Episodes
MAIN POINTS:
1. Kindness is being friendly, generous and considerate.
2. Things like gratitude, having good intentions, being philanthropic, being courteous, smiling, listening and positive actions as well as generosity are all examples of being kind.
3. It also includes being kind to yourself and not giving yourself a hard time when you don’t meet your own expectations.
4. Kindness in all its forms has many physical and mental health benefits because it releases feel good chemicals throughout your body which lifts you up.
5. Not only does kindness help you, and improves relationships, it i...
1. Boundaries are where you end and someone else begins – this includes physically, mentally and emotionally.
2. When there is a lack of boundaries, lines can get crossed very easily because a lack of boundaries invites a lack of respect and also invites others to take your power.
3. Setting the expectation of how you want and should be treated (what is acceptable or not) results in a more empowered self as well as healthier relationships with others.
4. When someone crosses this boundary you need to communicate this to them, otherwise your boundary doesn’t have meaning ...
Soul’s Purpose and Empowerment: Service and Power [Be a Rockstar]
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1. An act of service is a thoughtful physical gesture towards someone else. You are supporting them in a meaningful and selfless way.
2. Your life will be interrupted and you will be taking up personal time to do this, but although it takes away it will also empower you because helping others helps you.
3. Some examples of service include giving to charity or volunteering, helping with chores, smiling at people, stopping and speaking to a homeless person, teach others, cook a meal for someone who needs it, etc
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Soul’s Purpose and Empowerment: Light, Darkness and Power [Be a Rockstar]
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1. We all have light and dark within us. No one is all dark or all light. Some days light is more prevalent while others darkness is. Light only exists because of darkness. You need both.
2. Recognizing and appreciating both sides of ourselves helps us understand who we truly are and use it to empower us.
3. What you feed will flourish. In the same way, if you keep feeding the light within you then that will grow. Alternately, if you feed your dark thoughts then they will be the ones that grow.
4. Darknes...
Soul’s Purpose and Empowerment: Inner Peace and Power [Be a Rockstar]
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1. Inner peace is a state of being at peace with yourself, your life and your surroundings. It brings you calm despite any storm.
2. Spiritual practices have proven to benefit both mental and physical health as well as bring you inner peace. In turn, this brings you clarity and empowerment.
3. You can achieve inner peace by meditation, reflection, self-love, kindness to others/yourself, laughter, gratitude, living in the present and letting go of any outside influence.
4. All this is part of self-care. It’s e...
Internalizing Empowerment: Needs, Wants & Power
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1. Your needs are limited, essential, immediate however your wants can be unlimited, non-essential and future. We all have needs and wants, but what differs when it comes to empowerment is where you focus your attention.
2. An empowered person can balance both wants and needs giving them each their proper place. For example, they focus their main core energy on needs and use wants as a goal post for where they want to be.
3. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs discusses humans’ “needs” as a precursor of pursuing “wants”. At the bottom of ...
Internalizing Empowerment: Free Will & Power
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1. Free will is the freedom and ability to act the way you choose without any impediments. This does have moral, ethical and societal implications, however.
2. We must accept responsibility for our thoughts and actions. This is empowerment. When we take full control of ourselves, we can make the best choices for ourselves without the influence or validation of others.
3. While free will can mean the ability to choose, freedom of choice means possibility to choose. Some people, for various reasons, cannot choose what is happening to t...
Internalizing Empowerment: Your Thoughts & Power
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1. Countless thoughts go through our minds on a single day. These thoughts have the power to empower you or drag you down an endless rabbit hole.
2. Once you are able to “control” your thoughts then you will be in better shape to control your life and all the experiences that you encounter. You can do this by taking a deep breath and focusing on the moment.
3. Recognize what events trigger negative or hurtful thoughts and work on it with a professional or a trusted friend because these thoughts take away your power and hold you b...
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1. Motivation is that power that makes you do the “stuff” that you need or want to do. It is your driving force.
2. Every person has different motivators in their life and it is something very personal. You have to be aware of what motivates you and use it to your benefit. This will empower you.
3. Being self-motivated helps you keep going regardless of set-backs, to take advantage of opportunities, and to be committed to your goals.
4. Self-motivation equals control and power. When you are able to do this effectively, you a...
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1. Defining yourself starts with knowing who you are, confidently knowing what you stand for, being away of your beliefs, your values and what you stand for.
2. Many of us define ourselves by our relationship status, by what others think of us, by what we see in the mirror as well as by our past and this only takes away your power.
3. Empowering yourself begins with being able to define yourself truthfully using factual statements. Even the experiences you perceive as negative tell you something honest about your...
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1. Living your truth, admitting your truth takes you a long way and results in your empowerment.
2. Living your truth means fully embracing yourself as a person in the most authentic way possible.
3. Answering truth statements such as “the real reason I am not happy or I’m single or I don’t reach my goals, etc is …” factually will help you get to the core of why you are not where you want to be.
4. It is only by being truthful with yourself that you can grow and move beyond the things that are holding you back.
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1. Acceptance has three facets – self-acceptance, acceptance of others and acceptance of a situation.
2. When you accept yourself as you realistically are. You see your imperfections, recognize and accept where you are at in your life, and then seek out ways to do better and be better.
3. Accepting others is about looking for the positive in them instead of the negative. It is about understanding them according to their world-view rather than yours.
4. Accepting and appreciating your current reality will bring you peace and help you unders...
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Accountability and Power [Be a Rockstar]
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1. Accountability is essentially taking responsibility for your thoughts, actions and words. It is owning your behavior.
2. However, accountability is not only taking the blame it is about being responsible for a commitment to do better and be better.
3. Personal accountability includes empowering yourself by acknowledging the role that you play in your own life’s journey – the good, the bad, and the ugly. You are not a victim of your circumstances; you are in the lead role!
4. Journaling helps you b...
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Perception and Power [Be a Rockstar]
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1. Perception is the way you see, understand, or interpret something which is typically based on your world-view, experiences and feelings. It is how we view our reality and often influences our thoughts and actions.
2. Each person’s perceptions are different. Each of us sees the world in our own way. This is why it is important to clarify your perceptions and compare them with other people’s realities to get the true picture.
3. When something you perceived dominates your feelings about...
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1. The homes we grow up in as well as our childhood tend to define the person we become. Those experiences shape who we are. If we were uplifted or destroyed, it then reflects on our adulthood in a big way – and our feelings of empowerment. Divorce does the same thing.
2. Any trauma, shame, feelings of inadequacy will ensure our cups are never full and as a result, we will fill it all the things that will further take our power away.
3. It is important to sort out your self-worth and empowerment as soon as you can. This means doing the work you need to do as soon as you can do ...
Dating and Power - Suzie is online for you at www.DivaOfLove.com
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1. I will always maintain that those who have a full cup and full control of their power always do better in dating. No amount of dating advice or matchmaking will ever be enough for someone who is not sure of themselves, truly sure of themselves.
2. When you are empowered, not only will you be a more affirmed and grateful person, you will radiate stability which will attract the right people to you – no drama, no anxiety, no confusion. The vulnerable, by contrast, attract all the bad seeds who will do harm.
3. Ta...
Friendships and Power [Be a Rockstar]
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1. Friends are your chosen family. It is the people who should not only lift you up but also be there as support when you need it most.
2. A friend is one who overlooks your broken fence and admires the flowers in your garden is something I read once and it is such a powerful statement because a true friend will not care about your weaknesses; they will see the good in you.
3. A healthy friendship allows you to be yourself in every way without judgement or rejection for any mistakes you make. They will gently guide you or just be there to l...
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1. All good things start from within you. When you take care of yourself, you can take care of others.
2. This means taking care of yourself physically and mentally (self-care) and being kind to yourself (self-love). Make yourself a priority in your life because you cannot be there for others if you are depleted.
3. Going through life with an empty cup leaves space open for unhappy experiences because it is usually the trash we collect along our journey that goes in. Filling your own “cup” with what makes you most happy and fulfilled leav...
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1. Empathy is defined as “the ability to understand and share the feelings of another” and you are mindful of what they are going through in a real way.
2. Empathy is an important part of being emotionally intelligent because it makes manifest the link between yourself and other people by truly listening and understanding where they are coming from.
3. Empathy gives us the ability to be compassionate with others regardless of our connection to them. It fosters healthy relationships both personally and professi...
It's Mental Health Week! Suzie is available to coach you at www.DivaOfLove.com
MAIN POINTS:
1. Journaling has been studied extensively as a way to help combat mental health issues. It has proved to be an effective way of managing symptoms of depression and anxiety as well as stress.
2. Journaling can help you deal with a challenging time in your life as writing down experiences and thoughts helps shifts your perspective.
3. Start the morning off by writing down and stating out loud several times your affirmation for the day, something that will empower your day and help motivate you. Eac...
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1. Self-sabotage is when someone deliberately destroys themselves physically, mentally, or emotionally in order to stand in the way of their own success which usually results in them undermining their goals.
2. By recognizing why you self-sabotage, you will take back your power and control by replacing it with more positive behaviors.
3. Once you recognize the reason you self-sabotage, you can change your behavior by replacing it with a new reaction.
4. Find ways to reduce your stress by finding what triggers it, what the s...
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1. Bad habits are part of every one’s life. This repetitive behavior is usually triggered by an event or emotion and provides some sort of reward.
2. Breaking a bad habit will result in you taking back your control in power and improve the trajectory of you life’s path.
3. Identifying what triggers your bad habit and what the resulting reward is will allow you to understand it better.
4. Determine if there is anything that you can do about the trigger to help minimize the impact it has on your life.
5. Eliminating the bad habit by replacin...
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1. Bad choices are a normal part of life and usually end up in some sort of bad consequence.
2. In order to stop making bad decisions, you need to be more mindful and slow down your decision making process.
3. You also need to make more informed decisions. Do your research. Learn all the facts before making a decision. Think before you speak.
4. Learn from your mistakes and do not repeat them. Remember, “live life forward while understanding it backwards”.
5. Self-care rituals such as filling your cup will help you live a calmer more thoughtful life resulting in more mindfulnes...
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1. Rock bottom is when you hit your lowest point. It could be a physical, mental or emotional experience.
2. Rock bottom is not a death sentence; it can actually lead to empowerment, if you are determined to do better and be better.
3. You can take back your power by setting small goals for yourself, celebrating your small successes and with self-care and self-love.
4. Knowing your “why” will help motivate you to succeed and help you through the rough patches.
5. Be kind and gentle with yourself and never lose hope, because anything is pos...
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1. All people can experience some sort of trauma in their lifetime. It might be an assault, abuse, an accident or other disastrous events. This can result in post-traumatic stress for many.
2. Coping and recovery is possible but takes time and patience as well as a good support system and strategies that include taking meaning from the trauma.
3. Taking back your power after trauma begins with self-care and self-love – essentially filling your cup with lots of good stuff. Your daily affirmations and gratitud...
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1. Shame is internalizing the judgement of others towards us regarding something we said or did and can result in looking at our selves negatively.
2. In order to take your power back, you need to “name your shame” and ask your self why you feel it in order to better understand the root cause of it.
3. Forgive yourself for whatever it is you feel shame for. Then, be kind and compassionate with yourself. What is done is done, it is time to take your power back by owning then releasing the power shame has over you.
4. P...
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1. For many, saying NO is very difficult because of fear or the desire to be wanted or needed. Part of empowering yourself is to not accept anything that does not serve your growth or has a purpose in your life. Do not be a people pleaser.
2. Knowing your tribe helps you create a Teflon bubble that cannot be penetrated. Surrounding yourself with these positive people rather than toxic ones builds you up to be your best self instead of knocking you down.
3. Being powerful is also trusting your gut and yourself. You know you better than anyon...
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1. Taking control of your life means writing your own narrative, filling your own cup and living life on your own terms.
2. Stepping outside of your comfort zone and doing something that scares you on a regular basis will help with your confidence in self.
3. Living a healthy lifestyle helps keep you in a better state of mind. Self-care rituals are important control practices that train you for bigger things.
4. Take a break from time wasters such as social media, television and other unhealthy practices because it teaches you discipline th...
This week, Suzie discusses: Making your own luckTheme of the Week: Making your own luck
Today... Attracting it, or creating it! Suzie is online @ www.DivaOfLove.com
MAIN POINTS:
1. When something happens to you, good or bad, you need to ask yourself if you attracted it or if you created it.
2. You have a significant amount of control over your life and circumstances than you give yourself credit.
3. Making your own luck consists of a lot of creating and doing, sometimes outside your comfort zone.
4. You can attract good or unfortunate things by your words and actions.
5. Gratitude plays ...
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MAIN POINTS:
1. By identifying your stressors, you will be able to deal with them more effectively and knowing your triggers prepares you for it before it happens.
2. Breathing exercises help you relax when you need it most. Try focusing on something while you are breathing deeply. In through your nose out through your mouth.
3. Starting each day meditating on your daily affirmation helps you visualize a better day and outcome.
4. Laughing is a great way to reduce stress. Smile more and find humor in everyday situations. It also increases your feel good...