Listener Q&A: Navigating Meetings, Building Self-Trust, Managing Pressure and More
Episode 10, Jun 06, 09:38 PM
In today’s Q&A episode, Merly answers various questions related to overcoming nervousness in meetings, starting a podcast, sitting in silence, healing journey, building self-trust, balancing work and personal life, managing community pressure, accepting oneself, feeling drained, and dealing with mom guilt. She provides practical tips and advice for each topic, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and trusting oneself.
Takeaways
Takeaways
- Mental rehearsing before meetings can help reduce nervousness and improve confidence
- Maintaining eye contact, using the right tone of voice, and building relationships are key to effective communication in meetings
- When starting a podcast, focus on the why and the mission behind it to stay motivated and overcome fear.
- Lessons learned include tapping into high-frequency tools during low moments, trusting in God's guidance, and connecting with others
- Sitting in silence and practicing mindfulness can help improve self-awareness and intuition
- On the healing journey, it's important to be curious, forgive, and let go of the past
- Building self-trust involves knowing oneself, using one's voice, making decisions, and prioritizing self-care.
- Managing community pressure requires setting personal standards, prioritizing meaningful activities, and avoiding excessive phone use
- Feeling drained can be addressed by conducting an energy audit, prioritizing meaningful activities, and setting boundaries
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