Inner Work With MaryAnn Walker: Life Coach for Empaths, Highly Sensitive People & People Pleasers

90: Increasing Vitality by Stopping and Starting one Thing

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Mar 14, 2024

Unlock your potential by identifying one thing to stop and one thing to start! Learn how to stop mindless scrolling and foster real connections instead. Discover the impact of fueling your body with nutritious foods over junk. Shift your focus from ruminating on the uncontrollable to what you can manage. Embrace movement to enhance physical health, and invest in relationships that uplift you. Tackle numbing behaviors, assert boundaries, and prioritize saying yes to yourself to avoid burnout.

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ADVICE

Increase Vibrancy

Increase your zest for life by stopping one negative thing.
Start doing one positive thing instead.

ADVICE

Ten Areas for Improvement

If you need ideas, consider these ten areas for improvement.
They involve stopping negative habits and starting positive ones.

ADVICE

Stop Scrolling & Start Connecting

Stop mindless scrolling and address the underlying need it masks.
Engage in genuine connection or work on neglected projects.

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Today's episode focuses on a simple yet powerful way to increase your personal vibration and zest for life. It's about identifying one thing to stop doing and one thing to start doing now.

Main Points:

Stop Scrolling & Start Connecting:
- Scrolling can feel productive, but it often keeps us from important tasks.
- Start filling the real need that scrolling satisfies, like calling friends or working on neglected projects.
Stop Eating Junk & Start Fueling Your Body:
- Recognize how certain foods affect your body.
- Consider replacing a meal with a nutritious smoothie.
Stop Ruminating & Start Focusing on Control:
- Ruminating often focuses on things beyond our control.
- Shift focus to things within your control to regain peace.
Stop Sitting Around & Start Moving:
- Healthy movement is crucial, especially with age.
- Incorporate daily exercise to maintain physical health.
Stop Draining Relationships & Start Investing in Fulfilling Relationships:
- Spend more time with those who uplift and energize.
- Recognize when a relationship is one-sided and take breaks when needed.
Stop Numbing & Start Processing:
- Numbing behaviors like excessive TV or scrolling can hinder true rest.
- Find activities that that help you to process rather than numb your emotions.
Stop Placating & Start Stating Boundaries:
- Avoid agreeing to things just to please others.
- Practice setting boundaries for more sustainable relationships.
Stop People Pleasing & Start Saying Yes to Yourself:
- Saying yes to everything can lead to burnout and resentment.
- Learn to say no when necessary to maintain balance and peace.
Stop Fake Resting & Start True Resting:
- Identify fake resting behaviors like staying in pajamas while working.
- Discover what truly rejuvenates you, whether it's a hobby or socializing.
Stop Negative Self-Talk & Start Positive Affirmations:
- Challenge negative self-talk and replace it with positive affirmations.
- Practice playful self-interactions, like winking or giving yourself a high five.

Choose one of these areas to focus on and see how it impacts your life. Share your progress on social media and consider seeking coaching for deeper transformation. Here's to a week of intentional living and positive changes!

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