Weekend Wind Down by The Shy Woman's Coach
by Carolyn Handley, The Shy Woman's Coach
Welcome to the Weekend Wind Down, a weekly tip plus guided meditation, so you can let go of stress, live with more calm, clarity and confidence.I love helping stressed out women like you to create moments of calm in your day. I love helping shy quiet women and sensitive introverts to find your voice and flourish. Today I invite you to slow down with some deep breaths, become mindful of your body, send compassion to yourself and your loved ones and look back over your week with gratitude. Like to get this in your email inbox each week? Here is the link:https://www.subscribepage.com/winddown
Episodes
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Do you have shy regrets?
Do you have shy regrets? Moments you wish you could go back and replay? And do you want to know how to avoid that in future? Today I share a story to show how there are 3 main pillars, which work together to keep us feeling shy and behaving shyly, and what to do about it. Want to find out more...
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A simple way to retrain your brain
Did you know that that 75-80% of our thoughts are negative? And that 95% of those thoughts are repetitive? That’s what psychologists and neuroscientists tell us. That we think about the same negative or worried or stressful things over and over. Does that surprise you? My hot tip today is to…
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What message are you giving?
Do you see yourself as shy? Do you struggle to understand how life works; the way other people seem to? As you walk along the street, do you wish you weren’t always stepping out of the way? Well, if you said yes to any of those then this is for you. Welcome to Let's Talk About shyness, our new…
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Let's Talk Shyness!
Are you shy? Do you feel that you're somehow different from other people? Do you worry that no one really understands you? And have you noticed? No one seems to want to talk about shyness. Of course not! For us shy people, it feels embarrassing. But shyness is more common than you think, and I'm...
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My 2 top tips for creating a memorable Festive Season
Are you ready for the Festive Season? Are you gathering with family or friends? The last month or two has been a bit of a roller coaster ride for me, spending time visiting family members in hospital. And that's made me think about what’s important. So join me today as I share my 2 top tips for a...
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3 tools I used to go from shy listener to storyteller
Do you tend to listen to others’ stories, but struggle to be seen and heard? Do you wish that you could confidently share your stories? I get it. I used to be so quiet. Sitting listening, but not saying much. Join me today, as I share three ways I learned to let go of nervous shyness and...
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Fed up with missing the party? Here's my 3 top party tips
Do you ever feel you're different from other women, because you just don’t enjoy big parties or events? Wondering why you're not excited when invited to a party or BBQ? Fed up with freaking out and missing the event when others are excited to have a good time? If you feel lonely because you're...
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Do you feel the tension?
Do you feel the tension? When you pause, do you feel it? Like you’re always busy? Always on the move? Like you’re in a race, rushing towards an unseen goal, and you don’t even know where you’re going? You feel that life is whizzing by. That there are so many expectations and demands from all...
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How's your social life?
When someone invites you to go out , how do you feel? Are you excited to be going out? Or did you actually enjoy the pandemic as an excuse to say no to certain invitations? Nowadays, most people seem to have stopped worrying about covid. And so the social invitations have started flowing again.…
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What’s worst mistake people make when they feel anxious?
What do you do when you’re feeling anxious? Do you take a few deep breaths to try to calm down? That’s what we’ve been told to do, right? And how is that working for you? Over time, are you becoming a calmer person? Or does that anxiety just keep popping up for you, over and over, day after day?...
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You’re wonderful just as you are!
Do you ever look at other women and wish your life was more like theirs? Do you see women with a successful career, lovely family, tidy home and fit, healthy-looking body and feel twinges of jealousy? Do you wonder how they manage to squeeze in all of those things? If you wake up each morning...
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How's your social life?
Is your social life different nowadays, compared to before the pandemic? Will you be out having fun with family or friends on the weekend? Or will you be hiding at home? And are you spending more time at home alone than you would prefer? According to the research, many people are not connecting…
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How to go from frantic to fun?
It’s the weekend! Are you ready to have fun? This evening I’m feeling tired. How about you? We’re not machines. Sometimes we can’t just change gears and suddenly be relaxed and ready to have fun. So, check in with your body. How are you feeling right now? Are you feeling stressed or worried? Or…
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Does life feel a bit dull and repetitive?
Do you sometimes feel like you’re just going through life but it’s become a bit vanilla? A bit ordinary? Like you’d love a spark of colour but you don’t know where to find it? Today’s hot tip is just for you. Today I’ll share one of my secret strategies to bringing a bit of colour into your life....
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Do you struggle with willpower?
Do you have a goal – like to eat healthier or get fit or lose weight or get to sleep earlier? But then do you get diverted from your goal, and find the distractions hard to resist? For example, do you walk past the chocolate cake on the bench once, twice, three times, but eventually give in and…
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Do you believe you can change?
Do you seem to struggle with the same frustration, again and again? Do the same sorts of things make you feel anxious or stressed? Do people all seem to treat you the same way? Join me as I share exciting results from mindset research, which shows that you can actually change, and as I share the...
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There’s nothing wrong with you!
Do you sometimes worry that people will laugh at you or criticize you? Are you scared that, if people knew the real you, they’d be disappointed? Or even shocked? I get it. And today I offer a tip for you, if you feel there’s something wrong with you. If you worry that you're not as good as other...
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What’s a big mistake some people make, especially on a Friday night?
It’s Friday night. Phew! The weekend is finally here. But I wonder, when you get to the weekend, how do you feel? Do you fall into an exhausted heap? And do you hope your bestie will make you feel better? Or even give you a big hug and put your pieces back together again for you? I wonder what...
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Did you know that your introversion, shyness or sensitivity might actually be your superpower?
I’ve been a shy, highly sensitive introvert for my whole life. And I’ve always seen these as disadvantages. As problems to fix. How about you? In this episode, we explore what's an introvert? How is that different to being a shy person or being highly sensitive? And how can any of these traits...
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How to create lasting change
Do you wish your life was different? That you were better at a particular skill or hobby? That you were healthier? slimmer? fitter? Today I share one of my secrets and then we wind down to the weekend.
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Do you ever wonder “Am I good enough?”
Join me as we wind down to the weekend. In this episode, I share a little of my story, as a shy, quiet, highly sensitive introvert, struggling with stress, social anxiety and the doubts of "Am I good enough?", and what I eventually found which helped me to live with less worry and more joy and to...
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How do you face challenging situations?
When things don't go as planned, do you get upset? reactive? Angry with yourself or others? If you do, today's episode is just for you. Join me as I share what happened this week. And then as I guide you to wind down to the weekend, relaxing your body and setting an intention for the weekend....
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How Flora conquered her fear of her intimidating manager
Welcome to the weekend wind down, a time to relax, let go of stress, and get ready for the weekend. Today's top tip is in the form of a story: How did Flora overcome feeling stressed by her intimidating manager? Listen in to hear how she did it. And if you're interested in learning more about the...
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Want to cope better with that jerk?
Is there someone at work who's really annoying? Is someone critical or nasty, and that shuts you down? Do you feel stressed even going to work? I get it. That used to be me. I was scared I wasn't good enough, and so I feared criticism and rejection. Well, the bad news is, you can't change them.…
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Today's the day to re-focus! Happy New Fiscal Year!
How’s your year going? Are you exactly where you were hoping to be by now? Join me as we take a quick look back over the past 6 months, with curiosity not criticism. Do you have a word for the year? If not, what qualities or attributes would you like more of in the rest of 2022? Wishing you a…
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What do you do when you're stuck?
What do you do when you're stuck? When you have no choice? Someone I admire who explored this very question was Viktor Frankl. He suffered immensely as a prisoner during World War II, including losing his closest family members. He survived when thousands didn't, and afterwards he is well-known…
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Weekend Wind Down & Why is it so easy to get stressed?
In this episode we briefly explore what happens in your brain and therefore why it's so easier and easier to get stressed. And how to strengthen the neural networks which will lead to calm. And we wind down to the weekend with a body scan and gratitude for the week.
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Are you too busy?
Are you so busy already that you can’t possibly add anything more? I mean, you know you should exercise more, sleep more, eat better, meditate regularly, etc. - but how can you add even one of those things to your already full schedule? And yet, deep down you know that if you keep on living with...
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Tackling a knotty problem and wind down with self-compassion
Is there a knotty problem that you’re grappling with, which has suddenly popped up when everything had been going so well? Do you feel frustrated that you just can’t seem to find the way forward? Do you feel stuck and think “I’m never going to work this out!”? Is that making you procrastinate,...
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Have you ever said “I can’t meditate"?
Have you ever said “I can’t meditate!” You’re not alone. It’s the most common thing women say to me about meditation, when I encourage them to try it! But guess what - it’s just that your expectations have been coloured by images of blissed-out gurus, sitting on top of mountains, looking…
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Want a hot tip for social anxiety? And a calming start to the weekend?
I used to struggle with social anxiety, and meeting new people was quite stressful for me. So I’m very grateful to my Granny who taught me, as a young woman, her secret about how to talk to strangers. In this episode I share her wisdom, and then we wind down to the weekend.
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Need a little self-compassion? This weekend wind down is for you
Welcome to the weekend wind down, a time to relax, let go of stress and get ready for the weekend. As the autumn weather sets in, with cool, grey, wet days here, it’s time to snuggle up inside with a little self-compassion and loving kindness. With thanks to Kristin Neff for her teachings on...
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Need to relax your body? This weekend wind down is for you
Welcome to the weekend wind down, a time to relax, let go of stress and get ready for the weekend. There’s so much going on in the world today that I thought we might do a leisurely wind down together, to get relaxed for the weekend. Wishing you a relaxed body and a wonderful weekend!
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Wish you were wiser? Here’s a simple hack as you wind down to the weekend
Welcome to the weekend wind down, a time to relax, let go of stress and get ready for the weekend. Are you wishing you were wiser? Maybe you wished you made better decisions or were clearer about what’s important in life? Today’s simple hack is just for you. And I invite you to ponder: What’s one...
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Let go of upset & wind down to the weekend
Welcome to the weekend wind down, a time to relax, let go of stress and get ready for the weekend. Today I heard some news which upset me, and I went for a walk to blow off steam. As I walked, I watched and listened to the water from recent rain, rushing down the gutters and splashing into the...
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Wind down with compassion
Welcome to the weekend wind down, a time to relax, let go of stress and get ready for the weekend. As this is the Easter weekend, I invite you to focus on the message of Easter – that you are unconditionally loved, just as you are. And, as always, I invite you to look back over the past week –…
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Wind down with kindness
Welcome to the weekend wind down, a time to relax, let go of stress and get ready for the weekend. And we’ve had another crazy wet week here on the east coast of Australia. So this weekend, and actually every weekend, I invite you to be kind to yourself. And, as always, I invite you to look back...
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Winding down with Imagination
How are you? it’s been raining here on and on, for months, and so I haven’t been to my happy place, which is in the ocean, for 6 weeks! So today I’m inviting you on a journey to your happy place, in your imagination. And, as always, I invite you to look back over the past week, and then to look...
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Would you like a simple strategy to stress less?
Do you find yourself stressing about what’s going on in the world? Maybe war or flooding or the pandemic? Or something closer to home, like the health of someone you love? Did you know that if you allow yourself to keep stressing about things, on and on, that’s actually unhealthy for you? And…
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Are you ready for some fun this Weekend?
Are you curious about what's happening in our bodies when we get stressed? And are you ready to reflect on the week that's just passed, and to plan some fun for the weekend? Then today's weekend wind down is just for you! Wishing you lots of fun this weekend!
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Weekend Wind Down after a wild week
Here in Sydney and along much of the east coast of Australia it's been a crazy week, with wild storms and flooding. And my friends in WA have been struggling with yet another heat wave. So this weekend's wind down invites you to slow down and get in touch with what you want and need at this time,...
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Weekend wind down for busy people
How are you? Busy? Then this weekend wind down is just for you
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Weekend Wind Down - Stop trying sooo hard!
Are you trying sooo hard in your life and work? Are you making a huge effort in your work and in your family and in running your household? Do you feel stretched, as you try to do your very best everywhere? If yes, today’s weekend wind down is dedicated to you. If you'd like to be one of the…
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Weekend Wind Down – Seeing the Wonderful!
Welcome to the Weekend Wind Down, a time to relax, let go of stress, embrace compassion and gratitude and get inspired to have a wonderful weekend. I’ve spoken to quite a few women lately who are feeling flat. They say things like “I’ve lost my mojo!” and “Oh no, another year struggling with the...
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How's 2022 going for you? Are you having fun yet?
How's 2022 going for you? Are you having fun yet? I invite you to think over the past week - what was the most fun moment for you? And what can you do this weekend to add a sprinkle of fun? Wishing you a wonderful week full of fun moments!
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Weekend Wind Down with Gratitude Challenge
Welcome to the Weekend Wind Down, a time to relax, let go of stress, explore what you are grateful for – today or over the past year, and then get in touch with what you really want and set an intention for the weekend. Ladies, Let's finish this year strongly. Today I'm inviting you to join our 8...
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Weekend wind down if you're stressing about something
Welcome to the Weekend Wind Down, a time to relax, let go of stress, embrace compassion and gratitude, get in touch with what you really want and set an intention for the weekend. Our hot tip for today is for you if you're a bit stressed about something. It's a hot strategy to help you change…
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Feeling Stressed?
Welcome to the Weekend Wind Down, a time to relax, let go of stress and create clarity and calm. My hot tip today comes from studies in psychology and neuroscience. You can use this approach any time, even in a heated moment. And the more you practice this, the quicker and easier it will be for…
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Are you a bit of a control freak? This Weekend Wind Down is just for you!
Are you a bit of a control freak? My hot tip for the week is just for you. Welcome to the Weekend Wind Down, a time to relax, let go of stress, invite in calm and compassion, and get ready for a wonderful weekend. What are you grateful for this week? And what do you need more of this weekend?…
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Feeling Exhausted? & Weekend Wind Down
Welcome to the Weekend Wind Down, a time to slow down, let go of stress and frustration, embrace compassion and calm, and get ready for the weekend. But first, our hot tip for the week: How are you feeling right now? So many people I speak to are feeling exhausted! Some are struggling with a lack...
About this show
Welcome to the Weekend Wind Down, a weekly tip plus guided meditation, so you can let go of stress, live with more calm, clarity and confidence.I love helping stressed out women like you to create moments of calm in your day. I love helping shy quiet women and sensitive introverts to find your voice and flourish. Today I invite you to slow down with some deep breaths, become mindful of your body, send compassion to yourself and your loved ones and look back over your week with gratitude. Like to get this in your email inbox each week? Here is the link:https://www.subscribepage.com/winddown
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Carolyn Handley, The Shy Woman's Coach
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