Empower Newsletter – August 2012
Welcome to the August 2012 edition of the Empower Newsletter. The focus this month is around valuing ourselves and others more.
Do you know?
‘all about the three J’s?’
It was at a workshop called ‘empowering women’ that I first heard about the effect the three J’s (judgement, justification and jealousy) can have on women. The idea is that they play a major role in hindering women being a great resource for each other. In actual fact, it was suggested that these three J’s actually turn us against each other.
What do the three J’s give us anyway? Do we ‘justify’ things to make us feel OK about ourselves? Do we ‘judge’ others to make us feel better? Do we act ‘jealous’ because we perceive someone else is better than us? If so, maybe all it would take to get rid of the three J’s from our behaviour is to simply start valuing ourselves more.
I am a firm believer that women are a great resource for each other, a resource that is way under-utilised. I believe there is not one thing a group of women could not solve. Someone would have been through the same thing. For example, if you were thinking about buying an investment property and were feeling a little apprehensive about it, someone who had been through it would be able to talk about how it felt for them and how it turned out. This support would not be possible if we thought we were going to be judged as lacking or stupid.
Deleting the three J’s from our behaviour, what a concept! Imagine the freedom you would have to do and say what you pleased without any concern of what others were saying or thinking. Imagine how good we could make others feel by paying them a compliment or just accepting them for who they are. Imagine responding to a compliment with ‘thank you’ instead of worrying about feeling like you were full of yourself.
A Great Read
The Divided Mind by John E. Sarno, M.D.
This book is quite thought provoking. It states the basis for mindbody disorders are due to the interaction between the conscious and unconscious minds.
This book is not for everyone. Some will find it, almost literally, a lifesaver. Others will regard it as offensive, insulting, and a complete waste of time. My own opinion is that it is a valuable book, especially if you have a holistic approach to health.
Events Schedule
Chicks in the City
Wed 15/08/2012 at 6.30pm
Chicks in the City meet the third Wednesday of every month from 6.30pm to 8.00pm at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, 117 Ryedale Road, West Ryde in the lounge area next to the Bristo.
Chicks in the City is a group for women to connect. Basically it’s all about hanging out with women, meeting new friends, socialising, finding like-minded women to chat to or even making long lasting friendships.
All women are welcome and it’s free.
Something to Ponder
Did you know … that if you act in ways that show you value yourself, others start to behave towards you in similar ways? It’s a paradox; yet, when you show you value yourself, others start to believe that you have value.
And remember: When you believe in yourself, you act with confidence; others begin to believe which leads you to feel more valued.
Quote of the Month
“You are very powerful, provided you know how powerful you are.”
Yogi Bhajan
Affirmation Corner
‘I love and accept myself unconditionally.’
and
‘I approve of myself and feel great about myself.’
Di Browne
www.coachtoempower.com.au
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