The Empowerment Project: Recent Episodes
DAWN SMITH
Learning to love your self after surviving domestic abuse. Learning to love yourself on the inside so you can grow on the outside.
Friends, I know it can be difficult to trust others again after abuse. And when I say it will be a process and take time, trust me it will. But in the end, learning to trust others will be a big gift to yourself and those you choose to trust.
xo,
Dawn
How about we give ourselves a few extra minutes in the morning to take care of us.
Don't start with social media or email. Don't start the day off reactionary.
Start with you.
Trust me! We aren't totally a mess. We aren't totally a masterpiece. We are always a work in progress!
Why do you procrastinate? I do it most of the time when I don't feel that I am in the right frame of mind.
Let's take one step at a time, and start today by not procrastinating.
-Dawn
Hi Friends,
as we move through the holiday season, so much of it will look different this year. Missing our large gatherings, the closeness and even the crazy shopping.
I challenge you to take a special memory of the holidays and amplify...
-Dawn
When you get out of bed, I challenge you to take out a post it note and write something positive on it, carry it with you. Make more and keep them in plain sight or even in your purse. It's amazing what a mood lifter it will be.
Have a great week.
-Me
Happy Monday, this episode is short and sweet. For so long we listened to others in what we should or should not do. Do it for you....
-Me
Monday's are difficult if we make it. What if Wednesday were the start of the week, would it get the same bad name Monday does?
xo,
Dawn
Hi friends, today we visit our past, the people, the memories we dislike. Instead of blaming our past for our present circumstances, lets use them as stepping stones, a way to learn...
-Dawn
Hey there! What do your positive pants look like? Well, pull them up just below your chin and get the day going.
-Dawn
We all have battle scars. Some are visible from injury. Some are mental scars. Both can be equally painful. How can we use our mental scars to move forward?
-Dawn
It's Monday AGAIN!
You can choose to look at it through the eyes of Tigger or the melancholy of Eeyore.
It's your choice friends, your choice....
-Dawn
Hey friends! One of the most important things you can do is practice self care. It's not selfish and you really should schedule it weekly!
Listen along for a few quick tips.
-Dawn
What led us to not trust? How do we learn to trust again even when we don't know how to trust in ourselves. Learn a few tips to get yourself back on the road to trusting in YOU.
-Dawn
We can all use a little pep talk, especially when we first get up. The nice thing about affirmations, they are quick and easy, and you can do them as often as you want.
-Dawn
In this short episode, I talk about an article my niece wrote about the signs of domestic violence. You may ignore the signs. Please don't.
If you or someone you know needs help, don't be afraid to reach out. There is always someone there to help.
Let's not dread those Monday's. It is after all a state of mind. Take a quick listen to my Monday Quick Tip.
Do you let every little thing worry you? Does that worry have good reason to be in your life? Let's take a look at how to rework your worries away...
Yes, you read that right. I totally flaked out with Motivational Monday, so here I am on Tuesday. Friends, this is a valuable lesson, that we all make mistakes, and that we need to forgive ourselves.
It's ok, you've earned a little grace. It's part of finding your way back to loving yourself.
Have you got a case of the Monday's AGAIN? Today I will share a couple quick tips to keep you on task and motivated.
The sunflower possesses a calm and peaceful warmth. It is hearty and a true survivor, just like me and you. Let's soak up the beauty and put a smile on our face.
We may not be in our ideal place in life. But to start we must learn to accept our life in this very moment. It's not easy, but I promise learning to be kind to yourself is key to loving yourself.
I know it's extremely difficult to feel like you again...
The you that you once knew. Getting back to you again, starts with learning to love you. It will take time, but trust me you can do it.
I get it, loving yourself is difficult even under normal circumstances. But trying to love yourself after abuse is so much harder. Know that you are worth loving.
Know that it isn't your fault. Abuse is never ok.
At 22, I met the first guy to give me attention. Little did I know it was the wrong kind