Unapologetically Taking a Break

Some roles don’t come with mental health days. You’ve just gotta take ’em. Nobody is going to give you permission or even ask you if you need one. In some roles, they just expect you to keep going and going and going.

“If you need a break, take a break. It’s better to take one by choice than to have life sit you down.” Share & Let's Live! —Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist mdillondesigns.com/blog
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Today, I said, “Eff that.” I locked my door and got back in bed. I need to recharge. I’ve been going and going and going on “E” for a really long time and today I just without thought or communication got in my bed.

I am huge proponent of communicating and I highly recommend that you don’t wait til you’re at the point of not being able to use words to go sit down somewhere. AND don’t let your role take you out. If you need a break, take a break.

Blessings,

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

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Day 21 “Unapologetically Taking a Break” #IAMtheONE Share & Let’s Live! #Podcast Series w/ Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist
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Stuck in Old Beliefs

In my world that’s surrounded by coaches, motivational speakers, and thought leaders, it’s not uncommon to hear, “Stop holding yourself back.” This can be really frustrating, when you know that you’re really trying to move forward, but you feel “stuck.”

“When we find ourselves ‘stuck,’ it’s often not our current self that’s holding us back. It’s typically our ‘inner child’ that’s stuck in old beliefs. —Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist Share & Let's Live! logo mdillondesigns.com/blog
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What I have learned on my personal development journey, is that often when we find ourselves stuck, it’s not our current self that’s holding us back. It’s typically our inner child that’s stuck in old beliefs.

On today’s podcast, I address this and walk you through the process I did today toward healing a message that has kept me stuck. Check it out.

Blessings,

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

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Day 20 “Stuck in Old Beliefs” #IAMtheONE Share & Let’s Live! #Podcast Series w/ Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist
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Maybe It’s Not You

I went through most of my life (to date) having no idea I was neurodivergent. Things that were hard for me I attributed to me just not working hard enough. When people all but called me a waste of talent, I agreed with them. I mean, I wasn’t doing anything with my gifts so they must be right… right?

“So much of what I thought was my personality, or even character flaws, turned out to be trauma responses & brain chemistry.” —Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist mdillondesigns.com/blog
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Well, yesterday, I saw a post that nearly brought me to tears. It basically said that much of what people refer to as “willpower” is actually attributed to regulation of certain chemicals in the brain. When I saw that, I immediately knew that all the criticism I’d received over decades—being called “lazy,” and told that I lack “ambition,” and overhearing people discuss how I just don’t want to do anything with myself”—was actually due to something beyond my control.

I knew I was trying but I figured everybody else was trying and succeeding so I was either doing something wrong or not trying hard enough. It’s a relief, and a blessing, and so healing to know that there’s a reason for the struggle… and that I can release the shame.

I talk about this on today’s podcast. A vulnerable post, but worth it because maybe you, or someone else, will see and hear these words and find healing, as I did.

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Day 19 “Maybe It’s Not You” #IAMtheONE Share & Let’s Live! #Podcast Series w/ Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist
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Blessings,

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

On my Share & Let’s Live! podcast, I share tips and tools that are transforming my life and mindset every single day. If you appreciate this FREE daily podcast (and are able), please send me a $5 matcha or purchase a membership to support. (If you’re unable, please know I understand.) Thank you so much for being here!

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Make Time for What Matters to You

People will tell us that we need to prioritize ourselves, but they rarely tell us how.

Share & Let's Live! “Prioritizing yourself may be challenging, if you’re not used to it. So start small. 15 minutes a day, is over 90 hours a year.” Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist M D I L L O N D E S I G N S . C O M / B L O G 90 hours: learning how to do it, watching tutorials, practicing, working on that manuscript, strategizing, researching, planning, networking, getting that certification.... Imagine the progress you could make!
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Some of us are so used to putting ourselves last (if we even put ourselves on the list at all), that it’s hard for us to even know where to start.

Today, I was just venting on the podcast when I started to gain the answers to this for myself. So check out today’s podcast. If you tend to not have time for yourself, your goals, your dreams, etc., this one will resonate with you.

Check it out!

Blessings!

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

Day 18 “Make Time for What Matters to You” #IAMtheONE Share & Let’s Live! #Podcast Series w/ Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist
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Blessings,

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

On my Share & Let’s Live! podcast, I share tips and tools that are transforming my life and mindset every single day. If you appreciate this FREE daily podcast (and are able), please send me a $5 matcha or purchase a membership to support. (If you’re unable, please know I understand.) Thank you so much for being here!

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Learn more about me, Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist!