Blog Excerpt: "Jecelyn was confident in her ability to make decisions and do what is best for herself, which is a skill most people don’t discover until they reach independence with college or living on their own for the first time. However, she recalls her confidence starting to fade when she hit middle school. "

Ways to Engage: When was the first time you felt you had control over your life, including with schedule, with hobbies, with style, or anything else you can think of? Do you still have confidence in these areas? If not, think about the reasons why you used to and don’t anymore. Are any of these reasons in your control? A step in the right direction could be letting reasons out of your control go and taking charge of the ones you can help. You have more power over your own life than you think you do, and it’s never too late to start living out of your own expectations.

Timestamps: Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:49 ) Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 4:31 ) Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 10:45 ) Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 15:21 ) Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 24:19 ) Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 35:58 ) Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 46:02 ) Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 51:23 ) 5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 56:01 ) 5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 59:35 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

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Blog Excerpt: In supporting women unapologetically, Misty has had an exceptional journey in becoming the person she is today and how she is able to help other women on their own paths. She says she used to think she loved herself because she liked the way she looked in the mirror, but as we learn one way or the other, beauty doesn’t equate to self love.

Ways to Engage: Think of some character traits that best describe you. Not ones that are physical or relate to your job. What are some traits that you love about yourself and give you confidence? Mix it up and try to name new ones each time you do this exercise and discover the layers within you that make you the beautiful, complex person you are today.

Timestamps: Prioritizing Self Care - ( 1:35 ) Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 4:56 ) Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 11:31 ) Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 21:52 ) Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 31:30 ) Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 35:23 ) Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 36:38 ) Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 41:06 ) 5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 44:43 ) 5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 49:32 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

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Blog Excerpt: The first talking point on the podcast, “Prioritizing Self Care”, really kicks off the theme of this episode of living in excellence rather than perfection. We have been met with the common issue over the podcast of women always putting others first, even if that isn’t in the best interest of herself.

Ways to Engage: What has your idea of success been in the past? What is your idea of success now, and do you think of yourself as successful? Consider these after listening to Lynita’s episode and see how her mindset shifts your idea of success. It’s important to remain balanced and give yourself credit for how far you have come in your life.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 1:28 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 20:34 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 26:34 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 30:08 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 43:47 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 45:11 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 47:59 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 52:30 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 53:06 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Want to be a guest on The F.E.E.L. Podcast - Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers? Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021 or complete our contact form here: https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact