Do you know how shame feels in your body and what to do about that very uncomfortable feeling? Understanding the role shame plays in our lives is critical to building connections with others. Shame is different from guilt and embarrassment. Once we know how it impacts us, we can begin to notice it and change the way we react. 

Today's Tool for Transformation is to draw how shame feels in your body. You can use an outline of a body like this one, https://coloringonly.com/pages/person-outline-coloring-page/, or just draw whatever comes to mind when you think of shame and how it feels in your body. Listen to this episode for how this activity will help. 

Are you always giving to others and finding that there is no time and energy left for you? Me too. And I have heard from so many people who are finding this is worse than ever right now.

It’s time to put yourself on your own “To do” list. Let’s do this together so we can start 2023 with a plan to care for ourselves.

I am so excited to share with you the Me in 2023 Challenge, launching on December 9!

I will be with you live at 12:00 PST/3:00 EST on Instagram Dec. 9, Dec.16, Dec. 23 and for our grand finale Dec. 30 to share a plan to start 2023 with you on your own priority list.

I will be giving out a self-care themed prize to to one of you who completes the challenge!

Can’t wait to start 2023 off with you!

Resources from this episode:

https://positivepsychology.com/shame-resilience-theory/#what-is-shame-resilience-theory

https://brenebrown.com/articles/2013/01/15/shame-v-guilt/

https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-scientific-underpinnings-and-impacts-of-shame/