Hi friends!
Anyone who has worked with me knows I'm a tad obsessed with the idea of "affect labeling". In other words, putting our emotions into words. Each morning, I ask clients "How are you? What are you noticing?" Why? There's solid science to indicate that the simple practice of naming what we're feeling can help us calm and reduce stress. I love this technique because it's so simple, so powerful and it's literally something we can do 100 times a day, anytime, anywhere.Ā Here's the trick, though: we have to get specific with ourselves. If you struggle to get beyond "fine" or "good" when you ask yourself how you are, here's a radĀ listĀ from the Hoffman Institute with a myriad of emotions you might be experiencing at this very second.Ā
We have more free Uplifting sessions coming up next week, so please mark your calendars and join us! (And know that I'll probably ask you how you are when you arrive.)
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Understanding White Privilege from the Inside OutĀ Ā
Saturday, July 10, 10:30 AM ET / 7:30 AM PT
Understanding white privilege starts with understanding ourselves. Join us to learn a powerful technique for welcoming diverse perspectives. Co-hosted with certified coaches, Sam France andĀ Kapi`olani Laronal. RSVP here.
Exploring Archetypes: The Mystic
Tuesday, July 13, 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
A weekly series to find inspiration and understandingĀ in ancient, universal symbols that have endured across time and cultures. Our next stop is The Mystic: Weāll look at the seekers and the dreamers among us who fearlessly dedicate themselves to the path of transformation. Co-hosted with Kyia Downing, Anna Decker, and Liz Grausam. RSVP and attend on Clubhouse. (If you arenāt on Clubhouse, but want to join, just use the link above to sign up. And let me know if you have questions about how that works and weāll try to figure them out together.)Ā
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Sending you so much love (because more love is always better),
Aransas