Step one—- call it out. Name it. Describe it. Do it in detail. Step two—-dump it. Brain dump with free-flow writing. Then, let it go. Add this to your regimen for excommunicating negative thoughts, and you will be well on your way to finally taking care of those limiting beliefs. Get on my books for a free strategy session.
Want to make your positive affirmations even more potent? We’ve learned that your brain needs proof to make them effective. For instance: I am smart BECAUSE…(add evidence from a past experience.) But if you are only saying them a few times and never revisiting them, those affirmations may not be working in your favor. Repetition is key. It’s the way our brain learns. After all, it is how…
I understand. Your social media timeline is seductive. It appears that some people gain overnight success. The truth is, when that happens it is the exception and not the rule—sometimes, it may be a farce. Let’s face it, most of us are the rule and hardly the exception. But even those who have exceptional track records will tell you their success took time. Mind you, most of the…
Sometimes the person that is holding us back most is staring back at us in the mirror. What do you believe about yourself that is holding you back? At some point, we all have limiting beliefs, but there are some thoughts that we have as women that can keep us tethered and sometimes stuck in our leadership aspirations. Have you ever thought the following before you even went…
Our brains thrive on repetition. It’s why those limiting beliefs resurface time and time again. Want to fight it? You can stop the negative self talk dead in its tracks by engaging two strategies: Distraction Redirection The moment you hear that negative thought in your mind, STOP. We all know to start to think positively, but let’s add something to the mix that our brains can understand. Try…
Face it. It’s how we were all taught. When you were a child, it probably made more sense to spend time working on improving the skills that you need to move into adulthood. But Sis, now, you’ve been at your career for years now. You are a leader, an eagle. There are just some skills, soft or hard, that you are better at than others. Spending time improving…
Shhh… hear that? It’s the sound of progress. When Abby West (she/her) worked for the likes of People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly and Essence, you couldn’t have told her that one day she would be leading the charge for digital audio content for creators of color at one of the most cutting-edge content and tech companies on the planet. In fact, like most of us, back then, she…
As a leader, it is always important to look back and reflect on your wins. At a glance, 2021 was been an incredible year for me and the NSC team. We accomplished so much, and we have you to thank for that—across the coaching practice, publishing, speaking and The Culture Soup Podcast®, we’re proud to say that we’ve continuously expanded our reach to touch more leaders with our…
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