Are You Lifting Or Limiting Yourself?

Every single day we tell ourselves dozens, hundreds, perhaps even thousands of stories. About ourselves, our abilities, our friends, our family, our colleagues, how good we are (not good enough, perhaps?), whether we fit in, what we should be doing, wearing, buying, eating, drinking, etc etc. It's exhausting. It's also inevitable - we're hardwired for storytelling. BUT - and this is a Sir Mix-A-Lot BIG BUT - WE are in charge of the story! We have the power to choose the kind of story we tell ourselves. Is it a story that lifts us up? Or is it a story that limits us? Is it something we can use to help ourselves feel better, more confident, capable, stronger, more resilient, etc? Or is it something that will steal our joy, power, happiness or kindness? This episode, starting with a story of an elephant, and fleas, goes deep into our own ability to LIFT or LIMIT ourselves through the power of our stories. Listen in, and get ready to become a Story Spotter! With love and gratitude, Israel. xo LINKS: WORK WITH ME – Israel Smith – Well-Being & Emotional Resilience Coach and Speaker. I'm a 1:1 Coach, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Co-Founder, Writer... and I'm also a Husband, Father, Surfer, Skateboarder, Musician and Sensitive, Open-Hearted Man. Contact me to learn more about how you can work with me 1:1, book me for speaking gigs, or have me consult to your company. Website: https://israelsmith.com Instagram: @israelpsmith Email: [email protected] Mental Health Support Services In Australia, find a thorough list of mental health support services here: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-resources-for-me Internationally check out these two listings, or search your local area/country for more: https://checkpointorg.com/global/ or https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support Affiliate Disclaimer: I sometimes refer programs/products that pay me commission. You don't pay extra, but if you choose to buy thru me, I may earn money from your purchase. Please note: 1) I operate with 100% Integrity and I don't recommend anything I don't personally use, LOVE and believe in. 2) Earning affiliate commissions helps me continue producing free content like this podcast, and sharing my messages with more people.