Ep. 14 - Intention Series: 3 Ways To Release Auto-Pilot & Connect With Yourself

To connect with me 1-on-1 & receive bonus episodes of the podcast, consider joining The Pivotal Collective on Patreon.The ability to 'live life on auto-pilot' can be both a blessing and a curse...here's why:By definition, auto-pilot is operating without much cognitive effort. Meaning, you can move through the day without having to think much about it. You kinda just...go.Sometimes, this can be extremely useful. Being on auto-pilot allows us to rest our brain because we 'know what's coming next'...But, if taken too far without a break, auto-pilot can make time move so fast that our lives feel like a blur. We miss opportunities, we feel sluggish, and we lose the important connection we have with our choices.An easy way to explain this feeling would be the days where you wake up, get going...*things happen*...and suddenly you're back home, going to bed, and getting ready to do the same thing the following day.When we get caught in an auto-pilot loop, it's easy for us to forget to check-in with ourselves and be in our lives. Stress can build up and after a few days, we're burnt out and wonder why we don't have any energy to make intentional decisions.The good news is, getting ourselves out of auto-pilot can become a habit. We can use simple, quick tools to bring us back into the present moment and move forward in ways that serve us. This week, I'm encouraging you to take intentional action on noticing your auto-pilot and choosing one thing to bring you into the moment, even if it's just for a few minutes. Remember, this isn't about making yourself feel good. It's about finding a moment of presence.---💭 Takeaway Resources: - Music: Here is the playlist I mentioned in this episode. I hope you enjoy it! - Wash away the stress of the day- Gentle, self-massage---I create heart-led experiences that help you know yourself while embracing being fully human along the way 💛👇🏼If you enjoyed this episode and want to support my work in the world, you can make my day by buying me a coffee. > Connect with me on Instagram: @kristine.axe> Connect with my writing on Instagram: @maybeitisselfish> Email me directly: [email protected]