Strong as You Think

Women often think they know what they want. Or what they (we) are supposed to want. In this episode, let's find out what's really going on. amyelkinscoaching.com

When you aren't feeling the holiday spirit, find out what's probably going on underneath and how to make room for a little more happiness at the holidays. For more information amyelkinscoaching.com

Do you ever feel upset, anxious, and/or sensitive? And you stuff it? Then you end up feeling on edge, irritable, and overtired? This is where trying the technique, "just notice" can help. Listen to find out how this works for you! Find me at amyelkinscoaching.com IG: @amyelkinscoaching FB: Amy Strong Elkins

Often we get stuck in our past and don't understand why. One big reason is we usually don't look back with emotional honesty. This is different than just the facts. amyelkinscoaching.com

Uncomfortable feelings, undesirable results, and physical symptoms can actually be the very things that get us on the best path for what's next for us.

Unmet expectations can be painful, but we have many expectations that we aren't even aware of. Find out more at amyelkinscoaching.com Instagram: @amyelkinscoaching Facebook: Amy Strong Elkins

We often want to ignore or completely change our negative traits, but here's how they can be transformed into strengths. amyelkinscoaching.com. FB Amy Strong Elkins, IG @amyelkinscoaching

When we make goals and evaluate them, most are centered around starting or stopping something. But what about continuing? Find out how thinking about what you want to continue can shift things for you right now. amyelkinscoaching.com

Have you ever tried to listen and be on someone's side and relate with them, and things just got more stressful? Find out why this happens and what you can do instead. Find out more amyelkinscoaching.com. Follow me on IG @amyelkinscoaching FB Amy Strong Elkins

When you're feeling stuck and confused, or frustrated by others' choices, try this simple strategy. amyelkinscoaching.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/amyelkinscoaching/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/amy.s.elkins.5

Feelings are our fuel and can tell us a lot about why we do what we do and what we believe. Find out how you can be aware of how this is showing up for you and what to do to question what you are thinking or believing. Find more amyelkinscoachng.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amyelkinscoaching Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.s.elkins.5 Free 30 minute discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.m

Denial gets a bad rap, but is actually a temporary survival strategy that can be good when we allow the truth at appropriate times. Find more amyelkinscoachng.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amyelkinscoaching Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.s.elkins.5 Free 30 minute discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.m

We think we are less than whole if there is healing to do. The reality is that it's just a part of being human and it is the best place to start growing and evolving.

Duty sex- it may not be what you think and why it's not healthy to think of sex in terms of "needs". Find out more: Free 3 week Connection Centered Program: https://crafty-teacher-3864.ck.page/33a2abb19c Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook Group: Strong as You Think Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

We've heard “it's better to give than to receive”, but sometimes this holds us back from the magic that is true receiving. Learn how receiving is different from taking and how receiving is part of the cycle of abundance. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook Group: Strong as You Think Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

Self care and pampering can get a bad rap when we start talking about "real self care". I want to share what the difference is and why both are really important to get us what we want and where we want to be. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook Group: Strong as You Think Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

Almost all of us put things off and procrastinate sometimes. Find out why this is so common and a few practical strategies to stop. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook Group: Strong as You Think Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

There are two common ways of dealing with problems, and then a third, which is much more effective. Fighting against and for our problems feel productive, but they don't deal with what is really going on.

A lot of the time our negative emotions get most of the showtime so we don't pay attention to the positive emotions and end up taking them for granted. Here's how to see those positive emotions more often and why it's important to give them plenty of airtime in our minds. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook Group: Strong as You Think Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

We hear all sorts of “shoulds” on how a healthy relationship should look. These can be helpful, but ultimately you can learn to trust yourself to kind how to build a healthy relationship.

Just like our cars have a check engine warning, our bodies also have their own check engine warnings. Find out what these are and what to do when they come on. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook Group: Strong as You Think Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

There is so much information available to us that we cannot sort through all of it. Here's how to balance using our inner authority without having to sort through all the information but not going to the other extreme of blind obedience and intellectual laziness. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook Group: Strong as You Think Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

Many times we say “no” to something and then we spend lots of time and mind drama second guessing ourselves. Here's how to say “no” and then to stay out of the drama.

Many wonder what the difference is between Life Coaching and Therapy. Many people just assume they want to go to therapy because that is what seems more familiar, but here's where Life Coaching may be right for you. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook Group: Strong as You Think Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we just had one of our General Conferences. It is an uplifting time for many, but for many others, some of the words of the leaders cause sadness, doubt, and discomfort. In this episode, I talk about how this can actually be an invitation for connection with our Heavenly Father. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook Group: Strong as You Think Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

We just want to get rid of negative feelings. They don't feel good. But if we deny or avoid them, they just end up hurting more. We can actually use them for good if we learn to allow them and channel their energy into positive feelings. Today, we'll practice this together. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook Group: Strong as You Think Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

This happens to all of us. Sometimes we just don't agree with someone who has authority over us like parents, teachers, coaches, bosses, church leaders and others. Here's some ideas to lessen the frustration, move on, and get your mind ready to make your own best strategies. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook Group: Strong as You Think Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

We feel like we should be better or be done once we have talked through our past experiences. Listen to find out why this is often not enough and what we can do to continue or complete our healing process. Don't give up. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook Group: Strong as You Think Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycal

Fearless relationships We have all sorts of relationships with all sorts of humans. And often we go into them with nervousness or fear. If we can determine how we want to show up and learn how to use boundaries, we can lose the fear and show up with more genuine connection. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook Group: Strong as You Think Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

Mysterio thoughts Often we feel irritated, anxious, worried, and we aren't quite sure why. It's because we have these almost formless thoughts swirling around. But if we can get some form and awareness of them, they are often not as bad as it feels. #awareness #desires #temptation #thoughtscausefeelings #processemotion #strongasyouthink #selfcare Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook Group: Strong as You Think Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

You don't have to be scared of what you want. Sometimes we think what we want is selfish. Sometimes we think we can protect ourselves from disappointment. And sometimes we just think what we want is wrong. If you just allow what you want, you enter awareness, and in that space, you have the opportunity for growth. #awareness #desires #temptation #thoughtscausefeelings #processemotion #strongasyouthink #selfcare Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook: Amy Elkins Coaching Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

Why don't we like ourselves? Let's talk about why sometimes we don't like ourselves and what we can do to build trust and like ourselves more. It might be easier than you think. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook: Amy Elkins Coaching Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

Reconsidering or making an exception to our boundaries. We make boundaries to keep us safe, but how do we know when to reconsider or revisit them or if it's Ok to make an exception. Listen to find out. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook: Amy Elkins Coaching Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

Just a reminder that you're doing better than you think. And you can't “hate off the weight” or shame yourself into better money habits and relationships. #strongasyouthink #doingbetterthanyouthink #loveyourself #selflove #selfcare #nohateofftheweight #mentalhealth #goals #relationships #money #weightloss #weightgoals Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook: Amy Elkins Coaching Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

Response to trauma and difficult things in our life can lead us to feel unsafe-even with ourselves. Find out why- and how to start feeling more safe and trusting ourselves more. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook: Amy Elkins Coaching Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

Our brains look for evidence of things they already believe. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook: Amy Elkins Coaching Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

Here are 2 different things beyond diet and exercise that are affecting your weight. Being aware of these can help with our weight. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook: Amy Elkins Coaching Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

Many times we find ourselves doing things we would rather not do or avoiding things. It can seem harmless, but even good behaviors can be problems when they keep us from more important things. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook: Amy Elkins Coaching Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

Fear can be one of our most power and motivating emotions, but if we just allow it to be there, it doesn't have to be the only emotion there and it just might even help us a little. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook: Amy Elkins Coaching Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

So many times we assume that for something to be true, it must automatically rule out something else. Then we end up putting false limits on ourselves. This is something I see do much in my work. Listen to find out how to be aware and question your false limits. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook: Amy Elkins Coaching Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

This sounds kind of crazy, but thinking of pain as a problem actually makes it worse. Listen to find out why, and how thinking of it in a more neutral way actually brings it down and allows you to learn more about yourself. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook: Amy Elkins Coaching Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com Book a free discovery call: https://amyelkinscoaching.as.me/discoverycall

You can have desire without acting on it. Giving yourself this freedom to feel and think whatever you desire without acting on it is empowering and can give you lots of insight. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook: Amy Elkins Coaching Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com

Let's challenge our hard and heavy thoughts about money. When we start thinking differently about it, it can start changing in our lives. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook: Amy Elkins Coaching Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com

One of the most common problems I see in myself, in clients, and in others is that we try to control things we can't and give away control of things we can. Find out more: Instagram @amyelkinscoaching Facebook: Amy Elkins Coaching Website: AmyElkinsCoaching.com

Don't miss out on the opportunities for the good stuff and the growth because of a few negatives or differences. #strongasyouthink #differences #uniqueness #thoughtscreatefeelings #thoughtscreateresults #confidence #confidencecoach Find more at amyelkinscoaching.com . Instagram: @amyelkinscoaching . Facebook: Amy Elkins Coaching

Creating is so much more than being artistic. Find out how your own uniqueness helps you to access this amazing power. Find more at amyelkinscoaching.com . Instagram: @amyelkinscoaching . Facebook: Amy Elkins Coaching

See where scarcity is showing up for you and why deciding from abundance just feels better and IS better. Find more at amyelkinscoaching.com . Instagram: @amyelkinscoaching . Facebook: Amy Elkins Coaching

We all fall short at times, but learn how we can stop the cycle of negative self talk that can happen afterwards. . Find more at amyelkinscoaching.com . Instagram: @amyelkinscoaching . Facebook: Amy Elkins Coaching

It's easy for most of us to finish the sentence, “I'm not as good as…”, but find out why this is, how it makes us just human, and that's not a bad thing. . Find more at amyelkinscoaching.com . Instagram: @amyelkinscoaching . Facebook: Amy Elkins Coaching

Sometimes constraint is good, but we need to be careful not to allow it to keep us stuck when there may be better opportunities out there for us. . Find more at amyelkinscoaching.com . Instagram: @amyelkinscoaching . Facebook: Amy Elkins Coaching

This week I talk about what trusting yourself is, why it's important, and how we trust ourselves when we don't live up to expectations. . Find more at amyelkinscoaching.com . Instagram: @amyelkinscoaching . Facebook: Amy Elkins Coaching