68. Trust the River of Life: Stop Rowing Upstream with Debbie Gisonni

Debbie Gisonni has what I believe to be the most powerful way to overcome disappointment and let go of the illusion of control. Debbie is an author, speaker, happiness guru, and corporate advisor who inspires people to make simple changes that radically improve their self-awareness, well-being, and success!&nbsp; She is the founder of SELF POWER NOW! - a media and consulting company offering books, online courses, and corporate advisory services that empower people to make positive changes in their lives. Her goal is to help people address and balance all realms of life – mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional. She is also the author of several titles: Note to Self, Vita’s Will, and The Goddess of Happiness. For her work with corporate executives to women’s groups to teens, she was inducted into the Happiness Hall of Fame, an honor shared by other inductees including Deepak Chopra, Serena Williams, Taylor Swift, and Dolly Parton.&nbsp; &nbsp; Wow, what a force for positive change this woman is! Jump right into the episode, and let’s experience the magic that happens when you stop rowing upstream and trust the river of life. [00:01 - 6:40] Opening Segment &nbsp; I introduce Debbie Gisonni&nbsp; Bio&nbsp; Debbie shares about the positivity that is currently happening in the world&nbsp; Employees questioning their job’s cultures&nbsp; People were forced to be with theirselves&nbsp; There are massive shifts happening in people’s lives&nbsp; &nbsp; [06:41 - 16:31] Self Awareness and Silencing Mental Chatter &nbsp; Debbie talks about the power of choice&nbsp; Everything that happens, happens exactly at the time it’s needed&nbsp; The only thing you can control is “the now”&nbsp; Tell the pesky voice “Stop! this is not true!”&nbsp; The power of self-awareness Knowing who you are You can’t step forward if you don’t know yourself&nbsp; The issue of living in the “outer world”&nbsp; Stop the mental chatter with silence&nbsp; <spa