In this episode, Jonathan Moore, a brain-based chiropractor with over 20 years of clinical experience, shares insights on shifting from survival mode to growth. They discuss the impact of stress on the brain, the importance of mindset, creating internal stability, and the role of community in sustaining well-being.
Transitioning from survival to growth requires addressing physical and mental well-being, shifting mindset, and finding a purpose in life.
Internal stability is crucial for success, involving self-discovery, self-validation, and surrounding oneself with a supportive community.
Deep dives
The Importance of Moving from Survival to Growth
Moving from a state of survival to growth is crucial for personal development and well-being. Many people are stuck in a survival mode, dealing with the overwhelming stresses of life, especially in the wake of a global pandemic. The continual stress can take a toll on mental and physical health, leading to chronic health conditions. The brain undergoes physiological changes during the stress response, prioritizing survival over other bodily functions. However, prolonged stress can result in physical and structural changes in the brain. To transition from survival to growth, it requires taking a holistic approach to health, addressing physical and mental well-being. It also involves shifting mindset and internal dialogue, cultivating a growth-oriented perspective, and finding a compelling purpose or story for one's life. Being part of a supportive community and surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals can also contribute to the journey of growth.
The Role of Internal Stability in Achieving Success
Internal stability is a key aspect of success. It involves living with no internal conflict and finding peace within oneself. This means being at peace with one's identity, purpose, and the challenges faced in life. Internal stability allows for personal growth and navigating through stressful situations with resilience. It involves self-discovery, understanding one's own identity and passions, and reevaluating internal dialogue to foster self-validation and encouragement. Having the right perspective on life and one's place in the world is also crucial. Surrounding oneself with a supportive community and tribe of individuals who share similar values and goals can further enhance internal stability and success.
The Challenges of Modern Society and Finding Balance
Modern society presents numerous challenges that can impede personal growth and well-being. The pressures of work-life balance, constant exposure to negative news, and the need to prove oneself can contribute to increased levels of stress and burnout. Achieving balance and prioritizing healing and growth require self-care practices such as nutrition, sleep, exercise, and managing stress levels. It also necessitates a shift in mindset, moving away from external validation and finding validation internally. The use of technology, such as social media, can be both beneficial and detrimental. Harnessing its positive aspects, like connecting with supportive communities, while minimizing distractions and negative influences is crucial in finding balance in the modern world.
Defining Success as Living with No Internal Conflict
Success can be defined as living with no internal conflict. It means being at peace with oneself, embracing personal growth, and pursuing a compelling story and purpose in life. Success is not solely determined by external achievements or societal expectations, but by finding internal stability and validation. It involves questioning and challenging the definitions of success imposed by society and focusing on personal fulfillment and living a life aligned with one's values and passions. Surrounding oneself with a supportive community and tribe of individuals who encourage and inspire growth is essential in achieving success.
In This Episode:
To realize our hopes and dreams we need energy and clarity of purpose. But, the global pandemic has rocked our physical and mental well-being, leaving many of us stuck in survival mode. In this episode of the Elite HRV podcast, we speak with Jonathan Moore, founder of Legacy Coaching, where we explore the mindset and tools his clients have used to successfully breakthrough survival mode towards stability and growth.
Episode Guest: Jonathan Moore
Jonathan has a background as a brain-based chiropractor with over 20 years clinical experience. His main focus over that time has been on the impacts that stress has on the brain, and the results that overload has on the health of a person.
Website(s): https://www.legacycoaching.io/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/therevitalisedlife
Show Notes:
00:23 - Intro
2:55 - How the pandemic has changed Jonathan's coaching practice day to day
5:36 - How the brain fits into chiropractic practice
8:35 - The physiological difference between someone stuck in survival mode and someone with stress resilience
10:00 - "Wrestle or Run" stress response
13:25 - Getting back into recovery - or not
17:30 - How Jonathan's practice tries to support their clients moving from survival mode to growth mode
22:00 - How mindset affects your ability to recover and reach your goals
28:00 - Creating internal stability
34:00 - How community and companions are crucial to sustaining your internal stability
37:15 - How putting forth your "best life" or your "performance life" on social media does **not** contribute to your inner stability
39:25 - What is success in "growth mode?"
46:00 - Legacy Coaching and where to find Jonathan
Full transcript at https://elitehrv.com/shift-out-of-survival-mode-into-growth
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