In Episode 9, we discuss the grit needed when something doesn’t go as planned. You’ll hear great tips and strategies so that next time you face one of those challenging days, you can face it head on.
This podcast is for you if you believe that:
• Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must.
• Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit!
• It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!”
• There’s more than enough for everyone.
• Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and
trust the process.
• People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in.
The top three takeaways from this episode are:
• Everyone has gritty moments. You are not alone!
• Pushing through the grit and getting to the other side brings a sense of accomplishment.
• Gritty moments are where we make memories.
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In this episode, you'll learn:
1:57 - Grit happens when things don’t go as planned
8:21 - Three-pronged approach to managing gritty moments:
Manage the problem
Manage the inner dialog
Manage external relationships
12:15 - Remember your “Big Why”
14:51 - Tips and useful things to remember:
Pivot!
“Surprise of the month”
Acknowledge the turds
Zoom out
Break things down into small steps
23:00 - Mind/Body connection, The Wheel of Emotions, and where those emotions are housed in the body
29:51 - Physical techniques like taking a walk, meditating, and sleeping
Recap:
Normalize the grit and expect it.
Recognize that we all experience grit.
Learn what you need physically, emotionally, and mentally to navigate the grit in your life.
Resources:
Watch Jill’s TEDx talk on Laughter Yoga here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ceNjIzoDIU
Access The Wheel of Emotions here: https://www.isu.edu/media/libraries/counseling-and-testing/documents/Wheel-of-Emotions-Handout-(3).pdf
Want more episodes like this one? Check these out:
Episode 6:
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Q05IoQgEdJb
Episode 7:
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jSzq84o6CJb
Episode 8:
