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The Women don’t Rush podcast builds on heartening conversations with women from around the world exploring the importance of communication, courage, and following our inner calling of our passions and gifts - inspiring others as we do so. Your host, Life Mentor Maria Rush, brings women together from a wide range of backgrounds and skills, exploring and sharing personal experiences with the purpose of instilling motivation and a strong belief in positive change through self-awareness, compassion, and self-care.
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Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
11. The Power of Journalling: Taking Your First Step Towards New Opportunities
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Episode Summary:
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of journalling as a tool for self-reflection, personal growth, and taking action. Whether you're facing a new challenge or embarking on an exciting adventure, journalling can help you clarify your goals, track your progress, and stay motivated along the way. We discuss how to take that crucial first step towards something new, the importance of perseverance, and the value of self-reflection in recognising and seizing new opportunities. Tune in for practical tips, inspiring stories, and the encouragement you need to keep moving forward and never give up.
Host:
Maria Rush, Life Mentor & Speaker, empowers you with a simple yet highly connective and transformational communication process that helps you create a wealthy and successful life filled with ease, joy, and authentic relationships. With the power of emotional intelligence, Maria levels up your vocabulary to unlock your innate skill to express yourself fully to create the life you are longing for.
Guest:
Vanessa Smith, Founder of Saltwater Path
Website: https://www.saltwaterpath.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saltwaterpath
Key Takeaways:
- Taking action, even in small ways, is the key to moving forward.
- Self-reflection fuels progress.
- How journalling can help you recognise new opportunities.
in how we relate to others. Understanding these differences can improve our communication skills, enhance relationships, and foster a deeper sense of connection. We'll explore what it means to empathise versus sympathise, and how these emotional responses can impact our interactions both personally and professionally.
You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how empathy encourages connection, while sympathy may inadvertently create distance. We'll also share practical tips on how to foster empathy in your day-to-day life, and why it’s such a valuable tool for emotional intelligence. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a fresh perspective on how to engage with others in a more supportive and compassionate way.
Host:
Maria Rush, Life Mentor & Speaker, empowers you with a simple yet highly connective and transformational communication process that helps you create a wealthy and successful life filled with ease, joy, and authentic relationships. With the power of emotional intelligence, Maria levels up your vocabulary to unlock your innate skill to express yourself fully to create the life you are longing for.
Key Takeaways:
- The Core Difference – Empathy vs Sympathy
- Emotional Connection vs. Emotional Distance
- Practical Ways to Cultivate Empathy
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