Embracing Imperfection- How to let go of perfection and imposter syndrome
MINDFUL PAUSE PODCAST
Hey there, I have a vulnerable share. I’ve struggled with perfectionism these past few years, and it’s been so paralyzing that it’s silenced my voice and my gifts as a teacher and coach. In the online coaching world, the pressure to be flawless, to have all the answers and to be the expert has been overwhelming. Perfectionism has caused to show up inauthentically (hello imposter syndrome!) …or show up as a flat version of my personality… or worse - not show up at all!... only to be met with shame for not doing and being more. Perfectionism is like a sneaky thief,...
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Slaying Self-Doubt (mantra and meditation)
MINDFUL PAUSE PODCAST
Do you ever have those days where self-doubt just seems to sneak in and rain on your parade? Yup, me too. In my book on how to quiet our Itty-Bitty-Shitty-Committee, I share about The Four Horsemen: Comparison, Self-Doubt, Perfectionism, and Judgment that slays our self-worth. Personally, I've gone through a lot of transition over the past 3 years and have struggled a lot with the Four Horsemen that slays our self-worth. Each week this month, I share how we can befriend each of these horsemen and ways to choose to align with our True abundant Self. After having my second...
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How to Let Go of Comparison and Embrace your True Self 🥰
MINDFUL PAUSE PODCAST
🌟 Embrace Your True Self: Letting Go of Comparison 🌟 Ever find yourself caught in the comparison game? It's like a sneaky whisper that tells us we're not measuring up. But guess what? Comparison robs us of our joy! It pulls us away from our true selves, leaving us feeling insecure and unworthy. 🚫 To help you break free from that comparison trap: 🛑 Pause and Notice: When comparison starts creeping in, notice it and take a deep breath to pause from getting looped into it’s story. Breathe and create space from the narrative to help ground yourself in the...
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How to BE with your emotions without BEING them (meditation to be with your triggers)
MINDFUL PAUSE PODCAST
Hey soul friend, How often do we let our inner critic spin us into old dramas? 🙋🏻♀️ We get triggered by something or someone, and suddenly we're knee-deep in an old drama, replaying the same story over and over again. During my recent trip to Florida, a friend shared a powerful insight: the inner work is about being with our experiences without being consumed by them. This is the essence of mindfulness. The more we can hold space for our experiences without letting them take over, the more freedom we find. In today's meditation on the...
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Embracing Imperfections: Discover Your Superpower with Wabi Sabi ✨
MINDFUL PAUSE PODCAST
Hi there soul friend! Growing up, I was often labeled as "too emotional" or "too sensitive," which led me to believe that my sensitivity was my flaw. But through my spiritual journey, I've had a revelation – my sensitivity is my superpower! It's what led me to discover my true calling as a self-love coach, guiding others on their paths to self-discovery and healing. Wabi Sabi is a beautiful Japanese concept that celebrates imperfection and impermanence. It's all about finding beauty in life's irregularities, rather than striving for unattainable perfection. What if instead of striving...
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Stay Grounded: Tips for Finding Peace Amidst Life's Chaos
MINDFUL PAUSE PODCAST
Hey there, If you're feeling a little frazzled and ungrounded, I hope today's podcast and love letter for your Soul helps you stay centered to yourself and what truly matters. Last week was a whirlwind of foggy chaos: Two sick kiddos at home meant sleepless nights and the added pressure to "get it all done" in less time. 🤯 Picture this: I strut into a yoga class, only to realize in the lobby that I'm rocking just my bra (not my sports bra). Talk about a fashion faux pas! And to top it off, the next day, I hit the gym with my leggings on backward. GET. IT. TOGETHER, AUDREY! After...
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Ignite Your Inner Goddess
MINDFUL PAUSE PODCAST
Hey there, beautiful soul! Just returned from a quick Florida vacation, and let me tell you, it was like a sip of pure sunshine for my spirit. There's something rejuvinating about reconnecting with friends who knew you long before diapers and bedtime stories took over to remind you of who you were. When I got back home, a friend texted me: "I forgot how funny you are!" I excitedly showed it to my hubby, exclaiming, "See? I've still got it!" These past three years of motherhood? Phew, they've been quite the rollercoaster ride! Amidst the chaos of diapers and...
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1-min Self-Love Check-In
MINDFUL PAUSE PODCAST
Hey there, Feeling the lunar vibes this week? I sure was! The full moon had me in a bit of a funk for about 24 hours! Everything seemed to be a trigger, from kid tantrums to everyday transitions. I was moody and edgy, definitely not the best version of myself. But, here's the kicker: I stumbled upon a game-changer – a one-minute daily self-love check-in. It's been my go-to for reining in my mood swings and staying grounded in what truly nourishes my mind, body and soul. Curious to join the 1-minute self-love check-in? Have a listen to this week's episdoe...
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One Tweak A Week to Reach Your Dreams
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Today is a simple mantra: “one tweak each week” Last week, I started working out again (after not really moving my body much for GULP, 4 YEARS!). I had 2 babies and a pandemic and a move/remodel. But my baby is almost 3 years old, and there’s no excuses, plus I feel like crap! So I signed up for Orange Theory Fitness and made a commitment to myself to work out for 5 days. Last week was my first week, but I ate like crap - we’re talking 5 indulgent meals a day at about 3000 calories. So, although I was working out like an athlete, I was eating like a lumberjack! I...
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Completion
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Today’s episode is about completion. HUH? What does this have to do with self-love or mindfulness? When we don’t complete our tasks, it chips at our self worth. If we have a running list of all the things we need to do, this ever growing list can feel overwhelming, anxiety inducing and stressful. Completion of our tasks builds self worth, confidence and relieves stress. Journal: What projects or tasks have I left unfinished? (this could be as simple as finishing reading a book, or sending out an email to a larger project or dream) What...
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My friend, Cameasha is one of the people who always exude a positive light. Her light is real, not just a mask of positivity or affirmations. It’s in her DNA, her beliefs and values to always be the light. It’s her mantra that she lives every day.
So, I’m adopting it this week and I invite you to too.
We live in a world that’s so divided. We’re busy and stressed. We’re unconsciously reacting. You can’t depend on other people to be the light. YOU HAVE to be the light.
What does being the light look like? Gandhi said “Be the Change you wish to see in the world.” It all starts with you.
What if you worked on improving yourself without expectations of others? Often times, we change ourselves, but don’t let go of expectations of others and get frustrated that nothing is changing. Like “we changed, now you change too. I’m positive, but it didn’t work on this person. I’m doing the work, now you be conscious too.”
That’s not being the light. That’s being manipulative.
You don’t know what other people are going through. They may not have the conscious tools like you do to be more mindful and kind. What you say and do may make all the difference in another person’s day, without you even knowing it.
You’re going to put effort in your day, so why not put effort in being the light, especially in those dark circumstances. Also, Life becomes really nice when you don’t let others affect you. it’s nicer to be in an abundant state and know you have control of yourself, and not others. You don’t take on their shit.
Being the light is subtle. When you work on your own awakening, without needing to control external things like the result or a person, your perspective expands and your heart softens. You can see that really being the light is being in a pure state of love without putting your crap onto someone else or taking on their crap. You can be compassionate, encouraging, forgiving, kind without the blame, shame or keeping score.
There is something magical that just works when you let go of your expectations of changing yourself to change others. You’re in the flow. You are the change you wish to see in the world. You are the light.