Hi there,
True confession: I'm Vicki, a self-aware individual, Intuitive Coach, coffee lover, and decent person who still struggles with the topic of embracing grace.
Today, we'll discuss the importance of giving yourself grace and how it can positively impact not only you but also those around you.
I recently worked with a client who was navigating through multiple stressors like managing little kids, caring for an aging mom, juggling a busy career, and recovering from a virus.
Despite all these challenges, she was hard on herself for not accomplishing everything she had planned. Instead of reprimanding, I encouraged her to reflect on where she could offer herself more grace, some self-love, and a little bit of girl...you are tired, and that is ok to admit and even better to accept!
During our session, we did a breathing exercise to bring her into the moment and allow her to feel grace within herself. High-stress situations put us in survival mode, and many of us shut down emotionally, even if we remain productive. This disconnect between our hearts and heads inhibits growth. I reminded her and you about the importance of taking a moment for self-compassion and pausing to allow personal growth.
Reflecting on my middle son’s surgery when he was thirteen, I realized the power of rest. He grew because being at rest allowed his body to heal and grow—a whole six inches! And yes, I have apologized for smacking his head into the wall when carrying him because I didn't realize he had grown that much, and navigating the doorway was tricky.
Similarly, taking time to breathe and rest can facilitate emotional and personal growth when we are under stress. I know you know the following ideas, but I'm here to remind you to use them.
Pause and Reflect: Take moments throughout the day to pause and reflect on your emotions. Stop what you are doing and reflect right now. Put down the phone! Good job.
Breathing Exercises: Simple breathing exercises can help center yourself and reduce stress. Let's see those Buddha bellies in action!
Self-Permission: Permit yourself to feel grace in the moment. Say these words: "I give myself permission to learn what feeling grace for myself feels like." Sometimes, we have to learn to do it before we do it.
Journaling: Write about recent errors or what you consider failures. Frame them as learning experiences rather than shortcomings. I just did this today when I realized over half the month was gone, and it doesn't feel like I was present for a great deal of it.
Practice Kindness: Respond to yourself with the same kindness and understanding you would offer a lost child.
By encouraging a process of grace and self-compassion, you can prevent burnout and foster a deeper connection between your heart and mind. Remember, pausing and allowing yourself the space to grow is okay.
Grace isn't about perfection; it's about understanding and compassion for oneself.
Head over and listen to the podcast if you'd like to learn more about how to support that beautiful brain, heart, and spirit.
Stay kind to yourself,
Vicki
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