…Hey Welcome back This is Doctor Julia your no b s and your face guide to the kind of transformation that sticks. If you've been following me for a while you've probably noticed I've been m I a for a little bit and I wanna take a minute to explain why because it's been a crazy ride. Over the last year I've been navigating one of the biggest transformation and transitions of my life Stepping away from my medical practice after thirty one years and joining our local hospice. This wasn't just a career shift It was a personal journey that required me to dig deep and rediscover what truly lit me up. So during that time an unfortunately my husband's battle with cancer demanded a lot of emotional and mental bandwidth.
But through it all I've come out on the other side with a renewed sense of purpose. He unfortunately is still battling cancer But I tell you what boy have I learned a lot over the last year. I'm now focusing on what really brings more joy and fulfillment in my life and my hypno therapy and coaching and hospice work really helped fill the bill for me. So If you've been wondering where I've been that's the long story short. But now I'm back and more than ever ready to help you break through the chaos and find your calm.
And if you're here today, you must be ready to do the same. So here's the thing. What about these holidays Especially Thanksgiving Have you ever been triggered before Well I know I have. The overly critical aunt the weird energy around the table. Maybe it's the stress of balancing family work in your personal life.
Your brain and your nervous system all of it starts to go into overdrive And that that's just where things start to go off the rails. But here's the good news You're in control. Yep I'm talking to you In fact, Mindet medicine can give you the tools to change the way you respond to situations. It's about rewiring the way that your mind works And we're gonna reframe some of those stressful holiday scenarios into opportunities for personal growth. Instead of having them make you wanna pull every single one of your hairs out.
When you learn how to control your triggers you stop letting your environment dictate your mood. You become the one in charge Whether that's staying calm during a tense dinner or actually enjoying I mean really actually enjoying the moments with your family instead of wanting to retreat into your shell and hide from all the craziness. The key is knowing that everything starts with your thoughts. When you change the way you think about a situation, you change the way you feel about a situation. And when you change the way you think about and the way you feel about it well that shifts your entire experience…
So let's dive into a one quick technique that you can use right now to calm your triggers. Are you ready? All you need is a few minutes and if you are in a safe place not driving or operating machinery, sit back close your eyes and take a deep breath. And just pause for five seconds…
Now I want you to imagine a room a safe peaceful place One that you love Maybe it's a cozy corner in your home or a sunny spot outdoors. In this room, you are completely safe. There's no stress No pressure. Just calm in peace. Because now you can bring to the mind a family gathering or a holiday scenario that actually triggers you.
Picture the scene clearly. But this time, notice This time you feel calm. You're grounded and you're breathing deeply. Nothing is shaking you. Your triggers don't have the power to take over your mind or your body.
You have ultimate control…
Now take a few more deep breaths…
With each breath feel yourself becoming more and more at ease more and more confident more and more untouchable by the stress of the holidays. You've started shifting your mindset. You're rewriting and rewiring the old story and your brain waves. They used to say I can't handle this but now instead, you're telling yourself I've got this. Now slowly open your eyes.
How do you feel? A little lighter more in control Well, that's the magic of mindset medicine at work. Alright So here's the deal You've got everything you need to control your Thanksgiving and step into the holiday season with a calm clear mind. Mindset medicine is your superpower. And when you use it you get to choose how you respond to the chaos.
You get to choose peace. Thank you so much for tuning in And if you found this episode valuable, make sure to share it with someone who needs this kind of support right now. And as always, take care of yourself. You're worth it. And I want you to be happy.
Be healthy and be fulfilled this holiday season Until next time this is doctor Julia signing off…
Hey you've been listening to me talk about stress triggers and controlling your holiday chaos. Now let me give you something extra special. Something to take that control to the next level. I've got something special for you. A pre holiday Black Friday special.
Join me for a transformative mindset medicine hypnotherapy special event. It's a pre holiday reset designed to help you finally break free from the chaos and the stress of this season. I'll walk you through powerful techniques that will help you master your emotional triggers set boundaries with ease and protect your energy like the powerhouse that you are. You'll leave feeling more calm, more grounded and ready to take on whenever the holiday throws your way. So go ahead Head on over to the show notes Look for the link where you can learn more about what mindset medicine pre holiday Black Friday, hypnotherapy session really is all about It's pretty cool stuff I think you're gonna like it…
Thank you for listening to mindset medicine with your host doctor Julia Bowlin To learn more about mindset medicine, go to w w w dot julia bowlin m d dot com and connect with doctor Julia to find out how our team can help you today. Join us again next week for more expert tips tools and strategies to become healthier, wealthier, and wiser in your personal and professional life
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