#personaldevelopment

  • Healthy Living Affirmation

     In this episode, Autumn Shields will be sharing a variety of uplifting and empowering healthy living affirmations that will help you cultivate a positive mindset and overcome self-doubt. From healthy living to personal growth, you’ll find affirmations to help you in every area of your life. So sit back, relax, and let these powerful affirmations wash over you. You’ll be amazed at the transformation you can experience by simply speaking these positive statements into existence.

    Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode:

    • Self affirmations for healthy living.

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    Website:  http://www.AutumnShields.com

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  • Harmful Side Effects of Self Development

    Are you tired of the constant pressure to improve yourself and become the best version of you? Self-development has become a massive trend in developed countries, but have you ever considered the potential downsides? In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Autumn Shields delves into the harmful side effects of self-development and what she learned from it. Don’t miss out on this eye-opening discussion that challenges the popular notion that self-improvement is always a good thing. Tune in now to gain a new perspective on the self-development craze and discover how it could be impacting your life.

    Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode: 

    • The downside of self development
    • The upside of self development
    • Why connections with others is so important
    • How you can focus on self development and connections with others
  • Fuel Your Fire: Affirmations for Mental Strength and Resilience

    In this short and powerful bonus episode, Autumn Shields is going to share a series of mental toughness affirmations that you can say out loud to yourself to help you build resilience, overcome challenges, and develop a stronger mindset. These affirmations have been carefully crafted to help you rewire your thought patterns and develop a more positive and empowering inner dialogue. Whether you’re facing a difficult situation, struggling to stay focused, or simply looking to improve your mental toughness, these affirmations will provide you with the motivation and inspiration you need to push through and achieve your goals. So tune in now and discover the power of mental toughness affirmations!

    Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode:

    • Affirmations for mental strength and resilience. 
  • Harmful Side Effects of Self-Development

    I recently saw a video of a woman talking about how bad self-development can be and it should be avoided at all costs. She went on about other things that seemed extreme, so I immediately dismissed it.  This video bothered me for days. I just couldn’t shake the part about self-development and wondered why it triggered me.  

    Perhaps it’s because I have been a student of self development for as long as I can remember. The books, the courses, the workshops, oh my! I don’t remember a day I haven’t made self-development a part of my daily routine. I love soaking up ideas and tools that can help me become the best version of me. I have learned to stretch and challenge myself. I’ve even written and published a self-development book! How can self-development be a negative thing?  

    Self-development has become a popular trend in recent years, with many individuals seeking to improve themselves and achieve their goals through various techniques. So I asked the question, “How can self-development be harmful?” Here is what I found.

    While self-development can undoubtedly have its benefits, such as increased self-awareness, confidence, and motivation, there is a potential downside that is often overlooked: a focus on self can lead to a disconnection from others. Which can lead to unhappiness. 

    If self-development has been the trend in recent years, why is it that people feel less happy now? Gallup has been polling Americans on how they are feeling about different aspects of life and policy issues for the last two decades. Just this year, across those 29 different measurements, 38% of Americans say they’re satisfied in life.

    In today’s world, we are bombarded with messages that emphasize the importance of self-care, self-improvement, and self-actualization. However there is barely a whisper about the importance of connecting with others or how to improve the community in which you live.  

    Self-development often places a significant emphasis on individual achievement and personal success. While this can be motivating and empowering, it can also create a culture of individualism. This can lead to a lack of connection and empathy towards others, which can have negative consequences on our relationships and overall well-being.

    Furthermore, self-development can create a narrow focus on individual achievement, where the measure of success is often based on external factors such as wealth, status, and material possessions. This narrow focus can lead to a sense of competition and comparison with others, further isolating us from the connections that are vital to our emotional and mental health.

    Human beings are social creatures, and our connections with others are essential for our well-being and happiness. It can provide us with a sense of purpose and belonging. When we focus too much on self-development, we risk neglecting the connections that are vital to our emotional and mental health. The Roots Of Loneliness Project found that in 2022, 52% of Americans reported feeling lonely and 47% of people reported that their relationships with others are not meaningful. 

    I was on a plane from Miami to Boston a few weeks ago when I met the sweetest twin girls who were in their early twenties. They were originally from New York but were currently living in the Boston area. As we spoke about the adjustment from leaving home and moving to another state, one of them said, “We are finding it really difficult to make friends. It seems like no one wants a friend.”  In other recent conversations, I have heard similar comments from other young people. I have heard, “I don’t really have time to invest in friends.” Even from an eleven year old who said, “I don’t need friends, I have everything I need.” So do we really need each other or is it just one more thing we can take off our endless to do lists?

    The Harvard Study of Adult development learned that it is close relationships, not money, intelligence or one’s genetic makeup, that creates lifetime happiness. By prioritizing connection with others, we can develop a sense of empathy, compassion, and understanding towards others. This can lead us to build more meaningful relationships as well as a more fulfilling life.  

    There are also many studies that have shown correlation between relationships and your life span. A recent 2002 study published in the Annual Review of Public Health on lifespan by BYU psychology professor, Julianne Holt-Lunstad, found that relationships matter more than genetics when it comes to aging well and longevity.  

    Let that sink in. Relationships can provide you more happiness, health and longevity. 

    So what do we do? Self-development and connection with others are not mutually exclusive. It’s possible to prioritize self-development while also prioritizing connections with others. Finding a balance between these two goals is crucial for achieving long-term success and happiness. This shift in focus can provide a sense of purpose and connection while also allowing us to grow and develop as individuals. It’s a win- win! 

    So can we cheer each other on while we are trying to become the best version of ourselves? Can we be friends?  I would really like that! You can find me here: http://www.AutumnShields.com. If you aren’t feeling the nudge to reach out to me, please do something to better yourself today and connect with someone else in a meaningful way.

  • From Frazzled To Fierce

    Today’s episode will ‘wow’ you! You will learn how to create that life that you have been working towards, but can’t seem to make it happen because something is missing. This is it! You will hear from our guest, Delynn Miller, who is an entrepreneur, life coach and co-founder of Pursuit Institute. She shares how she traded in her six-figure salary for a five-star life and a multi seven-figure salary. Listen now to hear more tools you can implement to help you go from frazzled to fierce. It’s time to start living a life that you don’t need a vacation from!

    Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode:

    • How your mindset will make you or break you.
    • How you can create a different mindset and go from frazzled to fierce.
    • How to figure out where you are now and where you want to go.
  • Kicking Off Season #4 and Letting Go Of The Noise

    Are you ready to feel fully alive in your life? Have you been searching for a way to take your life to the next level? Maybe you are feeling alive in certain areas of your life and completely lost or uninspired in others. To be able to live YOUR best life, you must first assess where you are today and where you want to be. In this episode we are kicking off season four with tips on how to quiet the external noise around you so you can learn to listen to your internal narrative. We have a lot in store for you this season to help you introspect and find what it means to YOU to live your life more fully alive. 

    Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode:

    • What does it mean to ‘turn down the noise’ & why is it important?
    • Tips on tuning in to your own internal desires.
    • What you can expect this season.

  • Finding Gratitude! Does It Really Matter?

    Do you want more from your life? More happiness? Better health? Deeper relationships? Increased productivity? What if there is one strategy that can help you in all of those areas? One strategy that can help is to develop the habit of gratitude! In this episode, Autumn Shields talks about reflection, the highlight reel of our lives, and gratitude so we know how to move forward with more depth, more understanding, and more clarity of what helps each of us live fully alive. Giving thanks and expressing gratitude is one of the oldest concepts in society. It reminds us of how special, beautiful, and blessed our lives are even when we are faced with challenging, stressful, and overwhelming situations. If you’re wondering how gratitude can impact your life or you’re looking for ways to infuse your life with more appreciation and thankfulness, don’t miss this episode!

    Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode:

    • Reflecting on the last year of our lives.
    • What gratitude is
    • Ways to introduce gratitude into your daily routine.
  • Letting Go Of Limiting Beliefs

    Have you ever made a statement like “I’m not good at that”, “I don’t have enough money”, or “bad things always happen to me”? These are examples of common limiting beliefs that put you in a corner of your own making and often falsely define you. Before we welcome in the new year, Autumn Shields talks about one of the biggest ways to make a change in your life. Noticing your limiting beliefs and beginning to work through them, so you can let go and live fully alive as the best version of yourself! If you’re in a place where you feel lost and don’t recognize yourself, listen to this episode. It could be exactly what you needed to start making big changes in 2022!

    Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode:

    • What limiting beliefs are
    • Noticing your own limiting beliefs
    • Exercises to help you let go of those limiting beliefs

    Connect with Autumn Shields:

    Website:  http://www.AutumnShields.com

    Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/738561083314286/?ref=share

    Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/livingyourlifealive/

    Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenudges/