How much of your energy is spent trying to lift the mood of a room? In this episode of the Unperfected podcast, host Brooke Jean dives deep into the themes of emotional self-care and authenticity, particularly emphasizing how women can navigate their emotional landscapes. Brooke discusses the importance of creating sacred spaces for relaxation and self-care, transforming negative thoughts with positive affirmations, and the necessity of setting emotional boundaries. Listeners learn about the significance of allowing oneself to experience both pain and pleasure, the power of morning affirmations in achieving life goals, and the value of being present without succumbing to 'good girl' conditioning. Tune in as Brooke shares practical strategies such as daily self-checks, grace, and self-care rituals!   Highlights 00:00 - 06:18 Embracing Pleasure and Intuition ·        Brooke encourages listeners to create special, meaningful spaces within their homes to enhance daily life. ·        She shares her personal practices of utilizing sunlit spots in her home office for meditation and self-care. ·        You do not need to spend money to create a cozy and sacred environment. ·        The importance of forming consistent habits to nurture the mind, body, and spirit. 06:19 - 20:27 Fall Break and Family Support ·        Brooke's journey of personal growth and transformation through art and positive affirmations. ·        A struggle with peel-and-stick wallpaper leads to a profound moment of accepting imperfection. ·        Overcoming negative thoughts and the transformative power of positive affirmations. ·        Brooke's path to becoming healthier, achieving pregnancy, and professional success. ·        Key principles shared are: o   The importance of gratitude, o   Intentional thought reprogramming, and o   Early morning positivity routines. o   Constant positivity is unrealistic. ·        A foundation of gratitude contributes vastly to personal fulfillment and overall well-being. 20:27 - 25:36 Performing to Manage Others' Emotions ·        The challenges of managing fall break with limited childcare support and expressing gratitude for their husband's participation. ·        Brooke critiques societal expectations on women to always be accommodating. ·        The psychological conditioning that compels women to prioritize others' needs over their own. ·        Acknowledging issues and encourages women to ask for help when they need it. 25:37 - 35:15 The Power of Allowing Others to Feel ·        The habit of emotional shape-shifting, where individuals, especially women. ·        Alter their behavior to manage others' emotions and energetic states. ·        The importance of self-awareness, setting boundaries, and staying true to one's authentic state. ·        The tendency to take on others' emotional burdens. ·        The significance of self-care, and encourage embracing one's natural energy. ·        Practical steps are provided for checking in with one's emotional and energetic state daily. ·        Allowing oneself to exist as they are without the pressure to change others' states. 35:16 - 43:38 Balancing Pain and Pleasure ·        The importance of taking responsibility for one's emotions and energy. ·        The need to develop the capacity to handle unpleasant emotions, engage in regular self-care, and allow oneself and others to experience and process their feelings. ·        The connection between the ability to handle pain and the capacity to experience pleasure. ·        Encouraging self-awareness and compassionate experimentation with emotional boundaries.   Join the unPerfected Mastermind and connect with your feminine side.   Tweetable Quotes:  "If you spend your life avoiding pain, you are also spending your life avoiding pleasure." – Brooke Jean "I want you to begin to build your awareness, non-judgmentally and from a place of love and compassion. "– Brooke Jean "We meet ourselves where we're at with grace. We don't force passion if the passion isn't there."– Brooke Jean   *This is not medical advice. Please consult with a professional before making any changes   Sign up for my FREE Perfectionism Detox Masterclass! https://brookejean.squarespace.com/perfectionism-detox   DOORS NOW OPEN for the Unstuck & Unstoppable Masterclass! https://www.brookejeanllc.com/unstuck-and-unstoppable   FREE Immediate Calm Down Kit: https://brookejean03.activehosted.com/f/7   Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action https://brookejean.squarespace.com/get-unstuck You can connect with Brooke Jean through her: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookejeanunperfected/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BrookeJeanCounselingandCoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookejean Website: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/

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