How Vulnerability Makes Us Stronger
You aren’t weak when you choose to let down your guard
How Vulnerability Makes Us Stronger
You aren’t weak when you choose to let down your guard
Below is a brief excerpt from an article written by Anne, How Vulnerability Makes Us Stronger, for ThriveGlobal.com. To read it in it’s entirety, please visit their web site. We’re very thankful for the opportunity to contribute!
How Vulnerability Makes Us Stronger
Imagine that you made a mistake at work and decided to own up to it in front of your boss or coworkers. Or that you had a big fight with your partner and chose to be the first to apologize. You just made a decision to be vulnerable.
In the past, the idea of vulnerability was usually associated with weakness. Being vulnerable meant being susceptible to being hurt; showing vulnerability was the same as showing weakness.
In recent years, the word vulnerability has come to be used in a broader context — as in when you choose to share parts of yourself that you might be tempted to keep hidden. If you choose to show vulnerability with another person, that’s not a sign of weakness. It’s a conscious choice.
It is Day 25 of the 31-Day Mindfulness Challenge! Start the week off strong by taking care of you! 💪
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Today's word: Hydrate
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Drink water all day.
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Help your body restore itself, and in turn, you'll be more present and energetic throughout the day.
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#mindfulnesschallenge #mindfulness #resilience #reset #selfcare #hydrate #restore #energy #mindset #mindovermoment
Day 24 of the 31-Day Mindfulness Challenge!
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Today's word: Learn
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Read a book or listen to a podcast.
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Personal development is about taking the time and, making the commitment, to invest in your greatest resource – you.
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What are you reading? Which podcast are you listening to? I'm always looking for new recommendations! Tell me in the comments. 👇👇👇
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#mindfulnesschallenge #mindfulness #resilience #reset #mindset #personaldevelopment #read #books #podcast #alwaysbelearning
It is Day 23 of the 31-Day Mindfulness Challenge!
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Today’s word: Laugh
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Laugh. Like really laugh. 😂
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Laughter is good medicine. A genuine smile, one that uses the muscles around your eyes, generates the same brain activity as eating 2,000 chocolate bars!
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Humor cools your heart, calms your nervous system, increases pain tolerance, and lowers blood pressure. Check out YouTube or Netflix for great stand-up comedians.
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#mindfulnesschallenge #mindfulness #resilience #reset #humor #optimism #positivity #laugh #smile #mindset #mindovermoment
Happy Friday my brave and resilient friends! It is Day 22 of the 31-Day Mindfulness Challenge. 🙏
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Today's word: Sense
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Notice what you are experiencing right now through any or all of your five senses.
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Sit comfortably and take a few deep breaths. Then, breathe normally and identify five things that you can see. Notice the colors, shapes, sizes, and details. Next, think of four things you can feel. The fabric of your clothes touching your skin, the cool air on your face, your foot touching the floor, or the chair underneath you.
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Then, think of three things that you can hear. This can be the sound of a fan, someone walking down the hall, or the buzz of your computer. Next think of two things you can smell. Your wet dog, something cooking, or the perfume of someone sitting near you. Finally, notice one thing you can taste. Simply focusing on your senses brings you back to the present moment.
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I realize this sounds simple, and for a long time, I thought it was hokey, but what you are really doing is training your brain to control your attention.
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Exciting day in the AGG Studio with lots of #deliciousmoments!
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Thanks to the magic of virtual events, I had the opportunity to speak for @dell, @jnj, and @microsoft all in the same day! A huge gratitude shout out to everyone who joined the sessions. It was an honor to spend time with you!
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#deliciousmoments #virtualkeynotespeaker #virtualevents #virtuallearning #professionaldevelopment #gratitude #resilience #reset #homestudio
It is Day 21 of the 31-Day Mindfulness Challenge!
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Today's word: Create
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Get creative.
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Being creative can be a great way to cultivate mindfulness. If you’re looking for a fun way to be more mindful, try tapping into your creative side.
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Color, draw, doodle, write a poem, or plant something. When you are engaging in your creative activity, return to the present moment with it. Allow your creativity to flow and use it as a practice.
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#mindfulnesschallenge #mindfulness #resilience #reset #creativity #staypresent #mindset #mindovermoment
Anne Grady is a Speaker, Author, and #TruthBomb Dropper.
Anne shares practical strategies that can be applied both personally and professionally to improve relationships, navigate change, and triumph over adversity. And she’ll make you laugh while she does it. Anne is a two time TEDx speaker, and her work has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fast Company and Inc. magazines, CNN, ESPN, and FOX Business. She is the best selling author of 52 Strategies for Life, Love & Work and Strong Enough: Choosing Courage, Resilience and Triumph.
