Welcome to week 5 of this alphabet inspired newsletter.January can seem like a very long month when its cold and dull, with less sunshine to brighten us all up. All the activity and excitement of Christmas and New Year starts to fade. So today in what will be the last newsletter of January I want to examine some of the things that contribute to our overall mood and state of mind (ego) and how we can begin to recognise that and examine the evidence in order to protect our energy levels. Too much time coming from ego based thoughts can drain our energy and exhaust us. Looking at alternatives and changing limiting beliefs into positive ones can really boost our energy levels and change our outlook.
Evidence - To challenge any ego driven or potentially negative belief once you have recognised it, you need to assess the evidence. You can do this by answering a series of questions.
1. What evidence do you have to support it?
2. How old is that evidence?
3. What does having this belief cost you on a daily basis?
4. If you no longer had this belief, what could you achieve?
5. What if the opposite were true?
6. What would need to happen for you to change this belief?
7. What could you do to begin the journey of changing this belief?
8. What would tomorrow be like if you were to let go of this belief?
Really dig deep and know that even when you have done the work the old thought pattern is often so engrained you can slip back into old ways automatically. Use a friend, coach or mentor to help you
recognise the ego based and automatic responses that identify the limiting belief you are working on. They often see what you miss.
1. What evidence do you have to support it?
2. How old is that evidence?
3. What does having this belief cost you on a daily basis?
4. If you no longer had this belief, what could you achieve?
5. What if the opposite were true?
6. What would need to happen for you to change this belief?
7. What could you do to begin the journey of changing this belief?
8. What would tomorrow be like if you were to let go of this belief?
Really dig deep and know that even when you have done the work the old thought pattern is often so engrained you can slip back into old ways automatically. Use a friend, coach or mentor to help you
recognise the ego based and automatic responses that identify the limiting belief you are working on. They often see what you miss.
Ego - What is it? It is your perception of who you are. When you think to yourself ‘I am..........’
These thoughts are created by the many beliefs you have which make up your reality, (See B is for beliefs, behaviour and bliss ) A strict and rigid belief system can keep you stuck as it encourages you to resist new information and makes you fearful. Your ego reaction to something new and different that challenges one of your own deeply held beliefs often generates negative reactions that hamper your personal growth. The ego is a valid part of you. You can manage it by learning to recognize and allow it. Don’t resist it but do challenge it when it appears. After your initial knee jerk reaction to something, take a breath and ask yourself – Now how do I really feel? What are the facts? Research it a little more, examine the evidence. Is your initial reaction justified or even true? What does your consciousness think? This is such an important skill to master and is the key to great self development.
These thoughts are created by the many beliefs you have which make up your reality, (See B is for beliefs, behaviour and bliss ) A strict and rigid belief system can keep you stuck as it encourages you to resist new information and makes you fearful. Your ego reaction to something new and different that challenges one of your own deeply held beliefs often generates negative reactions that hamper your personal growth. The ego is a valid part of you. You can manage it by learning to recognize and allow it. Don’t resist it but do challenge it when it appears. After your initial knee jerk reaction to something, take a breath and ask yourself – Now how do I really feel? What are the facts? Research it a little more, examine the evidence. Is your initial reaction justified or even true? What does your consciousness think? This is such an important skill to master and is the key to great self development.
Energy Levels - Physical energy levels can often be improved by getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet and looking after your body. However the mind also has a massive role to play. Not being fully aware of your thoughts and emotions can be a massive energy-drain especially when you unconsciously invest it in negative thinking or emotions. Becoming aware of your ego based thoughts and examining the evidence around them, helps you identify those negative thoughts and belief systems that no longer serve you and zap your energy. Once you have identified them, acknowledged them, you can choose something more empowering as you explore the evidence. Choosing to focus our thoughts into positive goals, tuning in to what we like and want will boost energy levels. Negative thought processes and emotions will drain them. So my top tip to keep you mental energy state high is to begin to raise your awareness around your ego based self talk and start choosing to tell yourself a new and more empowering story.
Professional Bio
Janine Wood is a woman who thrives on her sense of adventure and her capabilities at giving anything a go. She left her 6 figure corporate income to live her rural dream life in France with the love of her life Tony and their two rescue dogs Junior and Benjy. Janine is inspired by interior design, creation, music, art, dance, fun and personal growth and she lives each day with love, laughter and inspiration. Her role now is to inspire other people who know that they can take more out of life and supporting them as they too discover how to live every day like it was their best.
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Janine Wood is a woman who thrives on her sense of adventure and her capabilities at giving anything a go. She left her 6 figure corporate income to live her rural dream life in France with the love of her life Tony and their two rescue dogs Junior and Benjy. Janine is inspired by interior design, creation, music, art, dance, fun and personal growth and she lives each day with love, laughter and inspiration. Her role now is to inspire other people who know that they can take more out of life and supporting them as they too discover how to live every day like it was their best.
Subscribe to this Let Go and Love Life Newsletter here.
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