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You Can Handle Anything with Shira Gura386: Drama, Stories, and Missiles from Iran I wanted to share something unexpected that happened just a few hours ago while recording this week's episode of the "You Can Handle Anything" podcast. The theme of today's episode was drama, and life certainly delivered. As I was recording, Iran began launching ballistic missiles at Israel, triggering sirens that sent us rushing to our safe rooms. In the rush, I dropped the mic but forgot to pause the recording. When it was safe to return, I discovered the recording was still running. I've decided to keep this part in the episode to keep things...
2024-10-0113 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraTaking Personal ResponsibilityThis podcast focuses on the importance of taking personal responsibility, especially when feeling emotionally stuck. Often, the instinct is to blame others for our feelings, but this approach means we're not fully owning our part. Taking personal responsibility involves acknowledging, owning, and processing our own thoughts and emotions. By doing so, we reduce blame and better understand the true sources of our suffering, rather than projecting responsibility onto others. If more people embraced this mindset, it could lead to significant improvements in personal well-being and interpersonal relationships across the globe. Click here to learn more about The...
2024-07-3011 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraDitch the OverwhelmEver felt totally swamped by all the work on your plate, whether it's a project, daily chores, or even just tidying up the house? 🤯 It's tempting to blame the chaos around you for that sense of overwhelm, but what if the real cause is something else entirely? Tune in to discover the root of your overwhelm and learn practical tips to conquer it for good. Let's reclaim your calm and cut the clutter in your life! 🌟 👉 Click below to tune in now and start feeling lighter and more in control today. Looking fo...
2024-05-1411 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider THEIR truth Ever been called a terrible parent by your own child? Yup, that's exactly what happened to me recently. 😢 And trust me, it wasn't fun. But here's the good news: Instead of getting defensive, the new Shira handled it differently. 🌟 I stayed calm, kept control, and responded in a way that made me proud. It's not that I'm special. I just had The unSTUCK Method to lean on, which saved the day. No blaming, no complaining, no losing control. Just a well-handled conversation between mother a...
2024-05-0716 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraThe MOST Important MomentHave you ever considered the impact of each moment in our lives? It's a chance to make some profound choices – like deciding what to think, how to feel, or who we aspire to be. The thing is, these crucial moments often slip by without us truly seizing them. Ever catch yourself thinking things like, "This moment doesn't matter anyway"? Those thoughts can lead to making excuses and giving up on both ourselves and others. Tune into this week's episode of the "You Can Handle Anything," where I dive into th...
2023-12-1211 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraLive. Laugh. Learn.Have you ever felt like the obstacles in your life are never-ending? Join me as I share with you 5 real-life stories from forgotten IDS at the airport to tech issues, Uber mishaps, and credit card fraud, and how you can cultivate a "live, laugh, learn" mindset when faced with emotional setbacks. Gain valuable insights into how you can get emotionally unstuck and practical tips to empower yourself and find your way forward, no matter what the situation. And remember, you can handle anything! www.shiragura.com
2023-06-2718 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraInterview with Ayalah GuraI have been podcasting for nearly four years. My show has more or less been a solo show. Yet a couple of days ago there was something tugging at me to interview my 19-year-old daughter before she enlists into the army. Tune in to hear how learning and practicing my self-help tools supported my daughter to be emotionally equipped and empowered during the extremely challenging situations she had to endure during the selection process. *Join me for a free masterclass (From Emotionally Equipped to Emotionally Empowered) this Thursday, May 6th at 2 PM EST. Be sure...
2021-05-0331 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn Self-loveIn celebration of my 200th episode, I decided to go a little vulnerable on this episode. Instead of teaching about self-love, I decided to share a story of where and how I recently had to get myself unSTUCK from self-loathing and instead deliberately choose to love myself. So many people fall into the trap of self-resentment. It's far too easy to believe we aren't good enough, we aren't perfect enough, and we aren't worthy. And yet, self-hatred will never get you anywhere. Tune in to this episode to hear...
2021-02-2225 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira Gura3 words to improve a relationshipIn this week's podcast episode, I share with you a new tool I've been working on behind the scenes with my husband for about a year. This is a tool that has powerfully supported our marriage and therefore, I wanted to share it with my podcast listeners. This tool is different from my other self-help tools (The unSTUCK Method and The CLEAR Way) in that it is meant to be used by both parties involved, rather than just one. Tune in to learn more and if you do try out this tool in...
2021-02-1630 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraHow to be mentally prepared to be an organ donorBy looking at the title of this episode, you may be quite surprised by the topic. But, I encourage you to tune in as I have two powerful stories for you regarding getting CLEAR in order to avoid getting STUCK that you don't want to miss! Shira Gura is an award-winning author and authority on emotional health and well-being with over two decades of experience in the wellness field. Her background as an occupational therapist, yoga instructor, and mindfulness teacher led her to create two ground-breaking self-help tools, The unSTUCK Method® and The CLEAR Way®. Sh...
2020-12-0723 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraGetting unSTUCK from anxietyDo you experience anxiety sometimes? A lot of people do, whether they realize it or not (or whether they want to admit it or not). And the truth is, people are feeling anxious now more than ever. Anxiety is a difficult emotion to experience and most people aren't equipped to cope with it. And so, they resist feeling the anxiety, so they don't have to feel that difficult emotion. The problem is, resisting your feelings never helps you feel better. Ever. But, there is another way.
2020-12-0124 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraThe CLEAR Way (The Book!)Today is the birthday of my new book, The CLEAR Way: Five Simple Steps to Be Mentally Prepared for Anything. You can grab your copy on Amazon. (On launch day, Tuesday August 25th, the book is available for FREE on Kindle!) In today's podcast, I share with you some excerpts from the book and a few testimonials from those who graciously participated on my book launch team. I am grateful to be able to celebrate this occasion with you today! Thank you for being a part of it. Shira
2020-08-2413 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn the ripple effectWhat would you say is the greatest legacy you can leave your children? If you could leave just one thing to your children, what would that one thing be? Today, I invite you to consider that the greatest legacy you can leave for others is your ways of being. Who you are and how you show up in the world on a regular basis - when things are easy and even when the going gets rough. Because your ways of being can (and do) have a ripple effect on others which...
2020-08-1722 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn senseless loveLast week I had an idea to create senseless love in my community. I never heard of such an idea before, but I thought it would be a worthwhile effort. Tune in to this week's podcast episode hear more about what happened and where you can create senseless love in and around your life, too. www.shiragura.com
2020-08-1112 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn creating emotionsWhen you feel stuck, you get stuck on a particular emotion. The question is, is it possible to feel better when you are deeply attached to a difficult emotion? The answer is "yes." Tune in to this week's podcast episode to learn more about creating the emotions you want to feel. www.shiragura.com
2020-08-0421 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn radical acceptanceWe get stuck when something happens that we didn't expect. In a state of shock or surprise, we get stuck on what we believe should have happened instead of what actually did. Yet, if we can practice releasing our expectations (or fully accepting the opposite of what we wish will happen), we can reduce the chance of getting stuck in the first place. Tune into this week's podcast episode to hear about how I got stuck during a recent guitar lesson and what I learned from that experience moving forward regarding radical acceptance.
2020-07-2827 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn becoming someone you are notLet's say you want to become more confident. Or more loving. Or more patient. Or more satisfied. How do you do that, when naturally, you are anything but those things? Tune into today's podcast episode to learn more and see how you can apply these teachings to your life!
2020-07-2018 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira Gura168 Sharing a Common LanguageHave you ever had the experience of feeling misunderstood? Or not feeling understood at all? They say sharing a common language with others is key for having clear communication. However, my experience has shown me that even when I communicate in a shared language with someone else, it doesn't always lead to such clarity. However, communicating in the language used in the world of "Living Deliberately" does! Tune in to hear such success stories and why you may want to consider acquiring this language in your life, too.
2020-07-1322 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn Being Future OrientedWhich would you say is more accurate in your life: That life is happening to you or that you are creating the life you want to be living? Living Deliberately is about looking into the future and deciding ahead of time what you want your future to look like and then living in alignment according to that clear view, no matter how life unfolds. Tune in to this podcast episode to learn more about what it means to be future oriented. Learn more about The Living Deliberately Blueprint: www.shiragura.com
2020-07-0621 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn self-trustHave you ever been in a place where you need to make a decision, but instead you find yourself saying: "I don't know what to do." "I don't know what to decide." "I'm afraid." Lacking self-trust of your decisions can hold you back from living the life you want to live. I don't know anyone who wants to look back at their life and feel regret that they couldn't make the decisions they actually wanted to make because they were stuck on fear. Tune in to this...
2020-06-2934 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn rejectionGetting rejected is a difficult thing. It can hurt you emotionally and it can hold you back. But, does it need to? Is there a way to live deliberately with (and despite of) rejection? Tune in to this episode of the Living Deliberately podcast to hear some places I recently got rejected and what I chose to do them, and what you can too! Don't forget to check out The Living Deliberately Blueprint!
2020-06-2231 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn your greater goalWhile there may be more than one area of your life you would like to see a change, attempting to create too many changes at the same time may prove to be futile. Therefore, rather than trying to tackle everything at once, consider creating a long-term "greater goal." Having a "greater goal" will help you feel more focused and will help you stay more accountable to your actions, as you effectively and efficiently journey forward towards creating the life you want and creating the life you want to live. Don't forget: If you...
2020-06-1618 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn Respect"Respect" was the focus of discussion in this month's "Living Deliberately Together" on-line gathering. I prompted those in attendance to reflect upon where respect shows up (or doesn't show up) in their lives, what respect looks like, and where they want to see more of it in the world. Tune in to this week's podcast episode to hear more about that conversation and the interesting unexpected twist that came from it. I warmly invite you to join me at the next "Living Deliberately Together" gathering next month. Stay in the know via my w...
2020-06-0919 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn Taking 100% Responsibility for Your LifeWhen things are not going right in your life, it is far easier to blame others, than it is to take 100% responsibility for what's going on and how you are feeling. Your lower brain is going to do what it does best: reach for the most efficient and effective way to resolve your situation: which is to say, to blame others. Yet, blaming doesn't help your situation. It will only keep you stuck. Tune into this week's episode where I share a few of my "stuck on blame" stories and what I did...
2020-06-0121 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn People PleasingIt's normal to want to feel liked by others. Yet, it's not your responsibility to change yourself for the sake of anyone else. If someone else is stuck on something you said or did, it's not your responsibility to get them unSTUCK. It's theirs. But, if you are trying to live deliberately, it is your responsibility to identify who it is you want to be in the world and commit to actually showing up that way. Are there areas in your life where you find yourself "people pleasing" because...
2020-05-2623 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn Falling Off TrackThe moment you set out to create something new, whether that's losing weight starting to exercise improving a relationship or anything else there's a certain excitement and powerful energy that comes along with it. In fact, you are so hopeful in that moment that you will indeed manifest what it is you set out to create that there's not a thought in your mind that you may fall along the way. But, the truth of the matter is, falling off track is a built in part of the process. And what's...
2020-05-1815 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraLiving Deliberately Together!I am incredibly to share with you all about my new program, the on-line global gathering called, "Living Deliberately Together!" Tune in to hear more and please consider joining me! I look forward to Living Deliberately Together with you! To join my newsletter, please head over to: www.shiragura.com
2020-05-1707 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn BecomingThere are many ways to achieve a goal. One way is to set clear objectives. Another way is to have an accountability partner. A third is to check in with your "ways of being." If you are looking to create change in your life, the most efficient way to do so is by focusing on who you are being much more than what you are doing. Tune in to this week's podcast to learn all about different ways you can practice stepping into your chosen ways of being.
2020-05-1222 minYou Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn getting from here to thereLiving deliberately is about deciding what want to create and then consciously manifesting it. But, if your eyes are only on the end goal, you're missing the bigger picture. Because living deliberately is not just about getting from here to there, but rather it's about being thoroughly present in the process of getting from here to there. Tune in to this week's episode to learn more.
2020-05-0425 minYou Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn Choosing Your 3 Ways of BeingThere are many ways to "be" in the world. Happy, joyful, positive, calm, mindful, loving, peaceful, confident, motivated, focused, easy-going... the list can go on and on. It is impossible to be all of these ways all of the time. But, it is possible to choose 3 on which to focus and ground you. Just like a tree, you require roots. Your 3 ways of being represent your foundation and the place from which you can grow, expand and evolve. Tune in to today's episode to learn how you can choose yo...
2020-04-2818 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn your personal happinessIf you could make any change in your life right now, what would it be? Most likely you would answer one specific area of your life, like improving a relationship with a spouse, a relationship with a child or parent, something related to your physical health, or something else specific. Yet, there's a risk at only looking at that one area of your life when it comes to your personal happiness. The risk is not seeing the big picture, the whole "pie" as one of my teachers once taught me. Personal hap...
2020-04-2117 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn taking unrelenting actionCreating change requires effort, but the process is not always easy. You will be faced with all kinds of resistance, including fear, self-doubt, disbelief, and uncertainty. Yet, living deliberately requires you to take unrelenting action towards your goals no matter what. Living deliberately is not about yielding in strength or severity or determination once you set your goal. It's about continuing to step up to the plate no matter how difficult or challenging attaining your goals may be. It's about continuing to show up no matter if your lower...
2020-04-1426 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn numbing your emotionsThere are three different ways you can deal with difficult emotions: 1. You can resist them, 2. You can act on them automatically, or 3. You can numb yourself from having to feel them. Unfortunately, none of these ways help get you unSTUCK - in fact, each of them keep you stuck. Tune in to learn what is the most effective and efficient thing you can do with your emotions in order to promote your emotional health and well-being and live a deliberate life. www.shiragura.com
2020-04-0625 minYou Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraGetting CLEAR (during the Corona virus) Last week's episode I reviewed with you how to get unSTUCK using The unSTUCK Method. This week, please tune in to how you can get yourself CLEAR every morning, especially during the challenging times of the Corona pandemic we are living in. It's not enough to get yourself unSTUCK. You need to know how to prepare yourself ahead of time, no matter what the circumstances are outside of you. You always have the choice of who you want to be in any situation. Tune in to today's episode to learn exactly how to do that. Pick up your FREE Living D...
2020-03-3125 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraGetting unSTUCK (during the Corona virus)So many people around the world are feeling stuck during this Corona pandemic. They are stuck on fear, anxiety, worry, uncertainty, anger, frustration, resentment, blame, and so many more emotions. The problem is, even if people feel justified with their emotions, staying stuck isn't serving them, nor is it helping the people around them. Now, more than ever, we all need to get unSTUCK, both as individuals and as a collective humanity. Tune in to today's episode to learn how. Pick up you FREE Living Deliberately Guide at: www...
2020-03-2418 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn your WhyIn last week's episode, I spoke about what it is you want to create. In this week's episode, I speak about your WHY. Your WHY is incredibly important because if it's not compelling enough, than when you begin to step out onto your journey towards living deliberately, your lower mind will very likely hold you back, rather than support you in moving forward. In this episode, I share with you about what I want to create during the Corona virus pandemic and what my WHY is. Tune in to today's episode...
2020-03-1721 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn CreatingTo live a deliberate life, the first thing you need to do is know what your starting point is. What's going on in your life that just isn't working for you or what's going on that you are less than satisfied with? It all starts with awareness. There may be more than once place, but for now, I encourage you to choose just one. Once you identify that place, the next step is to recognize what it is you want to create. Rather than asking yourself what it is...
2020-03-1018 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraYou are LovedPlease tune in to what may my most important episode that I'll ever broadcast. If you are a parent, a grandparent, or someone who needs to hear the words, "You are loved," you don't want to miss this episode. Click here to join my campaign to help ensure every child around the world feels loved and worthy! Thank you. And I love you.
2020-03-0312 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraHow the Brain Works (On the Upper Brain)This episode is dedicated to understanding (in a very general sense) the "upper brain." From my experience, the more you understand how your brain works, the more you'll be able to create the life you want to live and the live it deliberately! www.shiragura.com
2020-02-1919 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraHow the Brain Works (On the Lower Brain)This week's episode is dedicated to understanding (in a very general sense) the "lower brain." From my experience, the more you understand how your brain works, the more you'll be able to create the life you want to live and the live it deliberately! www.shiragura.com
2020-02-1722 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraLiving DeliberatelyAs I continue to grow and develop in my life (personally and professionally) so will this podcast. I am beyond excited to share with you that the "Getting unSTUCK" podcast has taken on a new name, "Living Deliberately." So, what does this mean technically and what can you expect? Technically, there's not much of a difference. If you are a subscriber to this podcast, you will still receive the episodes straight to your podcast app. And I will still send the episodes via my weekly newsletter. You can continue to expect...
2020-02-1119 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider the only constant thing in life is changeOn March 9th, 2017, I published the first episode of this podcast. For the past 3 years, Getting unSTUCK was my main goal in life, both personally and professionally. But in the last year or so, I created a new tool that is deserving as much attention. Both tools are incredibly powerful for creating change and transformation and both are necessary for living an emotionally healthy life. So where did I get stuck this week? With what to do with my podcast that I've grown and nurtured for the past 3 years!?!
2020-02-0311 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider a RetreatI am a big fan and proponent of going on retreats. I believe that going on a retreat, even just for a few days, can do wonders for your emotional health and well-being. There are countless retreats being offered around the world all the time. In this podcast episode I share with you 3 upcoming opportunities for you to retreat with me (2 in Israel and 1 in the States). I hope you can join me on one of them. But, even if you can't, I hope you consider the possibility of g...
2020-01-2815 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider speaking from your heartMy grandmother passed away last week. She was just shy of celebrating her 94th birthday. I flew in from Israel to be with my family in mourning and in celebration of her life. My father invited my siblings and me to speak at the funeral and I responded positively, but I got stuck on how to deliver a eulogy. My almost 18-year-old daughter offered me the consideration to simply speak from the heart. Tune in to hear how I did just that and consider where in your life you...
2020-01-2113 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider Being VulnerableI did something the other week that was really stupid. I mean, really, really stupid. And I needed help to fix my mistake, but I got stuck on embarrassment and so I didn't want to share my mistake with anyone. Has that ever happened to you? Tune into to this week's (funny) story and learn how I considered being vulnerable in order to help me get unstuck. And how you may want to consider the same in your life.
2020-01-1418 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider 2020One of my main teachings with Getting unSTUCK and Getting CLEAR is to look forward, rather than to look back. It's not really effective or efficient to look backwards because that's not the direction you are going. Forward is. In today's episode, I share with you all the goodness I intend to create, share, and offer you in 2020, and I warmly welcome you to join me wherever you can! Learn more: www.shiragura.com
2020-01-0617 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider Taking Some Time OffThe episode you will hear today is NOT the episode I was planning to publish this week. But, that's how life goes, isn't it? Man plans, God laughs. Tune in for this extemporaneous episode recorded by two of my kids. And enjoy.
2019-12-3101 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider getting CLEAR for the holidaysIn episode 132 of this podcast, I spoke about considering turning holidays into Holy-days after I got stuck during holiday season. In this week's podcast, I share with you how to avoid getting stuck in the first place as I introduce to you for the first time, a new method I created called, The CLEAR Way. I will share more with you in 2020. Looking forward to that!
2019-12-2423 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider sharing what you heardI asked my husband if he'd like to go away for the weekend. He told me "No, I'm going to be bored out of my wits if I go away on a weekend with you." Can you believe that?!? Well, you shouldn't. He didn't really say that. It's just what I heard. And what I heard is the reason I got stuck. Tune into this week's podcast episode to hear how I considered sharing with my husband what I heard him say (and not necessarily...
2019-12-1619 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider a RedoHave you ever wished you could receive the opportunity for a redo? Have you ever said something or done something that you just regretted and wished you could somehow repair it? I believe there are many opportunities for redos in life (although sometimes they may not be so obvious and sometimes you may have to think outside the box for them) - but nonetheless, I do believe they exist. Last week, I got stuck on being stingy when I could have been generous (with a delivery man). And I got unSTUCK...
2019-12-0914 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider Taking Baby StepsI kept repeating the words: "I'm not good enough." "I'm not good enough." "I'm not good enough." Although I wasn't even aware I was thinking that, let alone saying those words out loud! But, apparently I was because my friend stopped me in my tracks when she said, "You must stop saying that about yourself!" Tune in to hear what I was stuck on not being good enough about and how I considered taking baby steps in order to feel whole and complete. And consider...
2019-12-0223 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraThe Getting unSTUCK BlueprintEmotional well-being requires knowledge and gentle practice. Learn all about my 1:1 and group program opportunities and how you can work with me to get unSTUCK in your life and in your relationships. https://shiragura.com/work-with-me/
2019-11-2622 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider Your ChoicesBecause our minds tend to think in historic patterns and familiar ways of thinking, we are often blinded by the choices that lay in front of us. It is for this reason that we stay stuck. Having a coach or a friend who can help guide you to see other ways of thinking can help you get unSTUCK, which is exactly what happened to me this week. Tune in to hear how my friend (and fellow Getting unSTUCK coach) got me unSTUCK because she helped me see choices I couldn't see while I w...
2019-11-1819 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider turning holidays into HOLY-DAYSI don't know about you, but when holidays arrive, I tend to fall off my usual health and wellness routine. Rather than waking up each morning and maintaining my morning wellness routine, I sleep in and just this small change sets off a negative domino-effect for my day. Does this ever happen to you? Does your health and wellness routine ever go by the wayside during holiday season for you? I got myself unstuck from feeling frustrated for falling into this same pit hole again by considering turning my holidays into H...
2019-11-1119 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraThe Getting unSTUCK ChallengeDo you feel like being Challenged? Let's face it. Getting unSTUCK is simple, but it's not always easy. In fact, sometimes it's just really hard - because our minds want to hold on tightly to the stories we tell ourselves and we want to stay RIGHT! Do you know why? Well, letting go of a story often leads to fear of: Who would I be without my story? And so, rather than letting go, we hold on to our stories for dear life. The problem is, most of the stories that are...
2019-11-0603 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider Doing Something Out of the OrdinaryThe stand-up comedian we hired for my brother-in-law's 40th surprise party cancelled 3 days before the event. I got stuck on frustration, disappointment, worry, and anxiety. And I got unstuck when I considered doing something out of the ordinary - that is, when I considered taking on being a stand-up comedian for the first time in my life. And what joy it was! Where in your life can you consider doing something out of the ordinary in order to get unstuck? As always, I look forward to getting unstuck with...
2019-11-0316 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider everything has its time and placeHave you ever gotten really attached to something? A person? A place? A relationship? A job? A belief? Tune in to this week's podcast episode to hear how I got stuck on grief this week when I wanted to say "goodbye" to all of my old blogs and I got unstuck when I considered, "everything has its time and place" - and how you can, too! Here is the podcast episode I referred to in the podcast: https://shiragura.com/podcast/episode-021/ You c...
2019-10-2713 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider it is what it is.Have you ever heard of the old Yiddish proverb, "Man plans, God laughs?" That's just how our lives look like sometimes, right? I usually record my podcast episodes every Monday (so that they are ready to be broadcasted on Tuesdays), but this past Monday we were celebrating a holiday. So, I planned to record this week's episode on Monday night, but I totally forgot my 8-year old had arranged his annual sleepover at our house with 10 of his friends. So, I planned to record the episode after I got the boys...
2019-10-2208 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider There's No Place Like HomeWhen was the last time you watched The Wizard of Oz? I haven't seen that movie since I was a kid. And when I did watch it, I certainly wasn't viewing it from the perspective of Getting unSTUCK. And so I decided to get the movie and do just that. If you like learning deeper understandings behind classic movies, you have to tune into this episode. I had such a fun time disentangling it and noticing what each of the main characters represent in the world of The unSTUCK...
2019-10-1540 minYou Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider Sitting in God's HouseA friend of mine was visiting Israel and we arranged to meet up in Tel Aviv. I decided I would take the train down to see him rather than drive, as I'm not a big fan of driving. Yet, I missed the train station when I found myself totally entrenched singing a song I had just composed the day before. And I got stuck (on many, many emotions - all against myself for having missed the sign to get off the road, and of course, missing my train). Tune in to...
2019-10-0820 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOctober Flash SaleI'm celebrating my birthday this month (October), and in honor of my birthday I am offering a flash sale inside my store: The book, Getting unSTUCK: Five Simple Steps for Emotional Well-Being ($10, instead of $15) The Consideration Cards: Supporting Your Practice for Getting unSTUCK ($10, instead of $20) The sale will continue either through the end of October or until the products in inventory are depleted. If you already have a copy of the book and the cards, considering gifting either or both to a friend. The holidays are approaching! Now's a great time...
2019-10-0110 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider Taking ResponsibilityDo you ever blame others for the way you feel? While I always aim to take responsibility for my own emotions, I sometimes slip - and that's exactly what happened this past summer when my mom and I didn't see eye to eye on something. Tune in to hear the story about how I got so stuck on confusion, frustration, and disappointment with something my mother did. And how I got unstuck (and later apologized for it) when I consider taking responsibility for my part in that story. * I want to a...
2019-09-2419 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider There's No Use WorryingA friend of mine who was supposed to visit me this summer didn't show up when at the time we had arranged. And I got stuck on worry while he was stuck in a horrific thunderstorm storm while biking his way to me. Lightening. Thunder. Falling trees. Traffic lights out. Car accidents. I got myself unstuck when I considered there's no use in worrying - and that worrying wouldn't help the situation at all. Where in your life may you be stuck on worry and where may you be able to g...
2019-09-1719 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraI'm Writing My Next BookI'm excited to share with you that I started writing my next book. While my first book is about how to get unstuck, this next book is about how to avoid getting stuck in the first place. It's also based on a method (and an acronym). I've already started using this method in my life and all I can say is, it's awesome and I can't wait to share it with you when it's complete! In the meantime, tune into this week's podcast episode to learn how you can become a...
2019-09-1007 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider the Power of 3Have you ever had the experience of rejecting something someone says to you, perhaps because you simply didn't want to hear it? Have you ever had the experience of having a second person try to deliver the same message? What about a third time by someone else? Tune in to this week's podcast episode and hear how I was able to get unSTUCK when I was finally able to receive the message I needed to hear - on the 3rd time. And consider where in your life you also may need...
2019-09-0321 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraThere are no stupid questionsI was sitting at gate H15 in the Chicago airport, awaiting my flight to Turks and Caicos. The only problem was, I was the only one at the gate. But, I sat there convinced I was at the right gate because that's what the computer had told me the night before. About 15 minutes before the flight was to take off, a couple comes to the same gate and sits beside me. Should I ask if I'm at the right gate? Will I look stupid? Tune in to...
2019-08-2711 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraInterview with Esther GoldenbergIt is my distinct honor and privilege to share with you my interview with Esther Goldenberg, who not only recently graduated from the Getting Unstuck Coach training program, she was my book coach and the woman responsible for turning my blog into an award-winning book. If you'd like to reach Esther to let her know you heard this interview or to share with her book idea, contact her at: eagoldenberg@gmail.com Enjoy. Here are 5 simple ways to Get Unstuck with me! 1. Grab the book, Getting unSTUCK, winner of the 2017 International...
2019-08-2037 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider KindnessDo you ever beat yourself up for: not being perfect? not being good enough? losing control when you get stuck? messing up? making a bad choice? Tune in to this week's episode to learn how I have decided to introduce the word "Kindness" into The unSTUCK Method, and how you can practice some self-kindness today in your life. As always, I look forward to getting unSTUCK with you, Shira Here are 5 simple ways to Get Unstuck with me! 1. Grab...
2019-08-1307 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraThe Getting Unstuck Coach Training ProgramAre you looking to provide effective and efficient support to people when they are feeling stuck? Are you looking to learn a skill the provides results and transforms people's lives? Are you looking to grow your impact as an expert in your field? If this is you, I look forward to working with you and watching you transform into a certified Getting Unstuck coach! The doors to the next training are now open! Contact me asap to secure your spot. As always, I look forward to getting...
2019-08-1104 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider The UNstuck MethodI went away last weekend to Turks and Caicos, a remote island in the Caribbean Sea. It was a retreat for entrepreneurs, but it wasn't quite a business retreat. It was more like an unconference or an unretreat. Tune in not only to hear more about that event and what took place, but about one of the greatest unstuck moments in the history of me doing this work. It's pretty big, my friends, as I was stuck on this thing for 3 full years! I'd love to know your thoughts...
2019-07-3117 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider They Weren't at Their BestHave you ever gotten stuck on someone else? Maybe something they did or didn't do? Maybe something they said or didn't say? Maybe because they acted in a way you didn't expect? Tune into this week's podcast episode and hear how podcast listener, Neisha, got unstuck by consider "they weren't their best." And how you can, too! As always, I look forward to getting unstuck with you, Shira Here are 5 simple ways you can get unstuck with me: 1. Inspiration is motivating...
2019-07-3010 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider Doing the Right ThingI recently composed a song that I sing each night to my son before he goes to sleep. I wanted to be able to sing it to him while on my visit to the States, but I didn't bring my guitar with me. So, I borrowed a guitar from a friend. Soon after picking up the guitar, I noticed a problem with one of the strings – I wasn't sure if I damaged the guitar when I tried to tune it or if the guitar was given to me damaged. Tune in to hear h...
2019-07-2219 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider the opposite of what you hearOver the past 5 years, when I have come in for a family visit, three family members have passed away. I was able to attend each of the funerals and periods of mourning not because I flew in from outside the country, but because I happened to have been visiting at the time of their deaths. At the most recent funeral, just a few days ago, I heard people making comments about the connection between my arrival and the family members' deaths. In fact, one person even claimed that I was bringing death with...
2019-07-1611 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider Rewriting Your StoryGetting unstuck is not about knowledge. I mean, it is and it isn't. The S.T.U.C.K. Method offers you a knowledge-based tool to help you go from "stuck" to "unstuck," but having a tool just isn't enough. The change we want to create in our lives requires implementation of the tool and then, of course, practice. And the more you practice, the more efficient (and the quicker you can become) at getting unstuck. Tune in to this week's story to hear how my son got himself...
2019-07-0910 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider Making a DecisionHave you ever felt like you were looping inside a story? As if the story were being played over and over and over again in your mind, but there was no end in sight? This happened to me recently when I started thinking about whether to stop coloring my hair or not. Yes, I know... this is not a really big important "stuck" spot. But, that's ok. Our stuck spots can range from everyday stumbles to big, complex issues. And this week, my story for you is o...
2019-07-0112 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider Your PurposeDo you ever feel like you need to give someone advice? Do you ever feel like you must share your opinion? Do you ever feel like if you don't say what's on your mind you're doing the wrong thing? Tune in to this week's story where I share with you how I got stuck on desire to share some things with my kids' baseball coach, and how I got unstuck when I considered what my true purpose was. Where in your life can you consider taking a stop before sharing your...
2019-06-2319 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider HonestyWhen I find myself in a stuck spot, I believe in that moment that I'm 100% right. I'm confident there's no other way of looking at the situation. I'm certain there's no two ways about it. I was inspired by the Getting Unstuck podcast listener, Leona, who shared her getting unstuck story this week and exemplified the importance of being honest with oneself when uncovering thoughts to your story. Tune in to Leona's story and and see how considering being honest with her thoughts led her to getting unstuck with a neighbor.
2019-06-1012 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider WaitingWhen presented with a stimulus, the natural human tendency is to respond automatically. The problem is, more often than out, our automatic reactions aren't the most beneficial ways to respond to things - and then we end up reacting in ways we only later regret. In this week's podcast, I share with you a story from my book, Getting Unstuck, illustrating the value of considering to wait before responding to a difficult situation. Where in your life could you benefit from waiting before responding? As always, I look forward to getting...
2019-06-0312 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraOn-line coaching with Jerry: Fear of cancer coming backIn this week's episode I share with you a mini getting unstuck coaching session with Jerry, a married woman from the U.K. with two older kids has gone through stage 4 ovarian cancer now twice. Consider if you can see yourself in her story in any way. Do you have any fears in your life? How are those fears affecting you? What can you consider? The doors to The Journey membership are now open and won't open again until 2020. If you are interested to join, contact me before the spots run out. shira@shiragura.com ...
2019-05-0632 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraYour Stories (April 2019)This week, I am delighted to share with you 3 stories that came from listeners of the Getting Unstuck podcast. What I love about these stories is that each one is different from the next, and yet I bet you'll be able to see yourself in each of them. One story relates to getting stuck with the person sharing the story. One story relates to getting unstuck with elderly parents. And the last story relates to getting unstuck with visitors. Each story is powerful and inspiring. I hope...
2019-04-2816 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider writing yourself a letterHave you ever felt not 100% complete with how you're showing up in the world? Have you ever felt not 100% happy with how you behaved in a particular situation? Have you ever felt not 100% thrilled with your reaction towards something? Tune in to this week's episode to hear how I considered writing myself a letter - to confront myself and hold me accountable for my actions and how I challenge you to do the same. As always, I look forward to getting unstuck with you. Shira Subscribe to the...
2019-04-1319 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider the Other's SideTake a moment to recall a recent stuck spot you were in with: a spouse a child a friend an in-law a co-worker a neighbor or someone else When you look back, see if you recall having considered "the other." In other words, did you consider their perspective, their opinion, their suffering, their pain, their side of the story? So often when we get stuck, we only think about our side (which is how we get and stay stuck in the first place.) Considering the other perspective can help us broaden...
2019-03-2524 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider allowing fear to run through youOne of the most common emotions humans feel is fear. Fear we will say the wrong thing and insult someone. Fear of hurting someone if you try to get too close. Fear of being misunderstood. Fear of losing someone. Fear of getting hurt. Fear of never being loved again. Fear of public speaking. Fear of not fulfilling your life's purpose. What is your biggest daily fear? Tune in to this week's podcast to hear about my "stuck on fear"...
2019-03-1022 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider Meditation is Your MedicationI was feeling "off" for a couple of months and couldn't quite get unstuck from it. Until I met with my coach, who suggested I consider "grounding myself." She hit the nail on the head. I didn't realize the implications of taking some time away from my regular morning yoga practice. It apparently hit me hard, but once I brought that back into my life, I got myself back on track pretty quickly. Do you have a meditation practice? Can you consider, "meditation is your medication"?
2019-03-0422 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider Loving Them for Who They AreSometimes people grow apart. And that can certainly be difficult. You may get stuck on sadness, uncertainty, and disappointment. And still, you can consider loving that person no matter what. Tune in to hear more about a "growing apart" story that I recently went through. And if you are in a similar boat, perhaps you may consider "loving them as they are" to get yourself unstuck, too. As always, I look forward to getting unstuck with you. Shira Subscribe to the Getting Unstuck podcast...
2019-02-2518 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider RespectHow would you react if you were running late to get to the hospital to take your son for surgery and you get pulled over by the cops for speeding? Well, you don't get pulled, the person driving the car gets pulled over. And that person is your husband. How would you react? If this incident would have happened 5 years ago, I would have reacted in an entirely different way than I actually did. Rather than scream, yell, and blame, I responded with control. I got myself...
2019-02-1222 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider You Can Do ItDo you ever feel like you are being bombarded by stuck spots? It could happen over a short period of time (like a day) or a long period of time (like an entire year). Either way, have you ever felt that no matter where you turn, a stuck spot is arising within you? This happened to me while participating on a recent retreat. In this week's episode, I share with you a slew of stuck spots, ranging from funny to serious, and how I got unstuck from each one of them.
2019-01-1418 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider They Have Every RightHave you ever gotten upset with someone about an opinion they voiced? Have you ever gotten upset with someone who succeeded in persuading someone else? That happened to me just a couple of days ago. I got really upset with someone - and funny enough, I am not even sure who that "someone" was. All I know is the repercussions it had on my friend who was the recipient of the "opinion." But, I got myself unstuck when I considered that "someone" had every right to voice her opinion.
2018-12-2318 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider Not JudgingWe are not God. Although, often times we act as if we are. It's not on purpose - it's just the way our minds naturally work. We judge as if we know how the world should be. And how people in our lives should be acting (or not acting). I got stuck the other day judging my husband. Although, he never found out because I got myself unstuck before I found myself blurting comments that I would otherwise later regret. I'm sure you'll be able t...
2018-12-1713 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsideration Cards!Woo-hoo! The Consideration Cards are HERE! And they're now available on my website! Tune in to hear all about them. Or, click here to go directly to the sales page and order right away! I already have my deck! I can't wait for you to get yours! Give yourself this gift. And consider gifting a deck to someone you love. Thank you. Shira www.shiragura.com/considerationcards Subscribe to the Getting Unstuck podcast. Leaving me a...
2018-12-1110 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider Change is Possible"I think you should paint your office Sunset Rouge," my friend suggested. And I listened to him. And within a day, my entire office turned PINK! And, yes, as you can imagine, I got stuck! It was my friend who helped me realize I could consider "change is possible." And with an open mind, I made the necessary changes to make my office become the office I could embrace with love. Watch the live FB video by clicking here. Can you consider, "change is possible" t...
2018-11-1219 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider It's a PossibilityI received an email that the place I have been offering retreats for the past year will be closing as of December, 2018. WHAT?!?!?! Where does that leave me? Where should I lead my future retreats? I don't have time to start looking for a new venue! Tune in to this week's episode to see how I considered "it's a possibility", rather than staying stuck in frustration, disappointment, and anxiety. And, see where in your life you may be able to consider, "it's a possibility", too! ...
2018-11-0513 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider Making a RequestSimply because you want someone in your life to do something, doesn't mean he/she will or even needs to. It is not your job in this world to create a rule book for others to live by. And you cannot depend on others for your own happiness. It will only set you up for disappointment. That being said, when you are in the right mindset and no longer stuck, having a conversation that comes from the place of peace, rather than from a place of war, may prove fruitful.
2018-03-1918 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraCrowdfunding for a CDPlease tune in to this week's episode to learn about the crowdfunding campaign I have recently begun to create gentle music for yoga, meditation, and prayer. You can learn more and watch the video here: My CD! With gratitude, Shira Subscribe to the Getting Unstuck podcast. Leaving me a review automatically enters you into the monthly giveaway! Join my free community for daily tips, challenges, and inspiration! Subscribe to my "unSTUCK Thursday" newsletter to stay updated on new podcast episodes, workshops, programs, and retreats! Enroll in the do-it-yourself Get Unstuck p...
2017-11-1323 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira Gura021: The Power of Systematic JournalingHave you ever tried journaling before? I know I did as a kid, but it never got me far in terms of enhancing my emotional and mental well-being. Tune into this week's episode to learn, what I call, "systematic journaling". Learn how this may be the most purposeful, meaningful, and helpful approach to help you get unSTUCK and find healing from "stuck" situations. You can order your Companion Journal from my website by clicking here. Thank you for tuning in! Subscribe to the Getting Unstuck podcast. Leaving me...
2017-09-1022 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider Being the Change You Want to See in the WorldWhen others behave in ways that bother us, it is so easy to get stuck in the way they act in the world. Truly, the easy way to live is to get frustrated, angry, disappointed or full of resentment. Yet, we don't have to. We have the power to choose another way. And that other way could be considering that we can "be the change we want to see in the world", wise words from Mahatma Gandhi. Where in your life can you considering being the change you want...
2017-09-0419 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider It's Not the End of the WorldOften times, when we get stuck, we get the feeling like it's the end of the world. But, when we believe it's the end of the world, we can never find ourselves living in the present moment, because we are too stuck on the belief that it's "the end". Tune in today to see how you can consider, "It's not the end of the world" in your life. Please consider sharing this episode with someone whom you believe may benefit from hearing this message today. And together, we can try to...
2017-08-2714 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider RemindersEven when we get unSTUCK from a challenging, emotional situation, we can get stuck on it again. And chances are, you'll forget the consideration you took on from the first time. And this is why having a reminder can be helpful in enhancing your emotional well-being. Tune in to learn how you can bring reminders into your life to help you get unSTUCK. Thank you for tuning in! I look forward to getting unSTUCK with you! Shira Subscribe to the Getting Unstuck podcast. Leaving me a...
2017-07-2417 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider It Won't Last ForeverHave you ever gone on a date and noticed your date was more interested in his phone than he was in you? Tune in to this week's episode to hear how I got unSTUCK from that situation by considering "it won't last forever", and how you, too, can notice if there's a situation in your life where you can consider the same thing. Thank you for tuning in! I look forward to getting unSTUCK with you! Shira Subscribe to the Getting Unstuck podcast. Leaving me a review automatically enters you i...
2017-07-1115 min
You Can Handle Anything with Shira GuraConsider Wait And SeeSometimes, believing we know the end to a situation, can keep us stuck in our stories. Listen in as Getting unSTUCK listener, Esther from Washington, D.C., shares her story with how she got unSTUCK from disappointment with feeling like the summer was slipping through her hands, and how she inspired us all to consider, "Wait and See." Thank you! Shira Subscribe to the Getting Unstuck podcast. Leaving me a review automatically enters you into the monthly giveaway! Join my free community for daily tips, challenges, and inspiration! Subscribe to my "unSTUCK T...
2017-07-0414 min