Episode 14: Shifting Gears Into Self-Compassion
Peter and Robyne discuss the need at times to bypass our usual high standards of discipline, and instead invest in deep self-compassion. Plus, they share tools for self-care through tumultuous periods, including looking for ‘lily pads’ of familiarity, finding pleasures in the mundane, and creating small moments of gratitude throughout your day.
Today’s surprise question:
If you could choose the first thought that you have in the morning for the rest of your life, what would those words be?
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Show Notes
We cover many topics in this episode, including:
- There are times when it’s appropriate to bypass your usual high standards of discipline, and instead invest in deep self-compassion in the form of occasional indulgences
- Look for ‘lily pads’ of familiarity to land on to create moments of stability in your life during tumultuous times
- To manifest more joy into your life, revisit finding pleasure in the mundane - the warm water and gentle suds of washing your hands, the fresh clean smell of folding your laundry, etc. - this also helps to quiet the negative mental chatter in your brain
- Remind yourself and the people around you that you have a special life - your value is infinite just because you are
- Creating little moments of gratitude throughout your day can help you appreciate all the things you have going for you
There’s personal power that you can develop and grow, but your value is infinite, and you have it just because you are. – Peter
Additional Resources:
- David Cooperrider – Appreciative Inquiry - “Human systems grow in the direction of the questions that they most persistently and consistently ask themselves.”
- Quote mentioned in Stress Wisely: “The little things? The little moments? They aren’t little.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
Credits:
Hosted by Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe and Peter Katz
Produced by Trevor Campbell
Edited by Sean Ban Beaton
Theme song by Peter Katz
Podcast cover art by Trevor Campbell
Show logistics by Erin Marshall and Jenna Green
Connect:
Connect with Peter Peterkatz.com | Peterkatzspeaks.com
Connect with Robyne Drrobyne.ca
Follow Peter and Robyne on social media:
Peter Katz: Facebook: @peterkatzmusic | Instagram: @peterkatzmusic
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe: Instagram: @dr_robynehd | Twitter: @dr_robynehd
*The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional if you require assistance.
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