353: Choosing a New Story for Your Life (with Nicole Alexander)
Aug 24, 2023
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Nicole Alexander, a coach and consultant dedicated to helping high-achieving women find balance and joy, shares valuable insights. She discusses how to reshape your life narrative by recognizing overwhelm and releasing fear. Discover her powerful technique for viewing your life as a story and learn to listen to your body's signals for change. Nicole emphasizes the importance of seeking help, overcoming societal 'shoulds,' and embracing discomfort for personal growth. Tune in to explore the journey of purpose and reclaiming your identity!
Embracing a curious mindset rather than a critical one can unveil deeper truths, facilitating personal growth and meaningful change in life.
Recognizing the power to own one's narrative allows individuals to align their lives with their authentic values, fostering fulfillment despite external pressures.
Deep dives
Recognizing Imbalance in Life
Many women experience moments when they feel their lives are out of balance, whether in their careers, relationships, or personal fulfillment. Acknowledging these feelings is the first step towards making the necessary changes to realign one's life with personal values and desires. Individuals often reach a point where they realize they are disengaged or unhappy in various aspects of their lives, which can signal the need for adjustment. Identifying these discomforts, rather than suppressing them, opens the door to exploring new paths and opportunities for personal growth.
The Power of Curiosity Over Criticism
Shifting from a critical mindset to a curious one is vital for personal transformation. Instead of chastising oneself for not meeting expectations, approaching challenges with curiosity helps unveil underlying truths about what truly matters. By asking questions and seeking understanding about their feelings and situations, individuals can gather the insights needed to evolve. Embracing this inquisitive approach encourages proactive problem-solving and paves the way for meaningful change in one’s life.
Owning Your Story and Making Tough Decisions
Owning one's story means recognizing that each person has the power to shape their narrative, despite external pressures or expectations. It often requires making difficult choices, such as leaving a stable job to pursue what aligns more closely with personal values and dreams. Embracing the discomfort of change can lead individuals to rediscover their authentic selves and reignite their passions. This journey of self-ownership allows for creative freedom and opens up new possibilities, enhancing overall life satisfaction.
Embracing the Journey of Transformation
The process of transformation is ongoing and is often accompanied by challenges and uncertainties. Many individuals may feel lost or overwhelmed while trying to navigate changes in their lives. However, viewing the journey as a series of small, manageable steps can lead to incremental progress and eventual fulfillment. It is essential to remember that transformation doesn't require immediate clarity; instead, it thrives on the courage to take the first step and trust that the path will reveal itself over time.
Do you like the "story" of your life? Join me and guest Nicole Alexander as we discuss how to release the overwhelm, fear, confusion, and "shoulds" so the next chapter in your life story is one that feels amazing for you.
Nicole Alexander spent more than 15 years leading communications and public affairs teams spanning government, corporate and small business before launching her coaching and consulting business last year. Her experience in these diverse professional environments, alongside being a mom and wife of a business owner, provides her unique perspective and passion for helping high-achieving women get back to loving their work and their life amid the chaos.
What You'll Discover:
A powerful technique that helps you see your life from the perspective of a person reading a book about you
How to listen to the signals of your body and intuition to know when it's time to make a course correction in your story
The importance of getting help as you shift your perspective about life
Why we need to be aware of the dream stealers and "shoulds" in order to break free
And much more!
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