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Are you using your failures and mistakes as lessons to help you achieve your goals? You can be anything you want to be and achieve any milestone you set your sight on, as long as you have the confidence and the right support from other women like you.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, Anna continues reading the first chapter of Powerful You and jumps right into chapter two. Listen in to hear a story of how events in Anna’s childhood would start to shape who she is now.

What You Will Learn:

[0:52] Learn from your failures and be encouraged to build your confidence and chase your goals.
[1:52] Understand that you can be anything you set your mind to and with the right support.
[2:12] How events from Anna’s childhood shook her and completely changed her life.

Quotes:

“We may fail along the way but that is how we learn.” [1:34]
“We all need that moral support to hold each other up when we feel the confidence suffer from within.” [1:46]

Powerful You, a continuation of Chapter 2 and Part 2

Stay tuned to next week's episode for the continuation of chapter 2.

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https://aburgessandco.com/products/powerful-you

Digital Book – Please note this is a flip-book I created.

https://aburgessandco.com/products/powerful-you-in-a-digital-flipbook

"Who am I" Find your passion or narrow it down Workbook:

https://fierce-hustler-9470.ck.page/bad3a4a0f2

In this workbook, there are seven sections.

Who am I
Daily Life Journal – this you can print daily.
3-minute Self-Esteem
Weekly Reflections
Daily Affirmations
Vision Board Worksheet
Self-Care Worksheet

Please take note that I was inspired by the "Who am I" section by John Lee Dumus "Entrepreneurs on Fire" www.eofire.com

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Powerful You, a continuation of Chapter 1 and Chapter 2

What do you do when everything comes crashing down in the middle of the night that you think it’s all a bad dream? How does that impact especially the mind of a teenage girl?

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, Anna continues reading the second chapter of Powerful You. She continues the story of her mom’s death in the middle of the night and how that numbed her feelings. Even though she had support from other women in her neighborhood, she was still a child and her mind couldn’t completely comprehend what was going on.

What You Will Learn:

[0:51] Discovering her mom lying on the floor and how she grew numb all over.
[1:58] The relieving phone call and reassuring words from Ms. Debby the neighbor.
[3:32] The police, the ambulance, and the confirmation that her mom was already gone.

Stay tuned to next week's episode for the continuation of chapter 2.

Softcover Book for United States Shipping Only – So sorry

https://aburgessandco.com/products/powerful-you

Digital Book – Please note, this is a flip-book I created. I am working on a Spanish version, which hopefully will be completed by the new year.

https://aburgessandco.com/products/powerful-you-in-a-digital-flipbook

“Who am I” Find your passion or narrow it down Workbook:

https://fierce-hustler-9470.ck.page/bad3a4a0f2

In this workbook, there are 7 sections.

Who am I
Daily Life Journal – this you can print daily.
3-minute Self-Esteem
Weekly Reflections
Daily Affirmations
Vision Board Worksheet
Self-Care Worksheet

Please take note that I was inspired by the “Who am I” section by John Lee Dumus “Entrepreneurs on Fire” www.eofire.com

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Powerful You: Start Living Your Best Life

Are you allowing negative feelings and the toxic energy around you to define your life? If you want to start living your next-level life, you have to reprogram your mindset and start making yourself happy ad going after your dreams.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, Anna continues reading the first chapter of her upcoming book Powerful You, live your best life. Listen in to learn how to let go of the past and start living in the present and creating a better future.

What You Will Learn:

[0:15] How to flip the switch and find something to make yourself happy when you start feeling toxic energy around you.
[1:59] Push against fear and go after your dream to start living the best life you can have.
[4:37] The power of gratitude and meditation in transforming negative feelings into positive feelings.
[6:21] The importance of nourishing, challenging, and expanding your mind by always learning new things.
[7:48] Reprogram your mind to start focusing on what you want in your current and future life.

Quotes:

“We need to change our way of thinking and start creating goals that will lead us to the next level in our lives.” [2:43]
“Always read, listen, and watch anything that will help you to become a better version of yourself.” [6:58]
“Start to focus on what you do want than what you don’t want; when you focus on what you don’t want, that’s what appears in your life.” [7:50]

Stay tuned to next week's episode for the continuation of chapter 1.

Softcover Book for United States Shipping Only – So sorry

https://aburgessandco.com/products/powerful-you

Digital Book – Please note, this is a flip-book I created. I am working on a Spanish version, which hopefully will be completed by the new year.

https://aburgessandco.com/products/powerful-you-in-a-digital-flipbook

“Who am I” Find your passion or narrow it down Workbook:

https://fierce-hustler-9470.ck.page/bad3a4a0f2

In this workbook, there are 7 sections.

Who am I
Daily Life Journal – this you can print daily.
3-minute Self-Esteem
Weekly Reflections
Daily Affirmations
Vision Board Worksheet
Self-Care Worksheet

Please take note that I was inspired by the “Who am I” section by John Lee Dumus “Entrepreneurs on Fire” www.eofire.com

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Do you want to step up to the platform and live your dream? To take full control of your life without constant fear and make an impact in the world around you? Well, if this is you, then the Powerful You book was written for you!

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, Anna reads the first chapter of her upcoming book Powerful You, Freedom from Fear. Listen in to learn how you can rebuild your self-confidence and value and go after the dreams you’ve been procrastinating about.

What You Will Learn:

[0:51] The Powerful You book – stories to encourage you that you’re not alone as you work to overcome life challenges.
[2:32] Why she’s so passionate about sharing her story plus other women’s stories.
[4:04] Helping you build up your self-confidence and value and achieve whatever you dream of.
[5:10] Stop procrastinating and go after your dreams and make time for those you love.
[6:19] Stop being afraid and constantly doubting yourself and take full control of your life.

Quotes:

“We’re living on borrowed time; this day is a gift so start today and make the best of the time you have left.” [5:53]
“Start rethinking your life; if you have a dream of doing something different, then do it.” [6:03]

Stay tuned to next week's episode for the continuation of chapter 1.

Softcover Book for United States Shipping Only – So sorry

https://aburgessandco.com/products/powerful-you

Digital Book - Please note, this is a flip book I created. I am working on a Spanish version, which hopefully will be completed by the new year.

https://aburgessandco.com/products/powerful-you-in-a-digital-flipbook

“Who am I” Find your passion or narrow it down Workbook:

https://fierce-hustler-9470.ck.page/bad3a4a0f2

In this workbook there are 7 sections.

Who am I
Daily Life Journal – this you can print daily.
3-minute Self-Esteem
Weekly Reflections
Daily Affirmations
Vision Board Worksheet
Self-Care Worksheet

Please take note that I was inspired by the “Who am I” section by John Lee Dumus “Entrepreneurs on Fire” www.eofire.com

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How can you shift to a courageous you? The answer is getting into the right mindset by changing your outlook on what prevents you from moving forward. Take those emotional fears and self-doubts out of your thoughts. It's time to make a pivot to create a braver and successful you.

Link to 8 actions to shift your life:

https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/17056790

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How often do we find ourselves trying out so many careers or projects, and we still can't find what sparks us.

In this episode I will go over how I found what I love and examples of how by staying focused and creating action helped me with the wall I came across.

Below are links as promised to my book called "Powerful You" as well as a worksheet to help you find your niche.

Softcover Book for United States Shipping Only – So sorry

https://aburgessandco.com/products/powerful-you

Digital Book - Please note, this is a flip book I created. I am working on a Spanish version, which hopefully will be completed by the new year.

https://aburgessandco.com/products/powerful-you-in-a-digital-flipbook

“Who am I” Find your passion or narrow it down Workbook:

https://fierce-hustler-9470.ck.page/bad3a4a0f2

In this workbook there are 7 sections.

Who am I
Daily Life Journal – this you can print daily.
3-minute Self-Esteem
Weekly Reflections
Daily Affirmations
Vision Board Worksheet
Self-Care Worksheet

Please take note that I was inspired by the “Who am I” section by John Lee Dumus “Entrepreneurs on Fire” www.eofire.com

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Have you ever found yourself being afraid to ask a question or for help? Of course, you have, many of us do and for those who are never afraid to ask questions, I salute you!!

It's not easy when we are so often afraid of rejection or what people will think of our question.

You should never let fear get in the way of that. This is how we learn and move forward.

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Do you have clarity in what you want, but can't focus to get you to your goal? Well, I have a few tips that will help you stay focus and achieve your goals.

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So many of us have hit a wall at some point in our lives where we just don't know what we want to do in life. It's so frustrating not getting clarity or that cut feeling about what you want or who you want to be. In this episode, I go over 4 tips on getting clarity.

So get out a pen and paper and start taking notes!

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Never feel defeated. It's just an experience. In this podcast I have 3 tips to help you overcome that emotions

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To what lengths do you go to ensure those around you are happy even though you might not be happy? Always keep in mind that you’re important and amazing and you don’t have to impress anyone, only yourself.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, we talk about how to stop trying to impress others and instead focus on taking care of yourself. Listen in to learn how you can discover who you are and start living for yourself.

What You Will Learn:

[0:52] How we often do things to impress others even when they’re not purposeful to us.
[2:33] Stop pleasing and impressing others, and instead focus on what you do and who you are.
[3:09] Understand that you’re important and that you can only care for others if you take care of yourself.
[3:46] How to embrace yourself and accept that you’re impressive in your own unique way.

Quote:

“When you take care of yourself, you can take care of others.” [3:22]

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Did you know that clinging to your past has the power to harm your present and future? You have to learn to let go of your past painful memories by being mindful and focusing on the present.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, we talk about how to stop holding on to your painful memories and instead learn from them. Listen in to learn how you can uncover your warm and loving heart by exploring who you are outside of the pain of your past.

What You Will Learn:

[0:51] How we often engrave our past painful moments with us, which prevents us from achieving our full potential.
[1:37] How to let go of your painful memories, live in the present, and then write goals to plan the future.
[2:44] How to learn from your past by being mindful and grateful for what you already have.
[3:39] Stop allowing negative emotions be who you are by holding on to the past.
[4:22] How to work on your self-esteem and figure out who you are outside of the pain.

Quote:

“Allow yourself to be free and move on from the past, you have no power to go back in time and change what has already happened.” [1:45]

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Do you want to move from your painful past and make room in your heart for joy and happiness? We’ve all gone through painful experiences, but to reclaim your dignity, you have to accept what has happened and let go of the pain.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, we talk about how to get over the unwanted past to live a joyous life. Listen in to learn the importance of forgiving yourself and concentrating on how to become better in the present moment.

What You Will Learn:

[0:50] Choose to let your unwanted past go so you can reclaim your dignity and be happy.
[2:01] Stop wasting your energy on what unsettles you and live a life free of negative emotions.
[2:35] Learn to express your pain without holding it in your system.
[3:10] Learn to always forgive yourself and those who’ve hurt you and concentrate on becoming better.

Quotes:

“If you want to move beyond the past, move on.” [1:22]
“When you allow yourself to express your pain, you will find it easier to determine the source of your discomfort.” [2:59]

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Do you find it hard to forgive yourself for past mistakes even though you forgive others? It is high time you changed that by believing and trusting in the beautiful person you are without letting your past mistakes define you.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, we talk about forgiving yourself and acknowledging that you’re only human and prone to making mistakes. Listen in to learn the importance of living more mindfully without belittling yourself for your past mistakes.

What You Will Learn:

[0:52] Understanding how your inner critic stops you from forgiving yourself.
[2:09] Learn to forgive yourself to believe that you’re amazing in who you are.
[3:12] Ask God or the higher power you believe in for forgiveness.
[3:28] Repent and repair any damaged relationships with your loved ones.
[3:52] Learn to acknowledge and accept yourself for who you already are.

Quote:

“Forgiving yourself pushes you to confront the truth about how you treat yourself.” [1:36]

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Being Organized Can Help You Stay on Track of Goals

Did you know that being organized allows you to work smarter and achieve your goals quicker? Organizing also helps with goals prioritization and keeping track to hold yourself accountable.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, we talk about how to organize goals and the benefits it has in achieving them. Listen in to learn how being organized with your goals will help you expand your knowledge.

What You Will Learn:

[0:51] How having well-constructed goals and schedules allows you to better manage your time and space to work smarter and achieve goals quicker.
[1:18] Organize your objectives- establish your goals and steps necessary to achieve them.
[1:35] Make a to-do list to help organize and keep track of your responsibilities.
[2:01] Prioritize your tasks to help you achieve your objectives quickly and track your progress.
[2:28] Set regular reminders for each purpose to hold yourself accountable.
[2:42] Declutter- to enable you to complete more high-quality work at a faster rate.
[3:10] How being organized will allow you to expand your knowledge.

Quotes:

“Having well-constructed goals and schedules allows you to better manage your time and space allowing you to work smarter and achieve goals quicker.” [1:00]

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Why Decluttering Your Home Helps with Negative Emotions

Did you know that clutter has a huge impact on your mental health? That’s right; studies have shown that women living in highly cluttered spaces have high levels of stress, which might lead to depression.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, we talk about the impact of cluttered spaces on our mental and physical health. Listen in to learn how you can incorporate decluttering in your self-care routine to achieve its maximum benefits

What You Will Learn:

[1:22] Why clutter may lead to depression in women according to research.
[2:24] How a decluttered space helps not only your mental health but also your physical health.
[3:31] Having a clean home helps you relax and sleep in peace, which leads to a positive and happier mood.
[4:06] How to schedule decluttering to be a part of your self-care routine.

Quotes:

“A cluttered environment can have a significant impact on your mental health.” [0:53]
“Clutter is a significant issue influencing mental health.” [1:07]

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Have you ever felt self-doubt or confidence? Would you rather be feeling confident over self-doubt? Self-doubt isn’t a pretty feeling to have and it can negatively impact both your physical or mental wellbeing, unlike confidence.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, we talk about the impacts of self-doubt and the steps to take to overcome it. Listen in to learn the importance of writing on a gratitude journal focusing on what you have rather than what you don’t have.

What You Will Learn:

[0:51] How self-doubt can disrupt everyday functions and slows down performance.
[2:20] Stop comparing your achievements to others to get rid of self-doubt.
[2:46] Stop inhibiting yourself by worrying about what others think of you.
[3:06] Develop the art of writing positive notes to yourself in a gratitude journal.
[3:57] How to let go of other people’s opinions and take control of your life.

Quotes:

“Self-doubt can be a painful and challenging experience that has a detrimental impact on behavior and performance.” [1:26]
“Worrying about what other people think of you, will keep you from achieving something significant for yourself.” [3:00]

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Have you ever felt lost and stuck? Or you probably doubt yourself even as you feel the urgency to start something? Maybe you need to find a task that will help you unstuck yourself.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, we talk about feeling stuck and uninspired and the one tip that will help you clear your head. Listen in to learn why cleaning your closet or pantry will automatically help you unstuck yourself.

What You Will Learn:

[0:50] How doubting yourself can make you feel stuck.
[1:16] How cleaning your closet or pantry helps you clear your head and get unstuck.
[3:02] Learn to move to make something happen instead of waiting for it to happen.

Quote:

“Sometimes you shouldn’t wait for something to happen, you need to move to make it transpire.” [3:03]

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Have you ever been impacted by negative people or conversations around you? Being part of negative conversations or people only lowers your vibration and turns a good day into a bad one. It is important to tune out negativity and instead embrace positive and uplifting conversations in your life.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, we talk about the difference between the energies given out by negativity and positivity. Listen in to learn the importance of filling your life with positivity and shunning out negativity.

What You Will Learn:

[0:49] How listening to other people’s negativity can impact your energy.
[1:50] How listening to positive people can raise your vibration and inspire you to be better.
[2:53] The power of being part of a positive conversation that makes you feel uplifted.

Quote:

“It’s so easy to get sucked into a negative abyss, but nothing is grander than to be part of a positive conversation that makes you feel so uplifted.” [2:51]

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Do you often feel envious of others and the things they have that you don’t have? Well, you shouldn’t! We often get caught up in life that we forget to realize how fortunate we are and all the little things in our lives that we should appreciate.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, we talk about the importance of having appreciation and gratitude for the things we already have. Listen in to learn about all the things you’re probably overlooking and should be grateful for in your life.

What You Will Learn:

[0:47] Why being positive starts with appreciation and gratitude.
[1:00] How we often get envious of what we don’t have
[1:20] All the different little things you can appreciate and be grateful for.
[3:11] Stop being envious of others and be happy and appreciative of what you have.

Quotes:

“Being positive starts with appreciation and gratitude.” [0:50]
“We don’t look around and see the abundance that we do have and feel grateful for it.” [3:41]

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How does your nutrition look like? Are you consuming a nutritional-rich diet to help your body function well? It is important to understand that nutrition is vital in keeping you healthy and your body functioning.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, we talk about the 13 different vitamins that you need in your body to keep it healthy. Listen in to learn which foods belong to which category of vitamins and the health benefits they offer your body.

What You Will Learn:

[0:13] The vitality of nutrition in helping your body function properly.
[1:24] Understanding the fat-soluble vitamins and water-soluble vitamins- where they’re found and their functions.
[1:51] The 13 currently recognizable vitamins and their functions and purposes in the body.
[5:36] Get additional benefits by drinking water and exercise when on good nutrition.

Quote:

“Vitamins are organic compounds; different vitamins have their own unique role in the body.” [1:26]

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Did you know that meditation can give you peace and help you know who you are? Meditation isn’t necessarily a religious practice but a practice to help you develop peace, mindfulness, and awareness.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, we talk about meditation, its benefits, and how to master the practice. Listen in to learn how you can improve the quality of your emotional and mental health through the practice of meditation.

What You Will Learn:

[1:15] The benefits of meditation in helping you find your spiritual path.
[1:44] How meditation can help you improve your happiness.
[1:58] How it helps regulate stress, depression, and anxiety.
[2:14] How meditation increases peace and calmness in your life.
[2:25] How to improve your sleep or get rid of insomnia with meditation.
[2:41] How meditation can help keep your memory sharp, concentration steady, and mind focused.
[3:03] Why you don’t have to be religious to practice meditation.
[3:36] How to master the practice of meditation by focusing on quieting your mind.

Quote:

“Meditation isn’t about changing your appearance or behavior; it’s about developing a healthy sense of perspective and awareness.” [1:33]

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Is your busy schedule preventing you from living a fit life? Did you know that incorporating as little as 15 minutes of exercising into your routine can change your life? That’s right, and your mental and physical body will thank you.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, we talk about exercising and how you can incorporate it into your busy life. Listen in to learn about some fitness ideas that don’t require much time that you can adopt into your life.

What You Will Learn:

[1:22] The physical and mental benefits of exercising.
[2:33] How your busy life is keeping you away from exercising plus the benefits of exercising.
[3:04] Anna shares her working out routine each morning.
[3:45] The benefits of incorporating HIIT exercises in your routine.
[4:43] The benefits of yoga plus how to use exercise to wake up your body.
[5:01] Why even as little as 15 minutes are enough for your physical and internal wellbeing.

Quote:

“Segregate as little as 15 minutes for your physical and internal wellbeing, and your body and mind will thank you.” [5:01]

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How do you approach self-care for yourself? Do you take time off your busy life to take care of yourself, or do you still think that self-care is selfish? Self-care isn’t selfish; it is an important way of loving yourself to be in the best shape to take care of those you love.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, we talk about the importance of self-care and how to holistically approach it. Listen in to learn why you should stop feeling guilty for taking care of yourself and instead embrace self-care.

What You Will Learn:

[1:16] Defining self-care and the different aspects of it.
[1:46] The importance of self-care for your physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
[3:59] Stop feeling guilty about taking care of yourself.
[4:37] How to take care of yourself physically by taking time to exercise.
[4:47] How to take care of yourself emotionally by cutting off negativity and embracing positivity.
[5:15] How to embrace meditation and time alone to take care of yourself spiritually.

Quote:

“You’re important and that’s why you should take care of yourself.” [2:10]
“You should never feel uncomfortable for taking care of yourself.” [4:21]

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We all have bad days sometimes; they’re unpredictable. But did you know that it is up to you to turn around a negative event into a positive one or to drown in the negativity for a long time? You have the power to free yourself from negativity by changing your mindset and choosing how you react to it every day.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, we talk about how to overcome negativity in your life and achieve a positive outlook in life. Listen in to learn how to overcome obstacles in your life, cut out negativity, and allow positivity to free you.

What You Will Learn:

[1:03] How small negative things at the start of your day can turn it into a negative mess.
[2:54] The different ways you can experience a bad day.
[3:21] How to change your mindset by replacing your negative thoughts with positive thoughts.
[3:48] Learn to appreciate negative people for who they are without getting caught up in their negativity.
[4:32] Some proven tips on how to overcome obstacles in life.

Quote:

“Negative thoughts are what hinders us from becoming great.” [3:09]
“You can’t change people, but you can always change who you are by staying positive.” [4:20]

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Are you self-conscious of your accent or inability to articulate yourself in English? Well, you shouldn’t be! In fact, you should pat yourself on the back for your ability to express or speak in a second language.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, we talk about accents and how we tend to be self-conscious when we have them. Listen in to learn about the power your accent holds and why you should be prouder of it than ashamed.

What You Will Learn:

[1:01] Anna’s past struggles with an accent and how she overcame that.
[2:30] Stop looking down on your accent and instead be proud of your ability to speak a second language.
[3:25] The amazing beauty of different languages and cultural diversity.
[4:21] How to be proud of your second language speaking capabilities.

Quote:

“Diversity is what makes this world a colorful and musical place.” [4:18]

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5 Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt

How is having self-doubt negatively affecting other areas of your life? Did you know that unchecked conscious self-doubt can lead to unhealthy mental issues? It is important to look back at how much you’ve achieved and trust that you’re capable of achieving even more if you only change your mindset.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, we talk about the negative effects of self-doubt in your life and the five ways you can overcome it. Listen in to learn the importance of knowing and acknowledging your values to have a purpose and assurance in whatever you do.

What You Will Learn:

[1:02] How unchecked self-doubt leads to an array of unhealthy mental issues.
[1:46] Are self-doubt and impostor syndrome the same?
[3:06] The importance of reminding yourself of how far you have come.
[3:50] Stop comparing yourself to others since we’re all on our own journeys.
[4:11] Learn not to entertain excuses and instead rewire past excuses.
[4:44] How to trust yourself more when around negative friends who can negatively impact you.
[5:39] The importance of knowing your values to have a purpose and assurance in what you do.

Quotes:

“Comparison is paralyzing and it will leave you stuck with increased self-doubt and lack of motivation.” [3:59]
“Believe in yourself and your potential to do anything you want.” [5:29]

Click here for 5 Ways to Overcome Self-doubt Workbook

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How many times do you put yourself down because of a mistake you made or something you accidentally said? How many times are you afraid of doing what makes you happy because of what people will say? Remember that you’re the only one responsible for lifting yourself and becoming your own cheerleader.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, it’s all about how to stop putting yourself down and start cheering yourself on. Listen in to learn how to turn all the negatives things you say or write about yourself into positive things by making them simple attainable goals.

What You Will Learn:

[0:33] Stop hating on yourself and instead love and care for yourself to succeed.
[1:32] Why you should stop comparing yourself with successful people and instead look for the good qualities in you that make you unique.
[2:21] Find a role model to emulate and get inspired by their challenges and victories.
[2:30] Turn all the negatives things you wrote about yourself into positive things, reread them, and turn them into simple achievable goals.

Quotes:

“If you can’t love yourself or care for yourself, how can you succeed or help others?” [1:27]

“Be aware of your thoughts, when you start thinking negative thoughts catch yourself, and find something that pleases you.” [3:03]

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How are the doubts in your mind stopping you from achieving greatness? Did you know that you can live a life of possibilities by simply reprogramming your mind? That’s right, your mind holds the power to either a limitless or a limited life.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, I share a story from a past illness that was more mental but manifested as physical. Listen in to hear what you can learn from Dr. Joe Dispenza and Esther Hicks’s teachings on reprogramming your mind and manifesting your thoughts.

What You Will Learn:

[1:14] My 14 years ago story of how my illness started physically and manifested into panic attacks.
[5:34] How my fear of death drove me to panic attacks and how I transformed that by thinking positively.
[6:56] How to live a limitless life by reprogramming your minds and reconditioning your body.
[7:24] Teachings of Esther Hicks on the purpose of life and manifesting your thoughts.

Quotes:

“We have a potential for a limitless life, it’s only reprogramming your mind.” [7:06]
“Every thought we have we can manifest if we just release our doubts and believe it is already ours.” [7:42]

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Happy New Year! Hello all you beautiful ladies, and welcome to “It’s your platform hosted by Anna Burgess. I’m subscribed to Gaia, which is an international video streaming service. I just watched an incredible video that I thought you would be really interested in learning about. It’s called “You are the Placebo with Joe Dispenza, Inspirations with Lisa Garr.” Last episode I went over how to start fresh for the new year by decluttering our minds from negative thoughts and cleaning out the clutter from our homes. In this episode I want to share with you a quote from Dr. Dispenza and along with a link that I am going to share with you, which is located below on how powerful our minds are, and how we can change our life by creating our future with our thoughts and heal our bodies.

Click Here Joe Dispenza on Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself

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This is the start of a new year for all of us, and I mean a fresh start from the year we all want to leave behind. This is the time to set goals, clear out your clutter and achieve goals you've been placing on the shelf.

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How often do you look down on yourself as a stay-at-home mom, as if being a mom isn’t one of the hardest jobs out there? Even though being a mom is often overlooked and goes unrecognized, it is the most rewarding job you’ll ever hold as a woman.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, it’s all about being a mom and most especially a stay-at-home mom. Always remember that you wear many hats and play several roles as the CEO of your home.

Listen in to learn the importance of understanding your value as a dedicated mom and a homemaker.

What You Will Learn:

[0:50] Don’t look down on yourself for being a mom is a hard job that requires all your effort.
[1:18] The never-ending list of the many hats you wear as a mom.
[2:21] Why you should think of yourself as valuable and priceless being a mom.

Quotes:

“Never look down on yourself; being a parent is one of the hardest jobs out there.” [1:10]
“So many of us feel that a stay-at-home mom isn’t the most appealing title, and yet it’s the most important one.” [2:23]

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What are you looking to accomplish? Are you envisioning your goals, where you want to be in the future? There’s a power in writing down every detail of the future you envision for yourself daily.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, it’s all about committing to working towards your goals every day after writing down your story and drawing yourself in it. You have to stop being afraid or thinking of what people will say in order to get to your desired life.

Listen in to discover the importance of not allowing anyone or anything stop you from getting to your dream.

What You Will Learn:

[0:30] Stop with the self-doubt and fear to go after your dreams.
[1:23] Reach deep into your soul and find what makes you happy that you can do it daily and impact lives.
[1:56] The power of envisioning your desired future by writing down every detail that will help you accomplish your goal.
[3:47] How your strong desire, your actions, and commitment will get you closer to your goals.

Quotes:

“If you have a strong desire in what you want in life then don’t let anyone or anything stop you from moving forward.” [1:09]
“When you have a clear dream of what you want your future to be, I want you to envision it and feel like you’re already living it.” [1:51]

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What steps are you currently taking to shift your life for a better you? Remember the more we learn the more we grow.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, we talk about eight steps you can take today to positively change your life and be successful. Listen in to learn how you can take care of your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing to continue growing.

What You Will Learn:

[0:56] Reading not only educates you, but it also energizes, nourishes, and expands your mind. Anna mentions some of the powerful books she has read.
[2:33] The importance of exercising for a stronger and healthier body. Make exercise a habit and a must-do if you want to be more productive.
[5:35] Develop mindful eating habits. Research on the healthier food alternatives that’ll nourish your body.
[6:27] Try to set a schedule that will get you at least 7-8 hours of sleep especially for parents with babies.
[7:25] Read or watch a documentary about your inspirational hero. This is someone that inspires or supports you through the hard times.
[8:49] Network with positive like-minded people if you want to keep growing internally and succeed.
[10:07] Take action and give back, always offering more value than you expect to receive.

Quotes:

“If you want to keep from within and succeed, then keep stimulating your mind to expand, grow, learn, experience, and explore.” [8:55]
“Look around you and see if you can help someone who’s in need of help, giving always returns.” [10:27]

Resources Mentioned:

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers
The Go-Giver by Bob Burg
Check out Jessica Smith on YouTube for Workout Inspiration
Check Food Network Channel for Healthy Meals Inspiration

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How to Eliminate Self-Doubt and Build Self-Confidence

Does your self-doubt stem from your childhood experiences or adulthood pressures? Either way, self-doubt is damaging to your mental wellbeing. Self-confidence is the opposite of self-doubt and to develop it, you have to stop getting stuck from your past traumatic experiences that trigger self-doubt and instead focus on what’s happening in the here and now.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, we have Jean Shult, a licensed clinical social worker who has been in practice for 22 years. A clinical social worker can diagnose and treat mental and emotional issues. Jean explains the causes of self-doubt and the many ways you can replace it with self-confidence.

Listen in to learn why understanding your limitations will save you from self-loathing episodes that lead to self-doubt.

What You Will Learn:

[2:24] Examples of the many ways that can shake your self-confidence leaving behind self-doubt.
[4:32] How to build your self-confidence by setting daily intentions, reading positive literature, gratitude journaling, and understanding your limitations.
[6:41] Why developing self-confidence highly depends on your individual situations because some are extreme than others.
[8:43] Understand that people put their best self on social media, we all have stories and theirs isn’t any different.
[10:50] Why it is easier to get over self-doubt when you’re older than as a teenager.
[14:04] How to unstuck yourself from your traumatic past by seeing a therapist or joining a support group where you learn to live in the present moment.
[14:56] The benefits of meditation in calming the mind and stabilizing emotions.
[17:18] How to develop a positive mindset around children to teach them to be positive because they mimic adults’ behavior.
[19:24] Learning how to pull yourself from a mistake by accepting your limitation.
[21:18] How to pay attention to what you’re feeling and set an intention first thing in the morning to set yourself up for a successful day.
[24:42] Jean explains how she nurtures her self-confidence as someone who helps others with their emotional baggage.

Quotes:

“We need to put reasonable expectations on ourselves, and then if we fall short, we reach out and ask for help.” [6:18]
“People that stay stuck in the past usually tend to struggle with confidence and doubt because they can’t move on.” [13:45]
“We have the capacity to change our thoughts; our thoughts and feelings are not facts.” [22:40]

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Did you know that despite the major gender equality progress we’ve made over the years, there are still many who believe that women are lesser than men? The media and the beauty industry are best known for portraying gender stereotypes that create self-doubt in women.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, it’s all about gender inequality and how it creates self-doubt and self-esteem issues in women. Remember, the notion that women are weak is the reason why they develop self-doubt and self-esteem in the first place.

Listen in to learn the power that you hold as a woman to conquer the world without doubting yourself because you’re already good enough.

What You Will Learn:

[0:50] Remember there was a time when women were to be seen and not heard, plus today’s unrealistic beauty standards and the negative impact of gender stereotypes.
[2:01] How women are judged differently in several aspects which results in self-doubt.
[3:27] How the media and the beauty industry destroy women’s self-confidence and feed into self-doubt by objectifying them as sensual beings and ‘eye-candy’ for others.
[4:33] Be strong and step out of the self-doubt chains because you are good enough to truly live and show the gifts you can provide the world.

Quotes:

“Society is not a fair place and it never will be. You have a choice, you can either let it run your life, or you can go off-script and write your own story.” [4:50]
“If you want to finally break free from the self-doubt chains, then go ahead and take that first leap.” [5:25]

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What reason is holding you back? Is it the fear of the unknown and the what-ifs? Well, we all have doubts and mostly fear, and it is up to you to believe in who you are and visualize what it is you want.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, I talk about inspiration for success as read from two books; Think and Grow Rich and The Go-Giver.

Listen in to learn about the five laws of stratospheric success as reflected in The Go-Giver book. You will also learn the importance of feeding your mind by reading, exercising for a stronger body, and meditate to feed your soul.

What You Will Learn:

[0:35] Inspiration for success- the power of believing in yourself and visualizing what you want.
[1:42] The five laws of stratospheric success- the law of value, the law of compensation, the law of influence, the law of authenticity, and the law of receptivity.
[2:43] The three things you should do daily to feed your mind, body, and soul.

Quote:

“You got to believe in yourself, think, and visualize what you want.” [1:39]

Resources Mentioned:

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann

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Did you know that goal setting gives you something to focus on and to follow through? It helps you get to your end results and make you feel great and a step closer to your victory. Whatever your goal is, just commit and have the desire to follow through with it. Successful people write down their goals and vision and when they want to achieve them.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, it’s all about goals and goal setting to get you to your achievement point. Keep in mind that goals need to be things that light you up and make you not want to stop.

Listen in to learn the power of writing down your goals, starting on them now, and saying them out loud to yourself until you can accomplish them.

What You Will Learn:

[1:41] Set a timer for ten minutes and write down your goals of where you want to go and develop in the next 10 years.
[2:24] Write when you need to accomplish each of your written goals- this can be anywhere from 30 days to 10 years.
[2:40] Pick the top three goals to complete in a year, determine why you want to accomplish these particular goals, and then start working on them today.

Quotes:

“Goals that you’re working towards, need to be something that excites you, and inspires you, that you have that strong desire to accomplish.” [1:23]
“Every little step will get you the end result you’re looking for.” [3:13]

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You need to let go of whatever happened in your past and focus on creating your new story. The past is gone once you find your true self. Find it in you to archive all the negativity from your past and change your course to a new beginning.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, I talk about the power of letting go of your negative past and focusing on creating your new story.

Listen in to learn the power of the fulfillment you find in giving back to those in need. You will also learn the importance of meditating and visualizing your story.

What You Will Learn:

[0:39] Write down the amount of money you desire to generate (the exact dollar amount) and why you need that.
[1:07] Think of what you need to give back- it can either be donations, services, or doing volunteer work
[2:00] Write a definite date and why you chose it. Dates help give you a plan of action.
[2:20] Set goals that will get you to your desires- this stage should bring out your true-life purpose and how you will impact other people.
[2:58] Use all the information you have now to create your new story and read it to yourself every day.

Quotes:

“The past is the past and whenever it happened is over.” [0:35]
“By writing an amount and a date, it gives you a plan of action.” [2:01]

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Do you want to look at your life when you’re 80 and regret what you could have had if you had the courage to follow your dreams? We all have doubts and are mostly held back by fear but remember, you have one life and you have to get out there no matter how hard and live your dream.

In this episode of It’s Your Platform, I talk about the power of having a clear vision towards your dream and finding a niche that you love and know you can help people. Listen in to learn the importance of being creative with the value you offer your audience.

What You Will Learn:

[0:43] Get clear and focus on what you want by clearly visualizing your dream (niche) or writing down everything you love and going through it until you find the one that outdoes all.
[5:33] Know who your audience is and how you’re going to serve them with your knowledge. Be creative with the value you’ll offer your ideal audience to build a relationship with them.
[7:21] Take massive action without letting fear get in the way of your dreams.

Quotes:

“Clarity of what you need, of what you want really is the biggest step to get you moving forward.” [4:57]
“Life is not about you, it’s about what you can share with others.” [5:46]
“Don’t let fear keep you from following your dreams.” [7:36]

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