EP05 - Are You “Should-ing” On Yourself?

The language we use has a huge influence on our perceptions,
feelings and actions. So often we talk about what we or others
should do/be, should have done, must, ought to, have to, etc. We
get caught as victims of the past, inaction in the present and
fear of the future. We use disempowering, victim of circumstance,
guilt, shame and anxiety inducing language in our internal and
external narrative, ultimately doing ourselves a disservice. We
add the weight of expectations, social expectations that may not
be of our own choosing to our lives and in doing so get in our
own way. But there is a different way of using language, of
thinking, perceiving and behaving. A way of reframing, of letting
go of expectations that don’t serve us and of recognising we have
more freedom of choice than we previously thought. A more
empowering way of framing thoughts and language which u back in
the seat of control in our lives and more in the present moment.
So are you “should-ing” on yourself? What could you do if you let
go of some of those "shoulds”? Check out the podcast to hear more


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