22. Stories We Tell - Kindra Hall's new book!

Send us Fan MailAbout this episode:A story I was telling myself that was holding me backThe life-changing book Choose Your Story Change Your Life  by Kindra HallWe are always telling ourselves stories whether we realize it or not.Our inner storyteller is as unique as our fingerprint.Our self stories are so ingrained in our routines that we are unaware of how they are affecting us.The stories we tell ourselves keep us safe - or so we think. They actually keep us stuck.Step #1 in Stop the Mind Screw is to analyze your self-talk and it is there for a reason!Kindra lays out 4 steps in choosing our stories. Those steps are 1. Catch, 2. Analyze, 3. Choose, 4. InstallBecause the stories we tell ourselves are who we become we really must catch, analyze, choose better stories, and then install them.Awareness is the first step to changing everything. Kindra tells an awesome story about the iceberg that took down the Titanic.Our stories are usually just below our awareness - sometimes they peek out - Kindra calls these "iceberg moments"This is step number one catching those stories in the process.Analyze: Once you begin understanding the stories you tell yourself that you can become aware of how to change that story and start telling yourself a story that will serve you. It isn't about lying to yourself, it is about empowering yourself.Choose: We have a tendency to only remember the bad stories. It is time to reinforce the powerful stories. Mental diets come in handy here. Want to know more about a mental diet? Download your resource guide here: 🍕 www.kathieowen.com/mentaldietInstall: Kindra closes out the book talking about 5 essential areas of our life that we are telling stories and how to change them.Business and careerHealth and wellnessMoney and financeRelationships and loveFamily and parentingLinks mentioned in the episode:Mental Diet Resource Guide Here: www.kathieowen.com/mentaldietKindra Hall's new book Choose Your Story Change Your LifeAnd here is a link to Stories that Stick.Find Kindra Hall on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kindrahallBlog post on this episode: https://www.kathieowen.com/blog/what-story-will-you-tellThe Kathie Owen PerspectiveHelping leaders, founders, and professionals recognize the human patterns that shape leadership, culture, communication, and emotional regulation under pressure.🌐 Website: https://www.kathieowen.com📖 Articles & Bonus Resources: https://www.kathieowen.com/blog🎤 Human Patterns Under Pressure Live Join an upcoming live event to explore leadership psychology, nervous system regulation, and the hidden patterns that influence performance, relationships, and workplace culture.📱 Connect with Kathie: • LinkedIn • YouTube • Facebook • Instagram • PinterestIf this episode helped you see something differently, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from the conversation.Pressure doesn't define us. It reveals the patterns we've yet to observe.