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Taking Your Self Off The Sidelines: Why Shifting Your Self-Talk Matters.

Taking Your Self Off The Sidelines: Why Shifting Your Self-Talk Matters.

by Katie Most Popular Posts Motivation + Inspiration
I first conceived of WANT: Women Against Negative Talk back in 2007. It was born out of my own personal pain, and my own simultaneous a-ha moments that a) conscious ... Read more
July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 Tagged: activism, change, community, inspiration, motivation, self image, self worth, self-talk Comment
WANTcast Episode 106: How To Get Yourself Off The Sidelines (Via Your Self Talk)

WANTcast Episode 106: How To Get Yourself Off The Sidelines (Via Your Self Talk)

by Katie the WANTcast
How does your self-talk hold you back from taking action in your life? How does that affect the world around you? In this episode, we talk about why shifting your ... Read more
July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 Tagged: WANTcast Comment
WANTcast Episode 105: Going Beyond Diversity with Carrie Kholi-Murchison

WANTcast Episode 105: Going Beyond Diversity with Carrie Kholi-Murchison

by Katie the WANTcast
Dr. Carrie Kholi-Murchison is a critical thinker, writer, entrepreneur, and growth strategist with 10+ years experience defining brands and gathering and growing communities, and is currently Whole30’s Director of People ... Read more
June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 Tagged: carrie kholi-murchison, WANTcast Comment
You Must Imagine.

You Must Imagine.

by Katie Community Most Popular Posts Motivation + Inspiration
A story. Last year on our trip to Italy, we visited the ruins of Pompeii. As our tour guide gestured toward the empty rooms and half-demolished ovens and sprawling town ... Read more
June 1, 2020July 9, 2020 Tagged: anti-racism, black lives matter Comment
WANTcast Episode 104: Experiential Longing

WANTcast Episode 104: Experiential Longing

by Katie the WANTcast
You know to call someone when you miss them. But what if what you miss isn’t a person that’s able to be dialed on the phone – or an event ... Read more
May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 Tagged: WANTcast Comment
WANTcast Episode 103: The Power Of Not Knowing with Karen Walrond

WANTcast Episode 103: The Power Of Not Knowing with Karen Walrond

by Katie the WANTcast
Karen Walrond is the kind of person you just want to know. You just want to soak in some of her light and magic, because maybe, JUST MAYBE, you can ... Read more
May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 Tagged: grief, karen walrond, WANTcast Comment
WANTcast Episode 102: Reframing A Negative Self-Talk Flare-Up

WANTcast Episode 102: Reframing A Negative Self-Talk Flare-Up

by Katie the WANTcast
“Empowerment” is trending, but somehow we’re still here telling our negative self talk it can go F off. Calling your critical inner voice a mean name might work for some ... Read more
May 15, 2020May 28, 2020 Tagged: tips, tools, WANTcast Comment
WANTcast 101: Unlearning Fat Phobia + Relearning Self Worth with Patricia Moreno of intenSati

WANTcast 101: Unlearning Fat Phobia + Relearning Self Worth with Patricia Moreno of intenSati

by Katie the WANTcast
As a fitness star at the top of her field, Patricia Moreno appeared to have it all, but knew she was both living and selling a lie: preaching that diet ... Read more
May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 Tagged: body image, intensati, patricia moreno, self worth Comment
What She’s Taught Me: A Thank-You Note On Motherhood

What She’s Taught Me: A Thank-You Note On Motherhood

by Katie Community Love Motivation + Inspiration
DEAR MOMS, I’m sure you’ve heard it before. Maybe a little, maybe a lot. Maybe it’s been forced or routine. But this is a different kind of thank you. An ... Read more
May 10, 2020May 10, 2020 Tagged: community, family, love, motherhood Comment
WANTcast Episode 100: High Highs, Low Lows, and Everything In Between

WANTcast Episode 100: High Highs, Low Lows, and Everything In Between

by Katie the WANTcast
Life comes in waves – there are high highs, low lows, and a full spectrum of emotions and experiences in between. The 100th episode of the WANTcast is about being ... Read more
May 2, 2020 Tagged: riding your wave, WANTcast Comment

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The one question to ask yourself when you start to The one question to ask yourself when you start to spiral down the REGRET rabbit hole 🌀 Regret helps us course-correct so we can do better next time...but since it feels so uncomfortable, we often miss the opportunity for growth and change. Don’t let the challenge of the moment keep you from the change that’s on the other side ✨ #womenagainstnegativetalk #WANTyourself #selftalk #regret
This week’s recognition: THE TIME IS NOW. Recog This week’s recognition: THE TIME IS NOW. Recognitions feel like statements of what is already true and present. While mantras can sometimes feel like the “fake it” part of “fake it till you make it,” recognitions recognize that there is no faking it, because you’ve already got all the tools you need to “make it.” Do you know how to use all the tools yet? Probably-almost-definitely-not. As @gloriasteinem says, making a fool of yourself is absolutely essential, and when you’re figuring out how to do, use, or BE for the first time, you certainly make a fool of yourself. That’s part of the process. But you have the tools. They’re there. And if they’re not, you have what you need to figure out how to fill in the gaps. Whether it’s knowledge, skill, or the ability to get curious and ask the important questions - the TIME IS NOW to use the tools you’ve got. #womenagainstnegativetalk #WANTyourself #selftalk #gloriasteinem #justdoit #growthmindset🌱
The most important story you will ever tell is the The most important story you will ever tell is the one you tell to yourself, about your Self ✨ #womenagainstnegativetalk #WANTyourself #selftalk
✨FREEDOM, STRUCTURE + FLOW w/ DAIGI-ANN THOMPSON ✨FREEDOM, STRUCTURE + FLOW w/ DAIGI-ANN THOMPSON✨ For the first time on the WANTcast, we’re interviewing a spoken word artist…and then she is PERFORMING her piece here on the show. We were so moved, and know you will be too. @theperfect_dai is an actress, dancer, spoken word poet and fitness instructor from The Bronx, New York by way of Jamaica. \Writing poetry since she was 12 years old and performing spoken word since 2012, she performs under the stage moniker, The Perfect Dai. In this episode we talk about the importance of creativity during tumultuous times (and how creativity might come in unexpected forms), being multi-passionate, the balance between structure and freedom, and more. 🎧 Listen on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts. #WANTyourself #WANTcast #womenagainstnegativetalk
When you’re in the negative self-talk loop of ‘I’m trying and it’s not enough,’ ‘I’m so behind,’ or even just ‘Why does this have to be so hard,” try this reframe: 𝗗𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘁…𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕. The what’s next part is so important here. Because sometimes (not always, but sometimes) when we focus so intently on the ‘what we’ve got’ part, we forget to look forward. Life is a dance between the past, the present, and the future – doing the best with what we’ve got and the best for what’s next encompasses all three. We’re doing in the present, working with what the past has brought us, and building toward the future. This past-present-future mindset not only allows you to embrace where you’ve been and where you are, but also look for ways you can enhance and improve life – your own AND others’ – in the future. Maybe that looks like filming that video with your phone or computer cam so that you get into a groove, instead of lamenting/waiting to have “better equipment.” Maybe that means Googling how to create a nourishing meal with what’s already in your pantry (which will spark creativity you can utilize for future meals no matter your budget!) instead of getting frustrated your budget isn’t wide enough for the fancy ingredients you see on @instagram. Maybe it’s something else. Whatever it is - do the BEST with what you’ve GOT and the BEST for WHAT’S NEXT. #womenagainstnegativetalk #WANTyourself #selftalk #comparisonquotes #justdoit #growthmindset #selfcare #selfworth
👉🏽WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW: Patsy Takemodo Mink 👉🏽WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW: Patsy Takemodo Mink “In 1959 when Hawaii became a U.S. State, Patsy Mink knew she wanted to run for a position in government. Little did she know, she would become the first woman of color elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and the first Asian-American woman to serve in Congress. In addition to writing bills like Title IX, the Early Childhood Education Act, and the Women's Educational Equity Act, Mink was the first Asian-American to run for U.S. President.” [@womenshistory] It’s important we celebrate ourselves out loud, and that we also celebrate the women who helped make it okay to do so. Thank you to all the women - the trailblazers, the freedom fighters, the justice seekers, the extraordinary and remarkable humans - that we can look to and draw strength from. Our legacy is in the knowledge we pass and the roads we build for others to walk upon long after we’re gone ✨ #womenagainstnegativetalk #WANTyourself #selftalk #womeninhistory
Change does not come from a singular something. It Change does not come from a singular something. It comes from all things. Never forget that you are an important part of the change equation. We need ALL lanes of work to create real, lasting change. “Ready to have your mind blown? Change does not come from something. It comes from all things. The insides, the outsides, the marriage of the two. There is possibility for change everywhere, and you never know for sure where you’ll find it.” -@womenagainstnegativetalk #womenagainstnegativetalk #WANTyourself #selftalk #makeshifthappen
Maybe you’ve heard of #toxicpositivity...but how Maybe you’ve heard of #toxicpositivity...but how about PRAGMATIC positivity? Positivity isn’t about “making things okay,” or always looking at the “bright side.” No - that kind of positivity is empty, and dangerous. That kind of so-called positivity turns us away from reality, hinders our own growth (how can we learn and grow if we only know the brightest sides and bests?), and not just silences but completely invalidates the voices and experiences of others. #SpiritualBypassing and #toxicpositivity go hand in hand and get us nowhere. True positivity is rooted in PRAGMATISM. It’s rooted in reality, critical thinking, practical application, results, and consequences. Pragmatic Positivity recognizes the full spectrum of the human experience - the high highs, low lows, and everything in between - and chooses to move FORWARD proactively instead of retreating or turning away REACTIVELY. Toxic Positivity is problematic. But in order to do anything about ANYTHING that’s problematic, we must talk about the problem...AND work to identify and amplify solutions. Pragmatic Positivity is an anecdote to Toxic Positivity. Pass it on. 👉🏽Type YES if you agree ✨ #womenagainstnegativetalk #WANTyourself #selftalk
“Fearless is when the fear is less than the fait “Fearless is when the fear is less than the faith” isn’t just a power phrase - it’s also an equation. Lowering your fear is super hard. And tbh, we’d never advise anyone to write over their fear, and definitely wouldn’t ever order them to just “think positive” and ignore the rest. Fear is there for a reason. It’s a human emotion, just like the rest of them - anger, sadness, joy, etc - and each has its place and space. _ But...upping your faith? That’s simple. And there’s no more powerful way to tip the scales than to list out the ways you have faith in yourself. _ Every tiny thing you have faith in - notice it. It counts. And slowly, the fear-to-faith scales start to tip from the fear over to the faith ✨ What do you have faith in today when it comes to yourself? _ #womenagainstnegativetalk #WANTyourself #selftalk
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My therapist told me to tell @jeremyatucker that h My therapist told me to tell @jeremyatucker that he needs to give me 12 hugs a day. Seriously. She wrote me a hug prescription. “Not a pat. Not a squeeze. A hug. Twelve of them.” If you know me you already know hugs are my love language...but when she said that, I had-to-wonder-Carrie-Bradshaw-style...do I focus so much on the act of giving hugs that I don’t EMBRACE the act of RECEIVING them? 🤔🍂 I know everyone can’t hug right now, but if you have the privilege to live with someone or have a quarantine buddy then maybe this prescription is for you too? And if you are unable to hug right now because #fornownormal...give yourself 12 hugs a day. I’m serious. Hug your Self. And notice what it feels like to be on the receiving end of your own care. Swipe ➡️ to see me demonstrate in awful lighting. If you’ve never tried it, now’s the time (the Self-Hug, not the awful lighting.) HUGS won’t change the world...but maybe YOU will? And if you need hugs to do so, then I say, BRING ‘EM ON 🤗 #hugs #hugsonhugs #12hugsaday #hugprescription #womenagainstnegativetalk #WANTyourself
🎉 Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! 🎉 🎉 Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! 🎉 Maybe you’re seeing people posting about “checking your registration status” and are like, eh, I’m registered, that advice is for other people....nope. I personally know people who checked and had been removed from the registration list, so please. CHECK 👀 A story: I called the CA elections office the other day to get more details about changing my registration from CA to NY. Their words in a nutshell: “In an ideal world, there would be a thorough record of voters that would get updated as you move and re-register in a new state. But, unfortunately, we’re not living in an ideal world right now, so I’d make sure you check that all your bases are covered.” We are not in an ideal world. But your vote is your way of saying that you care about creating one. Your vote says that you care about whether or not you are ABLE to put pressure on your elected officials to work toward that world. Your vote says so much without you even saying a word. @iamavoter is a phenomenal resource - found them through @thedissenters (cohost @mandanadayani is the creator and co-founder). Text VOTER to 26797 to make sure you are registered to vote and to receive all important election information. If you are already registered, text VOTER to 26797 to find out if you are eligible to vote early or to vote by mail and request your mail-in (absentee) ballot. And YES, when you vote absentee (like I have for every election super easily and safely!), you get the cool sticker just like if you were to go in-person ✅ #iamavoter #vote2020
⚡️ 𝑭𝑳𝑨𝑺𝑯 𝑻𝑰𝑪𝑲𝑬𝑻 𝑮𝑰𝑽𝑬𝑨𝑾𝑨𝒀 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒘! ⚡️ Audre Lorde said that “To refuse to participate in the shaping of our future, is to give it up … Each of us must find our work and do it.” I’m THRILLED to be speaking at the 2020 #Whole30CommunityCares Virtual Summit with 80+ other industry food, health, and wellness co-creators. Instagram won’t allow me to share more than 10 slides here but trust me when I say this is one of the most inspiring, action-oriented, change-making lineups I have EVER seen. For the full schedule, visit whole30.com/summit. I keep pinching myself that I get to play a small part in the MAJOR impact I know the @whole30 summit WILL have on so many.... ...𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆! 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓: @Whole30 Community Cares is more than a virtual summit. In their words: “It’s a communion of co-creators asking, answering, and activating our agency around three ever-evolving questions: What now? What next? What are our most nurturing ways forward?” In my words: it’s the place to go to inspire you to activate real, lasting change (and provide you with tools to do so). Not just in “wellness.” In the WORLD. Because if wellness doesn’t include all of us it’s not really wellness at all. You’ll get access to 4 days of keynotes, workshops, community forums, and movement sessions around topics like resistance visibility, politics of food and body, reimagining community, voting with resources, rest, recuperation, inter-industry accountability, and so much more. I’ll be leading a session on Friday afternoon called Harnessing Positivity No Matter Your Mindset 🙌🏽 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍: THIS Wednesday 9/23 6pm EST thru Saturday 9/26 2:30pm EST. 🎟 GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED 🎟 BUT there is still time to register! Visit whole30.com/summit for all the details and to snag your ticket. I can’t WAIT!!! 🎉 *and yes, this post has a plethora of exclamation points/all-caps’s but I promise you this is one of those times it’s just necessary.
Phrase of the week: LFG. 𝑳𝑬𝑻’𝑺. 𝑭𝑼𝑪𝑲𝑰𝑵. 𝑮𝑶. LET’S as in me. LET’S as in you. LET’S as in us, together. FUCKIN as in It’s Time. FUCKIN as in The Best Time To Make A Difference Was Yesterday. FUCKIN as in The Next Best Time Is Right Now. GO as in ACT. GO as in SPEAK. GO as in DECIDE. GO as in VOTE. GO as in BLAZE THAT TRAIL. LFG. For RBG. For each other. For our destiny. For our legacy. Feel free to drop your definition of LFG in the comments. Let your mind marinate in it. Let it infiltrate your dreams tonight. And when you wake tomorrow morning, when the new week begins, L wake with that fire in our bellies to FG. Clear eyes, full heart, masks on, can’t lose. #womenagainstnegativetalk #WANTyourself #lfg
This first one REALLY got me 👀 How many times h This first one REALLY got me 👀 How many times have you been told to “be unique???” How many times have you thought you need to be “special” in order to get ahead, make the friends, find the partner, or whatever you want in life? WHAT IF...it’s all just about being YOURSELF? What if being who you are is exactly what makes you shine, and trying to be unique or special actually ATROPHIES all those brilliant nuances that make you YOU? Author and self-care pioneer @jenlouden and I decided to do a 30 minute jam session tomorrow (Friday) on IG LIVE at 1:30pm EST. We’ll be talking all about how to deal with procrastination, fears, and making decisions that are right for you. Raise your hand if you need Jen’s wisdom re one or all of those things 🙋🏽‍♀️ #womenagainstnegativetalk #WANTyourself #beyou Psssst....if you haven’t listened to her episode of the #WANTcast yet, download it today. Just trust me in this one.
🎉 𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗙 🎉 𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗙-𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 🎉 Whether it’s using detergent bottles as dumbbells 💪🏽 figuring out how to homeschool your kids 📚 or just trying to manage your stress levels, 2020 has been forcing us to find solutions as we navigate situations we’ve never experienced before. And no matter how much work you’ve done or how self-aware you are....that kind of (and magnitude of) uncertainty will take a MAJOR hit to your self-talk patterns. THIS SATURDAY at 1PM EST, come join me for 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿-𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 - a virtual self-talk workshop hosted by @aaptiv!! This workshop is based on my years of self-talk studies, plus the last few months of coaching so many individuals through making shift happen when it all feels like too much. WHAT: I’ve created a 75-minute workshop for you to help you create structure from scratch (especially if WFH has become more like WTF), maximize your energy, and get ahead of fear, self-doubt, and overwhelm - plus how to tackle them when they arise. WHEN: 9/19 1-2:15pm est HOW MUCH: Tickets are offered on a sliding scale of $5, $10, and $15 - pick the price that aligns with your comfort level right now, because what’s “doable” looks different for everyone right now. And YES, THERE WILL BE A REPLAY sent to anyone who buys a ticket!!!! 🎉 Link in bio and in my Stories. Drop a 🎉 if you’re attending, and share it with anyone you think might need it! Oh...I’ll also be doing a Q&A filled with YOUR questions. So tell me tell me: what topic or question do you have when it comes to shifting your self-talk, building confidence, and making mindset moves? Tell me in the comments. I’m all ears. (Er....eyes.) 👀 #womenagainstnegativetalk #WANTyourself #selftalk p.s. I now think I...PREFER home workouts with detergent bottles??? WHO AM I!!?
✨Are your actions a reflection of what you stand ✨Are your actions a reflection of what you stand for, or are they a reflection of the loopholes? 👀🤗 Sure, tell me what you believe. But then show me what you do, and compare the two. Asking “what should I do?” is skipping steps. You’ve got to first ask yourself “What do I value?” But that’s not enough. Then it’s time for the self-audit. Take a look at what you do. What’s in alignment? What doesn’t match up? Are you willing to pivot when you discover misalignments, or do you lean on “well, BUT...” to stay put? What do you value...and how do you show that? #womenagainstnegativetalk #WANTyourself #selftalk #mindset #pleasegodvote
You never know who is struggling and suffering sil You never know who is struggling and suffering silently. This post is for that person. Maybe it’s you. There are dark days, weeks, months, even years. They can and will pass. You are not a burden, and you have so many people in your corner who’ve got your back. Please stay here to see how your one wild and precious life will unfold. I’ll bet you your story will be pretty damn spectacular. “Will you join in our crusade? Who will be strong and stand with me? Somewhere beyond the barricade Is there a world you long to see? Do you hear the people sing? Say, do you hear the distant drums? It is the future that they bring When tomorrow comes” -Les Misérables #worldsuicidepreventionday #suicidepreventionmonth #suicidepreventionday #suicidepreventionawarenessmonth #natuonalsuicidepreventionweek #nami If you or a loved one need help call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. You’ve got this and you’re very very loved 💛
🎉 𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 5️⃣ 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 🎉 𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 5️⃣ 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙏𝙤 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩! 🎉 Over the last half-decade, we’ve talked about: Facing your fears, Creative depressions, Personality types (astrology, human design, Myers Briggs, and more), Body image, Trauma, Sex education, Speaking up, Racism, Sexism, Ableism, Ageism, Jealousy, Forgiveness, Visions, Dreams, Goals, Self-doubt, Self-worth, Anxiety, Overwhelm, Mental illness, Ghost worries, Circumstantial happiness, Experiential longing, Fat-phobia, Body neutrality, Addiction, Recovery, Through lines, Grief, Boundaries, Planned Freak-Outs, Self love, Self like... ...and so much more that IG won’t let me include because of character limits 😜 I don’t do things by the book 👀 but I attribute the #WANTcast’s longevity to sticking to these rules: 🎙 Pick a schedule that works for you and don’t be afraid to alter it when it no longer does. Refuse to sacrifice the quality of experience for the quantity of episodes. 🎙 Analytics are overrated. DONT look at analytics to tell you how good your pod is. DO look at analytics to get information about what kinds of content people are loving the most, so you can make more of it. 🎙 Begin with clarity of vision, model, and purpose AND be willing to pivot to serve the greater vision. I promise you that if you’ve developed a close relationship with your community, they’ll most likely be on board and be able to see the bigger picture. 🎙 Do it because you love it. Do it because it’s fun. Do it because it’s a fit for you. 🎙 There are no rules 🙃 (other than to stay in integrity by constantly re-assessing if your intentions align with your impact) THANK YOU to all the guests who have made the WANTcast as dynamic as it is, to @ninapollockmusic who edits like a boss, and to ALL OF YOU - the WANTcast listeners. You are the reason the WANTcast exists. Thank you for allowing me and our guests into your ears and your lives 💛 New ep with @jenlouden drops tmrw, but in the meantime, tell me: who would you LOVE to hear on the WANTcast? What topics do you want more of? Pie-in-the-sky requests! Tell me in the comments and I’ll do my best to make it happen 👇🏽🎙👀🤞🏽
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The one question to ask yourself when you start to The one question to ask yourself when you start to spiral down the REGRET rabbit hole 🌀 Regret helps us course-correct so we can do better next time...but since it feels so uncomfortable, we often miss the opportunity for growth and change. Don’t let the challenge of the moment keep you from the change that’s on the other side ✨ #womenagainstnegativetalk #WANTyourself #selftalk #regret
This week’s recognition: THE TIME IS NOW. Recog This week’s recognition: THE TIME IS NOW. Recognitions feel like statements of what is already true and present. While mantras can sometimes feel like the “fake it” part of “fake it till you make it,” recognitions recognize that there is no faking it, because you’ve already got all the tools you need to “make it.” Do you know how to use all the tools yet? Probably-almost-definitely-not. As @gloriasteinem says, making a fool of yourself is absolutely essential, and when you’re figuring out how to do, use, or BE for the first time, you certainly make a fool of yourself. That’s part of the process. But you have the tools. They’re there. And if they’re not, you have what you need to figure out how to fill in the gaps. Whether it’s knowledge, skill, or the ability to get curious and ask the important questions - the TIME IS NOW to use the tools you’ve got. #womenagainstnegativetalk #WANTyourself #selftalk #gloriasteinem #justdoit #growthmindset🌱
The most important story you will ever tell is the The most important story you will ever tell is the one you tell to yourself, about your Self ✨ #womenagainstnegativetalk #WANTyourself #selftalk
✨FREEDOM, STRUCTURE + FLOW w/ DAIGI-ANN THOMPSON ✨FREEDOM, STRUCTURE + FLOW w/ DAIGI-ANN THOMPSON✨ For the first time on the WANTcast, we’re interviewing a spoken word artist…and then she is PERFORMING her piece here on the show. We were so moved, and know you will be too. @theperfect_dai is an actress, dancer, spoken word poet and fitness instructor from The Bronx, New York by way of Jamaica. \Writing poetry since she was 12 years old and performing spoken word since 2012, she performs under the stage moniker, The Perfect Dai. In this episode we talk about the importance of creativity during tumultuous times (and how creativity might come in unexpected forms), being multi-passionate, the balance between structure and freedom, and more. 🎧 Listen on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you access your favorite podcasts. #WANTyourself #WANTcast #womenagainstnegativetalk
When you’re in the negative self-talk loop of ‘I’m trying and it’s not enough,’ ‘I’m so behind,’ or even just ‘Why does this have to be so hard,” try this reframe: 𝗗𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘁…𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕. The what’s next part is so important here. Because sometimes (not always, but sometimes) when we focus so intently on the ‘what we’ve got’ part, we forget to look forward. Life is a dance between the past, the present, and the future – doing the best with what we’ve got and the best for what’s next encompasses all three. We’re doing in the present, working with what the past has brought us, and building toward the future. This past-present-future mindset not only allows you to embrace where you’ve been and where you are, but also look for ways you can enhance and improve life – your own AND others’ – in the future. Maybe that looks like filming that video with your phone or computer cam so that you get into a groove, instead of lamenting/waiting to have “better equipment.” Maybe that means Googling how to create a nourishing meal with what’s already in your pantry (which will spark creativity you can utilize for future meals no matter your budget!) instead of getting frustrated your budget isn’t wide enough for the fancy ingredients you see on @instagram. Maybe it’s something else. Whatever it is - do the BEST with what you’ve GOT and the BEST for WHAT’S NEXT. #womenagainstnegativetalk #WANTyourself #selftalk #comparisonquotes #justdoit #growthmindset #selfcare #selfworth
👉🏽WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW: Patsy Takemodo Mink 👉🏽WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW: Patsy Takemodo Mink “In 1959 when Hawaii became a U.S. State, Patsy Mink knew she wanted to run for a position in government. Little did she know, she would become the first woman of color elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and the first Asian-American woman to serve in Congress. In addition to writing bills like Title IX, the Early Childhood Education Act, and the Women's Educational Equity Act, Mink was the first Asian-American to run for U.S. President.” [@womenshistory] It’s important we celebrate ourselves out loud, and that we also celebrate the women who helped make it okay to do so. Thank you to all the women - the trailblazers, the freedom fighters, the justice seekers, the extraordinary and remarkable humans - that we can look to and draw strength from. Our legacy is in the knowledge we pass and the roads we build for others to walk upon long after we’re gone ✨ #womenagainstnegativetalk #WANTyourself #selftalk #womeninhistory
Change does not come from a singular something. It Change does not come from a singular something. It comes from all things. Never forget that you are an important part of the change equation. We need ALL lanes of work to create real, lasting change. “Ready to have your mind blown? Change does not come from something. It comes from all things. The insides, the outsides, the marriage of the two. There is possibility for change everywhere, and you never know for sure where you’ll find it.” -@womenagainstnegativetalk #womenagainstnegativetalk #WANTyourself #selftalk #makeshifthappen
Maybe you’ve heard of #toxicpositivity...but how Maybe you’ve heard of #toxicpositivity...but how about PRAGMATIC positivity? Positivity isn’t about “making things okay,” or always looking at the “bright side.” No - that kind of positivity is empty, and dangerous. That kind of so-called positivity turns us away from reality, hinders our own growth (how can we learn and grow if we only know the brightest sides and bests?), and not just silences but completely invalidates the voices and experiences of others. #SpiritualBypassing and #toxicpositivity go hand in hand and get us nowhere. True positivity is rooted in PRAGMATISM. It’s rooted in reality, critical thinking, practical application, results, and consequences. Pragmatic Positivity recognizes the full spectrum of the human experience - the high highs, low lows, and everything in between - and chooses to move FORWARD proactively instead of retreating or turning away REACTIVELY. Toxic Positivity is problematic. But in order to do anything about ANYTHING that’s problematic, we must talk about the problem...AND work to identify and amplify solutions. Pragmatic Positivity is an anecdote to Toxic Positivity. Pass it on. 👉🏽Type YES if you agree ✨ #womenagainstnegativetalk #WANTyourself #selftalk
“Fearless is when the fear is less than the fait “Fearless is when the fear is less than the faith” isn’t just a power phrase - it’s also an equation. Lowering your fear is super hard. And tbh, we’d never advise anyone to write over their fear, and definitely wouldn’t ever order them to just “think positive” and ignore the rest. Fear is there for a reason. It’s a human emotion, just like the rest of them - anger, sadness, joy, etc - and each has its place and space. _ But...upping your faith? That’s simple. And there’s no more powerful way to tip the scales than to list out the ways you have faith in yourself. _ Every tiny thing you have faith in - notice it. It counts. And slowly, the fear-to-faith scales start to tip from the fear over to the faith ✨ What do you have faith in today when it comes to yourself? _ #womenagainstnegativetalk #WANTyourself #selftalk
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