Shell's Sentiments

Are you ready to dive into today’s challenge? It’s time to learn about the fourth Oola Accelerator—integrity.Do you ever feel like you put so much of yourself into something or someo

Someone tried to take credit for my hard work…I am coming out of my comfort zone…. I am the captain on my own ship and only I can take the steps needed to walk outside the lines of my own comfort.If you know me personally...Some of you know me as the girl who says what she thinks, and then wished she didn’t say that. Other’s know me as the quiet people-pleasing girl who keeps her opinions to herself, and just rolls with it. 

Can we please for the love of human mankind, Normalize mental health. I am so tired of hearing kids suffer with this problem. A problem that oftentimes we have the opportunity to course correct. We as adults don’t talk about our emotions and feelings. Which not only hurts us,(that’s a whole other subject.) But harms our children more so. Teenagers, hell people in general, don’t feel like they can seek or ask for help for fear of being teased, called weak, or people thinking they are crazy. When in reality talking to someone is the best self-care there is. 

Emotionally healthy children perform better in school, typically find more success as adults, and tend to lead happier lives. They can be happy and fulfilled as they grow up. Emotionally healthy children grow up to be adults who can process their emotions and feelings.  When we can teach our children that their emotional and mental well being are just as important as their physical well being we have the opportunity to make generational changes for the future. 

If you’ve ever had to deal with a tense family situation, you know how stressful that can be. It  affects not only your relationship with the person in question, it affects how you interact with the others in your immediate household, too. Of  course, there’s  no  question  that  a  toxic  family member will bring  the most  stress  to  you,  your spouse, and kids. 

Were you ever about to do something - and then suddenly, that loud voice inside your head starts talking?Who do you think you are? What makes you so damn special? Why did you do that? No one wants to talk to you. You will never achieve anything in life.  That negative voice inside your head that judges, criticizes, or demeans you is your inner critic. Your inner critic plays a critical role in how you see yourself and your self-esteem. 

Do you sit at the table every week and wonder where all your money goes? Wonder why you don't have any money left over for fun? Let's take a few actions steps to calm the chaos and restore sanity in your financial life. The steps are simple, not necessarily easy. But if you put in the work, I am sure you will find some extra money.  

Mindfulness is the practice of ‘getting out of your own head’ and of simply being rather than constantly thinking, worrying and stressing. While mindfulness is a common part of many meditative practices, it is also an integral part of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). More specifically, mindfulness is used for ‘cognitive restructuring’ which is a tool used in CBT. The goal is to begin ‘reprogramming’ the thoughts.  

Meditation is something that we’re constantly being encouraged to use. Every self-help guru, every highly successful individual and even many athletes trumpet its many benefits and the research too seems to back-up its value. 

“Don’t settle for ordinary when extraordinary is within you.”  I love this simple quote from The OolaGuys—authors Dave Braun and Troy Amdahl—who remind us that we were designed by God for greatness. Each of us is here for a specific purpose.  If you’ve lost sight of your dreams or are going through a rough patch, remember that where you are now is not where you’re destined to stay. Tell yourself daily, This is just where I am. It’s not who I am.