Intelligent Intoxication

When we feel “broken”, it is often because we’ve told ourselves that in some way we are “damaged, fractured, or not whole”. But, only things can be broken - people cannot. You were born and still are 100% whole and worthy. So, your goal is to remove any thought or belief that prevents you from remembering your inherent wholeness.  I invite you to consider these questions: What might prevent you fr...

When we feel “broken”, it is often because we’ve told ourselves that in some way we are “damaged, fractured, or not whole”. But, only things can be broken - people cannot. You were born and still are 100% whole and worthy. So, your goal is to remove any thought or belief that prevents you from remembering your inherent wholeness.  I invite you to consider these questions: How willing are you to he...

When we feel “broken”, it is often because we’ve told ourselves that in some way we are “damaged, fractured, or not whole”. But, only things can be broken - people cannot. You were born and still are 100% whole and worthy. So, your goal is to remove any thought or belief that prevents you from remembering your inherent wholeness.  I invite you to consider these questions: What weaknesses, flaws, o...

When we feel “broken”, it is often because we’ve told ourselves that in some way we are “damaged, fractured, or not whole”. But, only things can be broken - people cannot. You were born and still are 100% whole and worthy. So, your goal is to remove any thought or belief that prevents you from remembering your inherent wholeness.  I invite you to consider these questions: How do you define WHOLENE...

When we feel “broken”, it is often because we’ve told ourselves that in some way we are “damaged, fractured, or not whole”. But, only things can be broken - people cannot. You were born and still are 100% whole and worthy. So, your goal is to remove any thought or belief that prevents you from remembering your inherent wholeness.  I invite you to consider these questions: How do you define BROKEN?...

When we feel “broken”, it is often because we’ve told ourselves that in some way we are “damaged, fractured, or not whole”. But, only things can be broken - people cannot. You were born and still are 100% whole and worthy. So, our goal is to remove any thought or belief that prevents you from remembering your inherent wholeness.  I invite you to consider these questions: When have you noticed feel...

There will be times when you get triggered due to the words or actions of others. When anything feels too much, too fast, or too soon, your body will go into a stress response. We can’t avoid all triggers, nor can we avoid stress responses. However, it IS our responsibility to calm our bodies and close the stress cycles.  BEFORE you try to communicate in any manner with the other person, please pr...

When we are communicating a boundary to another person, we aren’t trying to get the other person to do what you want them to do - your intention is to meet your own needs.  I invite you to consider these questions: When do you notice trying to “make” someone do what you want them to do? When do you notice trying to get your needs met?   If you have something you’d really love to hear on the podcas...

In Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life, author Byron Katie invites you to complete her “Judge Your Neighbor” exercise in order to get curious about a stressful situation with another person. There are 6 questions/prompts in her exercise.   Question #6: “What is it about this person and situation that you don’t ever want to experience again?” “I don’t ever want … “ "Judge Your...

In Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life, author Byron Katie invites you to complete her “Judge Your Neighbor” exercise in order to get curious about a stressful situation with another person. There are 6 questions/prompts in her exercise.   Question #5: “What did you really think of him/her in this situation?” “NAME is … “ "Judge Your Neighbor" Worksheet   If you have something...

In Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life, author Byron Katie invites you to complete her “Judge Your Neighbor” exercise in order to get curious about a stressful situation with another person. There are 6 questions/prompts in her exercise.   Question #4: “In order for you to be happy in this situation, what do you need him/her to think, say, feel, or do?” “I need NAME to … “ "Ju...

In Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life, author Byron Katie invites you to complete her “Judge Your Neighbor” exercise in order to get curious about a stressful situation with another person. There are 6 questions/prompts in her exercise.   Question #3: “In this situation, what advice would you offer him/her?” “He/she should/shouldn't … “ "Judge Your Neighbor" Worksheet   If yo...

In Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life, author Byron Katie invites you to complete her “Judge Your Neighbor” exercise in order to get curious about a stressful situation with another person. There are 6 questions/prompts in her exercise.   Question #2: “In this situation, how do you want him/her to change? What do you want him/her to do?” “I want NAME to … “ "Judge Your Neighb...

In Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life, author Byron Katie invites you to complete her “Judge Your Neighbor” exercise in order to get curious about a stressful situation with another person. There are 6 questions/prompts in her exercise.   Question #1: When you think of a stressful situation with someone, who angered, confused, hurt, saddened, or disappointed you, and why? “I...

In Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life, author Byron Katie teaches what she refers to as “The Work” - four simple questions that will enable you to see your circumstances in a different light: Is it true? Can you absolutely know that it’s true? How do you react, what happens, when you believe the thought? Who would you be without the thought? Loving What Is by Byron Katie I in...

I encourage you to read Mo Gawdat’s Solve For Happy: Engineer Your Path To Joy. If we agree with Gawdat that our default state IS happiness, in order to return to that state more often, we must be willing to manage our minds.    I invite you to consider these questions: What beliefs prevent you from feeling happier or more joyful? Which habits or routines prevent you from feeling happier? Solve Fo...

I encourage you to read Mo Gawdat’s Solve For Happy: Engineer Your Path To Joy. The author inspires the reader to complete this prompt: “I feel happy when… “ I invite you to complete these prompts: “I feel happy when I’m in these places… “ “I feel happy when I’m with these people… “ “I feel happy when I’m doing these activities… “ “I feel happy when I’m collecting these things… “ Solve For Happy:...

I encourage you to read Mo Gawdat’s Solve For Happy: Engineer Your Path To Joy. The author states: “Success is not an essential prerequisite for happiness.” I invite you to consider these questions: How do you define success? Where did you get your definition for success? What do you expect to feel once you are “successful”? Which “success boxes” are you hustling to check in order to feel happy? H...

I encourage you to read Mo Gawdat’s Solve For Happy: Engineer Your Path To Joy.   The author states: “Happiness is your default state.”   I invite you to consider these questions: What do you need to get rid of? What do you need to stop doing or give away? What do you need to close or finish? What do you need to break up with? What have you outgrown? What feels burdensome, heavy, or suffocating? W...

I encourage you to read Mo Gawdat’s Solve For Happy: Engineer Your Path To Joy. The author states: “Happiness is the absence of unhappiness.” I invite you to consider these questions: When you notice feeling unhappy: where are you? what are you doing? who are you with? what are you thinking or believing? I invite you to complete this prompt: “I feel unhappy when… “ Solve For Happy: Engineer Your P...

I encourage you to read Mo Gawdat’s Solve For Happy: Engineer Your Path To Joy. We don’t earn happiness or joy WITH success. We must commit to being happy and joy NOW.  I invite you to consider these questions: When do you notice feeling happy? When do you notice being in a state of joy? How can you be happy today? How can you be joyful NOW?   I invite you to complete this prompt: “I’m happy when…...

If you really want to get a sense for how intoxicating your life currently is, you must be willing to ask and answer a list of questions.  QUESTION #9: Are you empowered or dramatic in your relationships? If you answered yes, you are likely in deeply connected, mature relationships. If you answered NO, you may be playing the role of Victim, Rescuer, or Persecutor. All of these roles are fueled by...

If you really want to get a sense for how intoxicating your life currently is, you must be willing to ask and answer a list of questions.  QUESTION #8: Are you PRIORITIZING rather than BALANCING your life.  “Remember that if you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will.” Greg McKeown.  Essentialism When we try to “balance” our lives, we are saying that everything matters the same. When we pri...

If you really want to get a sense for how intoxicating your life currently is, you must be willing to ask and answer a list of questions.  QUESTION #7: Are you living your purpose? Are you BEING your purpose? We are our purpose when we’re utilizing our inherent talents and pursuing our passionate talents to create a deeply fulfilling life.  I invite you to consider these questions: What are your i...

If you really want to get a sense for how intoxicating your life currently is, you must be willing to ask and answer a list of questions.  QUESTION #6: Are you fulfilled? In order to feel fulfilled, we must be: making continuous progress and growing making an impactful contribution to others I invite you to consider these questions: Are you making continuous progress personally and professionally?...