Triggers. We all have them. I have them. My blind spots that need regular check-ups.

What triggers you? 
How does it trigger you? 
How do you feel?
What actions do you take to overcome a triggered state?

Being triggered is perfectly normal. It's actually an identifier of inner work that needs doing. As long as you can acknowledge that and don't let your own ego block some valuable feedback.

This is a 2 part series. Part 1 focuses on internal triggers. Take a dive deep into the internal triggers. Particularly around PTSD or its variant PITS ( Perpetrator Induced Traumatic Syndrome). Special Ops, Abbatoir Workers, and convicted criminals of violence all share the same link.

Grab something to take notes on.

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2021 Intentions...

With 2020 behind us now is 2021. Where have you come from? Where are you at right now? Where are you heading into 2021?

What agreements do you have in place for 2021? Notice agreements and not goals.

Your current situation does not matter. Its where you are heading that counts.

Write those questions down. Answer them in the present tense.

You will need them this episode as Craig dives deep on these 3 questions and sets his intentions for 2021 as a model.

Journey on...

2020. What a year. especially with Covid 19 coming along and changing everything.

Christmas time. Festive season. Time for reflection.

Where have you come from this year? What's your journey?

Where are you right now?

Whats 2021 look like for you?

Replace goals with agreements. 

In writing and signed with a deadline. Accountability right there.

Join Craig as he reflects 2020, where he is currently and where he is going. Hint. have something to take notes on.

Jourbey on...

Value of a Mentor

Experience has shown that recovery on our journey with a mentor helps a lot.

Recovering from a mental health challenge is hard and can be a challenge if left isolated and alone.

Join Craig on this episode as he dives deep into the differences between a mentor and a coach.

What to look for.

The sharks to avoid. As it's a vicious world out there.

Its a journey of recovery as it is. With a Mentor, a Mentor is someone who has gone before you and laid the paid ahead. Makes it easier to walk a known path than an unknown path.

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The Journey Continues...

Have you ever been challenged to own your stuff?

I have found absolute power in stepping forward and owning my stuff amongst all the chaos and how it is empowering.

Ownership that is lacking in todays culture. To many finger-pointing and you, you, you statements and not enough yep that was me. Or I.

As second chance beings we need to learn ownership and responsibility. Its vital to our growth and recovery.

Tune in to this weeks episode, The Power of I. Own That Power!

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The Journey Continues....

Whats Recovery as a Second Being without a plan?

Or

A plan with multiple ideas

And

Multiple Solutions

Why????????

Coz Life will throw some challenges in your direction to challenge you on your path. So multiple solutions are needed.

So.... The Aftermath of recovery begins..

As a second chance being that's gone through a crisis and survived the other end.

(This, by the way, includes anyone whos mistake hasn't involved the law. I work and mentor those primarily who are in the Correctional Service Sector).

A plan to recovery is needed.

What Now?

Tune in as I share how to map out a plan for your recovery. Using my examples as examples.

Theres always One problem or goal.
You will need 3 possible ideas
and.....But wait for theres more...

9 potential solution. Why Coz life will make you or break you in your recovery and you need multiple avenues.

I will share how to train the brain with a negative, neutral or positive pathways and how to naturally select the most beneficial one.

A life recovering without a plan is a recipe for repetition. And the system wants you to repeat not rehabilitate.

Rehabilitate and integrate is the intention.

The Journey Continues...

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Creating Your Safe Space.

Why is this important?

When was the last time you were held in support, free of judgement, in safety and away from those who want to try to fix you to get their own ego hit?

I have found that creating a safe space to held express suppressed emotions helps unload in a healthy non destructive way.

Whether its creating your own space, or with a trusted friend or family member or sitting in circle or a support group with others, the importance of creating and having a safe container is crucial.

Just imagine if we all knew how to create one? How the mental health issues would ease?

As Second Chance beings we have been have been through a decompression already in an unhealthy matter. Thats what got us to where we were. Our awakening if your ready for it.
Nows the time to learn how to create a safe space and express that sadness in a healthy matter.

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Journey on...

If we are stuck its simple to ask for help right?

If we need a hand for a lift or to tackle a project.

What about after a mental crisis?

The walls go up. The defenses. As those who walked a crisis think typically I did I could do it alone. Well I thought so anyway.

It was conditioning. Thats all.

In this episode we dive deep into why its so hard to ask for help or we think anyway. How we absolutely need and want support to help over come.

Yes I am primarily talking to men as its a lot harder for us blokes to ask then women.

Grab something to take notes on.

Journey on...

Have you ever made your bed? Loaded question I hope....

I have found that making my bed every morning is a crucial foundation in helping to overcome depression.

Why?

Looking at a job well done gives a sense of satisfaction that I can do something good for once. Even though the world may feel like its against me. Or I am overwhelmed with the weight of sadness.

In this episode I dive deep in the fundamentals of making your bed and how it helps improve mental health and well being...

Journey on...

Shame. What is it?

Have you ever been shamed?

That's right shamed.

Doesn't matter the level of it. From a simple mistake and humiliation in public or at work to walking the walk of shame outside a court room with four journalists following you in pursuit for that perfect photographic moment for the local paper to destroy an individual for their actions.

In this episode we deep on what the difference between shame, toxic shame and core shame is. And how it destroys our lives. Not heal them.

We must learn the fundamentals of shame to evolve from it. To many suicides happen because of shame and the unprocessed emotions.

Journey on....