Soul Driven Purpose

Envy can serve as a motivating force to accomplish your goals; however, if left unchecked, envy can wreak havoc on your happiness and inhibit your potential. In this episode, I discuss the purpose of envy, the subtle ways it can show up, and the difference between envy and jealousy. I outline 5 ways to diffuse the negative effects of envy and turn your focus on more productive actions.

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Resources:

Ep. 336 “Envy”: The Life Coach School Podcast.

“Envy: The Emotion Kept Secret” https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/intense-emotions-and-strong-feelings/201103/envy-the-emotion-kept-secret

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Do you find that the more you try to suppress an unwanted thought, the more you can’t stop thinking it? Or the more you try to stop worrying about something, the more you worry? It’s almost as if your mind is plotting against you.

In today’s show, I describe how the brain’s built-in monitoring process causes you to lose control of your thoughts. We’ll look at several experiments done by Harvard researcher Daniel Wegner that illustrate what happens inside your mind when you try to suppress a thought. I’ll talk about why purposefully trying to prevent thoughts only increases their power. I’ll also show you how having too much on your mind is causing you to focus on all the wrong stuff. Then, I’ll outline five techniques you can use to harness your thoughts, gain better control of your mind, and live more peacefully.

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Resources:

Wegner, D. M. (1994). Ironic processes of mental control. Psychological Review, 101(1), 34-52.

“Suppressing the White Bears.” https://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/10/unwanted-thoughts

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GET IN TOUCH WITH VIRGINIA:

Have topics you’d like me to cover? Feel free to email them over to me! And I’d love to hear your feedback on this episode.

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[email protected]

Are you ready to live a life with purpose, on purpose, and for a purpose? Check out my website for all my coaching services: https://www.souldrivenpurpose.com/services 

Book a FREE Discovery Call: https://www.souldrivenpurpose.com/packages

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Stop using “I’m not ready” as an excuse and start taking steps toward your goal. In this episode, Virginia discusses how to recognize when you’re using this excuse and uncovers the real reasons behind not feeling ready to move forward with a goal. She outlines three simple steps that you can take to start moving forward.

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Resources:

“How to Be and Imperfectionist” by Stephen Guise.

“What are Your Values?” https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTED_85.htm

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GET IN TOUCH WITH VIRGINIA:

Have topics you’d like me to cover? Feel free to email them over to me! And I’d love to hear your feedback on this episode.

https://www.souldrivenpurpose.com

[email protected]

Are you ready to live a life with purpose, on purpose, and for a purpose? Check out my website for all my coaching services: https://www.souldrivenpurpose.com/services 

Book a FREE Discovery Call: https://www.souldrivenpurpose.com/packages 

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What are the most important factors that contribute to overall well-being and life satisfaction? Tune into this introductory episode to find out. Your host, Virginia Murphy, BCC, discusses the current state of well-being in the United States, and why following your life purpose is so crucial to your happiness. Also, tune in for a sneak peek of what you can expect from this podcast and the types of topics that will be discussed.

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Resources:

Gallup. “Hawaii Tops U.S. in Wellbeing for Record 7th Time” https://news.gallup.com/poll/247034/hawaii-tops-wellbeing-record-7th-time.aspx

The Gallup Podcast. “How Badly Has the Coronavirus Impacted U.S. Wellbeing?” May 7, 2020 https://news.gallup.com/topic/gallup_podcast.aspx

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GET IN TOUCH WITH VIRGINIA:

Have topics you’d like me to cover? Feel free to email them over to me! And I’d love to hear your feedback on this episode.

https://www.souldrivenpurpose.com

Are you ready to live a life with purpose, on purpose, and for a purpose? Check out my website for all my coaching services: https://www.souldrivenpurpose.com/services

Book a FREE Discovery Call: https://www.souldrivenpurpose.com/packages

Find me on social media to continue the conversation and for even more content:

https://www.instagram.com/souldrivenpurpose

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