Episode show notes
I know as a life coach I’m supposed to have it all together. I’m supposed to be bright and shiny and happy all the time and encourage my clients to also never be anything but happy and positive.
Here’s the thing though…that’s unrealistic. It’s also bullshit. But first:
If this is your first listen with me, allow me to introduce myself and welcome you 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 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!
Depression Happens
Is there anything that feels more unfair than when you’re going along, just living your life, happy even, and boom—depression hits out of nowhere?
Well, maybe not nowhere… sure it may seem like that apathetic lack of *everything* you usually bring to the table vanished overnight, but there’s probably a reason.
The trick is stepping outside your feelings and identifying contributing factors without spiraling or judging yourself. Just, observe, don’t blame.
This is Very Easy to Do and I was Happy in No Time
So, that title is a big fat lie. Identifying reasons went well enough, but post-retreat blues, combined with some jet-lag and reverse culture shock created the perfect storm for some sadness.
The spiraling. And the insidious voice that kept whispering “You’ll never be happy again. Have fun fusing to the bed you can’t get out of while your life experiences pass you by.”
Rude.
In this FREE 3 day training, I will share with you exactly how I went FROM: insecure, 'fake it until I make it' mentality, and very lost in my relationship TO: crushing my goals, feeling in control of my emotions, totally empowered to go after what I want, and to being in a truly secure and satisfying relationship.
Lean Into Spinning Out (Sort of)
What I mean by that is not to just go down the rabbit hole and freak out ceaselessly; instead, I again observed what was happening, and talked myself out of it.
My brain wanted to convince me that this was forever and I was destined to be a sad girl for all my days. And this is actually coming from a very loving, very dumb place. This is my brain trying to anticipate danger and warn me.
Thanks, but maybe don’t?
You Get to Choose: The Bottomline
Here’s the thing, observing your thoughts goes a long way in making them less scary. But nothing is as powerful as the knowledge that you get to choose for yourself.
You have so much more control over your mind than you think you do. So when I wanted to stop the spiral, I literally gave myself permission to stop, and not believe what my brain was trying to tell me. I just kept reminding myself that I was loved and held and that it would pass.
That I’d be alright again.
Because I will be. Negative emotions are normal and they happen to everyone. You just have to get good at managing them, because it’s ultimately up to you. If I can talk myself out of a grey cloud, I know you can too!
Be sure to join my Facebook Group for free Masterclasses and check out these programs and challenges below for more guidance!
Thank you SO much for tuning in to the Soulfully Confident Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please take a few seconds to leave a rating and review. Each review helps me reach more women looking for confidence just like you.
Also, don’t forget to take a screenshot, share it in your Instagram stories with your biggest takeaway, and tag me @emilyelizabethcoaching! Can’t wait until the next episode!
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.