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November 10, 2019 15 mins

In this episode I share how I began to connect to my feelings and use the feedback and information my feelings provided as a guide to help me make decisions.  

I always thought of my feelings as a sign of weakness.  Raise your hand if you’ve been told you’re too sensitive.  

Over time I began to bottle up my feelings and do my best to ignore them.  They just seemed to get in the way.

I thought that was the best way to keep on moving forward...

But I found the opposite to be true.  When I dismiss or ignore my feelings, they stick around and linger.  And have a way of seeping out when I’m least expecting it.

When I acknowledge how I’m feeling and show myself some self-compassion, I’m able to move forward. It doesn’t stop me from taking action.  It just allows me to be better tuned into my needs and wants.

I share how connecting to my feelings was an important step to discovering what I wanted.  

What do you want?  If that question makes you a bit nervous to even think about, check out this episode where I’ll share some strategies that helped me create some clarity for myself.

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