit to making our dreams happen. 3 Steps to making your goals a reality1. Clarify your outcomes2.Know your purpose (Why)3. Take inspired action in small stepsWe all need self-discipline to accomplish any goal and here's out we can strengthen or develop self-discipline. 1. Audit how you spend your time2. Make a list of distractions3. Plan your time ahead4. Use technology to your advantage5. Be patient with yourselfCo...

Even though we are in the midst of uncertain times, we can still thrive. Lets remember to care for ourselves first, shift our mindsets to find what is working, learn a new skill, and audit what information we are taking in. We can't always control what is happening around us but we can always control how we respond. I hope you are all safe and healthy!Let's stay connected! FB, IG, and Twitter @btwdcoaching and www.btwdcoaching.com

In this episode I share the value of self-care as well 6 steps to help you make self-care a lifestyle. Know yourselfCreate habits that rejuvenate youSelf-developmentSet healthy boundariesListen to yourself Have funBe sure to connect with me on FB, IG, and Twitter @btwdcoaching and visit my website www.btwdcoaching.com