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The I'm Awesome & Not Scared To admit it Manifesto by TheYogiMovement.com and Monica Stone

August 18, 2015 By Monica Stone 4 Comments

Ever notice how we’re always so focused on what we can’t do or don’t have? I do this all of the time. 

I wish I was better at prioritizing. I wish my businesses would instantly take off and make tons of money. I wish I traveled more! I wish I wasn’t so soft spoken so I didn’t get interrupted all of the time! I wish this.. wish that… etc, etc .

STOP IT!

The problem is that we just end up focusing on our faults, and this magnifies them. They start to control and define us, and we forget how incredibly amazing, awesome, unique, and beautiful we are! 

My friend sent me this Kelly Clarkson quote the other day when I was doing some complaining myself, and I just had to share it with you….

kelly clarkson comparing yourself theyogimovement.com by monica stone

Maybe you’ve been feeling sad. Lost. Stuck. Like a failure. Having a hard time getting out of bed. Maybe your heart’s hurting.

If you’ve been feeling this way, this post is going to help you get out of that negative state.  Or, at the very least, a recipe to pull you out of negativity when you feel it coming on.

I have a project for you (yay projects!). You’re going to have to do it every day, but it’s going to be so worth it!

You’re going to turn these negatives into positives. 

This is not a new concept. In fact, it’s been recycled over and over. And over again. But, if you stumbled upon this today, then maybe it’s a sign? Maybe this is what you need right now. 

You can keep reading self-improvement books and listening to Tony Robbins videos for inspiration, but if you’re not taking action then you’re probably just inspired for a few minutes. Then you forget. 

Am I right? Or, amiright?

It’s SO easy to get distracted.  

I know, I’m guilty of it. I even did this Tony Robbins 30 days to personal power program, and he talked about how we all have personal patterns that create suffering. His solution is to create what’s called a pattern interruption. Every time you notice your negative pattern surface, you use your interruption method to push it away. 

I had a negative pattern come up that I completely noticed, but did I do anything about it? Nope! You guessed it. 

I remember just sitting there in a state of self-sabatoge and pity.

It’s my goal to get out of these states for good, so I devised a plan that’s a mixture of what I’ve learned from Tony Robbins, the Dalai Lama, and Kelly Clarkson. 

Since I’ve been doing it, I’ve been waking up with more energy, and feel excited for the day. I also go to sleep focusing on gratitude, so I’m learning to let go of the little annoying things.

Do this with me! I want you to really take action, so I created some worksheets for you.

Your homework is to download the “I’m Awesome & I’m Not Scared To Admit It“ Manifesto. 

Click here to download ⇓

I'm awesome download

  • You’re going to list your unique gifts (Like Kelly Clarkson talks about). 
  • You’re going to ask yourself morning happiness questions. 
  • You’re going to focus on gratitude daily.
  • You’re going to do a daily self-reflection exercise.
  • Then, there’s an optional compassion meditation bonus!

Yes, this takes work. You need to schedule time to do this each day. This is SUCH an important habit to create so that you can begin to improve your own well-being and your relationships!

Tell me in the comments what your unique gift is? Tell me at least one thing!

To Open Hearts and Happy Thoughts,

love monica

 

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Monica Stone

About Monica Stone

Monica is a lover of all things yoga, a vegetarian, an avid tea drinker, and never gets sick of soup and noodle dishes. She teaches yoga, practices daily, and runs a Spiritual Book Club in Orlando, FL. She likes to challenge the strict rules of yoga, and makes it accessible for everyone - especially people who suffer from daily life and work stress.

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Monica StoneWell hello there! I'm Monica. I'm a yoga & meditation teacher (and junkie). I teach yoga practices that are quick and effective for the busy person who just needs a few minutes of quiet time in their day. Click around and you'll find quick meditation tips for calming the mind to simple stretches to relieve stress and tension. If you are sick of being intimidated by yoga or just confused by all of the different styles out there - then this page is for you. Yoga helps me daily & I know it will help you too! I'll show you how! Welcome to The Yogi Movement :)

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  • Serena JonesSerena JonesYoga Student Since 2010

    Monica has been a highly influential teacher to me. She creates a safe environment for learning and practice. I have always felt grounded in her classes, and she pushes me beyond my own expectations. She inspires and motivates! I can't imagine my life without sharing a path with her!

  • Angela OrofinoAngela OrofinoYoga Student Since 2011

    Monica is a caring, wise, thoughtful, and talented yoga instructor. She has an in-depth knowledge of the philosophy and spirituality of Ashtanga yoga. My previous yoga experience had mostly just been at my local gym. Luckily, last year I found Monica. She has been guiding my practice at least once a week since then. As a newcomer to Ashtanga yoga, Monica made me feel comfortable and had the patience to teach me the basics. She also encouraged me to start an at home practice so that I was able to obtain a deeper understanding of Ashtanga. Monica is always encouraging and lets me know in subtle ways when she feels that I am ready to move deeper into my practice. I feel that the growth in my practice over the last year has been tremendous. Not only do I notice the change in me but others around me do as well. I am so grateful to have found Monica!

  • Sasha TamarSasha TamarYoga Student Since 2012

    I’ve come across many a yoga instructor over the years, but Monica stands out as genuinely amiable, as she glows with an infectious inner light, and highly devoted to and passionate about her practice. Her dedication to Ashtanga as a lifestyle is very clear, and creates for a contagious motivating force. Every time I’ve practiced with her, she eagerly transmits her devotion and passion of Ashtanga and meditation to everyone in class; she makes the most fledgling beginner feel at home, and simultaneously challenges the more advanced students. While I only practice Ashtanga with her, I know she provides therapeutic yoga sessions as well as meditation. And, if her methods of guiding students out of the Ashtanga vigor into the more meditative savasana are indicative of her meditational techniques, I’d recommend her to anyone

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