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Those Who've Helped Us

We've created a list of resources that have helped us on our own healing journey. These are just a few of the many out there. Please use these resources as a way to help build practical tools and strategies. We hope that through this journey you learn to love yourself in a society that tells you otherwise.

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Some things that have helped me . . .

Practice gratitude. When I first was told to start writing down the things I am grateful for every morning, I really had no idea what I was doing. I sort of did it to just simply do it – going through the motions. But it wasn’t until I learned that it is the simple things that truly make us grateful. A slow cup of coffee in the morning, a walk on the beach, or a home-cooked meal. Don’t get me wrong, of course, be grateful for your health, family, and friends but what will shift your mindset are those little moments that happen each day.

I thank New York Times 2x best-selling author and top motivational speaker, Rachel Hollis for helping me learn these skills. Her Start Today Journal allows me to write tactical goals every morning that help me hold myself accountable. Without her practice, I am not sure I would have learned these skills to reimagine my best version of myself. She has played a vital role in my journey of understanding courage and how to reframe my mindset.

Purpose

Our Experience

Create a daily mantra. Mantras can help stabilize you and shift your energy. When you’re caught up in a negative spiral, use this designated mantra as a way to bring yourself back to a calm state of mind. The mantra can be as simple as you want it to be and will work as a mini-meditation. Try it out and see how it goes!

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Gratitude

Make your bed. I know it sounds silly but making your bed every single day is a commitment that will make you feel accomplished. Author and TEDx Talk Speaker, Mel Robbins, preaches the power of making your bed first thing in the morning. It is a gift to you and you will thank yourself later to come back to a place of peace. I have made this small daily commitment to myself and I will never turn back.

Instagram: msrachelhollis

Podcast: The Rachel Hollis Podcast

Award-Winning Story Teller, Jay Shetty, dives into finding your purpose. He teaches strategies on how to separate your passion from your purpose and help encourage you to discover what fuels your soul. In one of his Instagram live's, he quoted, "quote" and these words have stuck with us since.

Instagram: jayshetty

Podcast: On Purpose

Turn to faith. When something is beyond our control, trust that God has a greater plan. He will hold your hand on this journey and guide you to new beginnings. Trust that love will get you through. Give yourself forgiveness, set aside time for yourself each day that is strictly for you.

Meet New York Times 2x best-selling author, Rachel Hollis. Rachel specializes in motivational speaking and hosts events across the nation that empower her community to believe in themselves and not let their past hold them back from their present. She has played a vital role in our journey of understanding courage and how to reframe my mindset.

Instagram: msrachelhollis

Podcast: The Rachel Hollis Podcast

Vulnerability

Researcher and storyteller, Brene Brown,

Instagram: brenebrown

Podcast: Unlocking Us

Meet the one and only, Brene Brown. Brene specializes in researching, storytelling, and writing. She dives into the importance of human connection and how the key to connection is vulnerability. We encourage you to watch her TEDxTalk on The Power of Vulnerability if you want to learn more.

Peace

Former NFL player transforms to top motivational speaker, Trent Shelton preaches how to protect your peace and set boundaries. Trent runs his own podcast Straight Up where he shares life's harshest truths and how to combat your struggles.

Instagram: trentshelton

Podcast: Straight Up

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Book: The 5 Second Rule

Power of 5

When I was first introduced to The Five-Second Rule, I had no idea how big of an impact this tool would have on my life. It's just 5 seconds you could convince yourself. But for me, I've been able to use this tool to consistently meet my goals, routines, and intentions. I've learned to speak up for myself or share a thought when I otherwise wouldn't have. Or to get out of bed in the morning when I made a promise to myself I'd wake up earlier. Or to change my reaction to something that triggers me. I promise if you fully believe in the power of 5 seconds, it will help make a difference in your life. Use it to your advantage to shift or reframe your mindset from a negative thought spiral. To find out more I encourage you to read her book The Five-Second Rule or check out her Five Second Journal.

Meet Mel Robbins, Author of The 5 Second Rule and successful motivational speaker. Mel teaches the power of 5 seconds and how to use her tools to change your life. LITERALLY. Her story is empowering and has been crucial in our way of thinking.