It’s Valentine’s Day! And I’m going to break down some myths about love. Love can be carefree bliss, but it can also be messy and complicated to navigate. Love is a feeling, an emotion, and an overall choice. It’s something we nurture and grow through our thoughts. Contrary to popular belief, self-love is not rooted in arrogance or narcissism.In this episode, I am debunking common misconceptions and sharing ways to hold love even closer than before. By the end of this episode, I encourage you to start with self-love. Make a list about loving yourself for 30 days to help alter your misgivings of love in general and see where it takes you. I hope you indulge in the feeling of love more often and grow with me as I begin my next journey in podcasting.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:How to get started on your self-love journeyCreating love with your thoughtsWhat happens when you step into love as a choiceHow to alter your relationship with loveThe importance of stepping away from myths about loveResources Mentioned: Check out the Habits, Love, and Your Brain WebinarLearn more about my group coaching offering Special Offer: Download my free guide to help change that habit that you just can't seem to quit Follow Me:Visit my website: ceceliabaummandryk.com Connect on Instagram: @ceceliabmandryk
When you’re able to accept and love yourself for who you are in the present moment, feelings like happiness, joy, and contentment come a lot easier. There’s also less resistance around building habits that support your goals and working through mindset challenges.If that’s the case, then why are we so quick to neglect our relationship with ourselves? In this episode, I unpack what it means to have a relationship with yourself and share some strategies to foster a more loving connection. I recap why using willpower to fix a problem never works, and explain how to instead work with your brain to make sustainable changes. I highlight some examples of why the all-or-nothing approach can hold you back from making progress and practicing integrity with yourself. Plus, I talk about ways to uncover the stories that you believe about yourself and work on rewiring any negative internal dialogue. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:Why I believe the relationship you have with yourself is the most important one in your life The benefits of having a more loving, supportive relationship with yourself Training your brain to look for positive attributes instead of negative ones The importance of keeping promises to yourself and allowing space for flexibilityTips for creating a belief plan and commitment to ‘future you’ Resources Mentioned: Join me on February 12th at 10:30am EST for a webinar about how to create the love that you want Special Offer: Download my free guide to help change that habit that you just can't seem to quit Follow Me:Visit my website: ceceliabaummandryk.com Connect on Instagram: @ceceliabmandryk
When you’re feeling any sort of emotion, how often do you attribute that feeling to something outside of yourself? Most of us do this often and aren’t even aware of it. It can feel disempowering when your emotional state is dependent on external circumstances or people’s behaviors that are completely outside of your control. But, when you start to bring awareness and acceptance to your thoughts and intentionally shift the narrative, your lived experience can completely change. This process isn’t meant to promote toxic positivity or bypass yourself. Rather, I invite you to practice choosing different truths that already exist within you. When you do this, you can focus your energy on the areas that you can actually control, like your thoughts and beliefs. My challenge for you this week is to try this technique the next time you're blaming something outside of yourself for how you're feeling. I share some techniques in the episode to recognize patterns and create intentional solutions. I’d love to hear from you if you try it out ー DM me on Instagram and let me know! Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:Examples of how common it is to look outside of yourself to create your feelings Why trying to exert more control over a situation doesn’t typically work Liberating yourself from the stories that keep you stuck My four-step process for emotional empowerment A simple way to test whether a situation or your thoughts are creating how you feel Resources Mentioned: Join me on February 12th at 10:30am EST for a webinar about how to create the love that you want Special Offer: Download my free guide to help change that habit that you just can't seem to quit Follow Me:Visit my website: ceceliabaummandryk.com Connect on Instagram: @ceceliabmandryk
Self-sabotage is when people do or don't do things that block their success and prevent them from accomplishing their goals. It's not about circumstances, but rather the active choices we make to resist growth. In today’s episode, I break down why we self-sabotage, the four most common ways that this cycle occurs, and solutions to break out of the pattern. In short, your primitive brain wants you to maintain the status quo, even if your prefrontal cortex is committed to success. It might look like procrastinating, quitting, not setting goals, or distracting yourself with other activities. But, you can start to work with your brain to shift into a mindset that actually favors growth over complacency. The first step is to actively decide to not self-sabotage. I share some exercises and practices to support that decision, like creating more safety in your nervous system and re-establishing your identity. If you're currently in a self-sabotage cycle or have a history of it, tune into this episode and let me know what resonates with you. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:What self-sabotage is and some common examples of what it looks like Choosing short-term discomfort for long-term pleasureWhy doubt generally feels better than growth when we’re in this place of self-sabotage How to manage expectations and create acceptance before you've achieved your goals Questions to ask yourself to get really curious about your relationship with self-sabotageSpecial Offer: Download my free guide to help change that habit that you just can't seem to quit Follow Me:Visit my website: ceceliabaummandryk.com Connect on Instagram: @ceceliabmandryk
When you talk to your future self, that version of you knows your past, present, and future. They have the wisdom to get you where you want to go and can reveal your ‘why’ and ‘how’ in ways that no one else can. In this episode, I dive into what I mean when I talk about ‘future self' and share questions to guide conversations with that person. I also explain how connecting to future you is a great tool for creating happiness and joy in your life. Our brains are wired to choose known discomfort rather than make a risky move into new territory. We might not be content with our job, lifestyle, or habits, but at least we know what they are. When we tap into that dreamy future self, answers about what goals to set and how to achieve them start to unfold. Listen in to learn how the happiness you're looking for can be found from talking to your future self. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:Why you shouldn’t judge your potential based on past performances The limitations of seeking strategies from people who have what you want Tips for talking to your future self Working through the overwhelm of having your entire plan mapped out Recognizing when you choose to be complacent instead of getting out of your comfort zoneSpecial Offer: Download my free guide to help change that habit that you just can't seem to quit Follow Me:Visit my website: ceceliabaummandryk.com Connect on Instagram: @ceceliabmandryk
When we set a goal, we typically use willpower to drive our actions. But, what happens when life gets in the way? I was caught in this loop for so many years where I would feel motivated to exercise every day, eat food that made my body feel good, and avoid drinking alcohol, but then I hit a wall. I didn’t understand why I couldn’t just continue to thrive in all areas of my life. What I didn’t realize is that willpower is a limited resource. It works against your brain and nervous system, which eventually leads burn out. The solution is to start paying attention to your thoughts and feelings instead of relying on discipline. Once you can identify what’s going on in your mind, you can start to shift your perspective and create sustainable changes. Your thoughts and feelings drive your action. Once you can really identify and articulate what you’re experiencing, you can unlock all of these different elements of your life that have otherwise felt inaccessible. In this episode, I share different modalities that can be helpful in this process and unpack how this concept works with real-world examples. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:My previous experiences with willpower and motivation Tools to identify and visualize your thoughts and feelings How to make it easier to take the action that you want Getting to a place where you feel happy and satisfied with the choices you makeResources Mentioned: Feelings WheelSpecial Offer: Download my free guide to help change that habit that you just can't seem to quitFollow Me:Visit my website: ceceliabaummandryk.com Connect on Instagram: @ceceliabmandryk
I have a five-step framework for setting goals that works with your brain and nervous system to create sustainable change. The reason why so many people have trouble meeting their New Year’s resolutions is because they rely on shaming and judging themselves to get there. But, what if you could love yourself and feel happiness along the way? In order to reach your goals, you have to start digging deeper than the actual accomplishment. You’ll most likely find that you’re chasing a feeling by pursuing a certain milestone. Maybe you want a promotion so that you feel validated in your career, or perhaps you want to lose 10 pounds so that you feel confident in your body. In this episode, I share how to set goals that align with your values and get in touch with your ‘why.’ I explain the difference between a belief plan and an action plan, and highlight why it’s so important to prepare for obstacles. I also talk about the role of failure when it comes to success, which is something that’s often ignored. Listen in to hear about my process for setting goals and why it works to support your success. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:What I find lacking in traditional goal-setting practicesGetting clear on how you want to feel once you reach your goal The feedback loop of belief and evidence Creating safety for yourself to make mistakes and fail Why your future outcomes are not dependent on your past performance Special Offer: Jumpstart your awareness and join me for my free Feel Your Feelings training: ceceliabaummandryk.com/freetraining Follow Me:Visit my website: ceceliabaummandryk.com Connect on Instagram: @ceceliabmandryk
Do you allow yourself a moment to acknowledge where you are today and how far you’ve come? If you’re anything like I used to be, it might feel awkward, even challenging, to do that.In this episode, I explain why celebration might be hard for you, why it’s important to practice, and the role that it plays in creating happiness. Typically, your brain’s default setting is to zero in on where you’re failing, but you can change how you experience life by intentionally shifting what you pay attention to. When you celebrate your small wins, you’re more likely to keep moving in that direction and cultivate contentment along the way. I share a few examples and analogies of how I’ve seen this show up in clients and in my own life. Becoming a celebrator helps you notice progress and growth, which are important factors for staying consistent with your goals and ultimately experiencing happiness. Listen in to learn more about the significance of celebration and how you can incorporate more of it into your life. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:What celebration is (and isn’t) in the context of personal development Working through imposter syndrome and situations where you discount your accomplishments Why you’re more likely to give up if you don’t celebrate milestones The connection between growth, self-actualization, and happiness How celebration helps you evaluate your plan of action and effectively find areas of improvement Resources Mentioned: I’m launching an email series to support anyone who would like guidance with their New Year’s planning. Head over to my website and sign up for my email list to get access to that resource! Special Offer: Jumpstart your awareness and join me for my free Feel Your Feelings training: ceceliabaummandryk.com/freetraining Follow Me:Visit my website: ceceliabaummandryk.com Connect on Instagram: @ceceliabmandryk
Your personal boundaries are about your own truth and what you want in your life, not about manipulating people into adhering to your standards. In this episode, I detail what boundaries are, why they’re important, and explain how setting boundaries is related to your happiness. I offer up different scenarios where you can set loving, respectful boundaries. By clearly communicating your request and the consequences if it’s not met, it allows you to build relationships in a much closer, authentic way. When you uphold your boundaries, you avoid situations where you feel resentful, disappointed, or taken advantage of. I also break down a process for getting really clear on where you draw the line in your life. I share questions to help you understand your boundaries and where they come from so that they become more natural to uphold. Listen in to learn more about boundaries and protecting your peace. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:How personal boundaries tie into living the existence that you want Giving people choices, not ultimatums Why we often struggle to uphold our boundaries, especially when it comes to our friends and family What to do in a situation where other people don’t agree with your boundaries The positive ripple effect of living in alignment and integrity with your values Special Offer: Jumpstart your awareness and join me for my free Feel Your Feelings training: ceceliabaummandryk.com/freetraining Follow Me:Visit my website: ceceliabaummandryk.com Connect on Instagram: @ceceliabmandryk
For many of us, this is the time of year when we get together with family and friends, which can trigger a mix of emotions. Maybe you don’t agree with your cousin’s political views, or you don’t like that your mother-in-law serves ham instead of turkey. Perhaps the tension runs deeper and there are unhealed wounds that you’re reminded of during the holiday season. Regardless of your relationship with this time of year, we can use these gatherings as an opportunity to examine the expectations that we set for people and practice letting go of perfectionism. In this episode, I explain the concept of ‘behavior manuals’ and break down how they impact your interactions with people. As humans, we unconsciously set standards for how others should think, act, and feel, which causes a lot of tension when people don’t fit that vision. I also offer up some tools to help you find more ease and peace in your interactions. In building more awareness and safety for yourself, you can accept that each individual is unique and flawed, just as you are. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:How to know if you have a manual for somebody Recognizing when you delegate your feelings to other people’s behaviors Accepting that there are many right ways to do somethingHow to prepare for gatherings or environments where you’re typically triggered Understanding that letting go of your manuals and consciously thinking in a different way takes time and practice Special Offer: Jumpstart your awareness and join me for my free Feel Your Feelings training: ceceliabaummandryk.com/freetraining Follow Me:Visit my website: ceceliabaummandryk.com Connect on Instagram: @ceceliabmandryk
I find that one of the best ways to reverse engineer your goals is to write a letter to yourself about your future year from the perspective that it’s already happened. In this case, you would write a letter to yourself as if it’s December 2023. This exercise helps you get really clear on your goals, obstacles that your brain presents, and strategies for working through those roadblocks. It also helps you hone in on what’s important and create certain milestones that help you measure your progress throughout the year. In this episode, I share examples of how this process works for different categories of goals, such as advancing in your career, improving your time management skills, and incorporating more movement into your routine. We’ll be going deeper on this topic at a free workshop coming up on December 17th. If you’re interested in exploring this framework, I hope to see you there! Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:Understanding what’s stopping you from working towards something you want in the future A good starting point for writing this ‘future you’ letter Noticing the reasons your brain tells you that your goals aren’t possible Setting yourself up for success by surrounding yourself with the resources that will support your ambitions My powerful experience working with a coach to explore and achieve my goals Resources Mentioned: Join me for a free goal-setting workshop on December 17th at 10:30am EST Special Offer: Jumpstart your awareness and join me for my free Feel Your Feelings training: ceceliabaummandryk.com/freetraining Follow Me:Visit my website: ceceliabaummandryk.com Connect on Instagram: @ceceliabmandryk
Mistakes are an integral part of the human experience, but we tend to have a low tolerance for them. What happens in your brain and body when you make an error? If you’re anything like I was, you might feel a pit in your stomach and your thoughts start to spiral. Many of us subscribe to this story that we’re incapable of success or unworthy of happiness when we make a mistake. When you start to notice that pattern, you have an opportunity to acknowledge it and choose something different. In this episode, I share an exercise to support you in creating more space in your life for exploration. I illustrate how I recently used this practice after a mistake that I made and highlight how my reaction today is radically different from what it was before. Instead of getting bogged down by the limiting beliefs that our brain tells us, we can jump into solution-based thinking instead. This allows us to learn from our mistakes in a loving way and create sustainable change. Listen in to learn more about how you can retrain your default response for when things don’t go as planned. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:Checking in with your nervous system and cognitive responses after you make a mistake Tangible ways to create more safety for yourself How certain childhood beliefs about mistakes subconsciously show up in adulthood Learning from your actions from a place of curiosity instead of judgmentSpecial Offer: Jumpstart your awareness and join me for my free Feel Your Feelings training: ceceliabaummandryk.com/freetraining Follow Me:Visit my website: ceceliabaummandryk.com Connect on Instagram: @ceceliabmandryk
Happiness and growth aren’t naturally part of your brain’s agenda, but you can train it to create new neural pathways that recognize gratitude, progress, and wins. In this episode, I break down how you can reset your brain’s default mode to enjoy life more and take responsibility for your reality in a whole different way. Because our brain wants to keep us alive, it spends a lot of energy searching for what might be wrong or what might hurt us. In a primal sense, this function serves us well. But, in modern life, it often manifests as anxiety, risk-aversion, pessimism, and skepticism. Your brain also has a hard time understanding your progress and celebrating your role in your success. The good news is, there are strategies for expanding our ability to express gratitude, see progress, and take credit for our wins. I share some suggestions for expanding your daily journaling or reflection practices that will support your personal development and growth. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:How gratitude can contribute to your happiness Ways that your brain works to preserve resources and keep you safe Noticing when you downplay your success or progressCreating less resistance around change and challenge A simple way to amp up your gratitude practice Special Offer: Jumpstart your awareness and join me for my free Feel Your Feelings training: ceceliabaummandryk.com/freetraining Follow Me:Visit my website: ceceliabaummandryk.com Connect on Instagram: @ceceliabmandryk
When people say they want to feel happier or less stuck, it's oftentimes wrapped up with the desire to feel lovable, valuable, and worthy. The problem is, we usually attribute those feelings to something outside of ourselves. I’ll be lovable if I lose weight. I’ll be valuable if I get married. I’ll be worthy if I buy a big house. The list of “if” statements that we create for ourselves goes on and on. What if I told you that feeling lovable only comes from within you? This concept has been integral to my own growth journey, and in this episode, I share how you can deepen your understanding of lovability. If you’re feeling like being lovable is just outside your reach, it's because you're having that thought about it. Everyone is worthy and capable of love, which is one of the most beautiful parts of the human experience. It takes time to unpack and deprogram these deeply ingrained beliefs that we have about our worthiness, but if you can engage with the process, I promise that it’s worth it. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:How common it is to feel unlovable or unworthy, and why so many people struggle with those thought patterns Tools to process the belief systems that make you feel unlovableMy personal experience with working through my feelings around my value and ability to be loved Tuning in to the emotional shift or the bodily feeling to know if you actually believe a thought or notSpecial Offer: Learn more about my group coaching offering here: ceceliabaummandryk.com/self-concept-shift-the-group Jumpstart your awareness and join me for my free Feel Your Feelings training: ceceliabaummandryk.com/freetraining Follow Me:Visit my website: ceceliabaummandryk.com Connect on Instagram: @ceceliabmandryk
One of the coaching principles that really changed my life was understanding that I have complete authority over the choices that I make. In this episode, I walk you through a quick exercise to illustrate this concept and share what happened in my life when I started to take responsibility for the choices I was making. If you're feeling stuck, it might seem like you are just a victim of your circumstances. However, we subconsciously make choices every day that keep us in that cycle. We show up to the job that we don’t like, engage in habits that don’t serve us, and stay in relationships that don’t feel supportive. It might feel confronting to think about that. Truthfully, it didn’t feel good when I started to notice these patterns in my life either. But, when I started to do this work, it opened up more space in my life to see that I had options and agency. Listen to learn more about how you can take control over your life by consciously making decisions that align with who you want to be. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:The predominant feelings in my life when I felt stuck in my previous career Why it’s so helpful to build your awareness around your thought patterns and belief systemsQuestions to ask yourself about why you make the choices that you do Recognizing where you discount your emotional experience and prioritize that of others What I noticed about myself when I started to understand why I was making certain choices Resources Mentioned: Learn more about my group coaching offering here: ceceliabaummandryk.com/self-concept-shift-the-group Special Offer: Jumpstart your awareness and join me for my free Feel Your Feelings training: ceceliabaummandryk.com/freetraining Follow Me:Visit my website: ceceliabaummandryk.com Connect on Instagram: @ceceliabmandryk
There are two things that you probably do that are keeping your experience of happiness smaller than maybe it could be in your life. The first one is engaging with thoughts and beliefs that don't serve you and the second one is being unwilling to feel certain feelings. In this episode, I illustrate examples of how these concepts can show up in your life and explain how you can start to shift out of the narratives that are keeping you stuck. For many of us, our inner-dialogue can convince us of anything. Even though our thoughts might not be our reality, it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. When our thoughts and beliefs feel like facts, they become so ingrained that it becomes difficult to question them. I break down two examples of this concept that are really prevalent in our society and share how we can start to reframe those thought patterns. The other thing that I’ve noticed a lot of my clients struggle with is avoiding the hard-to-feel feelings and creating buffers around them. Everyone has the ability to intentionally create safety in their nervous system and body, but it can be an uncomfortable experience. It requires a level of self-awareness and a willingness to work through limiting beliefs. Hopefully with the examples that I share in this episode, you can see that it’s entirely possible and worth the effort. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:Imagining what would happen in your life if your thought and beliefs aligned with how you wanted to feel Why action plans don't work (and what to do instead)What happens when you start to actually feel your feelings Why shaming and judging yourself doesn’t work for creating sustainable change in your life Tools to increase your ability to feel discomfort and process feelings Resources Mentioned: Interested in small group coaching? I have 10 spots available for a 16-session program that’s running from November through mid-March. If you're interested in hearing more, send me an email at ceceliabmandryk@gmail.com and we'll schedule a time to chat and see if you're a good fit for this group. Special Offer: Jumpstart your awareness and join me for my free Feel Your Feelings training: ceceliabaummandryk.com/freetraining Follow Me:Visit my website: ceceliabaummandryk.com Connect on Instagram: @ceceliabmandryk
I consider the relationship you have with yourself to be the foundation of happiness. It determines everything that you create in your life and how you approach the world. In today’s episode, I break down what it might look like if your self-concept leaves you feeling stuck or like something just isn't right in your life, and I share the four main strategies that I use to help people shift their self-confidence and create a solid relationship with themselves. Does your job title or the car you drive really deliver the happiness that you thought it would? Perhaps for a little bit, but in order to create long-lasting satisfaction, you have to search inside of yourself instead of seeking external validation. I illustrate common situations that my clients experience, like overcommitting, having trouble making decisions, and struggling with a high sense of guilt. I get into some of the things that you have to be willing to do to solve these problems and how to get started with working through comfortable with hard-to-feel emotions. Listen in to learn more about how to cultivate a more loving and fulfilling relationship with yourself and how you can get started with that inner-work today. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:Why I consider the relationship you have with yourself to be the foundation of happiness Defining your own standards of success What happens when you undervalue your relationship with yourself Common ways that people buffer or avoid their emotions Ways to separate your human value from your accomplished value Resources Mentioned: Interested in small group coaching? I have 10 spots available for a 16-session program that’s running from November through mid-March. If you're interested in hearing more, send me an email at ceceliabmandryk@gmail.com and we'll schedule a time to chat and see if you're a good fit for this group. Special Offer: Jumpstart your awareness and join me for my free Feel Your Feelings training: ceceliabaummandryk.com/freetraining Follow Me:Visit my website: ceceliabaummandryk.com Connect on Instagram: @ceceliabmandryk
Happiness is a feeling that stems from the beliefs that you have in your life. We often think that how we feel is related to outside circumstances, but the truth is that the thought that occurs between an external event and our feeling about it is responsible for our emotional state. Have you ever thought that if everyone just played their part perfectly in your life, you could finally be happy? Maybe you’ve thought that a week at the beach would make your job less grueling or getting a massage would help you finally relax. It’s easy to make a list of all the circumstances that we think would make us happy, but there’s a more sustainable and profound path to happiness. If you notice what thoughts you're having that are creating your emotions, you can start to shift the story and process the emotions that are coming up. From there, you can access different beliefs and stories that help you tap into more contentment and joy. Listen in to learn more about the connection between thoughts, beliefs, and feelings. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:How a thought causes your feelings about something Why manipulating your circumstances never works out in the long run Tools to address the thoughts and beliefs you have about your life Practicing patience and getting really curious about your thought patterns Special Offer: Jumpstart your awareness and join me for my free Feel Your Feelings training: ceceliabaummandryk.com/freetraining Follow Me:Visit my website: ceceliabaummandryk.com Connect on Instagram: @ceceliabmandryk
Striving for perfection is a behavior that is entirely possible to unlearn, and I’m living proof of it. Perfectionism is related to the thought and belief that you must execute your life flawlessly to be happy, lovable, worthy, or even a good and acceptable person. So many of us subscribe to the myth that once you’ve achieved perfection, you’ll be happy. However, perfection is objectively impossible. Perfectionism brings up a lot of feelings of judgment for yourself and others. I share examples of what perfectionism looks like in action and break down how it causes you to act in ways that are out of alignment with your goals. By holding yourself and others to unattainable standards, you set yourself up for disappointment. But, recovering from perfectionism doesn't mean that you can’t still perform at a high standard. By building self-awareness and letting go of perfection, you can operate from a place of acceptance instead of fear, which not only leads to better outcomes, but also a happier mindset. I round out today’s conversation by sharing reflection questions that I find helpful for getting to the root cause of your perfectionism and starting the work on dismantling those beliefs. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:Understanding how perfectionism is celebrated in our society Recognizing if you have patterns of staying in the planning phase and procrastinating because of your impossibly high standards Feeling unlovable and unworthy when someone witnesses something you consider to be imperfect What happens to your nervous system when you’re constantly striving for perfection Simple, tangible ways to break perfectionist tendencies Special Offer: Jumpstart your awareness and join me for my free Feel Your Feelings training: ceceliabaummandryk.com/freetraining Follow Me:Visit my website: ceceliabaummandryk.com Connect on Instagram: @ceceliabmandryk
The first thought you have is not the most true thoughtーit's just the thought you're used to having. On today’s episode, I explain how the different parts of your brain work together to keep you safe, but how that doesn't always lead to truth and happiness. I illustrate how you can move away from beliefs and thoughts that are keeping you stuck exactly where you are. Your brain’s job is to keep you alive, not tell the truth. Our belief systems are essentially thoughts that we’ve repeated to ourselves over and over again. Luckily, there are ways to untangle and work through the first set of beliefs and thoughts, and get comfortable with those feelings. I share tools for cultivating more compassion, curiosity, and self-awareness. You can train your brain to tap into thoughts that closely align with your thinking brain instead of your primitive brain and nervous system. Listen in to learn more about questioning your belief systems and discovering the truth. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:Understanding that the human brain is not completely logical and rational Why your brain equates change with danger How we create belief systems Why action plans often don’t work How to work with all the different parts of your brain to change your thought patterns and beliefs Special Offer: Jumpstart your awareness and join me for my free Feel Your Feelings training: ceceliabaummandryk.com/freetraining Follow Me:Visit my website: ceceliabaummandryk.com Connect on Instagram: @ceceliabmandryk