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Real change is not only a new attitude
A new attitude matters because it can shift how you see yourself and your life. It opens a door to new possibilities and perspectives that were not available before. But real change asks for something more than just a shift in mindset: A new behavior that you are willing to practice consistently. A new choice that aligns with the life you want to create. A new response that reflects your growth in real situations. A new pattern repeated enough times that the body begins to believe it and trust it. You can understand everything on an intellectual level. You can journal about it and reflect deeply on your experiences. You can have the realization that something needs to change. You can say: “I need boundaries in my life so I can protect my energy.” “I need rest so my body can recover and feel safe.” “I need to stop overriding my body when it signals discomfort.” “I need to move more so I can feel alive and connected.” “I need to breathe more intentionally throughout my day.” “I need to choose myself even when it feels uncomfortable.” But the body learns through what we actually practice in our daily lives. Not once as a single effort. Not perfectly as an ideal standard. Repeatedly over time with patience and consistency. This is where many people get stuck in their growth process. They think awareness itself is the change they are looking for. Awareness is actually just the beginning of change. Behavior is where change becomes embodied and real. So instead of asking yourself: “How do I change my whole life all at once?” Ask yourself: “What is one behavior I can practice today that supports my growth?” Not ten different things at once. One simple and manageable action. Examples: When I notice my jaw clenching, I will gently soften it by about 5%. When I feel overwhelmed, I will place both feet on the floor and ground myself. When I want to say yes too quickly, I will pause and take one intentional breath. When I feel myself rushing, I will consciously slow down one movement.
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@Chantelle Smith have a lovely week Chantelle! Feel free to report every day, till next Monday 👌 See if this one can become a new habit ✨
Let’s talk about Responsibility.
Not the kind that feels heavy. Not the kind that says, “Everything is your fault.” Not the kind that creates shame. I am talking about the kind of responsibility that gives your power back. Because there is a difference between blaming yourself and owning your choices. Blame freezes the body. It says: “I failed.” “I am behind.” “I should have known better.” “What is wrong with me?” Responsibility breathes differently. It says: “Now that I can see this pattern, what choice is available?” “Now that I know this drains me, what boundary do I need?” “Now that I understand my body is overwhelmed, what support can I create?” “Now that I see the old loop, what is the next small action?” Responsibility is not punishment. It is participation. It is the moment you stop waiting for the perfect mood, the perfect timing, the perfect apology, the perfect energy.
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@Annika Schullerqvist When kindness becomes part of the practice, the body doesn’t have to defend so much. Compassion creates safety, and safety creates change. So happy you are feeling the difference 🤗
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@Chantelle Smith Thank you for sharing this. That distinction is so important. These responses are not blame, they are information. The body is not trying to fail us, it is trying to protect us in the only way it knows. I’m so glad the words are helping you meet yourself in a new way.
FRUSTRATION VS DISAPPOINTMENT
Now live in REMINDERS in classroom. share you thoughts, experiences and observations =) 👇
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FRUSTRATION VS DISAPPOINTMENT
HIPS -JUNK DRAWER
I think of the hips as the body’s quiet storage, not in a careless way, but as the place where life gently sets down everything we didn’t have the time or space to fully feel. It’s where the conversation you swallowed, the anger you softened, the grief you carried while life kept moving, the desire you postponed, and the exhaustion you ignored all seem to land when there was nowhere else for them to go. And often, they settle in the hips. The hips hold how we move forward—or how we don’t—as they carry the places where we brace, freeze, or push through, where instinct, survival, and truth live close together in ways we don’t always consciously notice. So when they ache, grip, or feel stuck, it’s rarely random. The hips don’t need to be pushed open as much as they need to be met, with warmth, with time, and with small, honest movements that allow the body to feel safe enough to soften. They respond to a gentle presence, like a hand resting softly, offering the reassurance that you don’t have to release everything all at once. Because maybe they’ve been holding for you all along—the impact, the pressure, the unsaid no, and the moments when you stayed even though something inside you wanted to leave. So instead of forcing change, you might try something quieter. 👉 Pause for a moment, place your hands on your hips, breathe slowly, and allow yourself to rock gently, letting the movement be simple and unforced. And from that place, you can begin to ask: “What am I carrying here?” “What never got to finish?” “What needs safety before it can let go?” This isn’t about fixing anything. MARK THE CALENDAR JULY 5th 11.00 AM EST. SIGN UP HERE: https://calendly.com/zizizinchenko/online-group-session-clone or JOIN THE LIBRARY (watch replay, and access previous sessions, explore useful video guide, 5min resets) https://www.skool.com/day-by-day-library-3938/about
Breath as Pressure Map
Your breath tells the truth before your mind does. Before you say, “I’m fine,” your body may already be showing you something: A shorter inhale. A tighter exhale. Shoulders lifting. Ribs holding. Belly gripping. Jaw tightening. The neck helping the breath. This is why breath is such an important map. The way we breathe often reveals how the body is relating to pressure. Pressure from work, family, performance, being seen, making decisions, holding everything together and this is not weakness. It is protection. The body may be trying to prepare, manage, stay ready, and get through the moment. But when PRESSURE becomes constant, shallow breathing can start to feel normal. Holding can feel normal. Tension can feel normal. Pushing through can feel normal. In this video, we are not forcing deep breath. We are learning to listen. 👉 Try this: Place one hand on your ribs and one hand on your belly. Notice where the breath moves. Notice where it stops. ‼️ Ask: Do my shoulders lift? Does my belly grip? Do my ribs move sideways? Can my back body receive breath? Can I exhale without collapsing? Can I inhale without forcing? Your breath does not need to be perfect. It only needs enough safety to move. 5 min RESET Now available in the LIBRARY: https://www.skool.com/day-by-day-library-3938/about What does my breath reveal about how I carry pressure? Share YOUR observations 👇 Have a Great WEEK EVERYONE ❤️
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