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Ten of My Favorite Phrases to Re-Center and Reset

THINK -- Is it True? Is it Helpful? Is it Inspiring? Is it Necessary? Is it Kind?We all have overwhelming days that make it easy to get stuck in our heads. What I have learned is that there is always a moment, no matter how brief, where there is a choice to fall down the rabbit hole or, reset and move forward.

Here is a list of ten of my favorite one-liners that help me put things into perspective and get re-centered.

  1. First things first.
  2. How important is it?
  3. Feelings aren’t facts.
  4. HALT: Am I hungry, angry, lonely or tired?
  5. My ego is not my amigo.
  6. A bad moment doesn’t mean I have a bad life.
  7. WAIT: Why am I talking/texting?
  8. It’s not personal.
  9. Right size instead of super size the problem.
  10. Do you want to be right or do you want to be happy?

This week when you find yourself in a challenging situation, take a moment to pull out one of these tools from your toolbox so that you can reset and steady yourself.

What tool or phrase do you use when you feel like your hair is on fire? Share it with the Shine on Purpose online community. For more tips, check out my 90-second video on how to flip your thinking.

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We’ve all experienced times in life of wrestling with our own negative thoughts. 🤼‍♀️⁠
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When it comes to your coaching business, there is no exception.⁠
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“I should have done that better.”⁠
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“Why wasn’t I nicer to them when dealing with that?”⁠
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“I’m not good enough to do this…Why do I even try?”⁠
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“I’ll never make enough money as a coach.”⁠
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“I’m a FRAUD.”⁠
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When you encounter these thoughts, you’re dealing with your inner critic. 🌪️⁠
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These feelings of inadequacy are a normal part of the human experience. And we can all relate.⁠
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Your inner critic is a built-in defense mechanism that is constantly trying to protect you from embarrassment and failure. But that can become a bad thing when you allow it to hold you back - when you become paralyzed by fear. 😓⁠
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So here are four steps you can take to quiet your inner critic:⁠
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1️⃣ Ask yourself, “What is it that my inner critic is trying to protect me from?”⁠
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2️⃣ Think about this: When you are the highest and most healed version of yourself - when you’re NOT afraid - what do you know to be true?⁠
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3️⃣ Identify an important factor - Whose voice is it that your inner critic is trying to represent? Is it the voice of your parents? A friend? An enemy? Or, is it your own voice?⁠
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4️⃣ Take action: What action can you take to move (far) away from these unwanted messages and towards the truth of who you are?⁠
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Next time you find yourself fighting with your inner critic, remember: it’s just an outdated coping mechanism.⁠
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Don’t let it bully you.⁠
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Instead, remind yourself of who you really are and embrace your truth. 💖⁠
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#falseself #familytrauma #childhoodtrauma #selfreflections #personalgrowthjourney #traumahealing #secrets #truepurpose

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We’ve all experienced times in life of wrestling with our own negative thoughts. 🤼‍♀️⁠ ⁠ When it comes to your coaching business, there is no exception.⁠ ⁠ “I should have done that better.”⁠ ⁠ “Why wasn’t I nicer to them when dealing with that?”⁠ ⁠ “I’m not good enough to do this…Why do I even try?”⁠ ⁠ “I’ll never make enough money as a coach.”⁠ ⁠ “I’m a FRAUD.”⁠ ⁠ When you encounter these thoughts, you’re dealing with your inner critic. 🌪️⁠ ⁠ These feelings of inadequacy are a normal part of the human experience. And we can all relate.⁠ ⁠ Your inner critic is a built-in defense mechanism that is constantly trying to protect you from embarrassment and failure. But that can become a bad thing when you allow it to hold you back - when you become paralyzed by fear. 😓⁠ ⁠ So here are four steps you can take to quiet your inner critic:⁠ ⁠ 1️⃣ Ask yourself, “What is it that my inner critic is trying to protect me from?”⁠ ⁠ 2️⃣ Think about this: When you are the highest and most healed version of yourself - when you’re NOT afraid - what do you know to be true?⁠ ⁠ 3️⃣ Identify an important factor - Whose voice is it that your inner critic is trying to represent? Is it the voice of your parents? A friend? An enemy? Or, is it your own voice?⁠ ⁠ 4️⃣ Take action: What action can you take to move (far) away from these unwanted messages and towards the truth of who you are?⁠ ⁠ Next time you find yourself fighting with your inner critic, remember: it’s just an outdated coping mechanism.⁠ ⁠ Don’t let it bully you.⁠ ⁠ Instead, remind yourself of who you really are and embrace your truth. 💖⁠ ⁠ #falseself #familytrauma #childhoodtrauma #selfreflections #personalgrowthjourney #traumahealing #secrets #truepurpose

When your client needs a little motivation and empowerment, try reminding them of these things! 💙⁠
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#coachingbusiness #businesscoaches #goalplanning #constructivecriticism #clientappreciation #coachingcoaches #coachingexcellence #embracechange

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When your client needs a little motivation and empowerment, try reminding them of these things! 💙⁠ ⁠ #coachingbusiness #businesscoaches #goalplanning #constructivecriticism #clientappreciation #coachingcoaches #coachingexcellence #embracechange

Journaling is a great way to release your anxieties. 📓⁠
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It can help you work through your thoughts and learn more about yourself.⁠
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Use these journal prompts to overcome anxiety and find inner peace! 🕊️⁠
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#emotionalhealthmatters #growthmindsets #howtobehappy #howtobepositive #selfreflections #journalprompts #findpeace

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Journaling is a great way to release your anxieties. 📓⁠ ⁠ It can help you work through your thoughts and learn more about yourself.⁠ ⁠ Use these journal prompts to overcome anxiety and find inner peace! 🕊️⁠ ⁠ #emotionalhealthmatters #growthmindsets #howtobehappy #howtobepositive #selfreflections #journalprompts #findpeace

As an entrepreneur, you’re probably used to saying yes to anyone willing to pay for your services. I get it…you have mortgages, utilities, food, children, etc. 💰⁠
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There’s something more important than the money, though - rather than saying “yes” to every person who comes your way, you should learn how to prioritize your clients over currency.⁠
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Next time a client asks you, “How much do you charge?” I want you to slow things down…⁠
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Say something like, “I’m glad we’re here, but first I have a few requirements for every client that I work with.” 📝⁠
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Then say, “The first requirement is being ready.” This is important because clients will often have a lot on their plate.⁠
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They will usually need to think about this for a while. That’s a good thing. You want them to think about it and decide whether this is the best commitment financially and for themselves.⁠
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You also want the clients to have some kind of experience with you to go off of.⁠
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This is a great time to offer them a coaching session where they get to see what your coaching consists of. Your clients need to be able to FEEL it…because it’s all about the connection. 👭⁠
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When you learn to implement this practice, you’ll slow down long enough to see whether you’d be a good fit to work with each other. Then you’ll be able to speed up the process of working together from then on.⁠
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Remember to prioritize your clients over currency, and you’ll set up the best coaching relationships with your ideal clients! 💁‍♀️⁠
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#businesscoaches #lifecoaches #professionalism #growyourbusiness #personalgrowthtips #buildtrust #coachingbusiness #constructivecriticism

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As an entrepreneur, you’re probably used to saying yes to anyone willing to pay for your services. I get it…you have mortgages, utilities, food, children, etc. 💰⁠ ⁠ There’s something more important than the money, though - rather than saying “yes” to every person who comes your way, you should learn how to prioritize your clients over currency.⁠ ⁠ Next time a client asks you, “How much do you charge?” I want you to slow things down…⁠ ⁠ Say something like, “I’m glad we’re here, but first I have a few requirements for every client that I work with.” 📝⁠ ⁠ Then say, “The first requirement is being ready.” This is important because clients will often have a lot on their plate.⁠ ⁠ They will usually need to think about this for a while. That’s a good thing. You want them to think about it and decide whether this is the best commitment financially and for themselves.⁠ ⁠ You also want the clients to have some kind of experience with you to go off of.⁠ ⁠ This is a great time to offer them a coaching session where they get to see what your coaching consists of. Your clients need to be able to FEEL it…because it’s all about the connection. 👭⁠ ⁠ When you learn to implement this practice, you’ll slow down long enough to see whether you’d be a good fit to work with each other. Then you’ll be able to speed up the process of working together from then on.⁠ ⁠ Remember to prioritize your clients over currency, and you’ll set up the best coaching relationships with your ideal clients! 💁‍♀️⁠ ⁠ #businesscoaches #lifecoaches #professionalism #growyourbusiness #personalgrowthtips #buildtrust #coachingbusiness #constructivecriticism
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