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Transforming Your Relationship with Food and Exercise: Insights from Laura Hinton
Weight loss can be achieved by changing our eating habits and our relationship with food, rather than fixating on strict diets and clean eating. Laura Hinton shares her journey with Tonya Leigh of losing 50 pounds by shifting her mindset around food. She stressed that she didn't have to eat only "clean" or "good for you" foods to lose weight. Instead, she focused on consuming the same foods she had been eating but in moderation and with a fresh perspective.
Laura's story underscores the importance of impartial evaluation and self-acceptance when it comes to food choices. She mentioned transitioning from self-judgment to self-love, which ultimately yielded more effective results in her weight loss journey. By approaching food with love and grace, she was able to make sustainable changes without feeling deprived or restricted.
When individuals shift their focus from self-criticism to self-acceptance, they are more likely to make healthier choices, listen to their bodies, and approach weight loss from a place of empowerment rather than punishment. This shift in mindset can lead to enduring results and a more positive relationship with food, exercise, and self-image.
The 3 Big Weight Loss Myths:
Myth #1: Clean Eating for Weight Loss
Myth #2: Exercise Intensity and Weight Loss
Myth #3: Self-Criticism and Weight Loss
Talking Points:
00:51 Weight loss myths debunked.
05:44 Body image and weight struggles.
10:31 Society of immediate gratification.
14:47 Surprising lessons from weight loss.
17:43 Relationship with food changes.
26:05 Liberation from food obsession.
29:26 Debunking clean eating myth.
34:58 Exercise mindset and expectations.
38:35 Exercise as punishment mindset.
43:05 Self-love and weight loss.
Quotes:
"But the really pivotal moment was when I got engaged and that was 2008. I suddenly had this fear and panic that I was going to be fat, quote unquote, for my wedding."
"We want the quick fix now. We want to lose weight by the wedding. We want to lose weight by bikini season. And we have just set ourself up for this toxic cycle of white knuckling."
"So 100%, the most surprising thing to me was that I'm in charge of the way that I feel."
"Well, I think the biggest thing that changed for me in terms of my relationship with food is that food is no longer a source of comfort."
"There aren't good or bad foods. There's just food."
"In a way, it was like a dopamine hit. It was fun for the first day or two thinking about this new diet that may work."
"You can still have pizza, but instead of eating half the pizza, we're gonna have two slices and see how that goes."
"So many people, especially in the diet industry, they use exercise as a form of punishment."
"Yeah, it makes me think of one of my favorite Abraham quotes where they say, there is no happy ending to an unhappy journey."
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Unlocking Lasting Peace with Your Body
Success should be judged beyond the scale and dress size. This episode emphasizes the importance of redefining how we measure success with our bodies. Host and Master Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh highlights that relying solely on the scale or dress size as indicators of success can be detrimental to our overall well-being. Instead, she encourages listeners to shift their focus towards how they feel emotionally and physically.
Tonya shares her personal journey of struggling with weight and body image issues, where she found herself trapped in a cycle of using external measurements to determine her worth. She explains that tying success to a number on the scale can lead to feelings of discouragement, fear, and obsession. By shifting the focus to how we feel each day and how our bodies feel, we can create a more sustainable and fulfilling approach to body success.
Join Tonya as she delves into finding beauty and joy in life, beyond the numbers on a scale.
Talking Points:
02:25 Finding peace with your body.
10:18 - Rethinking Body Success Measurement
15:28 - Creating Intrinsic Body Success
18:10 - Embracing Imperfection and Gratitude
21:01 - Choosing Definitions of Body Success
Quotes:
"If you even look at the definition of the word slim, it's to rid of the excess, to slim down."
"We have a limited amount of energy and how much of yours is going into obsessing, hating, resisting, trying so hard to lose weight?"
"I have this belief that we're successful even when we fail, if we use those failures to grow us."
"You'll never feel better when you've set up your world and your paradigm that you can only feel good if you look a certain way."
"Wait, W-A-I-T, leads to wait, W-E-I-G-H-T. It's time to stop waiting to feel better."
"You're not here to be perfect. You're here to enjoy your life, to enjoy your body, to learn and to grow."
Useful Resources:
Sign Up for the Slim Secret Webinar: https://schoolofselfimage.com/secret
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FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/
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Connect with Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh:
Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh
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Illuminating Your Path: The Decision Switch in Action
Making decisions is essential for moving forward in life and creating change. In the podcast episode, Tonya Leigh emphasizes the importance of making decisions to break free from feeling stuck and to propel oneself towards desired outcomes. She discusses how indecision can keep individuals in a state of paralysis, preventing them from progressing in life. She also highlights that decisions, whether big or small, play a crucial role in shaping the trajectory of one's life and influencing the overall experience.
This episode underscores the transformative power of making decisions and highlights how each choice, no matter how small, can have a significant impact on one's life journey. By embracing the decision-making process and being willing to step into the unknown, individuals can break free from stagnation, create positive change, and ultimately shape a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
Talking Points:
00:42 - The Decision Switch Concept
02:22 - Reasons for Decision Paralysis
04:38 - Overthinking and Perfectionism in Decisions
05:45 - External Pressures Impacting Decisions
07:53 - Worry and Business
08:15 - Breaking Connections with Old Self
09:41 - Team Dynamics and Decision Confidence
11:59 - Stop Self-Criticism
14:38 - Personal Decision to Build a House
17:50 - Clarity After Making Decisions
18:12 - Relationship Decisions: Stay or Go
19:05 - Comfort in Indecision
19:37 - Removing Right or Wrong from Decisions
23:00 - Investing in Personal GrowthQuotes:
"People fear losing things more than they get excited about gaining things."
"I literally said out loud, I am no longer available to worry about my business. It is not even an option."
"What is the decision switch that you need to make in your life right now?"
"It was like, oh, now I am a homeowner. Now I am adulting officially. And it was the best feeling."
"Either way, just switch the light on. That's what decisions do. They turn the light on so you can see what your next steps are."
"There is no right or wrong decisions that we will make from a place of wanting the best for ourselves."
"It is done. Now, can you learn something from it? 100%."
Useful Resources:
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Connect with Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh:
Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com
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From Stuck to Unstoppable: Strategies for Personal Breakthroughs
To overcome feeling stuck, it is crucial to provide your brain with clarity and direction. In this podcast episode, Tonya Leigh emphasizes the importance of giving clear instructions and goals to your brain. She shares that when she felt stuck while recording the episode, it was because she lacked the direction and clarity needed to move forward.
Tonya also stresses the significance of setting extraordinary goals to combat feeling stuck. Many individuals struggle with this because they have not determined what they truly want. By establishing clear and specific goals, individuals can give their brains a sense of purpose and direction, enabling them to progress and break free from feeling stuck.
Tonya highlights how perfectionism can hinder progress and steal time. By letting go of the need to be perfect and focusing on taking action, individuals can overcome the fear of imperfection, make decisions, and move forward in their personal and professional lives.
Join Tonya as she delves into why we get stuck and how to move forward with purpose and intention.
Talking Points:
01:24 - Clarity and Direction for Getting Unstuck
02:18 - Choosing an Extraordinary Goal
03:42 - Discomfort of Change
07:21 - Acceptance and Authenticity
08:03 - The Trap of Perfectionism
09:07 - Embracing Where You Are
10:00 - The Analogy of Water Skiing
11:46 - Letting Go of the Rope
13:22 - Creating Desired Feelings
14:48 - Moving Towards Desired Emotions
Quotes:"You don't know what you're trying to create. And the reason why the majority of you don't know is because you're afraid of the answer."
"Perfectionism will not only steal your time, it will steal your life."
"But if I've learned anything, the world doesn't want the perfect version of you. They want the real you."
"The way to get unstuck is to let go of the rope. Let go for a minute and just relax."
"Done is better than perfect"
Useful Resources:
Join The School of Self-Image Now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join
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Connect with Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh:
Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com
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How Your Environment Shapes Your Self-Image
Let's delve into the psychology of space and how our environments can shape our self-image. Tonya shares personal experiences of how different homes she has lived in reflect her inner world and how she uses her spaces to evolve her own self-image. She discusses the importance of using our spaces intentionally to change how we feel and see ourselves. By making small changes in our homes, we can align our spaces with who we want to become. She also emphasizes the power of using our spaces as tools for personal growth and transformation. Overall, the episode highlights the significance of our environments in influencing our self-image and provides practical tips for using our spaces to support our personal development journey.
Talking Points:
00:00:00 - Introduction to the Psychology of Space
00:05:30 - Reflecting on the Story of Different Homes
00:10:38 - Personal Style and Home Decor Preferences
00:15:04 - Using Spaces to Change Self-Image
00:18:39 - Bridging the Gap Between Current Space and Desired Self-Image
00:22:17 - Blooming in Your Current Space
Quotes:
"Our environments are shaping us and we shape our environments."
"Our homes are more than just physical spaces. They are literally mirrors that reflect our inner world."
"Red is very fiery, very passionate. And let me tell you, that was me. And not in a good way."
"If you want to see yourself as a woman who is fit and healthy, imagine what her kitchen looks like. Imagine what her pantry looks like."
"I'm going to clean this up and I'm going to organize it. And I'm going to keep it that way to send the message to my brain of this is who I am."
Useful Resources:
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FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/
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Connect with Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh:
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From Negative to Neiman: Upgrading Your Thought Wardrobe
To enhance your life and mindset, it is essential to intentionally select and upgrade your thoughts to higher quality ones. In a podcast episode, Tonya Leigh stresses the significance of being mindful of the thoughts we entertain daily. She classifies thoughts into different levels, ranging from "Goodwill thoughts" inherited from past experiences to "Neiman Marcus thoughts" that are of superior quality and more empowering.
Tonya urges the audience to evaluate their current thought patterns and beliefs, highlighting that negative or outdated thoughts can hinder individuals and impact their overall well-being. By deliberately choosing thoughts that align with their values, dreams, and desires, individuals can cultivate a more positive and empowering mindset.
Join Tonya as she takes you thorugh her thought clloset and inspire listeners to consciously select empowering beliefs and shed outdated or limiting ones to cultivate a more positive, resilient, and fulfilling mindset.
Talking Points:
03:02 Personal style transformation. 05:04 Choosing thoughts intentionally. 10:35 Upgrading your thoughts. 16:15 Couture thoughts. 20:45 Thoughts about myself. 22:11 Embracing Your Uniqueness. 29:44 Thoughts about money. 32:56 Money mindset transformation. 38:51 Life as a game. 42:59 Feeling bad cannot stop magic. 45:09 Thoughts on love and relationships. 48:46 The Royal Treatment.Quotes:
"I'm going to bloom where I'm planted. I'm going to really show up in this position, in this role, and I'm going to give it my all because it matters."
"I love believing that failure is what dreams are built upon."
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Unveiling Your Inner Queen: The Power of Self-Respect and Self-Care
Giving yourself a royal treatment involves creating a personalized plan for self-care and self-respect. In this School of Self-Image episode, host, and master Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh emphasizes the importance of treating oneself like royalty and prioritizing self-care. She shares the story of a client named Sarah who transformed her life by implementing a royal treatment plan tailored to her needs. This plan included setting boundaries at work, taking lunch breaks, exercising, and engaging in hobbies she enjoyed.
The concept of a royal treatment goes beyond superficial indulgences like spa days and manicures. It is about connecting with one's true nature, listening to internal cues, and establishing a strong inner kingdom. By tuning into one's body and soul, individuals can determine what they need to feel their best and align with their natural rhythm. This process involves building a strong relationship with oneself based on love, respect, and self-worth.
Tune in to learn why every woman needs to prioritize herself and treat herself like royalty.
Talking Points:
00:00:00 - Introduction to the Royal Treatment
00:05:30 - The Consequences of Self-Neglect
00:10:16 - Overcoming Excuses for Self-Care
00:13:05 - Increased Confidence through Self-Care
00:17:32 - Attractiveness and Energy
00:21:31 - Unveiling Your True Nature
00:24:34 - Building a Strong Inner Kingdom
00:26:19 - Invitation to the Royal Treatment Workshop
Quotes:
"When are you going to start treating yourself like a queen?"
"Confidence is something that you create with your thoughts, with your mind. It is a belief in your abilities."
"I've done those things, and it creates this deep trust in myself. This feeling of like, girl, I've got you."
"Would you rather attract rusty old nails or shiny gold coins? I'm guessing your answer is shiny gold coins."
"It is going to have the most beautiful cascading effect into every area of your life."
Useful Resources:
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Embracing 'No': The Key to Living a Life Aligned with Your Values
Saying no is a powerful tool for setting boundaries and taking back control of your life. In the podcast episode, Master Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh emphasizes the importance of establishing boundaries to prioritize your well-being and align with your values and goals. Here are some key points to consider when it comes to setting boundaries through saying no:
Prioritizing Your Well-being: By saying no to commitments or requests that do not serve you, you are prioritizing your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Empowering Yourself: Saying no is a way of empowering yourself and demonstrating self-respect.
Taking Control of Your Life: Without boundaries, you may feel like you are being run over by the demands and expectations of others.
Living in Alignment: Setting boundaries through saying no allows you to live in alignment with your decisions, goals, and values.
Building Self-Image: Saying no can positively impact your self-image and self-esteem.
Saying no is not just about declining requests; it is a powerful act of self-care and self-empowerment. By setting boundaries through saying no, you can take control of your life, prioritize your well-being, and live in alignment with your values and goals.
Join Tonya as she delves into the power of saying no, inspired by quotes from Steve Jobs and Paulo Coelho, and explores the importance of listening to our gut feelings and setting boundaries by saying no when necessary to avoid feeling overwhelmed or drained.
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Episode Details:
00:01:25 - Embracing Joyful Yeses
00:01:57 - Mastering the Art of Saying No
00:03:11 - Free Guide to Saying No
00:04:14 - Societal Pressures and FOMO
00:05:08 - The Consequences of Yes
00:06:33 - The Jar Metaphor
00:08:10 - Identity and Priorities
00:12:36 - The Upside of Saying No
00:15:16 - The Clarity of Prioritizing Yes
00:18:30 - Elegance and Quality Over Quantity
00:23:53 - The Pleasure of Saying No
00:25:28 - The Invitation to Say NoQuotes:
"Innovation is saying no to a thousand things."
"No is my new favorite word."
"When you say yes to everything, you live someone else's life."
"I prioritize my wellbeing to demonstrate that I am worthy and I am confident in who I am."
"The power of no lies in saying no to the junk, to the low quality."
"I lived a large part of my life lying to everybody. Not on purpose, but to me, when you say yes to something that you don't really want to do, it's like you're lying."
"The power of no after years of being afraid of it, I can tell you it's one of the best two-letter words in my vocabulary."
Useful Resources:
The Guide to Saying No: https://schoolofselfimage.com/power
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The Power of Self-Appreciation: 5 Steps to Delight in You
Inspired by a quote from Anais Nin, Tonya Leigh reflects on the concept she has adopted that is centered on delighting in oneself. Tonya shares her experience of a delightful day spent alone and discusses the importance of analyzing and journaling about such days to create more moments of joy. She offers five ways to delight in oneself, encouraging listeners to take pleasure and satisfaction in who they are.
By prioritizing self-care, nurturing self-relationship, and appreciating one's own value, individuals can cultivate a deeper sense of joy, fulfillment, and self-love. These practices not only benefit personal well-being but also have a positive impact on external relationships, work, and overall quality of life. Embracing these aspects can lead to a more fulfilling and delightful existence, where individuals can truly thrive and experience the fullness of life.
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Episode Details:
00:49 Delighting in yourself
06:52 Prioritize self-care
09:35 Making time for joyful activities
15:31 Being your own best friend
20:14 Quality alone time
21:51 Cultivating a deeper relationship with yourself
Quotes:
"My mission, should I choose to accept it, is to find peace."
“A joyful woman is a magnet for her desires. Energy is always looking for its equal match. Delighting is an energy. It is a vibration that you put out into the world.”
"You are the longest commitment you will ever have in your life. Make the choice to lovingly commit to yourself."
"What if you just decided you're never going to beat yourself up again? Instead, you're going to be your own best friend, your greatest cheerleader."
"You are worth that time. You are valuable enough to delight in yourself."
"There's nothing wrong with you. You are not broken. But your approach probably is."
Useful Resources:
Join the membership now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join
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FREE download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/
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Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh:
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Ditching Apologies: Cultivating Self-Love and Confidence
Over-apologizing can become such a habit we don't even realize we are repeating the behavior. School of Self-Image host Tonya Leigh discusses the tendency for women to over-apologize and the impact it can have on their self-esteem and confidence. She explores why women tend to over-apologize, including societal expectations and the desire to please others.
Tonya emphasizes the importance of recognizing when apologies are unnecessary and offers strategies for breaking the habit, such as replacing "I'm sorry" with "thank you" and focusing on solutions instead of apologies. She encourages women to take ownership of their space, needs, and voice without feeling the need to apologize constantly.
Tune in to discover how over-apologizing can impact your daily life and learn how to break free from this ingrained behavior.
Episode Details:
00:51 Over-apologizing in daily life
05:32 Apologizing for things beyond control
10:41 Recognizing over-apologizing habits
13:44 Swapping "sorry" for "thank you"
17:52 Refusing to apologize for being you
Quotes:
"I'm so sorry I'm crying. I'm like, why are you apologizing for feeling your human emotions? We should never apologize for having emotions."
"When you apologize for things that aren't your fault, you're basically saying, I'm sorry for having needs. I'm sorry for taking up space. I'm sorry for needing support."
"You have valuable thoughts and ideas to share. You are deserving of taking up space. You are worthy of support and love."
"I am all for taking responsibility when it's my responsibility. But I was taking on the world's responsibility when I was over-apologizing."
"The last suggestion I can offer you is to begin to ask questions with confidence instead of apologizing because sometimes, sorry just becomes a crutch to get someone's attention."
Useful resources:
Useful Resources:
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FREE download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/
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Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh:
Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh
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Unlocking the Lessons of Aging: Embracing Your Journey with Gratitude
Embracing your age with joy, purpose, and gratitude at every stage of life is a powerful mindset shift that can lead to a more fulfilling and enriching experience. In the podcast episode, Tonya Leigh discusses the importance of loving your age, regardless of where you are in life. She emphasizes the need to appreciate the present moment and find beauty in every stage of life.
One key point highlighted is the significance of reframing aging from being seen as a burden to being viewed as a blessing. Aging is not a disease but a privilege, offering opportunities for growth, learning, and new experiences. By shifting our perspective on aging, we can approach each stage of life with a sense of gratitude and excitement for what it has to offer.
Join Tonya as she dives into breaking free from societal aging expectations and embracing your unique identity at every age, so you can cultivate a sense of empowerment and self-expression.
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Episode Details:
00:39 Loving Your Age
08:27 Reframing aging as a blessing.
12:26 Intergenerational friendships.
15:18 Creating age loving environments.
19:10 Dressing for desired energy.
25:38 Choosing Positive Aging Narratives.
27:25 Embracing new experiences.
31:37 Overcoming people pleasing and approval.
Quotes:
"You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old."
"I'm not going to waste time wishing I was 20 again, because I'll never be 20 again."
"Aging is not a disease. It is a privilege, a privilege truly of a lifetime."
"Push against what you've been told older folks can supposedly do or can't do. I mean, who decided that?"
"I love what Iris Eiffel says. She's like, style has no age. It's an attitude, not age."
"I want to chase less and enjoy more."
"I used to think happiness was a fairy tale, forever just out of reach."
Useful Resources:
Join the membership now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join
FREE training: https://schoolofselfimage.com/powerfully-ever-after/
FREE download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/
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Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh:
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh
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Raising the Bar: How to Set Higher Standards for Self-Love
What is your self-love standard? This week Tonya Leigh discusses the importance of self-love standards and how they can impact our lives. Self-love is not just about fluffy feelings, but about setting expectations for how we treat ourselves. So, how do we raise our self-love standards? By examining how we talk to ourselves, how we treat our bodies, and how we expect to be treated by others. Tonya shares personal experiences and examples to illustrate the power of self-love standards and how this manifests in our self-image. Tonya encourages listeners to align their standards with their future self-image and create a life that reflects their highest potential.
Episode Details:
03:24 The power of self-talk
07:32 Raise the standard of self-love
09:19 Self-love and body image
14:49 Alignment and synergy
17:09 Reevaluate current standards
21:35 Elevating your self-image
Quotes:
"I am so proud of you for trying. I am so proud of you for putting yourself out there. You are smart. You are kind. You are beautiful. You have what it takes. Go get it, girl."
"As someone who used to be so mean to the reflection in the mirror, I just refused to do that anymore because nothing good came out of it. It just made me feel terrible, which then led me to take terrible actions that just kept me perpetuating terrible results, truly."
"You will always prove to yourself how you see yourself."
"If you're constantly comparing. to either past versions of yourself or other people, you will not see your own."
"If you don't love yourself, madly, ridiculously, unapologetically, this world will run all over you."
"It is time for you to create your own 'powerfully ever after'."
Useful Resources:
Join the membership now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join
FREE training: https://schoolofselfimage.com/powerfully-ever-after/
FREE download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/
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Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh:
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh
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Stepping into the Spotlight: Embracing Your Superpower of Visibility
What is fear of being seen? Host and Master Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh gives valuable insights on the fear of being seen and the impact it can have on women. She shares personal experiences and highlights the societal pressure for women to blend in and not rock the boat. Tonya emphasizes the importance of embracing authenticity and stepping into the spotlight of our lives. She offers tools and strategies for overcoming the fear of being seen, including acknowledging the fear, starting small, building a support network, shifting the narrative, challenging the inner critic, taking action, finding inspiration, and remembering one's why. She also encourages women to celebrate their milestones and to be willing to be judged and fail in order to reclaim their stories and voices. She concludes by reminding listeners that they are worthy, powerful, and meant to be seen.
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Episode Details:
01:01 Fear of being seen
04:54 Blending In
09:45 Harnessing the superpower of visibility
13:22 Imposter syndrome
19:16 Celebrating small milestones and progress.
23:54 Fear of being judged.
Quotes:
"When I think about going after extraordinary goals, one of the things that is required is that you're seen on some level."
“I got over my fear of being seen. I was willing to be judged. I was willing to be ridiculed."
"Remember, and this is really important, visibility isn't about validation."
"What I have known to be true is the more imperfect I am, the more vulnerable I am, the more I share the ins and outs of my life, the more people can connect to that."
"Fear has no control over you in this part of your life. When you're willing to be judged, when you're willing to get it wrong, when you're willing to be imperfect, when you're willing to look stupid, when you're willing to fail, all of a sudden the fear is gone."
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Comfort vs. Strength: Creating a Life of Fulfillment
The importance of finding a balance between comfort and strength in order to live a fulfilling and adventurous life is the focus on this episode of School of Self-Image with host Tonya Leigh. She emphasizes that while comfort can be enjoyable, too much of it can prevent us from pursuing our dreams. On the other hand, strength is necessary for personal growth and achieving our goals. Leigh encourages listeners to embrace discomfort and take small brave steps outside of their comfort zones. She also highlights the importance of mindfulness and self-compassion in navigating the balance between comfort and strength. Ultimately, she suggests that true fulfillment comes from embracing both comfort and strength in our lives.
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Episode Details:
00:22 Finding balance between comfort and adventure
07:25 There's low risk with comfort
09:43 Leisurely hustling
12:47 Setting extraordinary goals
17:04 A beautiful waltz of comfort and strength
Quotes:
"Find a balance between rest and restlessness. Find a balance between the life you dream of and the life you live."
"Strength is that inner knowing that you've got your own back, that you are going to do what you say you're going to do, that you're going to handle the obstacles that come your way, that you're going to have courage."
"True pleasure is the absence of pain."
"There's something beautiful about seeing what you're made of"
"A life that's built from both comfort and strength, because ultimately true fulfillment lies not in choosing one over the other, but in mastering the art of embracing both."
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Learning from the Past and Creating Your Future
Have you ever considered how amazing it would be if you chose to learn from the past intentionally? How this might create a better future? Welcome to this week's episode of School of Self-Image podcast with host, Master Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh.
Tonya is all in on the concept of a monthly reset and shares her personal experience of starting a new morning routine. She encourages listeners to tune in to their future selves and take action towards their goals, even if they feel off track. She reassures them that it's never too late to make a change and improve their lives.
Hitting that monthly reset goal is such a part of self-image work and in shaping experiences and outcomes. By changing how individuals perceive themselves, they can create new evidence and transform various areas of their lives, including relationships, finances, and personal growth. This is the power of the monthly reset.
Episode Details:
00:02:46 Never too late to reset
00:06:33 How you see yourself
00:10:15 Monthly reset and review
00:14:08 Celebrating wins and dissecting failures
00:19:07 Creating new evidence of success
00:22:06 The power of self-reflection
Quotes:
"Every moment is a chance for a U-turn."
"I'm a woman who creates her life on purpose."
"Every moment is truly a blank slate, yet we bring all of our old baggage into this moment."
"I already know that the obstacle that I am going to encounter is my own brain."
"Without a mind that is intentional, that is focused, that is disciplined, you're going to struggle in life."
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Finding Fulfillment Through Trusting Your Intuition
Do you struggles with not trusting intuition? Tonya Leigh knows exactly what that feels like and how it has impacted her life. Throughout this episode, she emphasizes the benefits of following intuition. Listening to intuition can lead to a more fulfilling life and make decision-making easier. Intuition is described as an inner compass connected to one's true self and higher purpose. Tonya encourages listeners to pay attention to their bodies and not ignore the signals they receive. Ignoring intuition can lead to suffering and keep individuals in a state of scarcity. Being overly cognitive and overthinking things can override gut feelings and lead to decisions that are not in true service of oneself.
To reconnect with intuition, Tonya suggests asking oneself questions and tuning into the inner voice. "If my highest self could speak, what would she say?" and then imagining the wisest self advising. By removing outside opinions, societal expectations, and the influence of others, individuals can tap into their own inner knowing.
Tune in to discover how you can make decisions that align with your values and priorities and experience a greater sense of flow and fulfillment in life.
Episode Breakdown:
01:09 Overriding that gut knowing
06:32 When intuition is nudging you
09:35 Getting off track
14:09 Listen to your body
19:29 The power of intuition
23:21 Following your inner compass
26:36 Intuition versus fear
33:32 What do I know deep down?
36:04 Elevating the quality of mindset
Quotes:
"Albert Einstein said, the intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the reflective, rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift."
"Showing up and sharing and helping and serving and offering value is the greatest way to sell anything."
"They can be saying all of the right things, they can be smiling in your face, on paper they can look like the perfect person for you, but your gut is saying run."
"Learning to listen and decode your intuition is going to lead to a greater, more fulfilling life."
"Sometimes it's pursuing a career path, even though you feel it does not genuinely align with your interests, your soul, or your strengths."
"Intuition usually isn't panicked. It's just this very calm, gentle, subtle voice."
"But what I do know is that you know, and that answer is found within your body, not your mind, but within your body."
"Listening to your intuition requires space. It requires time to just be with yourself."
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Creating New Habits for a Transformed Life
Habits are the actions we engage in daily, often without conscious thought. They serve as the foundation of our lives and have a profound impact on our self-perception. Our habits reinforce how we view ourselves and shape our identity.
As host, Master Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh, reflects on the power of habits and how they shape our lives, she shares her personal journey of examining her habits. This episode details the five habits that she wants to create in 2024. These habits include unplugging more from her cell phone and other devices, reading more books, journaling daily, drinking less alcohol, and committing to getting fit. Tonya discusses the importance of aligning our habits with our self-image and how changing our habits can lead to significant changes in our lives. She invites listeners to consider the habits they want to cultivate in order to create the life they truly desire.
Tune in to learn how small actions can have a big impact on your life in 2024 and beyond.
Episode Breakdown:
01:22 Any moment is a chance to start again
02:41 Write a letter to 18-year-old you
05:09 Self-image habits
09:08 5 habits I want to be on autopilot
13:14 Habits that get you back in alignment
20:53 Unplugging and staying connected
24:47 The act of reading
27:20 The habit of journaling
31:40 Drinking less as a habit
37:44 Aging powerfully
Quotes:
“If you want to see your life change, take a look at your habits."
“Think about all of it, and you get to make up this amazing story about 18-year-old you. But it's not just enough to use our imagination. Our imaginations need evidence to really root in that self-image.”
“The things that we do day in and day out are literally the building blocks of our lives.”
“It's almost like I've gotten into this pattern of just enjoying, which is a beautiful thing, and riding the wave. But I miss that aliveness, that, oh my god, I just cannot wait to saunter into this day.”
“If I want to see myself as a royal being, which I think we all are, what do I want to say to myself? How do I want to treat myself? And so with those two questions, I came up with five habits that I am committed to creating this year and making them habits, making them just autopilot, just what I do.”
“I've noticed over the last month since I got that report, because I don't know why I haven't really been paying attention to the report, but we all need to look at that report and think about the number of hours a day you're spending on your phone and what else you could be doing with that time.”
“I want to be more active on Instagram this year. And that's the crux. That's the hard part is when you have a business that requires that you share your work and you put yourself out there, you have to find the balance between unplugging and plugging back in.”
“Maybe we should try reading more. I want to get back into books. There is a world that exists within books that opens you up to new ideas, new perspectives, new artists, new lands, new stories.”
"The work that needs to be done is around your self-image. When you change how you see yourself, you change what you do."
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What is Tonya’s WOTY? She has been selecting a word of the year for the past decade, finding it to be a transformative process. She firmly believes that merely setting goals and taking action is insufficient for creating lasting change. Instead, Tonya emphasizes the significance of personal growth and transformation in order to consistently approach things differently and achieve different outcomes. Having a word of the year serves as a guiding principle, providing direction and support.
However, Tonya faced difficulty in choosing a word of the year for 2024. Initially, she contemplated words like "power" and "integrity," but they didn't resonate with her. It was during a luncheon for the Good Friends organization that she witnessed a woman on stage who embodied qualities she deeply admired, such as power and integrity.
The word "royal" encapsulates the host's desired qualities of integrity, generosity, and elevating self-care. She explains that embodying royalty means radiating an energy filled with integrity, grace, compassion, and empathy. It entails adhering to moral principles and a code of ethics in both behavior and leadership.
Tune in to discover how to aim toward treating yourself with the utmost care and refinement.
Episode Breakdown:
00:33 Choosing a word of the year
02:14 One of the biggest mistakes that we make
06:09 My word of the year for 2024 is royal
08:24 Seeing yourself as someone of status
09:28 Lead with integrity
13:12 What is ‘being royal’?
14:59 Being more generous in 2024
18:11 The Royal Treatment
19:39 My extraordinary goal
Quotes:
“My extraordinary goal this year is around leadership and my business and my team. I want to be a really royal leader.”
“I don't believe in giving when you're doing it to get rid of guilt or to, you know, impress other people. I think that is the energy in which a lot of people sometimes give and then they start to feel resentful and it doesn't feel good.”
“One of the traits that the woman who was on stage that revealed my word of the year to me showed me that I want more of this year is generosity.”
“We are going to make mistakes, we are going to get it wrong sometimes. But the biggest mistake is in pretending you didn't make one.”
“Because so often we discount ourselves, we shrink ourselves, we put ourselves down, we place other people above us.”
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Host Tonya Leigh kicks off the new year by asking listeners to reflect on the characters they are tired of playing and the ones they are ready to step into. The episode discusses the external factors that support a person's character, specifically focusing on style and environment. The host emphasizes the importance of these external factors in expressing and confirming one's character.
Tonya also mentions an exercise called "Characters in Your Closet" where individuals can examine the clothes in their closet and identify the characters they have been playing based on their clothing choices. She suggests that by intentionally choosing their style, individuals can embody new characters that align with their desired self-image.
Tune in to start the year off right with this thought-provoking episode.
Episode Breakdown:
01:17 What does it mean to create, not fix
03:21 Live Like an Editor Workshop
08:27 We can have fixed mindsets
10:55 The character of the abdicator
12:49 The cost of playing this character
17:40 Responding to the world around you
19:06 Your character determines your relationships
22:08 This was the year that it ended
25:01 Famous Rachel Zoe philosophy
27:25 The character of an energized woman
Quotes:
“I want you to think about the difference in saying to yourself, I need to fix myself or I want to create myself.”
“So many people, when I've talked to them about this concept of you can change who you are, they want to tell me, no, there's just an internal blueprint that you can't change.”
“Last year, I found myself playing a character that I've been really good at playing. And in some ways, it has served me because that's the thing. If it didn't serve us, we wouldn't play it.”
“ I feel like I have stepped in my power in so many ways, but there were a couple of things specifically that I looked at and I was like, Oh, I've been playing the character of abdicator.”
“That's a key aspect of character. It's not just about how you act. It's also about how you interact and connect with others”
“I'm going to speak up when I feel like someone is out of integrity. I'm going to speak up when there is something that needs to happen. And I'm going to be willing to have the hard conversations and make the hard decisions so that those things happen”
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What are your big takeaways from 2023? Heading into a new year always brings up moments of reflection. In this episode, self-image coach Tonya Leigh reflects on her top five lessons from 2023.
Tonya's top five lessons include: 1) Health is your greatest wealth, 2) Don't delay what needs to be done, 3) Don't take anything for granted, 4) Trust your intuition, and 5) Focus on your own path.
Tonya emphasizes the importance of seeing oneself as a masterpiece and approaching life from a place of love and joy. She also introduces her upcoming workshop, "Live Like an Editor," where participants can create their own magazine covers and set intentions for the new year. She encourages listeners to reflect on their own lessons from the year and carry them into the new year.
Join Tonya as she dives into these valuable lessons and provides insights for listeners.
Episode Breakdown:
00:26 - Bird Poop Anecdote and Good Luck for 2024
01:50 - The Concept of Creating vs. Fixing in Personal Development
03:20 - Live Like an Editor Workshop
06:45 - Reflecting on the Past Year's Lessons
08:10 - Lesson One: Health as the Greatest Wealth
12:55 - Lesson Two: Don't Delay Necessary Actions
16:40 - Lesson Three: Don't Take Anything for Granted
20:10 - Lesson Four: Trusting Your Intuition
23:45 - Lesson Five: Focus on Your Own Path
27:30 - Encouragement to Reflect on Personal Lessons
29:50 - New Year WishesQuotes:
'One of the biggest beliefs that keep us stuck in patterns and cycles that don't serve us is that we are broken."
"When you come at yourself as if you are broken, you end up perpetuating brokenness."
"I want you to see yourself as a masterpiece."
"I know that focusing on my health is my greatest love."
"If you need money to be free, then you're not really free because you are going to be a slave to money."
"We are responsible for our own vision and focusing on our own path."
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