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Morning IntentionsFriendship MathToday’s Intention: As I go throughout my day in the different situations in which I find myself, I will ask, “What would love do in this moment?”
2025-05-1410 minMorning IntentionsThis Week's Weekly ReflectionToday and This Weekend’s Intention: I am my own friend. I'm kind, honest, respectful, and encouraging to myself.
2025-05-0917 minMorning IntentionsSelf-CareToday’s Intention: I take care of my body, my mind, and my spirit because I matter.
2025-05-0811 minMorning IntentionsSelf-Compassion and Self-RespectToday’s Intention: I treat myself with the same kindness I offer others.
2025-05-0711 minMorning IntentionsQuestioning OurselvesToday’s Intention: As I go throughout my day, I will remember that just because I have a thought does not mean I have to believe that thought.
2025-05-0611 minMorning IntentionsBeing a Friend to OurselvesToday's Intention is a Reflection Question: Do I trust myself?
2025-05-0511 minMorning IntentionsAre You A Friend?Today's Intention is a Reflection Question: How do I show up as a friend to others?
2025-05-0211 minMorning IntentionsMay's Theme: FriendshipToday's Intention is a Reflection Question: What comes up for me when I hear the definition of FRIENDSHIP?
Friendship is a bond built on mutual trust, shared experiences, emotional support, and genuine care for each other's well-being. It is a relationship chosen freely, nurtured intentionally, and strengthened through kindness, honesty, and presence.
2025-05-0110 minMorning IntentionsApril's Monthly ReflectionToday's Reflection Question: What was your biggest takeaway from our month of understanding and healing through your nervous system? What would you like to explore more thoroughly on your own?
2025-04-3015 minMorning IntentionsA Few More Daily HabitsToday’s Intention: I will create one predictable, soothing routine for my days.
2025-04-2910 minMorning IntentionsSome Daily HabitsToday’s Intention: I will be intentional about my breathwork and getting out in nature to support my nervous system.
2025-04-2811 minMorning IntentionsReflecting with Compassion and GraceToday’s and This Weekend’s Intention: Bring compassion and grace into your past experiences.
2025-04-2515 minMorning IntentionsMaking Eye ContactToday’s Intention: I will take time for and prioritize eye contact.
2025-04-2410 minMorning IntentionsHow Culture and Modern Life Impact Our Nervous SystemsToday’s Intention is a Reflection Question: How is busyness creating disconnection from my body, my emotions, and the people I love?
2025-04-2311 minMorning IntentionsMore Signs of DysregulationToday’s Intention: I will notice dysregulation patterns and gently begin to shift them.
2025-04-2210 minMorning IntentionsSigns of DysregulationToday's Intention: I will become aware of how nervous system dysregulation shows up for me.
2025-04-2109 minMorning IntentionsReflecting on RegulationToday’s, Tomorrow’s, and This Weekend’s Reflection Question: What are you reflecting on this week in terms of co-regulation, self-regulation, or auto-regulation?
2025-04-1717 minMorning IntentionsSelf-RegulationToday's Intention: I will invest in myself and take good care of my nervous system.
2025-04-1610 minMorning IntentionsA Little More Co-RegulationToday's Intention is a Reflection Question: Who helped me co-regulate when I was young? Who helps me co-regulate now?
2025-04-1510 minMorning IntentionsCo-Regulating Our Nervous SystemsToday’s Intention is a Reflection Questions: What helps you co-regulate?
2025-04-1410 minMorning IntentionsFight, Flight, Freeze, FawnThis Weekend’s Reflection: Reflect on your past nervous system responses.
2025-04-1118 minMorning IntentionsPTSD and Our Nervous SystemToday’s Intention: I will seek out help when I need it, and that includes professional help.
2025-04-1009 minMorning IntentionsPractice, Practice, PracticeToday’s Intention: I will be patient with myself and continue to practice the Name and Notice Check-In
2025-04-0911 minMorning IntentionsThe Name and Notice Check-InToday’s Intention: Practice our first nervous system tool, the Name and Notice Check-In
2025-04-0811 minMorning IntentionsBig T and little t TraumaToday’s Intention is a Reflection Question: What is one experience my mind says “it wasn’t a big deal,” but my body still reacts to? Please notice this with compassion.
2025-04-0710 minMorning IntentionsReflecting on This WeekOur Reflection Question for Today and This Weekend: What is my biggest takeaway when I start listening to my nervous system?
2025-04-0417 minMorning IntentionsThe Autonomic Nervous SystemToday's Intention: I am grateful for my nervous system.
2025-04-0311 minMorning IntentionsExplaining the Nervous SystemToday’s Intention: I will notice and recognize when I am using my somatic nervous system, which controls my VOLUNTARY actions.
2025-04-0210 minMorning IntentionsApril's Theme: Understanding and Healing Through Your Nervous SystemToday's Intention: I will commit to getting to know my nervous system.
2025-04-0112 minMorning IntentionsMonthly Reflection (March)Today's Intention: I have inner strength and self-discipline.
2025-03-3113 minMorning IntentionsRest, If You Must, But Don't You Quit!Today’s and This Weekend’s Reflection: What is your reflection on “Don’t Quit” by Edgar Albert Guest?
2025-03-2819 minMorning IntentionsAre You Overcommitting?Today’s Intention: I will stay true to myself.
2025-03-2712 minMorning IntentionsDecision FatigueToday’s Intention is a Reflection Question: How do I feel inside when I am presented with too many choices or too many choices too early in the day?
2025-03-2612 minMorning IntentionsP is for PatienceToday’s Intention: I will practice patience and focus on progress, not perfection.
2025-03-2510 minMorning IntentionsWillpowerToday’s Intention: I will start to recognize the difference between willpower and self-discipline and how each shows up in my own life.
2025-03-2411 minMorning IntentionsClarity - Structure - Commitment - ResilienceToday's and This Weekend's Reflection: What makes you worth fighting for? "Nothing" is not an answer!! 💖
2025-03-2119 minMorning IntentionsYOU Are Worth Fighting ForToday's Intention: I am worth fighting for.
2025-03-2011 minMorning IntentionsMastering the Art of the Follow-ThroughToday's Intention: I will choose one task today that I don't feel like doing, but I'll do it anyway.
2025-03-1913 minMorning IntentionsScheduling Self-DisciplineToday's Intention: I will identify one daily discipline I want to improve and schedule it into my day.
2025-03-1813 minMorning IntentionsGet Some ClarityToday's Reflection Exercise: Ask yourself: 1) Why does this goal matter to me? 2) What will my life look like if I stay self-disciplined in this area?
2025-03-1711 minMorning IntentionsReflecting on Inner StrengthToday's Intention: I will not quit.
2025-03-1420 minMorning IntentionsTake ActionToday's Intention: I will take one action that challenges me today, even if it's small.
2025-03-1311 minMorning IntentionsLearning Emotional RegulationToday's Intention is an Exercise: When facing a difficult or challenging moment, PAUSE AND BREATHE. Take at least three deep breaths to center yourself and respond with intention.
2025-03-1211 minMorning IntentionsSelf-TrustToday's Intention: I will make my first entry in my Proof of Strength journal.
2025-03-1112 minMorning IntentionsRecognizing Your Own Inner StrengthToday's Intention is a Reflection Question: How do I feel when I recognize I have inner strength or during my times of inner strength?
2025-03-1011 minMorning IntentionsReflecting on Inner Strength and Self-DisciplineToday's and This Weekend's Reflection: Take some time today and this weekend to reflect on your inner strength and recognize your relationship with self-discipline.
2025-03-0716 minMorning IntentionsSelf-DisciplineToday's Intention: I will celebrate how my inner strength has fueled my self-discipline.
2025-03-0611 minMorning IntentionsHarnessing Our Inner StrengthToday's Intention: Throughout my day, I will remember that inner strength is not about avoiding challenges but rather about harnessing my inner resources to overcome them.
2025-03-0512 minMorning IntentionsYou Have Inner StrengthToday's Intention: I will remember a time when I had inner strength.
2025-03-0411 minMorning IntentionsInner Strength and Self-DisciplineToday's Reflection Question: What do inner strength and self-discipline mean to me?
2025-03-0312 minMorning IntentionsReflecting on Our Month of ChangeToday's and This Weekend's Intention: I will reflect on this month of change.
2025-02-2819 minMorning IntentionsThe Wheel of LifeToday's Intention: I will make a Wheel of Life for my life.
2025-02-2714 minMorning IntentionsChange Takes a Growth MindsetToday's Intention: As I face changes in my life, I will adopt a growth mindset.
2025-02-2610 minMorning IntentionsLiving Your ValuesToday's Intention: I will know my values and live them.
2025-02-2510 minMorning IntentionsWhen Do We Fight Change?Today's Reflection Question: Where have I fought against change that I needed to surrender to? Where have I surrendered to change that I needed to fight against?
2025-02-2413 minMorning IntentionsWeekly Reflection: Cocooning vs IsolatingToday's and This Weekend's Reflection Question: In times of stress, do I isolate or do I cocoon? How do I know the difference?
2025-02-2118 minMorning IntentionsCreating Momentum for ChangeToday's Intention: I will start with the easy things.
2025-02-2011 minMorning IntentionsOpportunity CostsToday's Intention: I will write down the opportunity costs of not making a change I know I need to make.
2025-02-1910 minMorning IntentionsThe Art of CocooningToday's Intention: I will recognize the difference between cocooning and isolation.
2025-02-1811 minMorning IntentionsReflecting on ChangeToday's and This Weekend's Reflection Question: What is my relationship with the Three Phases of Growth?
2025-02-1420 minMorning IntentionsThe Three Phases of GrowthToday's Intention: I will honor where I'm at in the Three Phases of Growth.
2025-02-1311 minMorning IntentionsWhat No Longer Serves Us?Today's Intention is a Reflection Question: What is one relationship, belief, or habit that served me in the past but no longer serves me in its current form?
2025-02-1211 minMorning IntentionsEmotional Attachment to Our IdentitiesToday's Intention: I will identify or recognize any identities that I hold on to that actually keep me stuck.
2025-02-1112 minMorning IntentionsWhy is Change So Difficult?Today's Intention is a Reflection Question: What is one area in my life where I've resisted change, not because I truly wanted everything to stay the same, but because it felt safer than the unknown?
2025-02-1011 minMorning IntentionsThe Power of ReflectionToday's and this Weekend's Reflection: I will reflect on my life.
2025-02-0718 minMorning Intentions"Why Me?" to "What Now?"Today's Intention: When unexpected change occurs, I will shift my focus from "Why me?" to "What now?", and I will create small, predictable habits to provide a sense of stability.
2025-02-0610 minMorning IntentionsNavigating Unexpected ChangeToday's Intention: When unexpected change occurs, I will allow myself to acknowledge my feelings without judgment.
2025-02-0510 minMorning IntentionsThe Illusion of StabilityToday's Intention: I will ask myself, "Where in my life do I have an illusion of stability?"
2025-02-0412 minMorning IntentionsFebruary's Theme: ChangeToday's Intention: I will recognize that change is constant.
2025-02-0310 minMorning IntentionsJanuary's ReflectionToday's and This Weekend's Reflection: How have I integrated the Framework for Living an Intentional Life?
2025-01-3117 minMorning IntentionsReview Your ProgressToday's Intention: I will celebrate my wins.
2025-01-3010 minMorning IntentionsSharing Your Skills and ResourcesToday's Intention: When I have the capacity, I will share my skills and resources with others.
2025-01-2911 minMorning IntentionsAdjusting and AdaptingToday's Intention: As I go about my day, I will ask myself, "Is this a situation where I need to adjust?" or "Is this a situation where I need to adapt?"
2025-01-2810 minMorning IntentionsBeing a Lifelong LearnerToday's Intention: I will be open to being a lifelong learner.
2025-01-2712 minMorning IntentionsIt's Friday! Let's Reflect!What are you reflecting on this week?
2025-01-2417 minMorning IntentionsPromisesToday's Intention: I will keep my promises and do the right thing.
2025-01-2311 minMorning IntentionsWholehearted ListeningToday's Intention: I will practice wholehearted listening by listening for feelings and needs.
2025-01-2211 minMorning IntentionsTHINK Before You SpeakToday's Intention: When I am faced with a situation that requires honesty, I will remember to THINK:
Is it TRUE?
Is it HELPFUL?
Is it INSPIRING?
Is it NECESSARY?
Is it KIND?
2025-01-2110 minMorning IntentionsStop and Be Still with Self-HonestyToday's Intention: I will Stop and Be Still and practice self-honesty.
2025-01-2012 minMorning IntentionsReflecting on Our Foundational HabitsTake time today and this weekend to reflect on the foundational habits:
Your Core Values
Kindness
Gratitude
Emotional Regulation
Stop and Be Still
2025-01-1717 minMorning IntentionsEmotional RegulationToday's Intention: I CAN regulate my emotions.
2025-01-1610 minMorning IntentionsExpressing GratitudeToday's Intention: I will take some time to Stop and Be Still.
2025-01-1510 minMorning IntentionsGenuine CareToday's Intention: I will be honest, authentic, and prioritize compassion by being kind.
2025-01-1410 minMorning IntentionsBeing Nice and Being KindToday's Intention: I will check in with myself and ask: Does this situation call for me to be nice, or does it call for me to be kind?
2025-01-1311 minMorning IntentionsReflecting on PatienceToday's and This Weekend's Reflection: Do some self-inquiry, ask the tough questions, and develop self-awareness.
2025-01-1016 minMorning IntentionsStrengths and WeaknessesToday's Intention: I will acknowledge my strengths and my weaknesses.
2025-01-0910 minMorning IntentionsCircling BackToday's Intention: I will extend compassion and grace to myself and to others.
2025-01-0809 minMorning IntentionsBecome Aware of the Cringe!Today's Intention: I will consider how my words and actions affect others.
2025-01-0710 minMorning IntentionsSelf-InquiryToday's Intention: I will take some time for self-inquiry today by asking myself, "How do I feel about that?"
2025-01-0609 minMorning IntentionsThe Intention-Reflection CycleOur Reflection Question for today and this weekend: Where do I need to let the past be the past?
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2025-01-0315 minMorning IntentionsBeing Intentional Feels BetterToday's Intention: Instead of reacting, I will respond with intention.
2025-01-0210 minMorning IntentionsHappy 2025!Our first episode of Year 3 of Morning Intentions! Thanks for joining us, and we look forward to spending this year with you.
Today's Intention: I am committed to being intentional.
Working Definitions: https://www.annetteandada.com/working-definitions
2025-01-0110 minMorning IntentionsYour Official Invitation!Morning Intentions starts bright and early on January 1st, 2025! Follow us now so you don't miss a single episode.
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Chronic WellnessEpisode 283: The ADA - InclusionWhat is remarkable about the ADA?
What else could the ADA be doing?
What's the difference between access and inclusion?
What could full inclusion look like?
When barriers are removed, how can people proceed?
Have you participated in places/spaces that are doing this well? We'd love to hear about what that looks like!2020-08-1205 min
Chronic WellnessEpisode 282: The ADA - Rights Without OversightHow did the ADA not go far enough?
This is a law that was put into place without an enforcement body.
How are complaints about access currently addressed?
How could we have more comprehensive oversight or accountability?
What has been your experience?2020-08-1103 min
Chronic WellnessEpisode 281: The ADA - Part We Got RightWhat does "reasonable accommodation" mean?
Why is it one of the things we got right?
How does it impact the provisions of the ADA?
Here's a brief discussion of one of the things we got right with the legislation.2020-08-1103 min
Chronic WellnessEpisode 279: The ADA - What Is A Disability?In the first 18 years of the ADA, the definition of Disability had gotten very limited.
The ADAAA set out to correct that problem. (To review: watch episodes 241-245 or this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLursF4R-Unw-HfI7260inwJF15Xy-K03M )
What does it mean to be Disabled?
How does changing the systems, attitudes, structures, and beliefs, start to make positive changes for more than just those we set out to improve things for?
For more information check out this article I wrote about the ADA:
https://themighty.com/2020/07/30-years-americans-disabilities-act/2020-08-0605 min
Chronic WellnessEpisode 278: Thirty Years Of The ADAThe ADA was the first civil rights law in the world to protect the rights of and provide access for people with Disabilities.
If you have chronic illness, you likely have disabling conditions and the ADA is there to protect you!
Education, housing, transportation, employment, and public spaces, these are the areas to which the ADA provided access.
First person stories about disability played a big role in raising the consciousness of the 101st congress about access issues.
How have you been impacted by the ADA?2020-08-0505 min
Thanks For VisitingHow to Be Wheelchair & Handicap Compliant in a Short-Term Rental: ADA Compliance & Design- with LeAnne LavenderWe believe that true superhosts should endeavor to serve all guests, but sometimes, you just don’t know what you don’t know – so, today, we are going to learn about how to make a short-term rental space accessible to people of all abilities!Our guest is LeAnne Lavender, who herself learned so much about renovating or redesigning your space to be ADA compliant after her husband experienced an accident that left him paralyzed. Now, they share their journey with others to inspire and educate their audience on everything from renovation to food to healing.Resour...2019-08-1541 min
Thanks For Visiting26 | How to Be Wheelchair & Handicap Compliant in a Short-Term Rental: ADA Compliance & Design | with LeAnne LavenderWe believe that true superhosts should endeavor to serve all guests, but sometimes, you just don’t know what you don’t know – so, today, we are going to learn about how to make a short-term rental space accessible to people of all abilities!
Our guest is LeAnne Lavender, who herself learned so much about renovating or redesigning your space to be ADA compliant after her husband experienced an accident that left him paralyzed. Now, they share their journey with others to inspire and educate their audience on everything from renovation to food to healing.
To learn more, and for the comp...2019-08-1540 min