The Life You're Made For with Dr. Heather Penny

There are four tires that we consistently need to check to make sure that we are feeling at our best: fulfillment, affirmation, achievement, and growth. If any one of these tires doesn't function at its optimum performance then we can feel depressed, discouraged, anxious, and wandering. In Part I of this series, Heather will focus on fulfillment and affirmation and the roles these qualities play in your life.

Actionable Steps:
Spend a few moments to ask yourself the following:
Are one of these tires low in your life? What are you doing to bring fulfillment to your life? Where are you feeling blocked? 
What do you want to be known for? List six people in your life that affirm you and help you to own your true beliefs. 

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One of the first questions that Heather is asked from her coaching clients is, "What's wrong with me?" This is where a shift of thinking comes in to play. It's not what's wrong with you, but where can you grow? Join this conversation as we discuss how to refocus our perspective, which tools to use when someone tries to prey on our flaws, and how to help others grow in a healthy, productive way. 

Actionable step: Stop thinking about what's wrong with you and start focusing on what's right. In what area would you like to grow in? Write out your measurable goal and put it somewhere where you'll see it everyday. 

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We've all been offended or have offended someone. We've all waited for an apology that never came or apologized without knowing exactly what we did "wrong." Join us as we tackle this difficult topic of when to apologize, how to apologize, and how to release feelings of negativity when the other person fails to meet us halfway.

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Many times we don't know why we feel the way we do or why certain comments or events trigger our responses. Once we pause to understand our self-talk, then we can get to the core of our reactions and create a healthy mindset. This involves knowing and accepting our true beliefs while building positive relationships with those closest to us. 

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There are times when we should say "no," but this short word can be one of the hardest things to say. We may avoid this simple response because we want approval from others, it makes us feel important to be needed, or we're afraid of confrontation. Learn when and why you need to say no to certain projects - and even to certain people - and when to say yes. Listen as Heather gives us tools on how to find our clarity in these situations, gain the courage to protect our boundaries, and achieve the confidence to protect our mental and emotional health.

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Life is full of a plethora of choices from where to eat dinner to the big decisions including "should I change jobs?". Some people can make quick, snap decisions while others become paralyzed and easily overwhelmed with more than one choice. Learn how to make thoughtful decisions while helping others to feel comfortable weighing their options. Find out if - and when - you should step in to help someone who seems to choose the wrong path. Decisions are an important part of life; find out what tools Heather uses for herself and to guide her family. 

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Social distancing, working remotely, texting, and social media are just a few ways that communication has changed recently. We need to not only develop better skills to understand where the other person is coming from, but we need to pause and listen to ourselves to process why we respond in certain ways. Learn how to be a better communicator and listener with these helpful tips from Heather. 

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What is a leader? It's someone who makes an impact on the lives of others. This may mean that you run a company of 100 employees or maybe you're a stay-at-home mom raising two kids. Learn how to become the best leader you can be and how to train up leaders in your world.

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We all need a little help and guidance at certain periods of our life. Find out what a coaching session with Heather sounds like, how to set your expectations accordingly, and how to determine if a coach is right for you.

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Our right side of the brain controls our emotions and artistic tendencies, but many of us tune out his part of our thinking because it's too hard to process, it's not beneficial to our work life, our we were criticized for it in our childhood. We need to feel! Learn how to unleash the power of doodling and find out how this simple step can be life-changing.

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