Timing is everything

It’s another week, can you believe it? I literally have no idea where the time is going…

As I sit at my desk, writing to you from the heart, I find myself emotional, tears welling in my eyes. You might be shocked to hear that, that writing could have such an impact on a person.

But it does, it really does.

Being able to reach out to you and connect with you, week after week is such an incredible blessing, one I feel so fortunate to have.

Knowing I could be making a difference, that my words could offer comfort, or provide much-needed insight is so powerful.

I have always been emotional, my entire life, everything, and anything can spark a reaction in me (even commercials!).

For years though, I was always told I was “too sensitive” or “too emotional,” making it seem as though being connected that deeply was a BAD THING.

And, I believed it, always trying to hide my tears during movies.

I did that for YEARS Sonya, feeling ashamed any time I cried at something others deemed as “silly”

Does that ring true for you at all?

Is there something you do or a way you behave that others judge you for? Maybe people say you’re “aggressive” or you talk too much?

I want to show you how a simple shift in perspective can change your experience, allowing you to embrace that part of you instead of feeling as though you need to hide it away from the world.

Today, we're going to reframe, flipping the negative connotation associated with that characteristic and, instead, find the incredible strength within it.

For example, “Denise, you're too emotional”

Let’s break down what it means to be emotional...

• I care deeply
• I have empathy and compassion
• I have a big heart
• I can put myself in the shoes of others and feel their emotions
• I am in touch with my feelings

Isn’t that BEAUTIFUL?

Now, anytime someone says that to me, I can say THANK YOU, rather than feeling triggered.

Let's take the term “aggressive” and flip it, shall we?

• You are ambitious, never willing to give up or play small
• You are willing to stand up for what you believe in
• There is a fire within you that allows you to go for what you want without apologizing for it
• You’re passionate about what you believe in
• You are assertive

See what I mean?

By taking these “negative” judgments and looking at them from a different perspective you can find the beauty within them

You can embrace that part of yourself more fully

This week, I want to challenge you to find ways you can shift your perspective, I promise you it will allow you to find more confidence in who you are.

You are unique,

Chime in here to catch the most recent podcast Timing is Everything episode #113

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Sonya Janisse

Design your Life, your way Accountability Coach  

NLP, HWL, PTS

Accountability Coach ~ I help you keep your promises to yourself.

Taking your life from unbearable to unstoppable. xo

Author, Podcaster, Certified Coach