The human condition isn’t a competition… it’s an experience. One thing that I’ve always connected to & believed is that life is about the experience. It’s the small, seemingly simple moments that we can find joy in and we have the power to intentionally chose to live this joy-filled life every day. We have the power to set our lives up intentionally to find these simple moments & create more of them by taking purposeful action every day the brings deeper awareness to our Inner Guide. This allows us to live from a place of self-awareness & ultimately love. In today’s blog & podcast, I’m going to share the perspective shifts you need to make to be a force for change in a divisive world through living from a place of joy & love.
Read more3 Self Care Tips to Use Journaling to Improve Your Emotional Health
Let’s talk about the power of journaling & the power of writing things down... I’ve been practicing the self-care habit of daily journaling consistently for the past 7 years. Some of you may feel overwhelmed by the prospect of having to journal every single day, and that’s okay. When it comes to journaling for self-care, there is no right or wrong way to do it. In today’s blog & video episode, I’m going to share 3 practical tips to begin the self care practice of using journaling to better process your emotional health & improve your overall wellbeing.
Read moreHow to Compartmentalize Your Life as a Multi Passionate Person
Playing the many roles that we all play in our lives, we can sometimes find that limiting effects of our time & energy pulling us in different directions... In order to live happy & healthy lives that feel balanced & joyful, we must find time to optimize how we approach our daily to-do’s, so we can find effective ways to be a solution-focused problem solver and do it with joy in our hearts. Let’s find creative ways to avoid burnout and overwhelm by being very intentional with our time & energy by setting aside time to regularly reflect upon each day in order to catapult us forward in the direction of our biggest goals & dreams. Today on the blog & podcast, I’m going to dive deeper into how to compartmentalize your life as a multi passionate person in order to achieve those big goals you’ve set for yourself while maintaining a sense of true joy & peace.
Read more5 Tips for Overcoming Fear that Is Showing Up As Repressed Anger
“Fear is not real. The only place that fear can exist is in our thoughts of the future. It is a product of our imagination causing us to fear things that do not at present and may not ever exist… fear is a choice.” -Will Smith, movie quote Fear, anger, sadness, disappointment, frustration… as a society, we’ve compartmentalized these as negative emotions to be avoided. These not-so-pleasant emotions tend to show up in our lives in a cyclical pattern. Fear is a very powerful emotion that can shed light on how to create lasting, positive changes in our lives. If we start connecting with those emotions again & understanding our triggers, there is a very bright light at the end of the tunnel. We can gain deeper insight into what is triggering these negative emotions & begin altering these cyclical patterns in our lives through proper awareness. Today on the blog & podcast, I’m going to dive deeper into this idea of awareness & processing of our negative emotions, and harnessing the power of fear and using it as a motivator for positive change in our lives.
5 Tips for Overcoming Fear that Is Showing Up As Repressed Anger
We’ve been raised to believe we were simply “born” a certain way, but there is a great power to be found in embracing a growth mindset & realizing that you have the capability to turn into those negative feelings & start approaching your life in a new way. Here are 5 tips for harnessing the power of fear as a powerful motivator for positive change.
#1 Name the Fear (Or Anger) & Why You Are Upset
This may seem challenging at first, but the more you begin to tap into these emotions you will start to see the patterns at play in your life. Begin the process of naming your fear or anger & rooting out the reasons and thoughts that are causing this fear or anger.
#2 Ask Yourself The Question: “What Am I Afraid of?”
Ask yourself this question to gain deeper insight into your emotions - especially the negative emotions.
#3 Worst Case Scenario
Play out the worst-case scenario and allow yourself the time & save to do so without judgement or second-guessing.
#4 Best Case Scenario
Then, play out the best-case scenario & intentionally allow yourself the time & space to process these emotions in contrast to the worst-case scenario.
#5 Take An Action to Overcome The Fear & Turn It Off
Finally, use this knowledge & insight you’ve gained to propel you into action. Remember, emotions are “energy in motion” so if you want to change your emotions you must be into action and get your body and midnmoving in a new direction.
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Make sure to tune in to today’s podcast episode for a more in-depth look at how to use your fear as an indication to disrupt cyclical negative thoughts & propel you into lasting, positive change for the future.
Thank you for listening in and reading along… I would love to hear your thoughts… Join the conversation & send me an email at elizabeth@integratedbeingllc.com. I look forward to connecting with you & going on this journey of life together.
xo, Lizzie
PS Can you can tell me which Will Smith movie the movie quote from the intro paragraph above is from? Email me!
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Do you feel low on energy? 3 Tips to Connect with What you Choice to Eat and Why
Have you ever heard the phrase “we are what we eat”? Knowing that our lifestyle choices (that are driven by our behavior) account for over half of the risk of early death, what we do every single day matters. We tend to live in a society that believes “It’s just one day of bad eating…” “I’ll start on Monday…” “Well, it’s the weekend…” Over the past several years I’ve come to understand the deep impact that what I put in & on my body has on my daily energy levels. With all of the responsibilities & to-do’s on my list, it became a must for me to better understand how to use nutrition to better energize my body, mind, & spirit. Today on the blog & podcast, I’m going to dive deeper into the idea that “we are what we eat” & how to use food to optimize the quality of your overall health & wellbeing.
Read moreHow to Connect with People in a Post Covid World
How do we deal with the loneliness we might feel reentering the world after covid shutdowns? It may seem strange to talk about loneliness after covid shutdowns when we are now surrounded by more and more people on a daily basis. Throughout my life, I’ve had the feeling of loneliness in a crowded room come up again & again - even as a mom of 6 children & as a woman whose family all lives within 15 minutes of her & celebrates big family occasions often. Today on the blog & podcast, I’m going to dive deeper into this topic of experiencing loneliness & how to connect with people in a post covid world.
Read more3 Tips for Finding Balance in How to Be Authentic in Life & Work
What does authenticity look like for you? Sometimes the people closest to us can strike the closest to our hearts when they share their honest feedback and opinions. Recently, my older brother made a comment about how the calm & collected photos of me sitting on my front porch sipping coffee didn’t look and feel authentic to who he knows me to be with a home full of love & chaos as I raise a family of 6 children. Today on the blog & podcast, I’m going to dive deeper into this topic of authenticity and how my brother’s comment made me re-think how I share about my personal life within my career.
Read more3 Easy Ways to Move Your Body Everyday to Exercise & Change Your Mind
Do you move your body everyday? Your body loves movement! The impact of moving our body is something we are all familiar with hearing on an almost daily basis. Whether it’s 20 minutes per day of body weight movements or a lunchtime walk, we all know we should be moving our bodies more… but how do we begin? In today’s blog post & video episode, I’m sharing 3 easy ways to move your body to exercise and change your mind. Use these 3 quick tips to begin moving your body everyday and challenge yourself to stick to a simple routine. Soon you’ll see both the physical and mental health benefits are more than worth it!
Read more3 Ways to Lead With An Open Heart & Intentionally Teach Little Minds
How are we leading the next generation of little minds? In order to relieve the pressure of perfection and find real, genuine connection with our kids or the little minds we impact in or everyday lives, it’s important to take a step back and think intentionally about how we interact on a daily basis. While we lead most powerfully by example, there are a few key things we can begin to incorporate into your daily routine so we can help set the foundation for creating a safe place for our children to learn and feel comfortable processing all of life’s emotions as they continually grow alongside us. Today on the blog & podcast, I’m sharing 3 ways to lead with an open heart & intentionally teach little minds how to live more joyfully.
Read more3 Steps to Practice Intentional Living for Greater Purpose & Joy
What if you woke up everyday with a strong foundation that allowed you to live your life as your authentic self? We all start at different places in life and have different goals and motivations that drives us to dream, work, and live life in a certain way. No matter where you are on your journey, it’s important to live your life with intention in order to achieve the things you desire while cultivating a true sense of peace and joy within your life. Understanding what makes you want what you wants & identifying your why is a powerful motivator for creating the lifestyle you truly desire, and that takes time & intention to cultivate. As I look forward to the rest of this year & look ahead to the many years ahead, I feel called to share 3 of the foundational practices I do on a regular basis that allow me to live my life with intention & simultaneously achieve my desire for continued growth & ultimate peace and joy everyday. Today on the blog & podcast, I’m sharing 3 steps to practice intentional living to help you achieve both purpose & joy at any stage of life.
Read more3 Steps to Start Eating More Whole Foods (& Why It Will Make You Happier)
What are you eating & why does it matter? We all know the Standard American Diet isn’t working to produce long-term health benefits & often times leaves us feeling depleted, sluggish, and anything but energized & happy. Beginning to eat more whole foods doesn’t have to be just another overwhelming task on your to-do list. Today on the blog & video episode below, I‘m breaking down 3 simple steps to begin eating more whole foods one day at a time so you can feel more energy & experience more joy on a daily basis. Let’s jump in…
Read more3 Steps to Spending Time in Silence (+ What to Do With Negative Thoughts & Emotions)
Do you take the time to listen to yourself? In order to continually grow and become the person you were made to be, its important to take the time to listen to yourself. Take a moment of silence on a yoga mat before beginning your day or simply check in with your thoughts and emotions while you drink your morning tea. This may require you to spend more time in silence that you are accustomed to, but this builds the pivotal foundation for living an intentional life that brings more joy and less overwhelm to your everyday life. Today on the blog & video episode below, I am going to share 3 steps to spending time in silence & how to listen to your thoughts & emotions for an ever-evolving state of personal growth.
Read moreHow to Believe You Are Worthy of Your Dreams (5 Life Lessons)
Often times people will ask me not only ‘how’ do I accomplish my dreams, but ‘why’… Whether you were told this truth as as young child or not, let me be the one to remind you: You Are Worthy of Your Dreams . I believe your thoughts, ideas, dreams, and desires are destiny’s way of communicating with you. Far too often, we spend our precious time and energy reflecting on why our dreams can’t be achieved & not enough time believing that you can… you will… and you are deserving of making your dreams happen. Today on the blog and podcast, I’m talking about the importance of dreaming and the benefits of allowing yourself the freedom to dream without allowing your ego clouding those dreams in fear or doubt. I’m sharing 5 life lessons that have enabled me to dream big & accomplish those dreams, too.
Read more3 Steps to Check-In & De-Stress After A Hard Day
What do you do after experiencing a “hard day”? The type of day where tough feeling of anxiety, fear, and overwhelming frustration set in when the day doesn’t go as planned… perhaps the kids aren’t listening, the dog got into the garbage, or you had an argument with your spouse. If you’re not checking in and de-stressing after an overwhelming and hard day, then you’re missing an opportunity to reset, learn from your experiences, and prepare for better days ahead. You may not be able to control the actions of the people or the series of events that happen throughout your day, but you can control your response to these things by taking intentional time to process your emotions and identify ways to improve your responses in the future. Today on the blog & video episode below, I am going to share 3 tips to check-in & de-stress after a hard day that will allow you to decompress & prepare for better days ahead.
Read more5 Tips to Improve Gut Health & Boost Your Immune System Naturally
Did you know that over 70% of your immune system lives in your gut?! Coming out of the flu season & many of us still experiencing colder weather without sunshine-filled days quite yet, it’s more important than ever to focus on boosting your immune system and taking care of your overall health to fend off cold, flu, or any other virus in our environment. Gut health refers to the function & balance of the bacteria in your GI tract. When your gut is working properly, your gut will flourish with healthy bacteria and your body will produce properly functioning immune cells, so you will be able to ward off the harmful bacteria and fungi during the cold and flu season. Today on the blog and podcast, I’m sharing 5 tips to improve gut health & boost your immune system naturally.
Read moreWhat is “Work Ethic”? 3 Steps to Develop It In Both Career & Personal Life
Did you know that developing a strong ‘work ethic’ can be just as beneficial in your relationships & home life as it is in your career? I saw Brad Pitt running on the beach in Huntington Beach, California once when I was 13 years old… well, at least that’s what my dad told me I would have seen had I kept my agreement and joined him on our usual morning run even though we were on vacation. To this day, I don’t know if my dad really saw Brad Pitt (or if he even knew who Brad Pitt was) but the lesson he was trying to teach me has stuck with me 20+ years later. Following through on my agreements & honoring my obligations - aka developing a strong work ethic - has always been an important part of both my career and my personal life. When I reflect back upon where I am today in both my career with a doctorate in electrical engineering and as a thriving wife and mother of 6, I realize the importance of this lesson of developing a strong work ethic & how it has brought success and joy to all areas of my life. What exactly is “work ethic” & how can you develop it in both your career & your personal life? On this week’s blog & video episode. I’m sharing what “work ethic” is & 3 steps to continually develop a strong work ethic in both your career and your personal life.
Read moreWhat is Emotional Intelligence? (& How to Develop It in the Workplace)
Did you know emotions are simply ‘energy in motion’? After a year of working from home and learning to develop projects and share new ideas with colleagues through a computer screen, I’ve come to an even deeper understanding of how our emotional energy plays a huge part in creating a happy & healthy life. While initially adjusting to a work-from-home schedule with 5 children at home as well, I found myself experiencing less and less energy over time - even though I was literally sitting down all day long from 7 am to 5 pm at my computer screen. “Energy” is the capacity to do work & since energy cannot be destroyed, it involves the process of transfer from one body to another. In this week’s blog & podcast episode, I’m going to dive deeper into the emotional energy we all experience and how to develop your emotional intelligence through a simple everyday practice that will increase your level of joy and decrease your feelings of fear and frustration - even if you’re still working within less-than-ideal circumstances.
Read more7 Life Lessons I’ve Learned About Finding Joy in Both Career & Personal Life
Did you know JOY can be one of the most difficult feelings for us as humans to properly process? When I think back on my life and the road that’s lead me to the level of success & joy that I have learned to obtain simultaneously, I am filled with gratitude for all the blessings that I’ve been given. I have great respect and honor for the road that led me to where I am today, and as I wrote inside my book Reflective Awareness, I feel immense gratitude to my parents for the love and support that they continuously gave me as they raised me and my two brothers.
The environment of love & growth my parents fostered for me as I was growing up allowed me to discover my inner strength while instilling in me various life lessons that have helped shape me into who I am today. These life lessons have allowed me to travel the road to success which have led me to live a life full of joy and purpose as I now work as a high-powered engineer in the male-dominated industry of engineering while simultaneously earning my doctorate degree & most importantly continuing to raise 6 beautiful children alongside my loving husband. In this week’s blog post & video episode, I want to share 7 of those joy-filled life lessons that I am grateful to have learned from my parents about finding joy in both career and personal life.
Read more4 Step Brain Dump Practice for Reducing Daily Stress
Feeling overwhelmed by all of the demands of your life? Try incorporating this daily brain dump exercise to become more aware of what is stressing you out, why it’s stressing you out, & how to effectively reduce your stress levels by learning to let go of what you cannot control. In today’s blog & video episode, I’m sharing my 4 step process for reducing the number of spiraling thoughts and overwhelm in your life with a daily brain dump practice below.
Read moreHow to Be a Humble Person (Even If It Doesn’t Come Naturally)
“The difference between entitlement and privilege is one that is grateful.” -Brene Brown Growing up my father always told me to “be humble” whenever I share about my recent accomplishments. As an adult I now realized how profound of an effect this had upon me a person and I want to dive deeper into exploring the concept of humility below. Today on the blog & podcast, I’m sharing 3 attributes of a humble person and how to cultivate humility in your own life, even if it doesn’t come naturally to you.
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