We spend a lot of time thinking about what could go wrong when we're considering a change, but what if we gave just as much attention to what could go right? In this episode, I talk about how focusing only on potential losses can keep us stuck, limit our creativity, and prevent us from seeing solutions that could make things better. I'll share why thinking about the possible gains can help us find hope, see new possibilities, and make more solid decisions. Plus, I'll give you a simple exercise to help you consider both sides and discover what might be possible when you're willing to do something differently.

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"That makes sense" can be a powerful way to understand yourself and others without adding judgment, shame, or excuses to the situation. Our beliefs, reactions, and patterns make sense when we consider the experiences, influences, and adaptations that shaped us. From that place of understanding, we can ask the more useful question: Now what do I want to do? This is mind renewal, emotional intelligence, and exercising your free will in your own mind.

Knowing your values is about more than having a list of words that sound good—it's about knowing what matters to you well enough to actually live by it. When your choices, boundaries, relationships, and everyday actions move away from your values, it's easy to slowly betray yourself and lose trust in your own decisions. Learn how to recognize when you're moving away from yourself and start having your own back with one choice, one conversation, one yes, one no at a time. Diana's six-week live class, Know Your Values: The Inner Compass You've Been Missing, goes deeper into turning your values into a practical way of living. Sign up at www.rympodcast.com