Jan Da Goddess Speaks: Recent Episodes
Jan Jackson
Thank you for tuning in to Jan Da Goddess Speaks. My podcast channel will cover topics ranging from spirituality, health and wellness, relationships, personal and professional development, and physical fitness. I am a personal trainer, mother, Louisiana State University Tiger, healthcare worker, Executive Assistant, and servicer to my communities.
In this episode, I explore theimpact of gratitude and reflection, inspired by heartfelt thank you cards. I'll share personal stories, practical tips, and exercises to help you ground yourself in gratitude and recognize the positive impact you've made.Key Takeaways:1. Creating a Gratitude Collection: How to gather and cherish your thank you cards and messages.2. Reflecting Regularly: Setting aside time to reflect on your collection and boost your mood and life. 3. Acknowledging Progress: Using gratitude tokens as milestones of your journey. Don't doubt your ability. 4. Paying it Forward: The importance of expressing gratitude to others.5. Implementing Gratitude in Daily Life: Ideas and exercises like gratitude journals, walls, and gatherings.Join us for an inspiring conversation on embracing gratitude, celebrating your achievements, and spreading kindness in your daily life. #Takeoff
In this episode, I share a personal spoken word piece reflecting on gratitude, growth, and the special people who guide us through life's challenges. This episode is dedicated to those who support us, teach us valuable lessons, and help us become the best versions of ourselves. Tune in for an intimate and uplifting message and musical time at the end that's sure to resonate with anyone who has ever found solace in the presence of someone who truly cares. - Personal reflections on gratitude and growth.- The impact of supportive and teaching relationships.- Embracing challenges and finding strength in companionship.- A spoken word piece celebrating these themes.
In this episode, I explore the importance of showing up for yourself, even when life feels overwhelming. I share my personal story of managing a busy Saturday morning by breaking tasks into tiny, manageable pieces, demonstrating how small actions can lead to big progress.I also discuss insights from James Clear's "Atomic Habits," highlighting how small habits can create significant change. Key takeaways include:- Break tasks into smaller steps.- Set realistic goals.- Celebrate small victories.- Listen to your body.- Create a routine.- Stay positive.Tune in to learn how your efforts can make a big difference in your life.
In this episode, I speak about how to get through days when life feels like an uphill battle. I share personal strategies for managing stress and maintaining mental health, including the importance of acknowledging our feelings, breaking tasks into manageable things, seeking connection, sticking to routines, practicing gratitude, engaging in creative activities, and being kind tl yourself. Remember, there is professional help for us and please reach out to a professional, when necessary. Don't go at it alone.
"New chapters, same pen" is an expression suggesting that while new experiences or phases of life begin (new chapters), they are being written or lived by the same individual (same pen). This phrase is the idea of continuity and growth, emphasizing that despite changes and new beginnings, the core essence of the person remains consistent. It speaks to the journey of personal evolution, where each new experience builds upon the previous ones, creating a master narrative of one's life. Your chapters are what they are, learn from them and create as many new chapters needed and take opportunities that will be your new story.
We live in a world that constantly bombards us with distractions, information, and endless stimuli. It's easy to get caught up in the chaos or organized chaos for that matter, of our daily lives and we forget to simply stop and observe. But here's the kick: being observant isn't just a passive activity; it's an active engagement with the world and people around us.
🚀 "You lack motivation" - a common misconception. Often, it's not motivation but discipline that makes the difference in achieving goals. Let's break it down:🔥 Motivation: That initial spark, the fuel that gets us started. It's fleeting, influenced by emotions, external factors, or inspirations. It's great when present, but unreliable in the long run.⚡ Discipline: The real hero here. It's the ability to stick to your plan, even when motivation wanes. It's about consistency, forming habits, and showing up consistently, regardless of feelings.🎯 Why it matters: While motivation can kick-start action, discipline keeps the momentum going. Discipline means doing the work, day in and day out, despite fluctuations in motivation.🔑 Building Discipline: Set clear goals, break them into achievable steps, and create habits/routines that support your journey. It's like a muscle - it needs practice and consistency to grow stronger.🌟 Takeaway: It's okay if motivation ebbs and flows. Discipline is the steadying force that keeps you on track. Cultivate discipline, and watch how it transforms your journey towards success.🚀 Share your thoughts! Have you experienced the difference between motivation and discipline in your life? Let's discuss!
🚀 "You lack motivation" - a common misconception. Often, it's not motivation but discipline that makes the difference in achieving goals. Let's break it down:🔥 Motivation: That initial spark, the fuel that gets us started. It's fleeting, influenced by emotions, external factors, or inspirations. It's great when present, but unreliable in the long run.⚡ Discipline: The real hero here. It's the ability to stick to your plan, even when motivation wanes. It's about consistency, forming habits, and showing up consistently, regardless of feelings.🎯 Why it matters: While motivation can kick-start action, discipline keeps the momentum going. Discipline means doing the work, day in and day out, despite fluctuations in motivation.🔑 Building Discipline: Set clear goals, break them into achievable steps, and create habits/routines that support your journey. It's like a muscle - it needs practice and consistency to grow stronger.🌟 Takeaway: It's okay if motivation ebbs and flows. Discipline is the steadying force that keeps you on track. Cultivate discipline, and watch how it transforms your journey towards success.🚀 Share your thoughts! Have you experienced the difference between motivation and discipline in your life? Let's discuss!
You know, throughout history, women have been at the forefront of promoting peace, and it's not just some coincidence. We bring something unique to the table and boom!—our empathy and compassion. When conflicts arise, we tend to approach them with a deep understanding of the human experience, which can be a game-changer.
Think about it, women's nurturing nature creates an environment where communication and collaboration thrive. We excel at finding common ground and building bridges, even in the most challenging situations. It's this kind of approach that can lead to long-lasting, sustainable resolutions.
When we advocate for peace, we're not just talking about putting an end to violence. We're talking about empowerment, empowering ourselves and others to speak up and make a difference. We've seen countless examples of women leading nonviolent movements, proving that change is possible without resorting to aggression.
And here's the thing, when women are actively involved in peacebuilding, we contribute to the well-being of not just our families and communities, but the whole world. The ripple effect of our efforts reaches far and wide, impacting lives on a global scale.
But let's not forget the role peace plays in advancing gender equality. When we embrace peace through a gender-inclusive lens, we challenge the status quo and break down barriers that have held us back for too long. It's about leveling the playing field and making sure all voices are heard.
So, let's be real, peace as a woman is powerful, and it's something we should celebrate and embrace. It enriches society, paves the way for a more harmonious and just world, and shows the world that we are forces to be reckoned with. Together, we can create a future where peace reigns, and everyone can thrive. So let's stand tall, lift each other up, and be the driving force for positive change. The world needs our unique perspective, our empathy, and our determination. Let's make a difference and leave a legacy of peace for generations to come.
Giving back is a personal journey, and there are endless opportunities to make a positive impact. It's essential to find causes and ways of contributing that align with your passions, values, and abilities. When you engage in activities that resonate with you, your efforts will be more meaningful, and you'll be motivated to continue making a difference over the long term.
Whether it's volunteering your time, donating to a cause, raising awareness, or using your skills to help others, every act of giving back can create a ripple effect of positive change. Start small, be consistent, and remember that even the smallest actions can have a significant impact on individuals, communities, and the world around you. Embrace the journey of giving back, and know that your efforts, no matter how big or small, can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Balance is indeed crucial in many aspects of life. Whether it's maintaining a work-life balance, finding harmony in relationships, taking care of our family, or managing personal well-being, striking a balance can lead to a healthier and more fulfilling life. It allows us to allocate time and energy to various areas of our lives, prevent burnout, and cultivate a sense of overall well-being. By recognizing the importance of balance and making conscious efforts to achieve it, we can enhance our productivity, happiness, and overall satisfaction.
In today's professional industries and personal life, becoming more productive, focused, and driven can become issues. How can we avoid roadblocks and detours as we pursue our objectives and goals?
Being able to grow is, in my opinion, the cornerstone of both personal and professional development and the first step toward being the best versions of ourselves. Thus making room for growth. When we make room for growth, we can start to thrive and become productive on our own path in life.
Why is reading good for you? Reading is good for you because it improves your focus, memory, empathy, and communication skills. It can reduce stress, improve your mental health, and help you live longer. Reading also allows you to learn new things to help you succeed in your work and relationships. The best part? You can get all these benefits of reading books while enjoying some fantastic entertainment, especially with entertaining books. Do you read every day? What are you reading right now? Let me know in the comments.
The life of becoming the woman I needed to be to give back to myself and the world. Education is an asset and the investment is worth the return you will have to make yourself better and benefit those around you.
Without knowledge, one cannot be successful in life. If you want to grown in your career, gaining as much knowledge as possible is important. Knowledge is also very important to shape our personality and perfect our behavior and dealings with people in this lifetime. Knowledge can be your power to more opportunities on all levels of existence. When you invest in yourself, the return can be your currency and that can result in more money, connections, health, power, etc. Having awareness can be an added benefit to having knowledge but understanding on an on depth level is where you seek knowledge.
Ever done something and realize things did not go as planned? Time wasters can make or break you. Do you want to give up and just throw in the towel or do you keep pressing on?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Remaining in the present has really shaped how I view life currently. It is a work at hand tonemain focused on the present but it is well worth it. If you struggle with overthinking and worrying, this is something that can be beneficial. Please use the tools and techniques from books, professionals, and other things to assist you in becoming better at this. It is worth it. Your outlook on life can change in an instant.
Learning lessons, using your experiences, situations, and more can be the point of becoming powerful or gaining strength. It’s important to be able to identify the source of your pain. Speaking with someone such as a coach or other professional can help you locate the root source of the pain and change patterns that somehow became familiar, regardless of whether or not they were healthy. Becoming empowered in understanding how unresolved childhood pain can show up in the present can be beneficial in how you operate.
Affirmations for a positive change and outlook on your life. Writing down affirmations can allow you to identify your needs.
Being thankful and manifesting your desires.
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Being a better person is about: Allowing yourself to see where you could use some help. Learning anything new requires you to recognize what you currently don't know. If you want to learn to ride a bike, you don't just hop on and ride away, you've got to have that moment of seeing how bad you are at balancing at first. Being better takes an amount of responsibility and accountability so that we can find the hows to our whys. Take action today if you want to be better by setting a plan and getting to the root of what drives the need to become better.
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This is a foundation of what we view with accountability. Accountability is a life learning process and requires healing and transparency. Not only that but it takes initiative and character to take on accountability. Learn how it plays a role in building character and how you operate in various spaces such as relationships, work environments, friendships, partnerships, family, and more. Today’s speakers @_dope_dj @dajahthehoodoobaby can be followed @indri_botanica and linktree https://linktr.ee/Llindri
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Happiness is a feeling and a good one. You deserve to be happy and in moments you need it the most
Personal boundaries are the limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships. A person with healthy boundaries can say “no” to others when they want to, but they are also comfortable opening themselves up to intimacy and close relationships. If you have more rigid boundaries, you might: keep others at a distance seem detached, even with intimate partners have few close relationships avoid close relationships If you have more loose or open boundaries, you might: get too involved with others’ problems find it difficult to say “no” to others’ requests overshare personal information with others seek to please others for fear of rejection
Healthy boundaries may include: sharing personal information appropriately (not too much or not too little) understand your personal needs and wants and know how to communicate them value your own opinions accept when others tell you “no” Many of us have a mix of boundaries depending on the situation. For example, you might have strict boundaries at work and more loose ones at home or with family and friends.
Life has a way of teaching us so many things. What happens when we face challenges or are tested? Life as we see it can change in an instant and we see the changes as something that can lead us in the right or wrong direction. The coping, support, resources and more is how we can start dealing with the changes. Disclaimer: Our views expressed do not reflect the official policy or position of the US Air Force, Department of Defense, or the US Government.
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Self awareness and mastering yourself. Learning to grow, go where you are celebrated, and connect to like minded beings.
Minding our own business is imperative for growth, peace, and building our own integrity. “Life is easier then you mind your own business.” “A hard thing about business is minding your own.” “Successful people never worry about what others are doing.” When I started minding my own business, my life became so much more peaceful and my growth was on another level. I take responsibility for my own thoughts and actions, and I let other people take responsibility for their own thoughts and actions. I notice that I no longer care to judge anyone and I don’t dibble and dabble in drama or other people mess. I don’t look to fix people and I’m not people pleasing to make allies. I accept people for who they are, I believe in the art of allowing, and humanity is just that, humans doing what they do with their own knowledge and experience. I am an example to myself and as I work on me, may that goodness flow to inspire others to change and ignite their own fire.
Resetting your life can have an impact on your wellbeing and goals in life. When life feels overwhelming and it feels like it’s going 100 mph, we may need a reset. As humans were always doing things and always on the go. We are task and goal-oriented, and this could have a significant impact on you in which you may not be able to focus. This episode can help some people with the reset and reclaiming their lives and energy.
Support can enhance the livelihood of your life. Support comes in various forms and it’s up to us to know when we need it and how to obtain it.
Loss can happen anytime, any place, and to anyone. Life after loss can cause grief and grieving varies from person to person. Renewing your life and moving on and through the loss takes time, and this episode is meant to address things that could and may assist. You are allowed to grieve and experience what you need to help your healing process. Reaching out for help and support is an act of courage not weakness. People have experience losses and are trucking along and you can too.
Check us out!!!!!!! I am a huge advocate in giving back to our youth and communities and I am honored to have Terrell "Mr. Presidential" Junious, my brother in arms and frat brother, speak on his organization and how he is making an impact in the community. Nonprofit organizations play a vital role in building healthy communities by providing critical services that contribute to economic stability and mobility of our men and women. They also strengthen communities in other important ways. Frequently, nonprofit leaders, like Terrell, are the voice of the people they serve. Presidential Foundation was organized by Terrell Junious in 2019. This Foundation was established to give back to the community, strengthen & untie the people. We strive to work diligently doing what we can to assist and meet the needs of the less fortunate. Facebook: Presidential Foundation. Ways to donate/CashApp: $presidentialuplift or PayPal: Presidential Uplift Want to donate in other ways? Contact him at email: presidentialfoundation20@gmail.com
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Grab your pens, journal, wine, or teas. Let’s take notes to start a foundation of living our best lives. It took me a while to get to this point but I’ve learned through many experiences that I had one life to live. Living in your truths is living in your best interest of life.
This episode may trigger some emotions and please note I am not here to diagnose, treat, or cure. I share information to help identify these factors so you may address them for your wellbeing. Please consult with a physician for further support for mental health issues. For immediate help: SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Exercise is good for our body, but did you know it can also boost your mood, improve your sleep, and help you deal with depression, anxiety, stress, and more? It makes you feel better and gives you a sense of wellbeing, and high self-esteem. With physical fitness, comes a level of commitment, and below are some obstacles we need to be aware of before starting this commitment. Write down these obstacles, if you resonate with them: Emotional eater: eating to suppress anger, fear, loneliness, boredom, sadness, and it can disrupt your weight loss efforts. Feeling exhausted, depressed, or stressed. Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed. Feeling hopeless. Feeling bad about yourself. Feeling pain or discomfort in your body. Check out @mind_your_energy and @janbodytrans4mation
In life we go through things and lose sight of goals and successes. Celebrate yourself when you accomplish the hard and easy things. It’s ok to share your knowledge with other to be a light. Don’t give up and don’t let others influence you to give up on your purposes.
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Living in the past and future can cause a lot of stress and unwanted anxiety. To be a better version of you, you must live in the present moment and work with what you have now. Working on you is a continuous journey and within the journey, love and compassion for yourself and growth is important.