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1960: What to Do when Life Doesn't Go as you Planned by Rachel Shanken of Mind Body Wise on Gratitude

Nov 12, 2023

Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Yoga Instructor, Rachel Shanken, discusses navigating disappointment, embracing imperfection, and shifting focus towards gratitude when life doesn't go as planned. She also explores the significance of dedicating time to relationships, considering therapy, and the role of selfish desire and expectations in causing suffering.

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Rachel Shanken

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Acknowledging the gap between fantasy and reality helps us navigate disappointment and embrace personal growth.

Managing expectations and appreciating the unpredictability of life allows us to redefine what it means to have it all.

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Coping with the Gap Between Fantasy and Reality

When our reality falls short of our fantasies, it can lead to frustration and disappointment. Often, we create idealized versions of our jobs or relationships, only to find that they don't match up to our expectations. It's important to realize that fantasies are just that––fantasies. Imperfections and challenges are a part of life that help us grow, even if they aren't always pleasant. One approach to navigate this gap is to name the fantasy and acknowledge the disconnect between what we imagined and what is actually happening. We can then lean into vulnerability, allowing ourselves to feel the discomfort and fear of recognizing the gap. It's crucial to grieve the loss of the fantasy and appreciate what we do have in our lives, focusing on the positives and being grateful for the unexpected gifts that have come our way.

Introduction

2min

Navigating the Gap Between Fantasy and Reality

3min

Navigating Disappointment: From Fantasies to Gratitude

3min

Transform Your Relationship and Consider Therapy

2min

Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise encourages us of what to do when life doesn't go as planned.

Episode 1960: What to Do when Life Doesn't Go as you Planned by Rachel Shanken of Mind Body Wise on Gratitude

Rachel Shanken is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yoga Instructor, and now a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner. Her philosophy is simple: what you seek is already within you. In the busy lives we lead, it's sometimes difficult to stop, listen and access the knowledge that resides deep inside of ourselves. Using a whole-body, client-centered approach, her passion is to: support you with listening to your own internal wisdom, assist you with connecting to what you really want and help to empower you in taking steps toward achieving your goals.

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