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Every child is unique, and it has long been our philosophy that every child should be parented on an individual level, according to their specific needs. Today on the show we discuss the concept of the orchid child and the dandelion child, based on the research from Dr. Thomas Boyce’s book The Orchid and the Dandelion: Why Some Children Struggle and How All Can Thrive. Tuning in you’ll learn about some of the characteristics that define an orchid child, versus a dandelion child. While dandelions can grow almost anywhere, orchids need very specific conditions to thrive. Similarly, dandelion children are much less sensitive to the stressors of life than orchid children. In our conversation, we discuss what it's been like raising both orchid and dandelion children, some of the conditions that can help orchid children thrive, and how to relate to an orchid child if you yourself are a dandelion. We delve into how the fight-or-flight response can be triggered in children, the role of the stress hormone cortisol, and some of the long-term health effects that can come with a heightened sensitivity to stress. We also discuss the role that shame and stigma play in supporting our children and friends who struggle with mental health, and why we’re least likely to ask for help when we need it most. To learn more about this important topic and how best to support your orchid child, make sure you tune in today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introducing today’s topic about parenting and Dr. Thomas Boyce’s book The Orchid and The Dandelion.
• Examples of unintended neglect in parenting and the long-term impact that can have.
• The difference between orchid and dandelion children.
• How dandelion children are more resilient while orchid children are more sensitive.
• Why dandelion and orchid children need to be parented differently.
• The importance of having an individual approach to parenting each of your children.
• What Dr. Boyce’s study revealed about stress responses in children.
• The flight-or-fight response in children, the release of cortisol, and how it affects their learning abilities.
• Some of the health issues that can arise from stressful environments.
• Why orchid children are more sensitive to stress and the long-term effects this can have on their health.
• The differences between adults who are more sensitive and less sensitive, and how you can build resilience.
• How to understand your orchid child if you aren’t sensitive in the same way.
• Kelly’s experiences with raising an orchid child and the important lessons it’s taught her about humility and mental health challenges.
• Why we’re the least likely to reach out when we need help the most.
• The energy and hard work that it takes to parent as your full authentic self.

Tweetables:

“When you have an Orchid child, you don't necessarily try and force a dandelion type of personality on them. You adjust and specifically address them in that fashion. Don’t try to push being a dandelion on them, because it's easier for you.” — Megan Block [0:15:08]

“If you have orchid children, what do you do? I know that my orchid children do best when they have a routine that they're familiar with and that they know what to expect from day to day.” — Kelly Castillo [0:21:05]

“I had no mental health issues, I had no addiction issues, it was never something that I had faced, but having someone that you love more than anything in the whole world, dealing with those is humbling. It teaches you a lot about the frailty of human nature” — Kelly Castillo [00:37:50]

“All we all want as people is to feel seen and heard and feel loved for who we are. So, any time we're trying to change our child's nature is probably a time to reevaluate” — Kelly Castillo [0:57:18]

“We definitely want to make sure we tailor our respons

Today, we’re talking about what it means to “hold space for someone.” We start off by defining this phrase and how it is different from simply being there for someone or being supportive, before exploring why this can be so difficult and how hard it is not to jump in and problem-solve or offer your own experiences as a way to connect. You’ll hear about the challenges of being fully present, the importance of being non-judgmental, and how to hold space when someone’s situation is triggering for you. We also discuss how to determine if someone wants to vent or if they want advice, why you should avoid offering advice unless asked for it, and how to go about offering unsolicited advice in a tactful way, as well as why you should be very cautious when offering advice on personal relationships! Holding space for someone is not something that comes easily to a lot of people, but doing this well can be a valuable life skill. We all need someone who can hold space for us, so tune in today for this insightful discussion!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Today's topic: the phrase “holding space for someone” and what this means.
• The challenge of not problem-solving or offering your own experiences as a way to connect. 
• Why you don’t have to have been through something similar to hold space for someone.
• Megan shares an example of a friend who doesn’t know how to hold space and always ends up needing more support than they give.
• How to determine if your kids want to vent or if they want advice.
• The first step to holding space for someone: be fully present.
• The importance of being nonjudgmental.
• How to hold space when someone’s situation is triggering for you.
• What it felt like for Megan and Kelly to have parents who were not good at holding space.
• Kelly’s pet peeve when opening up to someone: when they devalue your feelings.
• Thoughts on how you have the right to feel your feelings.
• How difficult it can be to hold space for people.
• Why you should try to avoid offering advice unless asked for it.
• How to go about offering unsolicited advice in a tactful way.
• Why you should always be very cautious when offering advice on personal relationships!
• The benefits of therapy. 
• The importance of protecting your own emotional energy and Kelly’s three-time rule.
• People who are exempt from the three-time rule and why certain people should be accepted into our lives, regardless of where they are at.
• Tips for how to empower people to solve their own problems.

Tweetables:

“We all have strengths and weaknesses. If someone is coming to you and they’re talking to you about something that is a weakness [or] a vulnerability, you have to set your judgments to the side so that you can be fully present and hold space for that person.” — Kelly Castillo [0:15:11]

“We want that person in our life that we care about to know that we are there for them on all levels.” — Megan Block [0:16:54]

“If someone comes to you asking for your input about their personal relationships, think hard about whether or not to answer that because they’re going to do what they want to do at the end of the day—regardless of what you say—but they will remember what you said!” — Kelly Castillo [0:31:10]

“Everybody needs just one. If you can be that one person [for them, then] chances are they can be that one person for you. It’s really nice when you have that person because life throws you some crazy stuff and you don’t want to feel like you have to walk through it alone.” — Megan Block [0:34:45]

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In life, things happen around us, things happen to us, but the only thing that matters is how we choose to react to those circumstances and what we make out of them. Today, we share the parable of the potato, the egg, and the coffee beans to illustrate some of the different ways that you can respond to adversity in your life. When introduced to boiling water, the tough, unrelenting potato becomes soft and weak. The egg, with its fragile shell protecting its gooey interior, becomes hardened and tough. However, the coffee beans are unique. When exposed to boiling water, they adapt and change the water around them to create something new and remarkable. We believe that this is a universally applicable analogy, no matter what your life experience is. We are all occasionally put in ‘hot water’ and forced to choose how to respond. Maybe you’re starting a particularly challenging project, dealing with a difficult relationship, or you have to take on a responsibility that you weren’t prepared for. Whatever it is, we hope you’ll join us today to learn more about the value of vulnerability, adaptability, and practicing gratitude, plus so much more!

Key Points From This Episode:

• How the potato responds to boiling water, which represents adversity, by turning soft.
• What it might look like if you are a potato that clings to your illusion of control.
• Megan highlights how the pandemic tested each of us in different, unique ways.
• How a fragile egg responds to boiling water by becoming tough and hard.
• Kelly shares how she relates with the egg and struggles with vulnerability.
• Understanding that how you respond to adversity can evolve.
• The value of setting yourself free from the things you can’t control.
• Reflecting on the pressure we have both felt to be the ‘perfect’ parents.
• How the coffee beans represent the people who adapt and grow with every hardship.
• Remembering that “this too shall pass” and the benefits of practicing gratitude.
• The value of finding a balance between the three different approaches.
• A reminder that letting go and moving on from deep trauma can be much more difficult.
• Why we emphasize the importance of having a strong support network.
• Kelly explains how building resilience can serve you when you go through hard times.
• We discuss our potential to respond to adversity differently at different stages in our lives.
• Share whether you think you’re a potato, an egg, or coffee on our Facebook group!

Tweetables:

“Hardships and adversities and troubles in our lives are always going to be there. We can't control that. We can really only control how we respond to them.” — Kelly Castillo [0:03:47]

“The minute you set yourself free of the things that you can't control, whether it's life's algorithm or social media’s algorithm, it’s a very nice feeling, because there's no such thing as perfect.” — Megan Block [0:19:17]

“The coffee represents the people who understand and accept that they're never going to be free of adversity. They don't necessarily embrace it, but they adapt and grow with every hardship. When you boil coffee, the coffee and the water both change for the better.” — Kelly Castillo [0:25:37]

“Difficult times are going to come to everybody at some point of their life. If you start building resilience and tolerance for the little inconveniences that we deal with on a regular basis then, when bigger things come up, you'll have more tools in your toolbox.” — Kelly Castillo [0:45:15]

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As anyone who has experienced a migraine will tell you: it’s not just a headache! Unlike the common headache, migraines are actually the result of an underlying neurological disorder that more than 29 million Americans suffer from, with symptoms including nausea, increased sensitivity to light, dizziness, and extreme fatigue. So, how do migraine sufferers find relief from this debilitating disease? In today’s episode, we cover different treatment options that might offer relief from migraines, from over-the-counter medication to avoiding certain environmental triggers, and we touch on the benefits of tracking your cycle, staying hydrated, and getting enough sleep, as well as eliminating eye strain and having a consistent exercise routine, plus so much more! If you’re looking for some practical tips for migraine relief, make sure not to miss today’s episode with Kelly and Megan!

Key Points From This Episode:

• The difference between a headache and a migraine, which is a neurological disorder.
• Common foods and environmental conditions that can trigger migraines.
• What we’ve found helpful to relieve headaches, including CBD oil and acupressure therapy.
• Why you should seek professional advice if you are suffering from chronic headaches.
• The value of keeping a ‘migraine diary’ where you record your specific triggers.
• Why we recommend tracking your cycle and any fluctuations in your hormones.
• Understanding why proper hydration is key.
• We reflect on how the younger generation is much more aware of staying hydrated.
• How an elimination diet can help you determine which foods trigger your migraines.
• The app Kelly uses to track her vitamin and nutrient intake.
• Learn more about the relationship between sleep and migraines.
• Methods you can use to help you stay hydrated if you don’t like the taste of water.
• Eliminating eye strain and excessive blue light, which are common migraine triggers.
• How an ice pack on the back of your neck can help when you feel a migraine coming on.
• The benefits of consistent exercise, including to help reduce stress.
• Megan emphasizes the importance of taking a break and looking after your mental health.
• Why we generally advocate for preventative measures over medication.
• The importance of having a good relationship with your doctor; you need to feel heard!

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As everyone knows, building a new habit is a difficult endeavor. However, there are ways that you can make it a whole lot easier and more enjoyable for yourself, and that’s what we’re going to be discussing today! Both of us have had our lives changed by James Clear’s Atomic Habits, and in this episode we’re going to be distilling the main concepts from the book, which is all about breaking old habits and starting new ones. As explained in more detail in the book, rather than focusing on a big end goal, it’s a much more effective strategy to focus on making small choices on a daily basis which will then compound until you reach your desired result. Whatever your goals are, there are four steps to building a new habit; make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, make it satisfying. These may sound simple, but sometimes we need a bit of motivation and some practical strategies to kick ourselves into gear, and that is exactly what we are going to provide you with today!  

Key Points From This Episode:

• Our thoughts on the podcast hitting 40! 
• Atomic Habits; the book which really helped us shift our mindset.
• Negative versus positive self talk. 
• The importance of understanding what you do, and do not, have control over in your life.
• Two questions that Atomic Habits author, James Clear, wants you to ask yourself. 
• An overview of the four steps involved in building new habits. 
• Using some real world examples to demonstrate how to put the four steps into practice.
• Explaining the concept of an ‘accountability partner.’
• Small rewards to give yourself that will make your habit building experience more satisfying.
• What ‘habit stacking’ is, and how it makes it easier to achieve your goals.
• How we have incorporated habit stacking into our lives (and the lives of our family members).
• The steps for breaking an old habit, and examples of what these look like in the real world. 
• Value that lies in creating a ‘habit contract,’
• How to implement ‘The Goldilocks Rule.’

Tweetables:

“Tiny, little micro changes compound over time and create a whole new version of ourselves.” — Megan Block [0:05:37]

“Negative self-talk is exactly the opposite of what will help you break the bad habits, or build the good habits.” — Megan Block [0:06:53]

“Stop focusing so much on the specific goal and focus on the systems that you can put in place that will help you achieve that goal.” — Megan Block [0:09:25]

“We stay motivated when we're challenged. We want to make sure we continue to move the goal post on our habits farther and farther. It needs to be attainable. It can't be some crazy dream circumstance. It needs to be attainable, achievable, and quantifiable. We have to be able to measure it. But it needs to be something that's just at the top of our capability level. Just at the edge of it.” — Kelly Castillo [0:53:58]

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Modern cultural norms around menstruation have drastically shifted over the past few decades. These changes are especially evident in the media we consume. No longer is the topic ignored, simplified, or overlooked. Instead, you see menstruation being celebrated on social media platforms, with young people openly talking about their experiences, and sometimes in very candid detail! The same is true for advertising and entertainment. These days, adverts for sanitary products are extremely direct, and it’s more common than ever to see fictional characters experiencing an altercation with their period that would’ve been unheard of thirty years ago. Despite these advances, there are still some persistent myths about menstruation, like the myth that periods are meant to be painful or that any cycle that deviates from 28 days is abnormal. Today on the show we tackle some of these myths and take a closer look at the truth behind the legend. Tuning in you’ll hear Megan and Kelly discuss their experiences with menstruation growing up, how this has influenced their approach to menstruation when it comes to raising and educating their daughters, and how young people today are approaching conversations around menstruation. We also cover some of the myths around menopause and perimenopause, and some of the small steps you can take today to start preparing for this part of your life. To learn more about this fascinating topic and much more, make sure you tune in today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introducing today’s topic: the myths and truths around menstruation.
• The environments that Megan and Kelly grew up in and how it affected their knowledge of menstruation.
• How advertising for menstrual products has shifted since the 1980s.
• The sense of shame Megan and Kelly felt around menstruation when they were growing up.
• How the taboos around menstruation have dissipated and become less widespread.
• How Megan and Kelly communicate with their daughters about menstruation.
• The type of conversations people are having about menstruation on social media.
• Megan and Kelly’s observations on stigma, social norms, and representation around menopause versus menstruation.
• Megan’s traumatizing first experience with a gynecologist and why his age and gender felt like a violation.
• The misconception that all cycles last exactly 28 days and why that’s a myth.
• Some of the reasons why your body may be skipping some of your cycles.
• Insights into the myth that periods are supposed to be painful and heavy.
• An overview of the spectrum of symptoms you may experience during your period, like cramping.
• Why it's a myth PMS symptoms are all in your head.
• How hormones affect our emotions and when to see a doctor.
• The effect that hormone fluctuations can have on serotonin levels.
• Some of the other methods for treating menopause, like dietary changes and supplements.
• The value of strength training for women of all ages.
• Why it's a myth that menopause equates to a woman’s expiration date.

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Conflict is inevitable in most areas of life, whether it be at work, with family, or with your partner, and the way in which you argue can alter how you communicate. While we’ve come to understand our attachment style and which of the five love languages suits us best, our 'conflict style’ is perhaps one of the most useful human behavior patterns that we can apply to our relationships, which is why Kelly and Megan are diving into this fascinating topic in today’s episode! Tuning in, you’ll learn more about the four styles of arguing: attacking, defensive, withdrawing, and open, and the importance of having open discussions about conflict with your partner rather than bottling it all up. We also touch on how knowing more about these behavior patterns can strengthen your relationships, the invisible emotional work women oftentimes perform in the home, and the benefits of helping your partner feel heard by repeating what they are saying back to them, as well as the importance of working on yourself first, plus so much more! Make sure not to miss this interesting and informative conversation about finding a reciprocal path ahead and making room for your emotions without using accusatory language or a defensive stance!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Kelly and Megan reflect on whether or not this type of ‘self-help’ or self-improvement is new.
• How knowing more about these behavior patterns can strengthen your relationships.
• Why an argument with your partner can sometimes feel like a personal attack.
• Learn about the ‘attacking’ argument style and why it’s not the best way to resolve conflict.
• Next is the ‘defensive’ style of conflict, which is the natural response to an attack.
• Find out why defensiveness is just as unproductive as an attack.
• The importance of having open discussions about conflict rather than bottling it all up.
• We discuss the invisible emotional work that women often do in the family home.
• The third conflict style, known as ‘withdrawing’, and how it can alter arguments.
• Megan and Kelly share their personal experiences with withdrawing.
• Lastly, we dive into the rare but dreamy conflict style: open communication!
• The benefits of repeating what your partner is saying back to them in an argument.
• How an open arguing style works like a cooperative project to resolve conflict.
• Megan speaks candidly about how self-improvement brought her and her partner closer.
• How proactively moving towards an open and productive style of conflict resolution can help the other person do the same too.
• The importance of knowing, understanding, and loving yourself first.\

Tweetables:

“The more you know about your relationship style, your argument style, your love language, all these things are so beneficial.” — Megan Block [0:05:26]

“If we can teach [our kids] healthy conflict resolution skills and give them a lot of tools in their toolbox to use when they get into conflict with people, then they're going to benefit from that long term.” — Kelly Castillo [0:07:27]

“I've learned that, if I wait until it's boiled up to a point of explosion to express how I genuinely feel to my husband, he is already at a place of defensiveness.” — Megan Block [0:22:07]

“One thing you hear therapists say all the time is that, when you're having an argument with a romantic partner, to repeat back to them what they're saying, so that [you] know that they feel heard. That is a fantastic trick.” — Kelly Castillo [0:34:40]

“The open style of arguing—which is what we should all be striving for—is an argument style that's one of resolving conflict. It looks at whatever the conflict is from all the different angles, and then it works like a cooperative project.” — Kelly Castillo [0:40:17]

“Working on yourself is a lot of work already. Start there. Don't w

There comes a time in every child’s life when they start asking questions that their parents are not quite sure how to answer. That’s why we want to take this opportunity to help you explain what love means to your children! Tuning in today, you’ll learn why the way you model love and relationships for your children is critical for their development and our tips for how to teach them about healthy conflict resolution, different love languages, and familial love versus romantic love, as well as the importance of self-love. Love is not just a word. It is a consistent string of actions towards another person that determines how we care for them, encourage them, look after them, and connect with them, which is why it’s important for your kids to understand that age-old saying, “Love is a verb!” For some practical advice on showing your children what love means by demonstrating it for them, make sure to tune in today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Why the way we model love to our children is important for their development.
• We discuss the value of having a plan for how you’re going to raise your kids.
• What you teach your children about healthy relationships through your own relationships.
• Modeling healthy conflict resolution and meaningful apologies for your kids.
• How to help your kids understand that there are different love languages.
• Why teaching your kids what love isn’t is just as important as teaching them what love is.
• Kelly explains why “because I said so” is never an appropriate response.
• Megan reflects on the possibility of loving her children ‘too much’.
• How you can actually hinder your child’s development by doing everything for them rather than letting them figure it out on their own.
• Why it’s important to have conversations about finance and budgets with your kids.
• Understanding that material things can’t be equated with love (and vice versa).
• The difference between familial love and romantic love; unconditional love versus the importance of putting healthy boundaries in place.
• Megan shares why putting yourself first is key to how your children perceive self-love.

Tweetables:

“One of the most important ways that we teach our children about love is how we model healthy relationships to them.” — Kelly Castillo [0:07:05]

“Teaching [children] what love isn’t is just as important as teaching [them] what love is. Love shouldn’t make you feel bad about yourself. It shouldn’t hurt. It shouldn’t have to be a secret. It shouldn’t feel unsafe.” — Kelly Castillo [0:17:56]

“Loving yourself first shows your children and your partner a good version of what love should be. Then, you’re able to teach your children what love is because, if you don’t love yourself, how on earth are you going to teach your children what love is?” — Megan Block [0:42:01]

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In January 2022, rolls of shiny new quarters began making their way across the United States, minted with historic new imagery: renowned writer and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou; physicist and astronaut, Dr. Sally Ride; the first female Cherokee Nation chief, Wilma Mankiller; suffrage movement leader, Nina Otero-Warren; and Hollywood’s first Chinese American actress, Anna May Wong. These are the first women that the US Mint is recognizing as part of its American Women Quarters Program, a series that will issue up to five quarters annually between 2022 and 2025 to recognize pioneering American women and their contributions to history. In this episode, we discuss why these new quarters are so significant, particularly for young women and girls in the US, and the opportunity that our currency offers us to say something about our country, our values, and the progress we have made. We also touch on the backlash this decision has received, dive into the story behind each woman represented on the new quarters, and the types of conversations that we hope these coins will spark, as well as the importance of making a positive impact, no matter how small! If, like us, you’re into history, politics, and feminism, you’re sure to enjoy today’s episode!

Key Points From This Episode:

• The impact of these historic new quarters for young women and girls.
• Why this marks a significant time in history and the shift we’ve seen since we were kids.
• Some of the backlash that the decision to put women on quarters has received.
• How to customize your currency by choosing a personalized design for your credit card.
• How The Who Was? Show helps Megan’s kids learn more about history.
• Kelly explains how the US Mint decided on these five women with the Smithsonian Institute’s American Women’s History Initiative.
• The opportunity that our currency offers to say something about our values and progress.
• Learn more about Anna May Wong, Hollywood’s first Chinese American film star.
• We dive into the history behind Dr. Sally Ride, the first American woman in space.
• Insight into the inclusion of Maya Angelou, who Kelly calls “the poet of our hearts." 
• Find out about Wilma Mankiller, the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation.
• The important political contributions made by Hispanic suffragette, Nina Otero-Warren.
• We reflect on the weight of responsibility that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen must have felt in making these choices for the quarters.
• Literally holding change in your hands; the conversations we hope these coins will spark.
• We encourage listeners to share who they would have chosen on our Facebook group!

Tweetables:

“This is a huge step in the right direction. Hopefully, that bill or act to replace Andrew Jackson with Harriet Tubman [on the $20 bill] will happen, because that would be really cool.” — Kelly Castillo [0:10:00]

“They didn’t have to stop at those five [likenesses]. There are so many incredible women in history. If you were going to replace the currency, who would your personal choices be?” — Megan Block [0:12:35]

“Hopefully this helps people, even Americans who may not be as familiar with all five of these women, to go on Google and look up this person and see who [they are] and read about it and be interested.” — Kelly Castillo [0:21:49]

“Including certain communities is still a great step forward, but you have got to try your absolute best to include all communities; especially communities who get continually ignored.” — Megan Block [0:28:05]

“[This] will spark, hopefully, a lot of cool conversations within families and within communities. You’re holding your change in your hand. It’s right there to talk about.” — Kelly Castillo [0:31:08]

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As we start a new year, we want to do things right and so today we discuss all things related to vision boards! We believe that this creative and visual exercise is a great way to define your goals and manifest the life of your dreams! Tuning in you’ll discover what inspired our hosts to create their vision boards, how their vision boards differ in terms of timeframe and format, and how you can create your own too! We discuss how a vision board can keep you aligned with your goals, what to include and what to exclude, different resources that may help you create your own, and the pros and cons of doing a magazine vision board versus a digital vision board. You’ll find out the value of having individual, couple, or family vision boards, the benefits of creating them with your kids, and the fun of having a vision board party with your girlfriends. Tune in to hear about what made it onto Kelly and Megan’s vision boards and then find out how you can show us your own! If you want to start your year right, tune in today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• What inspired our hosts to create vision boards.
• What a vision board is and how it keeps you aligned with your goals.
• Why our hosts feel that September feels more like the new year than January.
• The idea of having a vision board party with your girlfriends. 
• Individual versus couple or family vision boards. 
• The value of Pinterest for aspirational quotes, visuals, and content. 
• Kelly’s struggles with object permanence and the need for an episode on this subject.
• How Kelly’s phone apps are organized by affirmation. 
• Megan’s magazine clipping vision board and how you can make your own. 
• Why Kelly made a vision board for just quarter one of 2022.
• The pros and cons of doing a magazine vision board versus a digital vision board.
• Kelly’s survival skill of not allowing herself to dream big and how she is trying to overcome it.  
• Why creating vision boards is such a great exercise to do with kids.
• Health and wellness goals and how to include them in a way that is not triggering.
• Our hosts share their vision boards.
• How you can revise or add to your vision board whenever you want to.
• How you can share your vision board with us.

Tweetables:

“That's the whole idea of vision boards. I mean, it's visualization, but in a photo format for the most part, and maybe some affirmations thrown in, if that works for you. It's just a way to keep ourselves on track and to keep us aligned with our goals and with the person that we are trying to be.” — Kelly Castillo [0:03:53]

“What is important [when you create a vision board] is that you visualize your goals, visualize the person you want to be, the things you want to accomplish, and you find photos, or words, sayings, things that have meaning for you.” — Kelly Castillo [0:27:20]

“I would try to choose positive imagery. Don't focus on the things you want to change, focus on the things that you want to create in your life.” — Kelly Castillo [0:27:49]

“Just taking that extra step is reminding you of what's truly important to you because life gets in the way and we make excuses for all kinds of things. You deserve to be reminded of what's truly important to you before it's too late.” — Megan Block [0:51:24]

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