Sep 22, 2020
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Playing Big, Tara Mohr (https://amzn.to/2FzJtBT)
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I've been walking into noisy rooms - rooms filled with information about the moods, shifting attitudes, and interpersonal dynamics of the people present.
Playing Big, Tara Mohr (https://amzn.to/2FzJtBT)
Well I’ve joined a photo a day challenge from the lovely @thela_edit Lauren and #theinspirationalsocialclub and we are on Day 2 already. And today is all about books we find inspirational at this time. Well I’m reading #playingbig by #taramohr at the moment which is great but for food and health inspiration I constantly read and cook from #thenudenutritionist. I picked it up when I was in Australia and I love the recipes. I also love Lindy’s approach to living a healthier life. . Fir a cup of tea in the garden I enjoy browsing through this book - a life less ordinary. It’s a great mix of inspirations, ideas, and styling and a lively welcome escape to everything that’s going on in the word right now. . Are you reading a book now? If so, Which books are you reading? I love having a few books on my To Read Shelf so I’d live to know! #stayinspiredstayconnected #stayhome #stayhomeandread #stayhomeandreadbooks #onephotoperday #onephotoaday #littlestories #littlestoriesofmylife #challengingtimes #socialdistancing2020 #stayhomestaysafesavelives #Londonphotographer #headshotsLondon #productphotograoher #businesslifestylephotographer #businessbrandphotographer #hertfordshirephotographer #brandphotographer #businessphotographer #petphotographerLondon #portraitphotographer #familyphotographerlondonhertfordshire #familyphotographerlondon #naturalstylephotography #countrystylewedding (at Grand Union Canal - Uxbridge to Watford) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-xuG-RjWF_/?igshid=1tpfednuslje8
Well I’ve joined a photo a day challenge from the lovely @thela_edit Lauren and #theinspirationalsocialclub and we are on Day 2 already. And today is all about books we find inspirational at this time. Well I’m reading #playingbig by #taramohr at the moment which is great but for food and health inspiration I constantly read and cook from #thenudenutritionist. I picked it up when I was in Australia and I love the recipes. I also love Lindy’s approach to living a healthier life. . Fir a cup of tea in the garden I enjoy browsing through this book - a life less ordinary. It’s a great mix of inspirations, ideas, and styling and a lively welcome escape to everything that’s going on in the word right now. . Are you reading a book now? If so, Which books are you reading? I love having a few books on my To Read Shelf so I’d live to know! #stayinspiredstayconnected #stayhome #stayhomeandread #stayhomeandreadbooks #onephotoperday #onephotoaday #littlestories #littlestoriesofmylife #challengingtimes #socialdistancing2020 #stayhomestaysafesavelives #Londonphotographer #headshotsLondon #productphotograoher #businesslifestylephotographer #businessbrandphotographer #hertfordshirephotographer #brandphotographer #businessphotographer #petphotographerLondon #portraitphotographer #familyphotographerlondonhertfordshire #familyphotographerlondon #naturalstylephotography #countrystylewedding (at Harefield) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-xt8cVhBuo/?igshid=ra0ltvqsiemt
“The costs of women’s self-doubt are enormous. Think of all the ideas unshared, businesses not started, important questions not raised, talents unused. : : Think of all the fulfilment and joy not experience because self-doubt keeps us from going for the opportunities that would bring that joy and fulfilment. . This is the bad news around women’s self-doubt: how persuasive it is, and how much has been lost because of it. Yet there is also good news about women’s self-doubt”. . This is taken from the book I’m reading in my photo today called Playing Big by Tara Mohr. It got me thinking... And this is just the first chapter!! So far I’m really enjoying reading Playing Big by Tara Mohr #playingbig #taramohr #366daysofgratitude #onephotoperday (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ArqAmDKPD/?igshid=ayt84pgsou99
Tara Mohr: The 2014 3 Percent Conference: "Playing Big" Highlight
“How should we respond to positive or negative feedback? In this short clip, Tara Mohr shares what feedback means about the person who is giving it and how to use it to help you achieve your means...”
New books on the pile. Looking forward to getting stuck in! #taramohr #playingbig #women #elizabethgilbert #bigmagic #gin #creativeconcepts (at At My Place)
The Inner Critic versus the Inner Mentor
I’ve been listening to a wonderful book by Tara Mohr called Playing Big (I'm the slowest reader on the planet so listening is my preferred method). I’m only a third of the way through but I’m finding it to be profoundly important, especially at such an uncertain time in my life.
In her book, Tara explains how powerful the voice of the inner critic can be. She refers to this voice as one which tends to, unintentionally, keep us small. To stop us from ‘Playing Big’. This voice in our minds eye is there to protect us. It protects us from being vulnerable should we be placed in foreign situations. Unfortunately, however, it’s this same inner voice, this inner critic, that prevents us from trying new things, from experiencing new potentials. It’s the voice that tells us we have nothing valuable to say when we sit down to write that blog post or start the novel we’ve been planning to write for the past 5 years. I know my inner critic has prevented me from doing many things with my life. Why? Because I allowed it to. It felt safe and comfortable listening to this voice, indulging it. I didn’t have to try as much for I had an excuse not to. After all, “…as if you have the power to influence others in a positive way Jessica? Who would want to listen to you?” See how it works.
When I met the wonderful man in my life 10 years ago, he saw just how paralyzed I was by this internal world I had created for myself. Just as we get stronger when we go to the gym and do weights every day, this inner voice, my inner critic, had developed Hulk-like strength. This voice dictated my life. It was so limiting that leaving the house without having mopped the floors and done my washing on a Saturday was verging on unbearable. OCD much! Heaven forbid had I left the bed unmade!
10 years ago I made a decision I didn’t want to ‘play small’ anymore. I didn’t want to allow myself to live a life that was so bound by (my own) rules, so afraid of change and so victimized by the negative stories I repeatedly told myself – over and over and over again. So I began the long and ongoing journey to begin strengthening the voice of my inner mentor, as Tara would call it. She is the person I aspire to be. The person who is free from worry, from irrational thought, and is completely secure in how she stands in the world. She is the person who reminds me to keep going even when the present world around me feels as though it’s about to fall apart (which is most days at the moment – there’s no point lying!).
At the end of the day, I don’t know all the answers. God help me if I did! But what I do know is I’m taking active steps every single day to be the person who I believe I can be. To do what makes me smile and what gives meaning to my life. There are days when I allow the inner critic to take control of my thoughts and therefore my behavior. Those days are generally not fun at all. But when I take a moment to gather my thoughts, breathe deeply and just be, suddenly the drama disappears and my self belief reappears. This doesn’t mean the difficulties are gone. Let’s be totally frank here – life is always going to be filled with challenges. The difference is in how we respond to those challenges. That is what defines us. That is what determines whether you follow a meaningful path, headed toward the place of wisdom where your inner mentor waits, or weather you remain stagnant, afraid and playing small.
For 10 years now, I’ve always maintained an attitude that anything is possible, and I maintain it to this day. Through my career in Rehabilitation, I’ve seen people recover from some of the most horrendous accidents whilst others who have had relatively minor incidents in comparison spiral downward. Why? Because it comes down to our choices. It comes down to the person we want to be in this life. No drug, no outfit, no amount of yoga can turn your life into what you want it to be. You need to want it for yourself, believe it can be yours and then fight hard for it. From here, yes, absolutely anything is possible.
So with that said, take some time to think about the stories your inner critic likes to share with you on a daily basis that keep you small. Be grateful for them and then graciously let them go. Visualise your inner mentor and the characteristics she/he possesses. When you feel anxious about a decision, ask yourself, what would my inner mentor do? And do that. Remember, your inner mentor is your place of wisdom, a place you can trust. There is nothing to fear here for he/she holds all the qualities you’re aspiring to possess. He/she is now showing you how to attain them.
I would love to hear from you? What is something in your life you dream to do but fear trying? Moving house? Changing jobs? Going on a holiday – alone! It could be anything. Then – let me know what your inner mentor would do in the same situation? You might be surprised at would you find out.
Be strong. Be powerful. Be you.
Sending huge hugs and love your way,
Jessica xo
The Inner Critic versus the Inner Mentor
I’ve been listening to a wonderful book by Tara Mohr called Playing Big (I'm the slowest reader on the planet so listening is my preferred method). I’m only a third of the way through but I’m finding it to be profoundly important, especially at such an uncertain time in my life.
In her book, Tara explains how powerful the voice of the inner critic can be. She refers to this voice as one which tends to, unintentionally, keep us small. To stop us from ‘Playing Big’. This voice in our minds eye is there to protect us. It protects us from being vulnerable should we be placed in foreign situations. Unfortunately, however, it’s this same inner voice, this inner critic, that prevents us from trying new things, from experiencing new potentials. It’s the voice that tells us we have nothing valuable to say when we sit down to write that blog post or start the novel we’ve been planning to write for the past 5 years. I know my inner critic has prevented me from doing many things with my life. Why? Because I allowed it to. It felt safe and comfortable listening to this voice, indulging it. I didn’t have to try as much for I had an excuse not to. After all, “…as if you have the power to influence others in a positive way Jessica? Who would want to listen to you?” See how it works.
When I met the wonderful man in my life 10 years ago, he saw just how paralyzed I was by this internal world I had created for myself. Just as we get stronger when we go to the gym and do weights every day, this inner voice, my inner critic, had developed Hulk-like strength. This voice dictated my life. It was so limiting that leaving the house without having mopped the floors and done my washing on a Saturday was verging on unbearable. OCD much! Heaven forbid had I left the bed unmade!
10 years ago I made a decision I didn’t want to ‘play small’ anymore. I didn’t want to allow myself to live a life that was so bound by (my own) rules, so afraid of change and so victimized by the negative stories I repeatedly told myself – over and over and over again. So I began the long and ongoing journey to begin strengthening the voice of my inner mentor, as Tara would call it. She is the person I aspire to be. The person who is free from worry, from irrational thought, and is completely secure in how she stands in the world. She is the person who reminds me to keep going even when the present world around me feels as though it’s about to fall apart (which is most days at the moment – there’s no point lying!).
At the end of the day, I don’t know all the answers. God help me if I did! But what I do know is I’m taking active steps every single day to be the person who I believe I can be. To do what makes me smile and what gives meaning to my life. There are days when I allow the inner critic to take control of my thoughts and therefore my behavior. Those days are generally not fun at all. But when I take a moment to gather my thoughts, breathe deeply and just be, suddenly the drama disappears and my self belief reappears. This doesn’t mean the difficulties are gone. Let’s be totally frank here – life is always going to be filled with challenges. The difference is in how we respond to those challenges. That is what defines us. That is what determines whether you follow a meaningful path, headed toward the place of wisdom where your inner mentor waits, or weather you remain stagnant, afraid and playing small.
For 10 years now, I’ve always maintained an attitude that anything is possible, and I maintain it to this day. Through my career in Rehabilitation, I’ve seen people recover from some of the most horrendous accidents whilst others who have had relatively minor incidents in comparison spiral downward. Why? Because it comes down to our choices. It comes down to the person we want to be in this life. No drug, no outfit, no amount of yoga can turn your life into what you want it to be. You need to want it for yourself, believe it can be yours and then fight hard for it. From here, yes, absolutely anything is possible.
So with that said, take some time to think about the stories your inner critic likes to share with you on a daily basis that keep you small. Be grateful for them and then graciously let them go. Visualise your inner mentor and the characteristics she/he possesses. When you feel anxious about a decision, ask yourself, what would my inner mentor do? And do that. Remember, your inner mentor is your place of wisdom, a place you can trust. There is nothing to fear here for he/she holds all the qualities you’re aspiring to possess. He/she is now showing you how to attain them.
I would love to hear from you? What is something in your life you dream to do but fear trying? Moving house? Changing jobs? Going on a holiday – alone! It could be anything. Then – let me know what your inner mentor would do in the same situation? You might be surprised at would you find out.
Be strong. Be powerful. Be you.
Sending huge hugs and love your way,
Jessica xo