It was so awesome to hear how your intentions have been going over the past week! As always, we’d love for you to share your experiences in the Inner Circle Facebook group so we can keep each other supported and accountable :o)

Also, thank you to the peeps who got really vulnerable on this week’s call. You guys rock! It’s a privilege to be on this journey of growth together.

Talking Point #1: We are enough.

We live in a world that likes to tell us we’re not good enough. Particularly when it comes to pop culture, we don’t have to look too far for confirmation of how we don’t measure up. The message is that if we buy *this* product or follow *that* trend, then there’s hope for us. But as long as we have the mindset that we always have to do something or buy something specific in order to be OK, we’ll be stuck in a perpetual cycle of chasing the next high (remember those high highs and low lows we’ve talked about before?).

Self-acceptance is huge in all of this. Things might not be perfect right now, but generally, we’re alright. There are always gonna be things we wanna work on, but there are also things we can be thankful for, even if it’s as seemingly basic as having a roof over our heads. Remember, it’s all about the “get better” mindset and the long-term vision.

And being part of a community of like-minded peeps, such as the Inner Circle, is a great way to start turning the well-worn definition of “success” on its head :o)

Talking Point #2: We create the conditions we’re willing to put up with.

First of all, when people criticize or hurt us, it’s often not personal. Most of the time, their actions are a projection of how they’re feeling about themselves. But with that being said, people often pick up on how *we’re* treating ourselves and their actions reflect how they think they’re supposed to behave around us.

If we’re in a position where family or friends are treating us in ways we’re not happy about, we need to take a look at the things we’re saying to ourselves. If we’re not feeling loved by the people around us, is it actually because we’re not loving ourselves?

The same can be said of other areas of our lives, too. If we’re trying to be healthier, we need to look at the things we’re feeding our bodies. If we’re trying to be more productive, we should take a look at how we’re currently spending our time. And if we want to be treated a certain way, we need to think about how we’re already treating ourselves.

Talking Point #3: Setting an intention is like planting a seed.

Ever notice how, when we get a new car, we suddenly start seeing the same car everywhere we go? Our brains recognize patterns, and it’s no different when we set an intention for ourselves. When we make a decision to focus on something in particular, we’re telling our subconscious mind to be on the lookout for relevant opportunities. So if we set an intention to connect with more people on a day-to-day basis, we’ll start looking out for ways to do exactly that, often without consciously realizing it.

Isn’t it amazing how this stuff works?!

HW + Action Steps!