Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life

Attachment causes pain and suffering. Preferences are really fun. How can we design a life that is FULL of fun preferences without getting caught up in attachments? Let's figure this out together! Michelle@GrowBy1.com SEARCH ENGINE

Let's talk about FIRE! I'm so excited to finally share this teaching with you! I'll talk about different kinds of fire/energy and how that applies to your life. Examine what your relationship is to fire, how it might help/hinder you right now, and what you would like it to be in the future. Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com SEARCH ENGINE

Pause > Notice > Awareness Increase> Understanding > Choice > Change This is THE cycle for ANY change in your life. Without understanding, you have NO change. Let me explain! Michelle@GrowBy1.com SEARCH ENGINE

Today is my birthday! I want to share with you 7 gifts I would give you if I could and encourage you to take ONE of these and share them with the world today- as MY birthday gift. Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com SEARCH ENGINE

Do you ever fall into being a difficult/challenging person for yourself or others? Do you struggle with some of your personal and/or professional relationships? Is there one person in your life that you just have a very hard time with? I'll explain what is under the surface driving behavior. Get ready to take some notes!  Michelle@GrowBy1.com SEARCH ENGINE

Can a person ever have a truly, 100% of the time, altruistic moment? What if every one of us, all the time, is selfish? If that's true, how can one determine what 'type' of selfish you are? I'm glad you asked! Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com SEARCH ENGINE

What do you do with a difficult or challenging person? What about an enemy? What does LOVE do with these people? How can we make sure OUR expression of love and living is pure, regardless of these people who seem to make life more challenging? I'm glad you asked! ;) Michelle@GrowBy1.com SEARCH ENGINE

Often, when we are trying to reach a goal, we freak ourselves out by our thoughts about the goal. What would happen if you show up every day and do just a couple of things really well, rather than worry about the end result? Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com SEARCH ENGINE

People often ask, "Michelle, how can a person reach that state of bliss or peace you always talk about?" Well, it's not about a destination! I'll explain how you can have an intense state of peace, joy, and happiness when your outer circumstances or conditions say that you shouldn't. Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com SEARCH ENGINE

The wind and sun got together one day for a competition. Who do you think won? I'll tell you a short story and tease out two different ways to get a job done. Enjoy!  Michelle@GrowBy1.com  SEARCH ENGINE

I'll be honest with you, lately, I've been in a funk! Stuck. Feeling weird. I know I'm in a cocoon, changing from one form to another. I'll share what I mean and how I've learned to live with feeling anxious and faithful at the same time- a wicked paradox!  Michelle@GrowBy1.com SEARCH ENGINE

I'll share with you the 3 things that are even more difficult than climbing a tall mountain, swimming long distances, or getting a Ph. D. and EVERYONE needs to work on them. What are they and how can we master them? Well, I'm glad you asked! ;)  Michelle@GrowBy1.com  SEARCH ENGINE

A local community near us in Michigan experienced a school shooting this week with fatalities. Everyone is feeling it. The shock has worn off and many are shouting that we need to DO SOMETHING. Before we do something, however, we need to check in with our BEING. I'll explain.  Michelle@GrowBy1.com 

Do you feel overwhelmed or overburdened? Do you find yourself taking on more than you can handle? Do you have past expectations of yourself or others that aren't working for you anymore? Let's chat about what you can do about it! Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com SEARCH ENGINE

Boundaries are a conscious choice to stay in your own power and still connect with others. Barriers, on the other hand, are usually unconscious ways to protect ourselves from getting hurt and keep us from connecting. Let's chat about both and then do some reflecting to see where you can bring down your barriers and put up your boundaries. Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com  SEARCH ENGINE

Do you have an insatiable need for power, authority, and control? Chances are you'd say, "Mo, of course not!" but maybe you do... Do you have 'enough' power? Again, you might not think so, but what if you do? Let's talk about power!  Michelle@GrowBy1.com SEARCH ENGINE

Do you ever feel like you're living in a book that someone else wrote? Do you find yourself saying the same things your parents used to say or repeating their patterns? Do you ever feel stuck? What would happen if you wrote your own story?  Michelle@GrowBy1.com SEARCH ENGINE

We all have our morning ritual for physical hygiene. Let's talk about a simple 3-step ritual for spiritual, mental, and emotional hygiene. Listen, practice, and let me know how it goes!  Michelle@GrowBy1.com SEARCH ENGINE

I've had several people ask me about systems, processes, and how to be more consistent and accountable. I recently recorded a lesson for our Empowered Leaders Membership Group on consistency- my FAVORITE value by the way! I thought it might help you, too. Additionally, if you'd like to learn more about the Empowered Leaders Group and how you can be connected to some amazing leaders, gain some coac...

This episode is brought to you in a cavernous room on the side of the highway while I wait for my family to finish 'resting'. I'm done with this trip and headed home. Let's talk a bit about the right mindset reframing you can do TODAY to get ready to go 'back to normal' tomorrow. Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com 

I'll tell you a crazy family story and tease out what it means to actually help someone. On our way to an escape room experience, I truly wanted to escape my family- I'll explain why! Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com 

My family uses holiday gatherings as a showcase for what can be considered one of the greatest storytelling comedy shows ever! They never miss a chance to tell a good story that gains lots of laughs. But this year I noticed something different in their stories. I'll explain.  Michelle@GrowBy1.com 

I'll explain how to use two separate methods to go deeper: thankfulness and gratitude. Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!  Michelle@GrowBy1.com 

Do you ever feel like a part of your life is not working well? That you're just getting by, surviving, or hoping for the next table scrap to keep you alive? I'll explain how that shows up in life and what you can do about it. Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com

Our underlying assumptions about life drive our behavior and results. There are 3 assumptions that, when left unchecked, can be dangerous for you. I'll explain what they are and encourage you to reflect on which one is yours and how you can take advantage of reflection time to ensure success!  Michelle@GrowBy1.com