In today’s episode, I explore the importance of cultivating emotional intelligence and expanding our capacity within our nervous system. I emphasize the need to interpret and be in relationship with a wide range of sensations that arise as we courageously move towards our goals. I discuss the challenges of stepping out of our comfort zones and the tendency to default to what feels good in the moment. I highlight the significance of expanding our window of tolerance and developing emotional intelligence to align our behaviors with our desired identity. I also encourage listeners to ask themselves what will feel great to have done in the long run, rather than just what feels good in the present moment.
In This Episode:
0:02:16 | Brief mention of the recent rebranding of Aroara
0:05:02 | Importance of developing emotional intelligence for personal growth
0:08:08 | The tendency to avoid discomfort and the need to expand our window of tolerance
0:10:16 | The value of being able to consciously think and feel
0:13:22 | Exploring the different states of the nervous system
0:14:55 | The discomfort of stepping into something new
0:16:34 | Defaulting to old ways of being instead of embracing change
0:17:52 | The subconscious reaction to big changes and self-preservation mechanisms
0:18:34 | Importance of self-awareness and compassion in personal growth
0:19:05 | Confidence and self-trust come from embracing discomfort
0:20:34 | Intentionally seeking discomfort to expand window of tolerance
0:21:51 | Brave spaces vs. safety in personal growth
0:22:26 | Importance of working with a trusted guide or coach
0:23:20 | Emotional intelligence and self-regulation are key in leadership
0:25:16 | Embracing mistakes and challenges as part of life
0:26:42 | Choosing actions in alignment with long-term goals and values
0:36:16 | Identity and releasing past experiences impact our entire life.
0:38:42 | Appreciation for sharing information and supporting others.
Key Takeaways:
Emotional intelligence is the capacity to be aware of, interpret, express, and respond to emotions while handling interpersonal relationships with intention and empathy.
Expanding our window of tolerance involves increasing our capacity to tolerate the stress that arises when leaving our comfort zones and improving our body-mind connection.
People often resist what they desire the most because their subconscious and nervous system associate familiarity with safety.
Developing emotional intelligence and interrupting autopilot ways of existing are crucial for embodying leadership and creating the life we want.
Being in an ongoing relationship with ourselves and making conscious decisions aligned with our desired identity are essential for personal growth and fulfillment.
Quotes:
"Confidence and self-trust are a result of courageously and boldly learning how to befriend discomfort." - Rachael Meeds
"Your capacity and ability to welcome in what you actually want is on the other side of how honest you're being with yourself." - Rachael Meeds
"Embodied leadership requires a willingness to embrace the unavoidable discomfort that comes with developing your identity and going beyond the conventional path." - Rachael Meeds
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