Recently, as I focused on overcoming inner criticism through mindful reflection, I’ve noticed that emotions such as guilt and shame, which stem from feeling tough on myself and undermine my self-confidence and self-worth, tend to snowball and consume more bandwidth than I care to admit. Can you relate to experiencing such contracted emotions?

However, utilizing the tools I teach, I recognized that this state of being sabotaged my joy and peace of living here and now. It was also creating a feeling of overwhelm and exhausted in my life.

Carrying all these lower-feeling emotions felt burdensome.

As the feeling persisted, I knew it was time to take a sacred pause and mindfully explore the deep emotions that I was experiencing.

By allowing myself to mindfully process these complex emotions with compassion, kindness, and curiosity, I could see what triggered these thoughts and feelings.

I realized that coming out of my comfort zone and exploring new, unfamiliar, and uncertain experiences triggered a feeling of not feeling safe and secure.

That set me on the trajectory of a series of inner critical thoughts and feelings- like a snowball picking up speed and size.

By taking that moment to rest in reflection and going within to observe with love and kindness, I allowed those feelings to be seen, processed, and then moved out.

This week, let’s kick our inner critics to the curb and make room for some self-love and compassion! As we focus on overcoming inner criticism through mindful reflection, I challenge you to take notice of those moments when your inner voice gets a little too harsh. Instead of letting those negative emotions consume you, take a moment to pause, breathe, and process those feelings with kindness and love. Trust me, your higher self will thank you for it!

Your higher self will thank you for caring!

Need help learning the skills to navigate triggers and deep emotions? Allow me to share my proven methodology, which has been transforming lives for over 15 years. Reply to this email, and let’s start a dialogue to see if my program is right for you.

Mindfully yours,

Nancy

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Nancy Gentle Boudrie Mindset and Mindfulness Expert- Life, Business and Executive Coach

For 35 years, Nancy has helped Business Owners and Corporations peak perform and create exponential success. Whether setting up safety programs in the transportation industry or creating multi-million-dollar independent insurance agencies, one of which was her own, Nancy has been assisting business professionals and organizations in creating seven-figure success. Most recently, for the last 15 plus years, Nancy found her true passion and purpose in coaching company leaders and employees to manage high levels of stress and navigate the unprecedented challenges facing today’s organizations.

She uniquely blends her entrepreneurial business knowledge with her training in mindset skills such as Mindful Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Naropa University’s Mindful Leadership Training. Nancy teaches business professionals to be creative, innovative, and resilient during challenges to create a life of design, not one of default. Furthermore, she assists organizations in increasing morale, profitability and reducing workman’s comp claims and absenteeism by implementing programs that support employee engagement by improving mental and emotional mindset.

Nancy’s passion for sharing her message, special talents, and unique gifts have also included hosting two successful Radio/Podcast shows as well as the releasement of a guided meditation CD, sold on ITunes, called Awaken With Light ~Welcome Inner Balance. Furthermore, she is considered a gifted expert in various energy modalities such as Usui Reiki as a Master/Teacher and Integrative Energy Therapy.

Nancy loves giving back to her community and church. She is a volunteer for Penn Medicine, Neighborhood Health as a reiki practitioner and grief counselor. She is also proud to serve as a reiki practitioner and mindset coach to women battling breast cancer through a nonprofit organization called Unite for Her.