The Toughest Moments: How We Leverage Them for Good

Default to Yes! (Your Extraordinary Self) : Success Strategy for Meaningful Work and Life

19-08-2024 • 21 mins

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In this episode, Juli Reynolds, a nurse, coach, and aromatherapist, guides listeners through a journey of discovering their extraordinary selves by defaulting to 'yes'. She discusses the struggle of facing emotional and physical challenges, the importance of resilience, and provides practical strategies for overcoming obstacles.

Drawing inspiration from research and other influencers, she emphasizes the role of the brain in seeking comfort and how to counteract that with resilience and proper mindset. Juli shares personal experiences, highlighting the lessons learned from hiking, and introduces aroma cognition as a tool to enhance focus, clarity, and emotional strength during tough times.

00:00 Introduction to the Extraordinary Journey

00:24 Facing Overwhelming Moments

01:17 Lessons from a Vacation

02:00 Understanding the Brain's Protective Mechanism

02:53 Insights from Research

03:32 Building Resilience Through Challenges

04:31 Practical Strategies for Not Giving Up

06:26 The Power of Journaling

08:58 Breaking Down Big Challenges

10:36 Cultivating Resilience and Growth Mindset

14:11 Leveraging Support Systems

15:33 Aroma Cognition: Enhancing Focus and Clarity

18:45 Creating Rituals for Resilience

19:29 Conclusion: Embracing the Extraordinary

References:

Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds - Clean Edition


The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday (Kindle Edition is best price)

https://amzn.to/4dPW8eo

Mastery by George Leonard (Best found in a Used Book Store, if you have Audible - it's included in the membership)




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