Affirmations are statements that you say to challenge negative thought patterns. I believe that if you change your thoughts and beliefs, then you change your life! Affirmations are a simple thing you can start using right now. Today I briefly talk about what affirmations are, and I lead you through an affirmation exercise that you can incorporate in daily routine!

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It's time to have an honest conversation about Emotional Triggers! The current state of our world has made it clear that we are all emotional time bombs waiting to go off. Identifying your emotional triggers and working through them can be a first step in healing old wounds. I promise, you can take that chip off your shoulder. the whole world is not against you. It is time that we take responsibility for our own emotional journey.

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On today's episode of Growth & Grace, I'm breaking down the difference in enabling behaviors and supporting/helping someone you love. There is a fine line here that is easy to cross. It is hard to watch someone you love struggle or suffer, and we want to 'help.' But what if I told you that you are actually causing more harm than good?

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Okay, I think it's time that we have an honest conversation about anger. It takes about 30 seconds on scrolling on FB to see that people are angry, and they are lashing out. Social media is getting nasty. Everyone is tip toeing around the elephant in the room. Let's face this head on. Let's talk about why people are angry, what do when you're angry and how to diffuse a situation when other people are angry.

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Do you feel like you have to be the strong one? Do you feel exhausted all the time? Is your self care routine not working? On today's episode of the Growth & Grace podcast, I talk to Neasel Connor, LPC. She is a licensed therapist in Austin, TX. Her practice Beyond the Happy, takes an honest and practical look at mental health. We chat about vulnerability, self care, being the strong one and run/walk therapy. This episode is jam packed with practical tips for literally everyone!

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In today's episode of the Growth & Grace podcast I get personal. I share a story from my own life that taught me a lot about forgiveness! This is a replay episode from well over a year ago that I think is even more relevant now! We have found ourselves in a season where a lot of things are being brought to the surface, and sometimes it is hard to know what to do. This episode about forgiveness is a good starting place!

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On today's episode of the Growth & Grace podcast, I have a conversation with Coach Mimi Jay about what it means to unapologetically step into who you are. We talk all things confidence! Specifically we unpack how growing your confidence can impact your career! We have pep talks. We have practical tips. We have A LOT of fun! Grab a glass of your favorite beverage and be prepared to laugh along with us!

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It's time for a mindset shift -- Time management does NOT work. There will always be 24 hours in a day and 7 days in a week. If you want to be more productive and have more joy, then start thinking of energy as your currency. How much energy does it take to complete a task and schedule out your days based on that. This episode is full of practical tips!

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On today's episode of the Growth & Grace Podcast, I'm walking you step by step through an easy, DIY meditation. Meditation can be intimating if you're just starting out, and that is why I want to make it super simple! Today I not only share how to meditate, but I also offer a guided meditation towards the end of the episode to model what we learned.

Oh, and Growth & Grace got a facelift! Let me know how you like the new intro!

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On today's episode of the Growth & Grace podcast, I share some of what I've been learning the last several weeks. Since Covid-19, I have struggled with finding motivation and retreated back to some old comfortable habits. I started asking myself, why can I not do the things I know I need to do?! This episode is a result of that journey. I unpack motivations and the comfort/stretch/panic model! If you've been struggling with finding motivation or getting in the groove, this episode is for you!

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