Rachel Awes - Are you listening to yourself?

     Life can be stressful as we deal with the ups and downs of our daily activities. We can be so focused on what we do that we don’t necessarily take the time to concentrate on how we feel about ourselves. We look at others around us and believe we have to act like them to be happy or more productive or more whatever. But the truth may lie in just allowing ourselves the permission to be ourselves. When we truly know who we are, we can lower our stress and project the love, kindness and care we want to receive from those around us.      But where do we start? My guest, psychologist and self-proclaimed art playgroundist Rachel Awes, says the first step lies in play. Yes, play, even to the point of engaging with same toys and games we used as children. Rachel goes on to tell us:·      What it means to be an art playgroundist·      How play colors the pages of our lives·      What play has to do with imagination·      How rediscovering your playful side can help you get unstuck·      How dreamwork figures into her work·      Caring for your inner child·      How play leads to self-love·      Why dressing in colorful clothes makes her happy – and why she doesn’t recommend it for you·      What we can learn from nature    Is it really as simple as “eat, play, love”? Find out in this joyful episode of Dream Power Radio.     Rachel Awes works as a psychologist, art playgroundist, and author, who loves listening to the beauty in people and animals and all living colors.  Her 4 published gift/self-help books are infused with loads of her colorful drawings, all designed to affirm the human heart. Her newest illustrated personal growth/gift book is called The Relationship Book: A Soulful, Transformational, and Artistic Inventory of Your Connective Life. Her most tender and mighty hope is to hold up a mirror for many, reflecting a hearty truth of your boundless worth. You can see more from Rachel at her website at http://rachelawes.com and her books and art prints at http://rachelawes.etsy.com. You can find Rachel at her monthly YouTube channel called Insides Matter at https://www.youtube.com/@RachelAwes and also find her at https://www.facebook.com/rachel.awes/, http://instagram.com/rachelawes/, and recent television segment at https://kstp.com/tcl/today-on-twin-cities-live/a-look-at-different-relationships/. I'd love to know what you think of this episode. Text me here.Support the showDon't miss a single episode! By clicking the "Support the Show" link, you can subscribe to my podcast and get sneak previews of upcoming episodes, bonus material and special giveaways designed to uplift your dreaming life.And if you want more ways to find joy in your life,  check out my website thedreamcoach.net for information about my courses, blogs, books and ways to create a life you love.