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(Re) Discovering yourself
I am taking the time this summer to .."Choose your own adventure" my life. I am doing what I suggest for my clients. 1) Take the first step 2) Tell your team 3) Doing the smallest part towards your goal or accept the challenge and do something that moves you significantly towards your goal
1 like • 12d
You're the best!!! I literally was in the works of trying something new and you reminded me to finish it! I turned my life plan into an easier 2 page list of things to do. i had it printed out but your reminded me to hang it by my bed (where I waste alot of time) so I can see it when I most need to see it! Its an experiment so we'll see how helpful it is. Also for my inner child last week i set my room up as a mini studio of sorts. It has all my instruments and art stuff in front of me all the time. Stuff that I have fun doing once i actually start.
1 like • 12d
@Kevin Lee yeah I love to hear the passion!
Where do you start when you want to edit your script?
We all have a script. It's the collection of beliefs, habits, expectations, and "rules" we've picked up throughout our lives. Some came from childhood. Some from our culture. Some from past experiences. Most of the time, we follow that script without asking where it's leading us. If nothing changed, where would your current script take you over the next year? Five years? That question isn't meant to create guilt. It's simply an invitation to become more intentional. Here are a few questions to help you explore your current script: - What's one thing you'd like to change or experience more of in the next year...or the next five years? - Does your current way of living support that goal? - What's already working well? - What's getting in the way? - What feels uncomfortable ..but might be necessary to create the life you want?
2 likes • 12d
When I first saw these questions, I was like "nah, you dont really think that Drew be honest". And now looking at it again and I still feel the same way. Im excited about where my current scripts will take me in the next year and the next 5 years! its still needs tweeking but I know that will be a lifelong process. i dont think i would have said that I year ago either, thats for sure. Lol. One thing? Now I gotta think harder given I got a few. The one that resonates the most at this moment is: Fear. If I could change my relationship with fear I know that will take my script to a next level. My current way of living does support this goal and I have been making lots of progress by starting with small things and finding ways to remind myself of my successes. I found that many people with executive functioning issues dont remember their successes which makes it more difficult to build confidence. Its so cool to learn stuff like that and to see how we became who we are. I know a lot of my confidence comes from being in community with people. People ALWAYS remind me of how dope I am when I cant remember. They bring up so many stories I have absolutely no recollection of (my memory sucks). I find some of the best people who I rate their opinion and are good at this are people that Ive known for 10+ years. For me if you're still in my life after that point its because your a person of character. Thats why I had to reach out to Jason when I moved back to Toronto! 💯💯💯 Whats getting in the way? Time. I just need to be patient. ive been making exponential progress if I sit and Im honest with myself. I often feel like Im not growing "fast enough". Lol 🤦🏾‍♂️ What feels uncomfortable is learning to ask for and recieve help and not strive to be to hyper independent. Im learning about the sources of why that is.. upbringing (child of hard working immigrants, evangelical conservative Christian), capitalism, racism, my constantly evolving understanding of my masculinity, being taken advantage of, history of relying on unreliable people, etc. and Im slowly sorting some of out. So again, I just need to be patient and trust the process.
The challenge with narratives
Are narratives about yourself a positive? Some challenges I see with narratives is that they can be limiting, frustrating and at worst misleading. Some narrative examples - Good man - Productive employee - Smart student - Trustworthy person Narratives can be misleading when you think they are the right measurement but they have nothing to do with where life meets the road. I'm really trying to consider the impacts of what i do and don't do . Good intentions are not enough. We need to be curious about the impacts of our actions/ inactions in order to measure them well and improve ourselves. Are there any narratives about yourself that you have let go of or adjusted?
1 like • Apr 29
There are so many for me to be honest. I feel like im at a place in life where I can see the narratives more clearly, which gives me the ability to choose if i want to keep it or work on changing it. For example I have been slowly getting rid of the "good person" narrative, and the narrative that I'm a docile rule follower and the one that says my only value is my output. I do find narratives helpful like that of a lifelong learner or being a freedom fighter. I think its important to check to see if they are helpful and if they are helping me reach my goals or if they're holding me back.
Disconnecting isn't always bad
Taking time to disconnect can help us to regain control of our focus and internal drives. With all the dopamine and adrenaline we get daily from social media, work, family and friends. Our systems need a break periodically. We can't always go on vacation and many have challenges with mediation. Another technique is taking a break from input. Try it out for 15 minutes to an hour let me know how it goes.
Disconnecting isn't always bad
2 likes • Apr 17
I am definitely nowhere close to consistent but i have noticed an improvement since ive been spending less screen time. I try to have one spot outside my room to keep and charge my phone. Because my brain often works in a "out of sight out if mind" my quiet moments most frequently have been starting when i reach for my phone in my pocket and its not there lol
1 like • Apr 20
@Kevin Lee thats awesome that you dont bring your phone for your walk. Thats what I trying to do is leave my phone behind if I dont need it.
Gardening for your health
Whether you get a plant or do some gardening. There are benefits for physical and mental health. You can enjoy the quiet while you do it. Make a Playlist or do it with loved ones Or your community for quality time. Regardless it gives you something to.. - Focus and Care for - Come back to and see your results - Get into a new routine - Keep you off screens for a bit I'm planting sunflowers and green onions. If you're growing anything let us know.
1 like • Apr 20
@Kevin Lee thats hilarious 🤣 I thought I was bad.. a snake plant is honestly one of the few plants I can keep alive lmao
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Drew Gillette
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