Beingmerry.com

02/12/2024

appreciating life as it unfolds

08/21/2023

Focus on things that matter and things you can control. Let go of the rest

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08/21/2023

Fostering a culture of curiosity empowers teams and unlocks a world of possibilities.

Asking "what if" and "how might you" questions stimulates creativity. It's about digging deep, exploring the uncharted, and embracing fresh perspectives.

Here's how you can cultivate curiosity as a leader:
👉 Shift your stance: Question with curiosity, not as an expert.
👉Lead by example: Embrace vulnerability and encourage deep exploration.
👉Elicit curiosity: Ask thought-provoking questions that uncover layers of insights.
👉Prime the pump: Foster awareness, allowing curiosity to flourish.

Read more about the profound impact curiosity has on leadership and coaching in Natalie Jobity's latest blog for the Coaching World blog: https://ow.ly/OfH250Pykt6.

08/21/2023

"In summary, healing is a transformation of view rather than a cure.

It involves recognizing your intrinsic wholeness and, simultaneously, your interconnectedness with everything else." - Jon Kabat-Zinn

Get your Free Mindfulness Meditation from Jon Kabat-Zinn today.

Click this link - https://betterlisten.lpages.co/wellness-101-toolkit/

08/15/2023

At the heart of my latest book, Fierce Self-Compassion - I break down self-compassion into two different branches: tender self-compassion and fierce self-compassion - as shown in the graphic by above! This explains the difference between the two and why both are needed for balance:⁠
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"The quintessential question of self-compassion is 'What do I need right now?' and more specifically 'What do I need to help alleviate my suffering?' The answer to this question changes depending on the circumstances. Sometimes what we need is to accept ourselves in all our human imperfection, to love ourselves as we are in the moment. But that doesn’t mean we necessarily want to stay as we are in the moment. If a herd of cattle is stampeding toward you, it’s not the time for self-acceptance, it’s time for action. ⁠
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If tender self-compassion is metaphorically like a parent soothing his crying child, fierce self-compassion is like Momma Bear who ferociously protects her cubs when threatened, or catches fish to feed them, or moves them to a new territory with better resources. Just as tenderness can be turned inward so that we nurture and care for ourselves, the fierce energy of Momma Bear can also be turned inward to stand up for ourselves.⁠
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What’s essential is that these two faces of self-compassion are balanced and integrated so that we can be whole. When both are present, it creates a caring force that can be used to transform ourselves and the world around us."⁠
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04/10/2023

Just get your ass on the cushion. The legend, Jon Kabat-Zinn gets trippy with Dan Harris in today's episode. Listen now: https://link.chtbl.com/uuEsggR9

03/19/2023

Love this graphic created by Andrea Evgeniou MS, EMDR, ACT, DBT, Somatic Healing] 🙏🏽💖

Thank you for your beautiful work sharing the research behind the effects self-compassion has on the brain! 🧠💪🏽✨

🔁 Reposted by Andrea Evgeniou MS, EMDR, ACT, DBT, Somatic Healing]

06/09/2020

A great resource for Anti-racist resources to educate yourself on what you can do - understand what priviledge means, racial bias and stereo typing and more. Leaning into this issue is the first step to moving forward.

In response to the killing of unarmed black people by police, we're gathering Greater Good pieces that explore our potential to reduce prejudice in society and in ourselves.

04/02/2020

Live Meditations Today:

Jon Kabat Zinn, Pioneer of Mindfulness in the West, on YouTube: search for Livestream Meditations with Jon Kabat-Zinn. Every day at 11am PST.

Richard Davidson, Pioneer of Mindfulness in the West, Center for Healthy Minds, live on YouTube: 4/2/20 at 11:30am PST.

Dan Harris, 10% Happier app and website, on YouTube, every day at 12pm PST.

I am leading live meditations as well for the BetterUp Coaching community as well as the Oasis Life Long Learning community and for parents in my local zip code. Please contact me directly if you would like information on how to join one of those sessions.

03/20/2020

During this time of unprecedented events, cultivating compassion and sending loving kindness to all:

May all beings be safe and protected,
May all beings be healthy and strong,
May all beings be happy and peaceful,
May all beings live with the knowledge we are all interconnected.

Will be setting up drop-in meditation zoom events. Will post soon.

01/02/2020

mindfulness | gratitude | happiness | wellness

12/06/2019

Also, so grateful for 3 new mentees— professional coaches looking to gain and renew their Associate Certified Coach credential with the International Coach Federation. Besides being certified as a Life Coach, I am also registered with the ICF as a Mentor Coach and find working with mentees so rewarding. Part of earning/renewing an ACC credential involves working with a mentor to demonstrate core competencies set by the ICF as the golden standard. One outcome of engaging, observing, and giving feedback, is learning and then integrating. Knowing the value these coaches give to their clients with their integrity and these standards allows me to see the big picture. Encouraging, being present, focusing and bringing accountability can transform our world into a more accepting place. So grateful for Coaches who serve the greater good, 1 person at a time🙏🏼!

12/06/2019

So grateful for 3 new coaching clients- managers who wish to promote more work-life balance and shift and role model their relationship with stress! Clarifying values, aligning goals, and flexing their strengths to design actions to overcome perceived obstacles. Interested in clarifying your own values, or identifying your character strengths? For the former, give me a call and I will share some exercises. For the the latter, take the FREE online strengths survey at www.VIACHARACTER.org, and then give me a call so we can discuss how to leverage those strengths to live a more fulfilling life🙏🏼 It’s a lot in perception/beliefs and application. If you think you can or can’t, you are right!

Do you know your character strengths? Once you do, you’ll be empowered to face life’s challenges, work toward goals and feel more fulfilled, personally and professionally. Take the free personality assessment test from the VIA Institute on Character so you can discover your strengths today.

12/04/2019

So grateful for being able to share how to Grow Gratitude with the Oasis Learning Hub last month- and ending this week. The gratitude activity with the biggest return on investment - Writing a gratitude letter and delivering it! Thank you Greater Good Science Center for all you share about evidence-based practices to make for a more meaningful life! !

10/14/2019

So wise!