Adversity can mean many things to people. We may think some hard moments are not as great as others but we all go through hard times & pain in our own way. Why don’t we expect hard moments as a part of life versus resisting it or avoiding it? Spiritual leaders often talk about how joy and suffering go hand and hand. Why doesn’t everyone embrace adversity as a part of life and as a friend, not an enemy. Sounds crazy? Give this episode a listen.

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You know those people who go out of their way, put other people’s needs before theirs and they do this for every single person they encounter? The people who take kindness to the next level. A lot of us are kind with those around us, people we have a relationship with, people who are going through a tough time but I couldn’t help but think about those who do this no matter what, when, where, who. What stops us from doing this? Is there a fear of something? I dive into all of this in this week’s episode.  Contact me: [email protected] or find me on Insta: @unpackingmyself

Self-pity doesn’t always have to be an ongoing personality trait. What about the random days when we feel bad for ourselves because of a rough day with the kids or a rough day at work? It can sneak up on us when we aren’t expecting it and before we know it, our nights or days are consumed by things to help us feel better about ourselves. I found myself in this place recently and dive into this all in this week’s episode.

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Have you ever noticed how much of the noise in our mind is tied to judgement? The answer is a lot. Aside from judgement of others, we have a tendency to judge most, if not all, of the events in our life. Do we like this or do we not like this? What do we wish had happened? Is there value in letting our mind go down this route or are we just creating unnecessary anxiety? I dive into all of this along with some relatable examples of how two people can approach the same event differently in their minds - with judgment & without.

Have you ever felt an urge to tell others how they should do something or make sure they know when they make a mistake? It’s easy to tell ourselves “I’m just helping them” but when I unpacked this one, I realized that deep down it was another mind trick that was self-serving. We all hate micromanagers, yet they continue to exist everywhere. Why can’t we resist that urge to “butt in?” Why do people not realize it’s not helpful for others? I dive into all of this in this week’s episode. 

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Who am I to question Carl Jung… but then I just couldn’t help myself. A quote of his led me down a path of reflecting and hoping for something different than my experience, for future generations. In this one, I question whether we really do have to wait until 40 to reflect, examine & get philosophical. But it’s hard to deny that around 40 most of us that may have been on autopilot most of our life start reflecting on our life. Why can’t we create a world where the research and examination of our life happens simultaneously throughout our life.

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Another one of those topics where I am baffled I wasn’t exposed to or taught earlier in my life. Jealousy, competition, stealing, manipulating all stem from a feeling of “there isn’t enough in the world for everyone.” There is always one or more area of our life where we let this scarcity mindset creep in and we get caught up in a vicious cycle. However, when we feel there is enough for everyone, we attract abundance. In this episode, I talk about why having an abundance mindset over scarcity is critical to happiness, success and a peaceful mind. 

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When I stopped drinking for a couple of years, I learned a lot about myself and the world around me. One of the biggest challenges was explaining to people why I stopped drinking even though I didn’t have a major issue with alcohol and wasn’t dealing with addiction. It wasn’t until recently through someone else’s words that I realized what I was trying to learn through this experience. In this episode, I share my journey, my why, what I learned and what changed around me. 

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If the choice is between being the jerk who challenges someone’s opinion to their face or being the person who stays quiet but passes judgment later, who would you choose? Most people feel more comfortable staying quiet but is there really not a better in between option? Does disagreeing or debating with someone have to turn ugly & awkward? In this episode, I dive into why I don’t think so. I share the approach that I have seen be successful when debating someone on an issue and why I think it works so well. 

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Isn’t it funny that we always tell our kids “have fun” but they are the ones that need to be reminded the least? I think we adults are the ones that need the reminder, not them. Why is it so hard for adults to have fun like kids? In this episode I dive into the answers I unpacked for myself and what reminder now helps me enjoy the little moments more. I also talk through why many spiritual leaders and successful people believe having fun is one of the keys to success. 

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