Alison Blackler on mindset, career changes, and authenticity

Keywords

 

mindset, relationships, personal growth, decision making, accountability, gratitude, addiction recovery, healthy relationships, authenticity, self-discovery

 

 

Summary

 

In this enlightening conversation, Alison Blackler shares her insights on understanding the unique workings of our minds, the importance of navigating relationships, and the power of decision-making in today's complex world. She emphasises the significance of small steps towards personal growth, cultivating gratitude, and overcoming unhealthy habits. Alison also discusses building healthy relationships, the journey of self-discovery, and the importance of authenticity in personal branding. Ultimately, she encourages listeners to take action and believe in their ability to create change in their lives.

 

 

Takeaways

 

Understanding our unique minds helps us navigate relationships better.

Finding your tribe allows for vulnerability and authenticity.

Self-awareness is crucial for personal growth and decision-making.

Small steps lead to significant changes over time.

Gratitude shifts focus from negativity to positivity.

Addictions often fill a void that needs addressing.

Healthy relationships start with self-love and self-awareness.

Authenticity in branding attracts the right audience.

Self-discovery is a continuous journey influenced by our upbringing.

Taking action is essential for creating meaningful change.

 

 

Titles

 

Unlocking the Power of Your Mind

Finding Your Tribe: Navigating Relationships

 

 

Sound bites

 

"We really do think differently."

"Be kinder to yourself."

"You can do whatever you want."

 

 

Chapters

 

00:00 Understanding Our Unique Minds

02:46 Navigating Relationships and Finding Your Tribe

05:44 The Importance of Self-Discovery

08:41 Overcoming Information Overload

11:57 Setting Achievable Goals

14:51 Celebrating Small Wins

17:02 The Power of Gratitude

19:48 Challenging Societal Expectations

21:34 Aligning with Your Values

26:14 Understanding Addiction and Its Mindset

30:20 Navigating Relationships and Domestic Violence

35:15 The Impact of Upbringing on Relationships

39:56 Building an Authentic Personal Brand

48:17 Simplicity in Self-Care and Personal Growth

53:53 Taking Action: The First Steps to Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transcript

 

Melanie Suzanne Wilson (00:00)

Welcome, Alison Blackler from the UK. Welcome to the podcast.

 

Alison Blackler, 2minds (00:06)

Thank you so much for having me. I'm really looking forward to sharing this space with you.

 

Melanie Suzanne Wilson (00:11)

Absolutely. This is, this is great fun, and we're going to learn so much. So you help people with their mindset and understanding their minds.

 

Alison Blackler, 2minds (00:22)

I do. I believe, and this is my own journey too, that when we understand a bit more about the relationship between the way that we're all wired, so the human brain, the way we're wired, and then you. Because we're all different, we've all got our different stories, we've got different things that have happened to us. And I believe that if we understand those two things together, then we've got an opportunity to be able to make changes and have whatever it is that you want in your life.

 

Melanie Suzanne Wilson (00:49)

The brain and our individual, unique minds. What should everybody know about our minds that we don't know?

 

Alison Blackler, 2minds (00:53)

Yes.

 

You know, it's a brilliant question because we all know that we're all different. So we know we constantly talk about how different we are. We look different. We have different lots of different things. And yet we expect to process things similarly. So we're sh