Sometimes Growth Hurts

“Some growth requires tension. Just because it’s painful doesn’t mean that you’re not still on track.” — Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

Press play to listen to today’s podcast episode that goes with this blog post and meme! BTW, I cuss, so listen when the kids aren’t around.

Struggling on this leg of the journey? Honestly, me too. Need some encouragement, or just entertainment? Check out today’s podcast (above or below).

Blessings!

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist


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Just Keep Swimming

Well… today is day 2 of this shift in focus. I’m calling it B.A.E. (Listen to the podcast to learn what it stands for.) And I’ll just say I had to remind myself that it takes 21 days to form a habit, and today was day TWO.

Meme: Image: full-figured woman a gray sports bra holding hand weights and smiling Text states: “Remember it takes 21 days to create a habit. Don’t give up. Keep trying. You are more capable than you believe.” Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist 
On today’s podcast,  I share a great practice
for addressing worry. Check it out! mdillondesigns.com
Press play to listen to today’s podcast episode that goes with this blog post and meme! BTW, I cuss, so listen when the kids aren’t around.

I know I always say that it’s a storytelling podcast (and it is), AND I teach some deep concepts… simply. I break stuff down so you can utilize it immediately. And in this episode, I teach some skills that will help you (and that are helping me… when I utilize them) to shift out of negative thought patterns….

This month, I am working on shifting out of habitual anxiety by being more self-aware. I hope that you’ll join me on this journey toward more bliss, peace, and ease (and no this is not what B.A.E. stands for, lol).

Check out today’s podcast!

Blessings!

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist


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What’s on Your Mind?

“We are often unaware of the thoughts that pass through our minds. We can become more aware by noticing how we feel.” — Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist

Meme: Image of curly haired woman daydreaming (looking up, off in the distance, smiling). Text states: “We are often  unaware of the thoughts that pass through our minds. We can become more aware by noticing  how we feel.” — Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist
This month's theme is "What's on your mind? Check out today's podcast! mdillondesigns.com/blog
Press play to listen to today’s podcast episode that goes with this blog post and meme! BTW, I cuss, so listen when the kids aren’t around.

New month. New topic.

This month I’m tackling the challenge of overcoming constant anxiety, angst, and worry. Although I know that much goes into the body’s fear responses, I do believe that I can gain more control over my life by reducing some of my unhelpful habits.

Today, on my podcast I talk about how I intend to use this month to create new habits regarding how I deal with anxious thoughts. Rather than attempt to stop anxious thoughts, which isn’t really logical. I am choosing to use the anxious thoughts to create more helpful habits.

I’ve already started this intentional shift in awareness and I’m seeing results. I explain things more fully on today’s podcast and I believe you will gain much value from it. Maybe anxiety isn’t your thing, but another emotion tends to take over in ways that you wouldn’t prefer.

Check out today’s podcast, and see if you too can utilize this simple practice to shift your habits of thought.

Blessings!

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist


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Letting Go of Anxiety

Day 31 “Letting Go of #Anxiety” #MARCH4WARD Share & Let’s Live! #Podcast Series w/ Marlene Dillon

Meme: Image of a woman biting her nails. Text states: “Old habits
don't have to be permanent. We can create new habits to help release the unsupportive ones.” Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist
Want to learn more? Check out today's podcast! mdillondesigns.com/blog
Press play to listen to today’s podcast episode that goes with this blog post and meme! BTW, I cuss, so listen when the kids aren’t around.

Today, I came to a realization about myself. Although, I am fully aware that I struggle with anxiety, I discovered during the podcast that I am wired to be anxious no matter what state I’m in. (It’s kinda hard to fully explain. I tell it all on the podcast.)

Today’s revelation led me to consider my new challenge for next month. I believe I will use April to help me get a little bit better control of my tendency toward worry.

Worry is a habit of thought. And habits don’t have to be permanent. We can be intentional and create new habits to help release the unsupportive ones. That’s what I’m planning for next month.

Check out today’s episode to hear the story that brought me to this discovery.

Blessings,

Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist