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Discover the keys to unlocking your Mojo Mastery as we dive into the sacred art of self-love and acceptance. I'm Steph, your Mojo Maven, guiding you through an odyssey of embracing your true worth with our empowering mantra of the week. We unravel the intricacies of forging a profound connection with the self, highlighting the undeniable impact this relationship has on our interactions with the world. As we confront the hurdles of external validation, I invite you on a journey that celebrates our beautifully imperfect selves, encouraging a shift from seeking others' approval to basking in the glow of our own.
This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for those on the path to becoming a Mojo Master. I'll share personal reflections and actionable steps to deepen your self-love practice, and I encourage you to share your transformative experiences with our community on Instagram. Looking ahead, we'll explore how to infuse harmony into our relationships and cast aside the drama that no longer serves us. Join me in this expedition of nurturing a kind-hearted, non-judgmental mindset as we collectively uplift each other to a life resplendent with self-compassion and joy.
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Speaker 1 (00:10):
Welcome to your new favorite podcast, pocketful of
Mojo, where you're you and I'mSteph, and we tune in here to
tab into some mojo.
You see, I think I've crackedthe code to being happy.
I'm happy every single day.
(00:30):
No jokes, no brag.
Now, look, I wasn't always thisway Trust and believe.
I've had breakdowns on multiplecontinents, but by paying
attention and living with moreintention, I've created this
wellness first aid kit full ofamazing tools that help me out
of and avoid getting into life'smost sticky and stressful
(00:54):
situations.
And I'm not here to gatekeep,so settle in.
We're here for some positivechange.
So let's explore together whereyour mojo meets the road.
So let's explore together whereyour mojo meets the road.
In today's episode, I'm goingto review our mantra for the
week and then we're going to diginto today's main topic, and
(01:14):
that is self-acceptance.
And I know, look, you've got aleavened bajillion podcasts to
choose from, so I'm supergrateful that you're here.
So please stick around.
And I'm going to super gratefulthat you're here.
So please stick around, and I'mgoing to make sure that you're
glad you did.
Let's get started with today'smantra and get tuned in, tapped
in and turned on.
Hello, beautiful, and welcometo the 16th episode of Pocketful
(01:44):
of Mojo.
Once again, I'm Steph, nice tomeet you.
I'm your hostess and your MojoMaven, and I'm super pumped that
you're here, and today is goingto be a very soulful episode,
so let's get right to it.
Let's start by digging intotoday's mantra, and that is I
choose a life of self-love andself-acceptance.
(02:07):
Okay, friends, this mantra isnot messing around, so let's
break it down, shall we?
I choose a life of self-loveand self-acceptance.
Choices we are born with abrain in our beautiful little
heads and it's up to us to useit.
The relationship that we havewith ourselves is up to us.
(02:32):
From here on out, I want you toremember your power and your
ultimate responsibility when itcomes to the choices you make.
I choose a life of self-loveand self-acceptance.
I mean, how lovely does thatsound?
What would that look like foryou?
How would your life bedifferent?
How would you show updifferently for yourself?
(02:54):
What would you have to let goof on the path to self-love and
self-acceptance?
A few journal prompts for youthere.
I choose a life of self-love andself-acceptance.
Self-love and self-acceptanceare the foundation for a life
well-lived, in my opinion.
When I look out into the worldand I see the hate, the division
(03:17):
, the intolerance, thedisconnection.
I have to wonder do thosepeople who spout the hate and
the division, do they lovethemselves?
Have they done this work?
Do they need to maybe listen tomy podcast?
Because when you're rooted inself-love, you're on solid
ground to be able to go out intothe world and bring light and
love.
(03:37):
But it starts with you, andwhen you're questioning this
world and all its chaos andinsanity, just remember that the
only person you're responsiblefor is you.
You get to make the choice toput love above all else, and it
begins and ends with you.
I choose a life of self-love andself-acceptance.
(03:59):
This is a lifelong gem of amantra.
It anchors us in love andallows us to love every part of
us the bumps, the bruises, themistakes, the triumphs, the
highs, the lows.
The point is to love all of it,to accept all of it.
We are all works in progress,and loving all of what makes you
(04:22):
you is what self-love andself-acceptance is all about,
and when we are able to love ourflaws, our mistakes and the
things that maybe traditionallywe'd like to ignore or fix about
ourselves, we're able to go outinto the world with a little
more compassion, a little lessjudginess and a lot more
(04:43):
understanding that we're all onthis rock, blazing through space
together, and maybe there'sroom for acceptance when we come
across something or someonethat's a little hard to love.
It's a much more peaceful placeto live from my friends.
So keep this mantra close.
It will make a difference toyou and for the world that we
live in.
I choose a life of self loveand self acceptance.
(05:09):
Whew, that was a doozy.
So let's continue on this trainof thought and look at today's
topic, which is how to embraceyour own approval.
Let's start by taking a momentto collectively sigh in the
(05:29):
ongoing frustration of alwaysseeking that elusive approval
from other people.
Shall we from other people,shall we?
I mean seriously, the struggleis real the things that we do
right, like at home and at work.
Heck, I even want flightattendants to love me.
So when I fly, I'm one of thosenerds that takes out the safety
(05:52):
card and pays attention andmakes serious eye contact with a
flight attendant when they'redoing their presentation,
because I just want them to knowI'm a good traveler.
I want a gold star at thegrocery store for how clever I
was for putting the items on theconveyor belt.
Lame.
But here's the good news itdoesn't have to stay that way,
because today we're diving deepinto the wonderful world of
(06:13):
approval and acceptance.
And, as people pleasers, we loveapproval and acceptance.
Approval and acceptance.
And, as people pleasers, welove approval and acceptance.
But, plot twist, now it allstarts with you.
Buckle up, buttercup.
Because here we go, becauseyou're a bit of a people pleaser
too.
Eh Well, welcome to the club.
We know the drill we bend overbackward, we tune into other
(06:34):
people before checking in withourselves.
You're an expert at shelvingyour own needs and desires just
to earn a nod of approval fromother people Can be a little
exhausting, right.
But here's the thing Chasingafter outside validation is like
trying to catch a greased uppig at a country.
Fair, slippery, downrightimpossible A fool's errand if
(06:57):
you will.
Fair, slippery, downrightimpossible.
A fool's errand if you will.
So we're going to get real fora moment.
Why do we crave approval andacceptance from others so much?
Well, it's human nature.
We all want to feel loved,valued, respected, and I
personally believe that we'reall worthy of that fundamentally
.
But somewhere along the way weget caught up in this vicious
cycle of seeking validation fromeveryone else.
(07:20):
Maybe it started when we werekids and it wove itself into how
we were raised.
Any of this sound familiar?
Because what I really want youto hear is this there is no
amount of outside validationthat will ever fill that void
inside if you don't learn toaccept and approve of yourself
(07:41):
first.
See how I spoke slowly, soyou'd really get that, because I
mean, really, we don't have tolook very far to validate that
statement.
Just ask the celebrities withmillions of adoring fans who
still feel insecure and lackself-assurance.
Ask the millionaires who,despite outward appearances and
seem to have it all, they stillstruggle with relationships and
(08:04):
try to buy their way intohappiness.
Cue the light bulb moment.
It's time we gotta flip thescript and start giving yourself
the love and acceptance thatyou so desperately seek from
other people.
But how you ask?
Well, my dear friend, that'swhere the magic of
self-acceptance comes into play.
It's all about loving who youare, flaws and all, and
(08:28):
recognizing, knowing andbelieving that you are worthy of
love and approval, exactly howyou are.
Radical idea, right.
So let's break it down.
Let's take a practical look athow you get from where you are
now to where you're going, whichis, of course, mojo Town, and
(08:49):
you're the mayor, where you loveand accept yourself in all your
gorgeousness.
Let's start at the top Step one.
It's time to acknowledge yourfeelings Yep, all of them, the
good, the bad and the ugly.
I want you to stare them in theface and really give them a
good look.
Give yourself permission tofeel whatever it is that you're
(09:12):
feeling, without judgment,without shame.
Trust me, it is so liberating.
Whatever that feeling is, itsimply is what it is.
And this is going to feeldifferent and take some real
intentional thinking.
The key here is that you needto give yourself express
(09:34):
permission to do so.
And how do you do that?
Well, you say to yourself selfI give you permission to feel
whatever it is you want to feel.
Say it to yourself, and there'syour contract with yourself.
It's up to you to honor it.
When I came home back to Canadaafter my mom died, I was in
survival mode, with a heavygarnish of grief.
(09:55):
My marriage had also just endedand I was very overwhelmed with
, well, all the feelings really,and in my state of exhaustion
and crippling anxiety andsadness, I decided that part of
my recovery was a prescriptionto feel.
Feel the feelings, sit withthem, name them, observe them,
(10:18):
surrender to them.
If I felt tired, I slept.
If I felt sad, I cried.
And then I cried some more andwhat do you know?
The crying eventually stopped,despite how it felt in the
moment.
If I felt lazy, I would laze.
Now this came with its ownbattle of unlearning my usual
route, which was to be in myhead about all the things I
(10:40):
wasn't doing whilst indulging inall my own feelings.
But then you know what?
I let that shit go Because I'dgiven myself permission to feel
that permission slip was worthits weight.
And when you do this, you willfind yourself not only honoring
your own reality and pro tip, noone can do this for you but
(11:02):
you're actively processing yourtruth.
There's no getting oversomething.
You have to go through it,because the alternative is
ignoring and powering throughuntil that whisper turns into a
scream and then you really haveto deal with it.
Look, babe, there's nothingwrong with anything you're
feeling ever, so honor yourselfby observing and accepting
(11:27):
whatever it is that you'refeeling.
When you get stuck, justremember this great adage there
is no good, there is no bad,there just is.
I want you to hear that again,there is no good.
There is no bad, there just is.
Let's stop attaching judgment toour feelings and just let them
(11:47):
be.
Sure, it's a bit existential,but that's a little bit.
But why?
You're here, right?
Plus, as an extra added bonus,just think of all the free time
you're going to have when you'renot busy judging yourself,
because next up we're going totalk about those pesky inner
critics.
You know the voices in yourhead that constantly whisper
sweet nothings like you're notgood enough.
(12:10):
And who do you think you are?
Yeah, those guys.
Yeah, it's time to show themthe door, politely.
Of course, we're going toreplace those negative thoughts
with affirmations that celebratehow worthy and amazing and
exceptional you are.
Repeat after me I am enough, Iam worthy and I approve of
(12:30):
myself.
Now here's where the real funbegins Self-care.
Oh yeah, we're taking bubblebaths, we're taking long walks
in nature, we're indulging inour favorite hobbies, whatever
fills your cup, whatevernourishes your soul.
Read that book, play thatguitar, treat yourself like the
VIP that you are because, let'sface it, you deserve it and, if
(12:52):
I'm right, it's probably overdue.
But wait, there's more.
Remember those exercises Ipromised?
Well, here's one for you.
Grab a journal and write downthree things that you love about
yourself every single day.
It could be anything Threethings that you love about
yourself every single day.
It could be anything From yourkiller sense of humor to your
amazing dance moves.
(13:12):
The key is to focus on thepositive and celebrate and get
intimate with your awesomeness.
Another fun exercise takeyourself on a date.
That's right, you heard me.
Treat yourself to a soloadventure, whether it's trying
out a new restaurant, catching amovie or maybe just a leisurely
stroll through the park.
Enjoy the freedom, enjoy yourown company and have some fun in
(13:38):
the joy of self-discovery.
I'll never forget the first timeI did this.
I was living in Montreal and Ihad just moved there for work,
and the only other person that Iknew was an ex boyfriend Gross
right.
So I gave myself a mission tofind the best cup of coffee in
Montreal, and there were lots ofbad cups of coffee.
(13:58):
So this is a longer story thanthat.
But on my days off I wouldspend the time getting dressed
up.
That would be my self-care, andI put on my favorite tunes so
that I had my mind right and Icould get my strut on and I
would set myself loose in thesuper cool city and search for
the perfect cup.
And when I closed my eyes, Ican picture the moment where all
(14:24):
my self-doubt and all myinsecurities and all the
unknowns they all just meltedaway.
My self-doubt and all myinsecurities and all the
unknowns they all just meltedaway and I was in my groove.
Boom Mojo, I felt it.
I had the strut.
I had this feeling ofempowerment for doing this on my
own Wind, in my back.
It was just this great feelingthat this was my cool life and I
(14:45):
did this.
Now I won't sugarcoat it.
This journey to self-acceptancewon't always be smooth sailing.
There are bumps in the road,moments of doubt and maybe even
a few setbacks along the way,but guess what?
That's all part of it andyou'll see them coming.
So you're not going to getsidelined or surprised.
Just take the time you need torest, breathe and reboot.
(15:10):
This is my invitation for you toreally enjoy this adventure, my
friend, because every singlestumble it's just a stepping
stone to who you're becoming andyou're really on the path to
remembering who you are.
So to all my fellow people,pleasers out there, I want to
leave you with this.
So to all my fellow people,pleasers out there, I want to
(15:31):
leave you with this.
It's time to break free fromthe shackles of our outer
validation and get ready for thepower that comes with
self-acceptance, because you areworthy, you are enough and you,
my dear friend, are absolutelydeserving of your own approval.
And if none of this works, mayI just suggest putting on Chaka
Khan's I'm Every Woman on yourstereo as loud as you can,
(15:52):
because I know for me fills mybucket every damn time.
Now go forth and conquer you,magnificent human being.
The world is ours for thetaking One self-approved,
intentional, self-loving step ata time.
Thank you so much for tuninginto today's episode.
Remember, self-love andself-acceptance are the
(16:16):
foundation for a Mojo Master,and I know that you have
everything that you need tostart this adventure and level
up your self-love life.
Be sure to find me on Insta andlet me know how you're coming
along with your self-acceptanceadventure, and you can find my
handle and a few fun links inthe show notes.
So be sure to check that out.
(16:37):
Come back next time where weexplore finding harmony in
relationships, and say sayonarato Dramarama.
So until then, stay fabulous,keep spreading those positive
vibes, be kind out there, takecare, my lovelies, toodle-oo
kangaroo.
Welcome to your new favorite podcast, pocketful of
Mojo, where you're you and I'mSteph, and we tune in here to
tab into some mojo.
You see, I think I've crackedthe code to being happy.
I'm happy every single day.
(00:30):
No jokes, no brag.
Now, look, I wasn't always thisway Trust and believe.
I've had breakdowns on multiplecontinents, but by paying
attention and living with moreintention, I've created this
wellness first aid kit full ofamazing tools that help me out
of and avoid getting into life'smost sticky and stressful
(00:54):
situations.
And I'm not here to gatekeep,so settle in.
We're here for some positivechange.
So let's explore together whereyour mojo meets the road.
So let's explore together whereyour mojo meets the road.
In today's episode, I'm goingto review our mantra for the
week and then we're going to diginto today's main topic, and
(01:14):
that is self-acceptance.
And I know, look, you've got aleavened bajillion podcasts to
choose from, so I'm supergrateful that you're here.
So please stick around.
And I'm going to super gratefulthat you're here.
So please stick around, and I'mgoing to make sure that you're
glad you did.
Let's get started with today'smantra and get tuned in, tapped
in and turned on.
Hello, beautiful, and welcometo the 16th episode of Pocketful
(01:44):
of Mojo.
Once again, I'm Steph, nice tomeet you.
I'm your hostess and your MojoMaven, and I'm super pumped that
you're here, and today is goingto be a very soulful episode,
so let's get right to it.
Let's start by digging intotoday's mantra, and that is I
choose a life of self-love andself-acceptance.
(02:07):
Okay, friends, this mantra isnot messing around, so let's
break it down, shall we?
I choose a life of self-loveand self-acceptance.
Choices we are born with abrain in our beautiful little
heads and it's up to us to useit.
The relationship that we havewith ourselves is up to us.
(02:32):
From here on out, I want you toremember your power and your
ultimate responsibility when itcomes to the choices you make.
I choose a life of self-loveand self-acceptance.
I mean, how lovely does thatsound?
What would that look like foryou?
How would your life bedifferent?
How would you show updifferently for yourself?
(02:54):
What would you have to let goof on the path to self-love and
self-acceptance?
A few journal prompts for youthere.
I choose a life of self-love andself-acceptance.
Self-love and self-acceptanceare the foundation for a life
well-lived, in my opinion.
When I look out into the worldand I see the hate, the division
(03:17):
, the intolerance, thedisconnection.
I have to wonder do thosepeople who spout the hate and
the division, do they lovethemselves?
Have they done this work?
Do they need to maybe listen tomy podcast?
Because when you're rooted inself-love, you're on solid
ground to be able to go out intothe world and bring light and
love.
(03:37):
But it starts with you, andwhen you're questioning this
world and all its chaos andinsanity, just remember that the
only person you're responsiblefor is you.
You get to make the choice toput love above all else, and it
begins and ends with you.
I choose a life of self-love andself-acceptance.
(03:59):
This is a lifelong gem of amantra.
It anchors us in love andallows us to love every part of
us the bumps, the bruises, themistakes, the triumphs, the
highs, the lows.
The point is to love all of it,to accept all of it.
We are all works in progress,and loving all of what makes you
(04:22):
you is what self-love andself-acceptance is all about,
and when we are able to love ourflaws, our mistakes and the
things that maybe traditionallywe'd like to ignore or fix about
ourselves, we're able to go outinto the world with a little
more compassion, a little lessjudginess and a lot more
(04:43):
understanding that we're all onthis rock, blazing through space
together, and maybe there'sroom for acceptance when we come
across something or someonethat's a little hard to love.
It's a much more peaceful placeto live from my friends.
So keep this mantra close.
It will make a difference toyou and for the world that we
live in.
I choose a life of self loveand self acceptance.
(05:09):
Whew, that was a doozy.
So let's continue on this trainof thought and look at today's
topic, which is how to embraceyour own approval.
Let's start by taking a momentto collectively sigh in the
(05:29):
ongoing frustration of alwaysseeking that elusive approval
from other people.
Shall we from other people,shall we?
I mean seriously, the struggleis real the things that we do
right, like at home and at work.
Heck, I even want flightattendants to love me.
So when I fly, I'm one of thosenerds that takes out the safety
(05:52):
card and pays attention andmakes serious eye contact with a
flight attendant when they'redoing their presentation,
because I just want them to knowI'm a good traveler.
I want a gold star at thegrocery store for how clever I
was for putting the items on theconveyor belt.
Lame.
But here's the good news itdoesn't have to stay that way,
because today we're diving deepinto the wonderful world of
(06:13):
approval and acceptance.
And, as people pleasers, we loveapproval and acceptance.
Approval and acceptance.
And, as people pleasers, welove approval and acceptance.
But, plot twist, now it allstarts with you.
Buckle up, buttercup.
Because here we go, becauseyou're a bit of a people pleaser
too.
Eh Well, welcome to the club.
We know the drill we bend overbackward, we tune into other
(06:34):
people before checking in withourselves.
You're an expert at shelvingyour own needs and desires just
to earn a nod of approval fromother people Can be a little
exhausting, right.
But here's the thing Chasingafter outside validation is like
trying to catch a greased uppig at a country.
Fair, slippery, downrightimpossible A fool's errand if
(06:57):
you will.
Fair, slippery, downrightimpossible.
A fool's errand if you will.
So we're going to get real fora moment.
Why do we crave approval andacceptance from others so much?
Well, it's human nature.
We all want to feel loved,valued, respected, and I
personally believe that we'reall worthy of that fundamentally
.
But somewhere along the way weget caught up in this vicious
cycle of seeking validation fromeveryone else.
(07:20):
Maybe it started when we werekids and it wove itself into how
we were raised.
Any of this sound familiar?
Because what I really want youto hear is this there is no
amount of outside validationthat will ever fill that void
inside if you don't learn toaccept and approve of yourself
(07:41):
first.
See how I spoke slowly, soyou'd really get that, because I
mean, really, we don't have tolook very far to validate that
statement.
Just ask the celebrities withmillions of adoring fans who
still feel insecure and lackself-assurance.
Ask the millionaires who,despite outward appearances and
seem to have it all, they stillstruggle with relationships and
(08:04):
try to buy their way intohappiness.
Cue the light bulb moment.
It's time we gotta flip thescript and start giving yourself
the love and acceptance thatyou so desperately seek from
other people.
But how you ask?
Well, my dear friend, that'swhere the magic of
self-acceptance comes into play.
It's all about loving who youare, flaws and all, and
(08:28):
recognizing, knowing andbelieving that you are worthy of
love and approval, exactly howyou are.
Radical idea, right.
So let's break it down.
Let's take a practical look athow you get from where you are
now to where you're going, whichis, of course, mojo Town, and
(08:49):
you're the mayor, where you loveand accept yourself in all your
gorgeousness.
Let's start at the top Step one.
It's time to acknowledge yourfeelings Yep, all of them, the
good, the bad and the ugly.
I want you to stare them in theface and really give them a
good look.
Give yourself permission tofeel whatever it is that you're
(09:12):
feeling, without judgment,without shame.
Trust me, it is so liberating.
Whatever that feeling is, itsimply is what it is.
And this is going to feeldifferent and take some real
intentional thinking.
The key here is that you needto give yourself express
(09:34):
permission to do so.
And how do you do that?
Well, you say to yourself selfI give you permission to feel
whatever it is you want to feel.
Say it to yourself, and there'syour contract with yourself.
It's up to you to honor it.
When I came home back to Canadaafter my mom died, I was in
survival mode, with a heavygarnish of grief.
(09:55):
My marriage had also just endedand I was very overwhelmed with
, well, all the feelings really,and in my state of exhaustion
and crippling anxiety andsadness, I decided that part of
my recovery was a prescriptionto feel.
Feel the feelings, sit withthem, name them, observe them,
(10:18):
surrender to them.
If I felt tired, I slept.
If I felt sad, I cried.
And then I cried some more andwhat do you know?
The crying eventually stopped,despite how it felt in the
moment.
If I felt lazy, I would laze.
Now this came with its ownbattle of unlearning my usual
route, which was to be in myhead about all the things I
(10:40):
wasn't doing whilst indulging inall my own feelings.
But then you know what?
I let that shit go Because I'dgiven myself permission to feel
that permission slip was worthits weight.
And when you do this, you willfind yourself not only honoring
your own reality and pro tip, noone can do this for you but
(11:02):
you're actively processing yourtruth.
There's no getting oversomething.
You have to go through it,because the alternative is
ignoring and powering throughuntil that whisper turns into a
scream and then you really haveto deal with it.
Look, babe, there's nothingwrong with anything you're
feeling ever, so honor yourselfby observing and accepting
(11:27):
whatever it is that you'refeeling.
When you get stuck, justremember this great adage there
is no good, there is no bad,there just is.
I want you to hear that again,there is no good.
There is no bad, there just is.
Let's stop attaching judgment toour feelings and just let them
(11:47):
be.
Sure, it's a bit existential,but that's a little bit.
But why?
You're here, right?
Plus, as an extra added bonus,just think of all the free time
you're going to have when you'renot busy judging yourself,
because next up we're going totalk about those pesky inner
critics.
You know the voices in yourhead that constantly whisper
sweet nothings like you're notgood enough.
(12:10):
And who do you think you are?
Yeah, those guys.
Yeah, it's time to show themthe door, politely.
Of course, we're going toreplace those negative thoughts
with affirmations that celebratehow worthy and amazing and
exceptional you are.
Repeat after me I am enough, Iam worthy and I approve of
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myself.
Now here's where the real funbegins Self-care.
Oh yeah, we're taking bubblebaths, we're taking long walks
in nature, we're indulging inour favorite hobbies, whatever
fills your cup, whatevernourishes your soul.
Read that book, play thatguitar, treat yourself like the
VIP that you are because, let'sface it, you deserve it and, if
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I'm right, it's probably overdue.
But wait, there's more.
Remember those exercises Ipromised?
Well, here's one for you.
Grab a journal and write downthree things that you love about
yourself every single day.
It could be anything Threethings that you love about
yourself every single day.
It could be anything From yourkiller sense of humor to your
amazing dance moves.
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The key is to focus on thepositive and celebrate and get
intimate with your awesomeness.
Another fun exercise takeyourself on a date.
That's right, you heard me.
Treat yourself to a soloadventure, whether it's trying
out a new restaurant, catching amovie or maybe just a leisurely
stroll through the park.
Enjoy the freedom, enjoy yourown company and have some fun in
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the joy of self-discovery.
I'll never forget the first timeI did this.
I was living in Montreal and Ihad just moved there for work,
and the only other person that Iknew was an ex boyfriend Gross
right.
So I gave myself a mission tofind the best cup of coffee in
Montreal, and there were lots ofbad cups of coffee.
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So this is a longer story thanthat.
But on my days off I wouldspend the time getting dressed
up.
That would be my self-care, andI put on my favorite tunes so
that I had my mind right and Icould get my strut on and I
would set myself loose in thesuper cool city and search for
the perfect cup.
And when I closed my eyes, Ican picture the moment where all
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my self-doubt and all myinsecurities and all the
unknowns they all just meltedaway.
My self-doubt and all myinsecurities and all the
unknowns they all just meltedaway and I was in my groove.
Boom Mojo, I felt it.
I had the strut.
I had this feeling ofempowerment for doing this on my
own Wind, in my back.
It was just this great feelingthat this was my cool life and I
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did this.
Now I won't sugarcoat it.
This journey to self-acceptancewon't always be smooth sailing.
There are bumps in the road,moments of doubt and maybe even
a few setbacks along the way,but guess what?
That's all part of it andyou'll see them coming.
So you're not going to getsidelined or surprised.
Just take the time you need torest, breathe and reboot.
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This is my invitation for you toreally enjoy this adventure, my
friend, because every singlestumble it's just a stepping
stone to who you're becoming andyou're really on the path to
remembering who you are.
So to all my fellow people,pleasers out there, I want to
leave you with this.
So to all my fellow people,pleasers out there, I want to
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leave you with this.
It's time to break free fromthe shackles of our outer
validation and get ready for thepower that comes with
self-acceptance, because you areworthy, you are enough and you,
my dear friend, are absolutelydeserving of your own approval.
And if none of this works, mayI just suggest putting on Chaka
Khan's I'm Every Woman on yourstereo as loud as you can,
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because I know for me fills mybucket every damn time.
Now go forth and conquer you,magnificent human being.
The world is ours for thetaking One self-approved,
intentional, self-loving step ata time.
Thank you so much for tuninginto today's episode.
Remember, self-love andself-acceptance are the
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foundation for a Mojo Master,and I know that you have
everything that you need tostart this adventure and level
up your self-love life.
Be sure to find me on Insta andlet me know how you're coming
along with your self-acceptanceadventure, and you can find my
handle and a few fun links inthe show notes.
So be sure to check that out.
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Come back next time where weexplore finding harmony in
relationships, and say sayonarato Dramarama.
So until then, stay fabulous,keep spreading those positive
vibes, be kind out there, takecare, my lovelies, toodle-oo
kangaroo.
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