Are you tired of chasing fleeting happiness?
Want to learn how to set stronger boundaries?
How can man's best friend help us move beyond trauma?
Today I sit down with Dr Rebecca Ray, a clinical psychologist and one of Australia’s most in-demand and authoritative voices in the personal development space. An author, speaker and frequent Today show guest, Rebecca helps big-picture-thinking people master their psychology. Over the course of two decades, she has encouraged thousands of humans making an impact on the world to live a life that's fulfilling, unapologetic, and free.
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Here’s the takeaways:
1. Happiness is a Transient Emotion It comes and goes in moments, and it's not something to be constantly pursued or chased.
2. Place emphasis on Meaning and Unconditional Love: Find meaning in your life through your values, relationships, and creative pursuits and unconditional love.
3. Boundaries & Self Care Be discerning about where your energy goes, where your time, where your attention and your care goes. Lead with intention on a daily basis - ask yourself…Did I sleep well last night? Have I had breakfast this morning? Am I nourished? And therefore, what do I have available for this day? Do I have availability for something outside the kids today?
4. Embrace Grief and Allow Yourself to Feel: When facing significant loss, whether it's a relationship, a job, or a beloved pet, it's crucial to allow yourself to grieve. This process is essential for honouring the emotions ensuring you don’t sweep things under the rug.
5. Create Space for the Unknown: Sit with uncertainty and don’t rush into finding the next step. Allowing spaciousness. Boredom even. It can lead to new opportunities and perspectives that may not have emerged otherwise.
All my love, Nicole Sharanam.
What we discuss:
[00:05:00] Pursuing Meaning
[00:10:00] The impact of unconditional love
[00:13:00] Transformative Connections
[00:17:00] Balancing Motherhood & Self-care
[00:28:00] Boundaries & Personal Capacity
[00:35:00] What Dogs can teach us
[00:42:00] Coping with Anxiety
[00:47:00] Finding Happiness & Meaning After Loss
[00:52:00] Getting Comfortable with Discomfort
[00:55:00] The Takeaways
Episode Resources:
Dr Rebecca Ray Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drrebeccaray/
Dr Rebecca Ray Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drrebeccaray/
Book - Setting Boundaries - https://www.panmacmillan.com.au /9781760982423/
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