Dr. Flowers shares strategies for entrepreneurs and leaders to overcome limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviors grounded in neuroscience, psychological safety, and emotional resilience.
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Hey Reader, This month, let’s talk about the one thing leaders aren’t talking about enough… As the ambitious leader that you are, you're probably juggling 100 tabs in your brain… Clients, deadlines, payroll, strategy, vision… the list goes on. But where do YOU fit into your own 'to-do' list? May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a powerful reminder that our impact starts from within. Because distress and burnout don’t just appear overnight… It creeps up first as a whisper seeking attention, until it grows into something you can no longer ignore. And the irony of it all... So when you need to find your way back home to yourself… Start here:
Audit your energy instead of your calendar: Each morning ask, “Where am I on a scale from depletion to alignment?” Let this guide what you take on and more importantly, what you release.
Name the emotion beneath the hustle: Pause. Breathe. Ask yourself: “What am I feeling that I’ve been too busy to name?” I always tell my clients, ‘You have to name it, to tame it.” Clarity starts with being honest with yourself. And your nervous system will thank you. This month, let mental and emotional wellness be more than something you encourage in others… make it a practice you embody for yourself. innerReflection: P.S. *As I just highlighted, this month is Mental Health Awareness Month! If your organization would like to explore offering a workshop or talk on supporting the mental and emotional wellness of your team, you can fill out the interest form here. I'd love to discuss partnering with your organization! To YOU and your innerWORK! Warmly, Enjoyed this newsletter? Feel free to forward this email (in its entirety) to someone who may benefit! Received this newsletter from a friend? Feel free to sign up here, and receive a free mindset planner as a ‘thank you!’ |
Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers
Dr. Flowers shares strategies for entrepreneurs and leaders to overcome limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviors grounded in neuroscience, psychological safety, and emotional resilience.
Hi Reader, Have you ever noticed self-doubt seems to get loudest right before you hit send, make the ask, or green-light a decision? This is your brain’s threat detector (the amygdala) asking for safety. And when this type of uncertainty spikes, your body gears up, and the rational thinking part of your brain (your prefrontal cortex) gets a little fuzzy which cues behaviors like perfectionism or avoidance. All you have to do in these moments is give your brain a sense of safety and certainty...
Hi Reader, I was in conversation with a group of business leaders last week where some were feeling an inner resistance around launching a new offer… Due to what ultimately amounted to a ‘fear of failure.’ I shared how we tend to treat failure like a final verdict - like it’s concrete evidence that we’re not ready, capable, or worthy. But ironically enough, when it comes to testing new ideas and initiatives… Failure is simply part of the research and development process… The same process...
Hey Reader Let’s talk about a form of rest we don’t often name… Connection. This is on my mind because I’ve just returned home after spending 3 days in Atlanta where I had the honor to speak to a room full of education consultants… All about overcoming their fears and strengthening their entrepreneurial mindset. My presentation was impactful... but what I also noticed was the transformation happening simply through the relationships being cultivated in the space. Laughing. Sharing. Community....