Dr. Kelly Flanagan talks about why giving up control is giving in to joy
Episode 2628: Why Giving Up Control is Giving In to Joy by Dr. Kelly Flanagan
Clinical psychologist Dr. Kelly Flanagan is the co-founder of Artisan Clinical Associates in Naperville, IL. He writes weekly about living out redemptive stories on his popular blog, UnTangled. Kelly has also written two books, one titled Loveable: Embracing What is Truest About You, So You Can Truly Embrace Your Life, and another named True Companions. Kelly is married to another clinical psychologist named Kelly, and the couple has three children
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2628: Why Giving Up Control is Giving In to Joy by Dr. Kelly Flanagan

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Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/4-reasons-worry-scares-you-and-how-to-be-more-fearless/
Quotes to ponder:
"Facing your worries can actually open the door to valuable personal insights and a deeper understanding of yourself."
"Worry is not inherently bad; it's a part of our complex personalities, aiming to protect us."
"By inviting curiosity rather than fear into our relationship with worry, we cultivate a healthier, more compassionate self-awareness."
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Read along with the original article(s) here: https://kerririchardson.com/sentimental-clutter/
Quotes to ponder:
"The memory you have of that person lives in your heart, not in the item."
"Whoever gave you that item never intended to wrap up guilt and obligation with it. If you are no longer enjoying it, for whatever reason, the respectful thing to do for your relationship with that person or the memory of that person is to let it go."
"The box broke, but my memory didn’t."
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Episode 3146:
Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life explores the profound shift from a life structured by external schedules to the empowering journey of crafting personal routines. Smith candidly shares her evolution towards embracing a routine that breathes life into her days, highlighting the transformational power of daily structures. Through personal anecdotes and insights, she illuminates the path from aimless time to intentional living, championed by the philosophy of James Clear's goalless systems for continuous improvement.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thiswondrouslife.com/twl/building-your-routine
Quotes to ponder:
"Choosing to pursue a consistent routine for each morning and evening was the wake-up call I needed."
"Having a daily routine has given me a harbor of familiarity and consistency that when everything else may be in an abnormal state this one part of my day is not."
"When you fall in love with the process rather than the product, you don’t have to wait to give yourself permission to be happy."
Episode references:
Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
Habit Scorecard by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/habits-scorecard
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Read along with the original article(s) here: https://blog.myneurogym.com/level-up-your-brain-patterns-with-this-one-free-activity
Quotes to ponder:
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy."
"The group that took the test on day 4 (post immersion in nature) scored 50 percent higher than those who took it before the trip. You've got to get outside to think outside of the box!"
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Episode 3144:
Dr. Kelly Flanagan invites readers to embrace a transformative sentence that promises to liberate them from the shackles of people-pleasing and fear of judgment. By adopting this mindset, Flanagan assures a path to genuine self-acceptance, deeper connections, and a life filled with grace and compassion towards oneself and others.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/one-sentence-that-will-change-your-life/
Quotes to ponder:
"I’m not going to worry very much about offending people anymore, which means I need you to tell me when I do, so I can think about it and decide if I need to apologize."
"I’m sick of living in fear of what others will think of me. It has drained me, and I can’t recall who I truly am. So, I’m done with feeling responsible for everyone else’s feelings."
"I know I’m broken and make mistakes. But I also know now we’re all broken, which means your hurt may not be my fault."
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2628: Why Giving Up Control is Giving In to Joy by Dr. Kelly Flanagan

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