Because Why Not?

Do you know how important it is to keep yourself calm no matter what is happening in your life and the world around you? We cannot be who we need and want to be for anyone else or take care of anything in our very challenging lives effectively if we are swirling around in our own inner turmoil. We just prioritize our own calm, our own good feeling, our own internal sense of peace. There is a way! I'll talk it through here today as I work on calming my own storms and will also touch more on how important it is that we fully embody and believe in our son self worth, release self doubt, and set fire to our limiting beliefs so that we can be or do or have anything we want out of life. Follow me on Instagram @iamgracebeason and check out the Crosby, Stills & Nash song Deja Vu which I reference today. XOXO. My website: www.gracebeasoncoaching.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becausewhynotpodcast/support

Have you ever heard the saying, "Comparison is the thief of joy"? This is my feeling about social media today and many days. I am really feeling the negativity brought on by too much scrolling this week and today I'm talking through what creates that and what we can do about it. It's no secret that people use social media most of the time to share the highlight reels of their lives. This can lead us to comparing our own lives to others, even if what we are are inferring about them from what we are seeing is absolutely false. It is our job to consume it all consciously and carefully, understanding that so much of it is not real and is not serving us in any positive way. And, when our consumption leaves us feeling depleted, depressed, and less than, it is our job to take a break from it and hit the reset button by focusing on our own inherent worth and reminding ourselves that the validation we seek externally can already be found within us. Follow me on Instagram @iamgracebeason or visit my website at www.grac

So many people have been asking me recently what I do when I am feeling down and also how do I lead with my authentic self and care less about what other people think and more about how I feel? Today is a quick and helpful handbook for how I manage my own struggles and difficult times, and how you might more powerfully and effectively choose your own authentic life and good feelings rather than focusing on your fears surrounding how others view your life and decisions. You've got one life to live. Isn't it worth playing by your own rules? Follow me on Instagram @iamgracebeason or visit my website to learn more about my coaching at www.gracebeasoncoaching.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becausewhynotpodcast/support

Change your thoughts, change your life. Your thoughts turn into things. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. These are all concepts created by spiritual teacher Wayne Dyer. I love his work. And it is so true that your thoughts have power. It is also true that you are able to change your thoughts. When you notice that they are negative and not serving you, you can simply turn them into a different thought. And it's important to do, because the things you think about cause you to feel a certain way and when you feel a certain way you act in a certain way. So, learning to identify and change your thoughts allows you to bring about change in your life. And what about how to trust yourself? How do we learn to do that? And how we might seek our own internal validation more than external validation after years of caring more about what others think then how we feel?How do we identify our own inner voice and how do we make it the most important voice we hear and listen to? I will

What do you do when you are completely tapped out and realize that you have nothing left to give? You are not able to communicate in the way that you normally do, you can't be there for people in the way that you want to, and you can't even find the words to say the things that you want to say and that came so easily to you before. You take a break and stop talking, that's what you do. You go inward, retreat inside yourself. You take time to laugh, cry, think, be. And one day you will feel better, come out of your shell, and feel more like yourself again. You always do. But it's important to give yourself time and space and experience the feelings you are having about all of the many things you are facing this year. There's so much to learn this year about grieving, patience, stamina, resilience, and also about finding the bright spots during challenges. Thank you for listening today as I talk about the break from words that I have taken for the last 7 weeks or so. The quote I read at the end of the episode i

What is your immediate reaction when you see someone else experiencing great success? It could be love, career, health, money, travel... anything. Sure, there are times when you are very happy for people that you love. But if you are truly honest with yourself, are there also many times when you are scrolling through Instagram and see someone else's success and are left feeling bad? And why is that? Today I talk about the concept of experiencing others' success in a different way than you have been doing and viewing it as something positive and to be celebrated. This not only helps you expand your vision for what you want in your own life, but allows you to truly know that you are able to have that success as well. I also teach you one of the most fun Law Of Attraction "magic tricks" that you can put to use in your own life to create more abundance and joy. Connect with me on Instagram @iamgracebeason --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becausewhynotpodcast/support

as a 44-year-old woman, I have spent my life believing that my weight defines me and that I am to trust every medical person who I come into contact with regardless of whether or not They know me or have my best interests at heart. As I learned to prioritize myself, advocate for myself, and love myself in the way that I know how to now, I also understand that a number on a scale doesn't make me who I am and that loving myself means loving every nook and cranny and flaw that I may see or feel. It also has led me to the knowledge and understanding that I am in control of my medical care and anyone I choose to see or trust when it comes to caring for my body. These are things I share vulnerably in this podcast in order that I might empower other women to do the same. When we truly love ourselves and when we learn to trust our intuition, We will find the way to our greatest overall health and wellness. Instagram Resources: @emodiedpsychotherapist @werenotweighting --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/be

Have you ever considered how happy you are, what gives your life meaning, and what your purpose is? Me neither. At least, not in this way until this week. How happy are you, really? Do you feel your life is meaningful? If not, how might you create more meaning? And what's your true purpose? Have you ever even considered it? Today we will explore these ideas and I'll challenge you to spend some time thinking through these things. It turns out, it really matters that we know how we feel and that we care about how we feel and that we *prioritize* how we feel. Are you ready to put yourself first? At the top of the show, I'll guide you through one of the most important practices for manifesting your desires and something taught by LOA superstar Abraham Hicks about the importance of gratitude and of caring about how you feel. Resources: Abraham Hicks Publications, Wayne Dyer, and The Meaning of Life App (new in your App store!). To help sponsor this podcast, click the link below an

Today's episode is a very special interview with coach Monica Binger. Monica trained in Authentic Leadership at Raleigh Coaching Academy and in Thought Coaching at the Institute For Transformational Thinking. Today she shares her very personal story and experience of overcoming childhood trauma, debilitating stress, and chronic illness through a powerful process of learning mindfulness and changing her thoughts and beliefs. Now, she is a transformational thinker and uses a technique of both teaching and coaching her clients to help them remove thoughts that are keeping them miserable and stuck. Monica can be found at www.monicabinger.com The books she references in today's podcast are: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle, Loving What Is by Byron Katie, and Says Who by Ora Nadrich. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becausewhynotpodcast/support

After a month off from recording, I was finally ready today to sit back down and unpack some of the things going on in our country and in my world including taking a long, hard look at my own white privilege and how I'm working to change the thought patterns and behaviors I've long held about black people without even really realizing. I am learning, I am listening, I am willing to change. This is uncomfortable, this is complicated, but I'm not staying silent about my part it in and am thankful to have the opportunity to grow and change and help affect change. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becausewhynotpodcast/support

In honor of Mother's Day I'm sharing my thoughts about moms. About my long journey to become one, about my relationship with my own mom, and about how I feel about being a mom to my own two boys. There's no question that moms are our heroes in so many ways and that being a mom is a huge priveledge....and pain in the butt. And while all moms have their downfalls, there's usually a lot of love there and that's what really matters. Find me on Instagram and Facebook @gracebeasoncoaching and on the web at www.gracebeasoncoaching.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becausewhynotpodcast/support

Stacie first joined me for a conversation on March 9th when we were just starting to feel the tug of Covid-19 making an impact on our country, but before we could begin to imagine how quickly our lives as we knew them would change. Nearly 8 weeks later, Stacie is back with some thoughts, ideas, and tools for how to manage the burnout you may be feeling with all you are managing at home or the burnout you may be feeling from being stuck at home with little to do. More than anything, Stacie offers us her usual comfort and calm combined with her powerful and simple yet applicable tools for shifting our thoughts and, above all, being gentle with ourselves as we continue living through and with (and not despite!) the challenges we are facing. Find me on Instagram and Facebook @gracebeasoncoaching and on the web at www.gracebeasoncoaching.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becausewhynotpodcast/support

Do you ever have one of those days, or weeks, or months, or quarantines when you feel like you are constantly letting yourself and others down? When you feel like you are a failure at everything? Me, too. So what do we do when we feel like we are failing? How do we find a way not to let ourselves down? I think the answer lies somewhere between self-acceptance, self-compassion, and reducing or removing the expectations we have of ourselves and others. Easier said than done, I know. It's a journey, as is everything we do in life. But I found this realization very helpful and I hope that you do too! Email me at gracebeasoncoaching@gmail.com Follow me on Instagram or Facebook @gracebeasoncoaching --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becausewhynotpodcast/support

If you're like me, or anyone else on the planet affected by this global crisis called Covid-19 then you've been feeling a lot of things. To varying degrees, I'm sure we are all on a roller coaster of emotions and they go up and down every day and throughout each day. But lately I've been feeling a lot of anger and frustration and I couldn't pinpoint where it was coming from specifically until the knowing washed over me that I am grieving. We all are. And grief can look and feel a lot like anger. You may be more sad than you realize and I hope this helps you identify where you are and, in that acknowledgement, allow yourself to feel what you need to feel. Strangely, just the shift to allowing yourself to grieve can help to swiftly usher anger out the door. Instagram and Facebook: @gracebeasoncoaching Website: www.gracebeasoncoaching.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becausewhynotpodcast/support

Today I have a great and timely conversation with life coach and financial expert Amy Fuentes. Amy is a transformational life coach and after experiencing and triumphing over her own hardships has taught adults how to manage money. She's also an expert on how to talk to and teach our children about money. She has created a new course entitled Raising Money-Savvy Kids which can be found through Amy's website: www.lilolacoaching.com after May 2nd. She also offers a bunch of free Resources! I've learned so much from Amy about how to persevere through hard financial times and how to raise kids who are financially empowered. Living and leading from a place of abundance rather than lack, scarcity, and fear is VITAL during this time -- and all times -- and Amy is arming us with many of the tools we need in order to do so. I so hope this conversation is as useful for you as it is for me!

Dr. Caroline Leaf shared the quote of the Pandemic, if you ask me. "This is a Pandemic, NOT a productivity contest." It's time we loosen up on the expectations we have for ourselves and others during this time. Wow, do I need that advice! I've got to really work on acting on it. But we as we see that this is a marathon and not a sprint, we have got to pace ourselves, give ourselves Grace, and be OK with doing whatever it is we need to do in order to thrive during this time -- or perhaps, for some of us, just survive. Today we recognize that our best laid plans may need to be flushed down the toilet. We must remain open to shifting course, readjusting, and removing what no longer serves us. Do what we need to do, whatever that means! I, for one, will be heading out for a bike ride and then watching Bravo. What will you do? Here's a link to my Because Why Not podcast playlist on Spotify. Enjoy! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5nSaFL8picAIUwq15oQ8M1?si=W-1j1EcyT3qUsTZVM1tikw --- Support this podcast: ht

Hello? Is anybody there? It's so quiet everywhere! Except inside my house where my children are constantly yelling at each other or asking me for things. Lord help us all who are "teaching" our kids while doing our work while running a household while worrying about a global pandemic while trying not to gain the dreaded Covid 19 pounds! At least we have Tiger King. And music. And each other! Link to my YouTube channel here where you can look for the Pandemic Anthems folder. Enjoy and be well! XOXO https://youtu.be/zVZtjhhc9ko --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becausewhynotpodcast/support

Whew! What a month this week has been. Am I right? We're living through something unthinkable. Something Nour generation and those above and below us have only ever read about. The news is scary, things are uncertain, and we feel out of control. But there is so much beauty around us too and so many incredible things being created and put into the world to bring us all together during this time. If we open our eyes to what we can control, what we can enjoy, and what we can benefit from during this time, we may find that the list is long and lovely. I know it isn't easy. But here are a few thoughts and ideas for how to move forward feeling a bit better this week than perhaps you did last. Sending love! Reach out at gracebeasoncoaching@gmail.com for show ideas or feedback. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becausewhynotpodcast/support

Are you feeling a little unlike yourself? Yeah, me too. But when I finally decided to put on mascara again I felt like a million bucks! Just like that! So now we are trapped at home indefinitely. And it's easy to slip into exercise clothes and never take them off and never shower and not think about hygiene or self-confidence or even self-respect. but guess what? It catches up with us and then we feel bad. What can you do that simple and easy that will make you feel more like yourself today? My advice is mascara and lip gloss, a cute selfie, a FaceTime call with a good friend, and reading less news. I'll be here with you a couple times a week as we get through this pandemic and until we come out the other side. And then, who knows what else is possible? Sending you love, virtual hugs, and healthy vibes always. Reach out to me directly for show ideas or if you need support in your sober journey or feeling isolated and lonely at home. gracebeasoncoaching@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/

Well, it's happening! Everything's being canceled, even school, and now we have our kids at home, are trying to work, and find a new "normal" in a world that is increasingly crazy. How do we stay sane? I do think maintaining a routine is super important. But also, it's vital that we release the tight reins a little bit and go easier on ourselves. Can we go easier on ourselves? Maybe break a few rules? Maybe let our kids eat sugar cereal and we sleep in while they do it? We are all going to have to find a way to make it through this because we don't know how long it's going to last. Even if it's only 5 days, it's a lot on our plate to manage fear, worry, and the unknown while we are still trying to keep people alive, earn money, and look good in our jeans. We got this, Mamas! I'm here for you and so is Captain Crunch. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/becausewhynotpodcast/support