40 - How To Take Charge Of Your Thoughts (Be "On To" Yourself)

Annaliese and Alan talk more about the topic of self-awareness, sharing practical tips to understand your thoughts and take control in the moment. Annaliese shares one of her favorite phrases for this, "be on to yourself," highlighting the significance of viewing your thoughts as optional. This mindset helps you stay present and connected with yourself in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

You'll hear about:

-Practical Self-Awareness: Discover how being more self-aware in your everyday moments can boost your confidence and decisiveness.
-Being "On To" Yourself: Uncover the sneaky tricks your brain plays and learn how to catch them in action. Being "on to" yourself means pausing before making decisions and asking if your thoughts align with your goals.
-Embracing Uncertainty: Life is full of uncertainties, but recognizing that you have choices empowers you to handle them with grace and resilience.

RESOURCES:

-Experience coaching with Annaliese firsthand to see if it can help you reach your goals. Visit www.linktree.com/coachannaliese to schedule your free, 1-hour Discovery Chat. Spend 20-30 minutes sharing your story and the results you want more of with Annaliese, then receive 30 minutes of coaching on your chosen topic. You'll walk away with helpful tips and better ways to be you in your life!

-DAILY WAYS TO PRACTICE BEING 'ON TO' YOURSELF:

1. Set an alarm twice a day (e.g., morning and evening) to check in with yourself.
Use this to help yourself remember to take a second to check in with how you're doing and where your thoughts are at. Feel yourself drop down from your head into your body. 
    - Notice your body's sensations, not just your thoughts. Are you at ease, tense, worried, sad?
    - Name the emotion you're experiencing.
    - Ask yourself, "What am I thinking that's causing this feeling?"
    - Now decide if you agree by asking yourself:
“Do I agree with this feeling and thought story in my head? Do I want to continue to be in this and let it drive me, or pick a better thought?”

2. Create a mental space so you can make a better decision.
Use this in the moments when you can tell you’re in your feelings/thoughts, in a mood, and just feeling overwhelmed, stressed, trapped.
    - Picture two blocks: "Feeling/Thought" and "Action/Reaction."
    - Now, imagine yourself creating a third block, which you label "Space."
    - Push the "Space" block between the other two to pause and slow down.
    - You're the one who's creating this space! Use this moment of space to choose a different, better action than your default reaction to the feeling or thought.

-BENEFITS OF BEING ‘ON TO’ YOURSELF:
1. You trust yourself more
2. You feel more capable of stepping into being in charge of your mind
3. You feel more secure in your decisions
4. You choose to be more authentic, more often

-BOOK TO GROW YOUR SELF-AWARENESS:
“Insight” by Dr. Tasha Eurich

Listen for practical strategies as you build self-awareness and take more control of your thoughts and emotions. Start living life more on your own terms today!