.the Set Up

What to do with emotions

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. The Power of Mindfulness & the Sacred Pause

2. Guarding the Heart: Choosing Responses over Reactions

3. Naming Emotions for Clarity & Connection

4. Self-Soothing Through Healthy God-Given Practices

5. Aligning Emotions with Faith & Values

Make it all go away

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. Emotions as indicators, not enemies

2. Temporary nature of emotions

3. Shifting into curiosity mode

4. Building on a solid foundation

5. Patience & reflection

Big life changes. Where do I start?

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. Understanding before change

2. Self-awareness as a compass

3. Power of words & thoughts

4. Turning failure into growth

5. Daily mind renewal

When you don’t feel like it

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. Creating a Gap Between Urge and Action

2. Building Habits by Setting the Environment for Success

3. Actions Should Align with Values, Not Feelings

4. Repetition and Consistency Are Key to Forming Habits

5. Rest Is Essential for Balance and Well-Being

How to nurture your Motivation

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. The Power of Awareness

2. The Role of Physical Movement

3. The Power of Focus

4. Handling Temptations & Stress

5. Shifting the Narrative of Failure

6. Practicing Self-compassion

7. Building lasting Motivation

Understanding Motivation

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. ​ Understanding lack of motivation
2. ​ Action creates motivation
3. ​ Importance of discipline
4. ​ God’s role in our motivation
5. ​ Consistent effort yields results

The Basics

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. Exercise: Moving our Bodies, Shifting our minds

2. Sleep: The Ultimate Reboot

3. Nutrition: Fuelling the Mind & Body

4. Routine: Finding Balance between Predictability & Adventure

5. Human connection: The Real Game-Changer

6. Putting it all together: Defence, Connection & Growth

From bad to better

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. Perfectionism & Decision Paralysis

2. Small steps & consistency

3. Decisions based on Values

4. Self-compassion & Breaking the cycle

5. Learning to let go

6. Building a foundation

7. Moving forward with Self-compassion

Things that help

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. Practice mindfulness

2. Stop ruminating

3. Gratitude practice

Mood pitfalls to watch out for

We’re reviewing the book: Why has nobody told me this before by Dr Julie Smith

Pointers:

1. Instant gratification

2. ⁠Thought biases

3. ⁠What can we do to avoid these pitfalls