This episode is about how deep self-listening helps us construct better personal growth goals and the power of connecting that listening to essential self-truths that form the basis for our choices and actions.

In this episode:

• I talk about how a recent Being Well podcast episode on manifesting sparked new thoughts on intention setting and dedicated action to achieve personal growth goals.
• I summarize the three elements the Hansons discussed – believing in yourself, clear goal setting, and taking consistent action.
• I discuss tools to help facilitate deep self-listening including mindful activities, meditation, restorative sleep and journaling.

It’s a heady episode, but that’s why we have poetry!!

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Poem: Dear One

Songs in this episode: Rabbit by Midnight Daydream; Slide by GEMM; Rain On The Leaves by In This World; Pyaar Kee Seemaen by Cast of Characters

Resources:
Being Well Podcast (the Psychology of Manifesting)

Yoga Nidra 20-Minute Guided Meditation

How Journaling Can Help You Sleep

Related Episodes:
 #23: Overcoming Overthinking and Worry with Journal Writing & Meditation

#24: Affirmation Meditation to Overcome Overthinking and Worry

Journal Prompts:

1. What patterns of thoughts, feelings or ideas keep coming up to me as important? 
2. Take a nature walk or sit for a meditation for 15 minutes then write about whatever comes to mind. Don’t censor it, just write whatever thoughts you have.
3. Write about 1 or 2 problems that you have struggled with often during your life. Are you ready to tackle one of these problems with a well-intentioned goal?

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I’m wrapping up Season 3 and taking a break over the holidays, but I’ll be back on January 14th for Season 4 with a new series on some of the essential life lessons my sweet mom taught me. Until then, I’m wishing you all good things, and time and space to try new things. Maybe a new creative project, quality time with friends, or deep rest. Do what lights you up inside and fills you with a sense of purpose. You deserve those moments for yourself. See you on January 14th.