Episode Summary
In this heartfelt and introspective episode, Carla Reeves shares snippets from her personal journals, offering a raw and honest glimpse into her journey of navigating doubts, fears, inspiration, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. She highlights the transformative power of journaling as a tool to uncover clarity, find courage, and align with one's deepest values. Carla also shares her insights on how journaling, paired with the guidance of a trained coach, can lead to lasting growth and meaningful change.
Key Takeaways:
- Journaling as a Tool for Growth:
- Journaling creates a space for self-reflection, emotional release, and connecting with deeper wisdom.
- Writing down thoughts can help process emotions and navigate life's challenges.
- Themes from Carla’s Journal Snippets:
- Overcoming Self-Doubt: Facing inner voices that question one's calling and abilities.
- Navigating Stress and Fear: Embracing courage to move past fears and uncertainties.
- Staying Aligned with Purpose: Listening for wisdom beyond oneself and staying committed to meaningful work.
- The Role of Faith: Relying on God’s presence for guidance, strength, and clarity.
- Focus and Simplicity: Prioritizing faith and presence over stress and over-strategizing.
- The Power of Sharing Journals:
- Sharing journal entries, even anonymously, helps others see themselves in the stories of others.
- Having a trained coach respond to journal entries adds depth and perspective to the self-reflection process.
- Encouragement for Listeners:
- Journaling can help uncover answers and wisdom already within you.
- Support from a coach or guide can amplify the impact of journaling and personal growth efforts.
Resources Mentioned:
- Upcoming Class:
- Journaling for Growth Workshop
- Date: January 22nd
- Limited spaces available.
- Sign up link in the show notes.
- Personal Growth Toolkit:
- Explore Carla's curated resources and tools for journaling, coaching, and personal development at CarlaReeves.com.
- Quote Reference:
- “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and a sound mind.” - 2 Timothy
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Learn more about Carla:
Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/
Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/
Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcast
Go to https://carlareeves.com/freeclass to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE!
Go to https://www.carlareeves.com/getunstuck.com to download Carla's on demand journaling workshop + exercise to help you stop spinning and start moving forward.
Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coaching
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