Episode show notes
Today, in episode 36 of the Soulfully Confident Podcast, we are talking all about stepping into curiosity and fascination and what a beautiful tool they both are. In this episode, I want to encourage you to find compassion in yourself and others and always stay curious rather than judgmental.
But before we dive right in, let me introduce myself in case this is your first visit. Welcome to the Soulfully Confident Podcast! I’m your host, Emily Elizabeth, creator of the Soulfully Abundant Group Coaching program and certified Life Coach. This podcast is for the person who feels insecure, lost, and wants more from life but feels stuck. It is for the person who is ready to claim their confidence, self-worth, and take back control of their life. In this podcast, we will cover topics including self-love, managing your emotions, reconnecting in your relationships, and even manifestation. Remember, you are loved, you are worthy, and you are so capable of anything you want to achieve. Let’s jump in!
Check out the points below to learn more stepping into a curious and fascinated perspective to see what's really going on in the world. For even more details on each point, listen to ALL of episode 36 of the Soulfully Confident Podcast on your preferred streaming platform!
What happens when we don't step into curiosity and use judgment instead.
When we don't step into curiosity and don't take more of an open-minded approach to things, we aren't able to step into somebody else's shoes and see different perspectives that are different than ours. You can at least get curious as to where a person’s perspective is coming from before jumping into judgment.
Let’s look at how much we judge ourselves. We place a lot of pressure and expectations on ourselves based on everything around us. We all have these ideas of who we are, who we are supposed to be, and how the world is supposed to work, act and look. A lot of the time we just create ideas that don’t serve us, but we think that it’s supposed to be that way and so when we don't meet those standards, we judge them or we judge ourselves and that is so self-critical. I see this a lot with my clients in two main areas - with themselves and with their relationships. A lot of people struggle here to step into curiosity and for some, it’s easy but for others, they really battle with it.
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When we use criticism, we leave no room for compassion.
The beautiful part of stepping into curiosity and fascination ultimately leads to you becoming a more compassionate person and I can tell you for a fact that compassion feels a lot better than criticism. When you step into curiosity and fascination it doesn't mean you have to agree with somebody else’s behavior or with what’s going on in the world. When we don't use judgment, we can open our mind to problem solve and be more compassionate. That is a much cleaner and clearer place to live from. If you had to choose if you wanted to live in self-criticism or curiosity, you should always lean towards curiosity.
An analogy I often give my clients when they come to me and they are not curious at all is this example of being at a zoo. Most of us have probably been to the zoo and we love watching the monkeys. The monkeys are fascinating especially when they're acting wild and swinging across the trees. When we’re there at that moment we’re not sitting there judging the actions. Instead, we wonder if that's their nature and if that’s how they play because it's something we're curious about. So when you're in a situation in real life and you find yourself frustrated because you're in disagreement with somebody, you are leaving no room for compassion and curiosity.
Questions to ask yourself in any situation you're struggling with.
You have to stop automatically placing judgment on people before getting curious. Ask yourself what instincts are they following? What’s going on in their head? What are they thinking? Those are questions you can ask yourself in any relationship or any situation you are struggling with. Think to yourself that yes you don't agree with what that person did or you don't think that what they did was nice but rather think about what was going on in their brain. What happened to them in their life that they are acting like that or believe what they believe? It’s truly really fascinating to look at the world, every country, every culture, every society, and how extremely different they can all be.
The Power of Curiosity and Fascination: The Bottom-line
I hope this episode has helped you become more curious and ask yourself more questions. Remember that you don't have to agree with somebody's behavior, but if you place too much criticism on them then you are leaving no room to come to a peaceful place with yourself. There is no reason for you to feel stress and judgment all the time. I encourage you all to seek curiosity and fascination in every situation you come face to face with.
To hear more about the power of curiosity and fascination, don’t forget to tune in to episode 36 of the Soulfully Confident Podcast.
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About your host
My name is Emily Elizabeth, I am a life and confidence coach, and I am ready to help you take back your confidence and feel in control of your life.
I love helping women get out of the victim mentality, find their self-worth, and reconnect with themselves so they can not only improve themselves but all their relationships. When I am not creating content for my clients and programs, you can find me on a spontaneous trip with my husband, working out, curled up with my journal, or spending time enjoying the outdoors.
What I want to do for you all today is a little guided meditation, visualizations, and affirmations that I say a lot to myself and guide my clients through as well.