#188 - Why Busy, Reactive Living Is Costing You Your Spark. Reconnect With Your Values. Video

The latest discussion centers on the importance of identifying personal values and reconnecting with one's true self to enhance well-being and achieve life goals. The speaker emphasizes that many people live reactive lives, overwhelmed by daily responsibilities and societal expectations, which often leads to feelings of exhaustion and unfulfillment. By understanding and aligning with personal values, individuals can create more intentional lives, leading to greater happiness and satisfaction.

The conversation highlights that values differ from goals; they represent the core of an individual’s identity and what truly matters to them. Living in accordance with these values can alleviate feelings of anxiety and discontent, while misalignment can result in a sense of unease. The speaker encourages listeners to engage in self-reflection and to consider their values, suggesting that small shifts in perspective can lead to significant changes in life satisfaction.

A personal narrative illustrates the speaker's journey through anxiety and the impact of societal pressures on self-identity. The discussion touches on the challenges of balancing personal aspirations with external expectations, particularly for women who often feel guilty about prioritizing their needs. Ultimately, the speaker advocates for a return to self-awareness and intentional living, urging listeners to explore their values through a guided workshop designed to facilitate this process.

Ever feel like you're doing all the things, ticking all the boxes, and still feeling a bit flat? That's what we're talking about today.

In this episode, I'm getting into values. They're not goals. They're what matters most to you, and when you lose touch with them, you lose touch with your spark, that gut feeling that tells you what's right for you. When life gets busy and reactive, that's when the anxiety, the discontent and the coping behaviours creep in (the numbing, the guilt, and round and round we go).

I'm also sharing my own story: the anxiety, the weekend drinking, my 15 years as a teacher, and how COVID made me stop and look at my life. That led me into fitness and nutrition and then into building an online business. But when the business grew fast, I ended up stressed and disconnected from the very things I'd built it for. So I scaled back to one-to-one coaching to realign with my core values: freedom, health and connection.

I also share some of the research on why living in line with your values (and affirming them) is linked to better wellbeing and lower stress, and I'll guide you through a reflection on your under-eight self. A small pause before a decision, and one choice that lines up with what matters to you, can change how your whole day feels.

I've also put together a 25-minute values workshop for you. You can download it below, so grab a cuppa and give yourself the time.

If you want to work with me, you can find out more about LeadHer business mentorship and NourisHer coaching below.

Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and Why Values Matter 02:00 What Values Really Are 03:31 Gut Feeling and Your Spark 05:33 Life Responsibilities and Losing Yourself 07:23 Gratitude Versus Wanting More 11:50 The Numbing and Guilt Cycle 13:16 My Story: Reactive Living to Anxiety 20:15 COVID Reset and Finding Purpose 25:21 Success Without Values Feels Empty 30:25 My Core Values in Practice 34:36 Research and Reconnecting With Younger You 38:59 Values Workshop and Next Steps 43:44 Final Thoughts and Outro

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