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| Quick recap | |
| Dave Ellis led a series of sessions focused on personal growth, problem-solving, and self-discovery, encouraging participants to identify significant goals or problems and offering strategies to achieve them. The team shared their personal experiences and goals, with a focus on finding new purposes and contributions in their lives. Techniques such as photo reading, self-talk, and positive self-talk were discussed as tools for managing negative thoughts and building confidence. | |
| Summary | |
| Falling Awake Webinar: Personal Stories and Gratitude | |
| In the meeting, Dave Ellis initiated the Falling Awake Webinar, with Bill Rentz and Joanne Bangs as co-hosts. The meeting was recorded for those unable to attend or for future reference. Bill Rents was responsible for the webinar’s technology and took detailed notes to improve the sessions. The team discussed their personal experiences and shared stories about their lives. They also acknowledged the 60th wedding anniversary of one of the attendees, Anna. The conversation ended with Dave Ellis previewing the webinar’s content and expressing gratitude for the team’s participation. | |
| Personal Growth and Problem Solving | |
| Dave led a session focused on personal growth and problem-solving. He encouraged participants to identify a significant goal or problem they wanted to address and offered strategies to achieve this. Dave also demonstrated a technique called “photo reading” to absorb information quickly. Participants were asked to write down their problem or goal and to complete a poll to gauge their commitment and confidence in solving the issue. Dave then invited three participants to share their experiences and goals, with the aim of fostering a supportive environment for personal development. | |
| Reclaiming Life and Finding New Purpose | |
| In the meeting, Christine expressed her desire to reclaim her life and future, setting boundaries with family while facing the challenges that come with it. She shared her past experiences, including the loss of her husband and the need to prioritize her son’s well-being, which led to a change in her career and life. Now that her son is independent, she wants to focus on her own life and career, seeking a fulfilling job that suits her. Nancy, who recently retired, is seeking a purpose that will give her life more meaning and joy. Spirit, who is struggling financially, wants an income stream to pay off debts and offer gifts to others. The team discussed the importance of finding a new purpose and contribution in their lives. | |
| Overcoming Self-Doubt for Public Speaking | |
| Dave suggests that Paul focus on his actions, which are consistent with his goal of becoming a public speaker, rather than his self-doubting thoughts and feelings. He recommends that Paul stop listening to his negative thoughts and, when he does have troubling thoughts, not to dwell on them alone. Instead, Dave advises Paul to listen to other people’s perspectives and positive feedback. This approach aims to help Paul overcome his self-doubt and embarrassment about his abilities as a speaker, despite his extensive experience and readiness to take on speaking engagements. | |
| Dave and Paul Discuss Self-Talk | |
| Dave and Paul discussed the importance of self-talk and confidence. Dave suggested that Paul should talk to someone else about his thoughts and not seek advice. He also proposed that Paul should have a conversation with himself, using the empty chair technique. Paul expressed his willingness to try this approach and shared his concerns about his self-talk and confidence. Dave emphasized the need for Paul to hear positive pep talks from others, especially in his field. | |
| Paul’s Personal Growth and Challenges | |
| Paul and Dave discussed Paul’s personal growth and challenges. Paul expressed his gratitude for the support and guidance he received from the group, and he acknowledged the importance of self-reflection and perseverance in overcoming his difficulties. Dave offered advice on maintaining a balance between acknowledging insecurities and staying confident, emphasizing the need to stay in the insecure state for a longer period to fully appreciate the contrast. | |
| Managing Negative Thoughts and Building Confidence | |
| Dave shared several techniques to manage negative thoughts and build confidence. He suggested speaking out loud to distract the mind from unwanted thoughts, exaggerating the problem to its extreme, and seeking reassurance from a respected person. Paul found these ideas helpful. | |
| Dave’s Self-Discovery and Personal Growth | |
| Dave discussed the value of self-discovery and the potential for personal growth. He encouraged the participants to reflect on their own experiences and consider how they could apply the lessons learned from Paul’s story to their own lives. Dave emphasized the importance of recognizing one’s own wisdom and the potential for personal breakthroughs. He also highlighted the potential for the participants to gain more value from the coaching session than the person being coached. | |
| Creating Visual Reminders for Personal Growth | |
| Dave leads a coaching session where participants discuss creating visual reminders and positive self-talk. Chris plans to make a sign saying “I moved on” and frame it, moving it regularly to stay visible. Anna intends to channel her deceased parents’ wisdom combined with her own for self-coaching. Participants share insights about talking to themselves, overcoming self-doubt, and focusing on changeable challenges. The session ends with Dave emphasizing the power of speaking to oneself and creating clear mental pictures for personal growth. | |
