#227: 5 EMOTIONAL HYGIENE HABITS FOR HEIGHTENED SUCCESS

5 EMOTIONAL HYGIENE HABITS FOR HEIGHTENED SUCCESS PODCAST #227 In this episode of Confidence on the Go we’re chatting about: * What emotional hygiene is and how to start taking care of it in your life (and why should are going to want to pay attention to it!) * The 5 emotional hygiene habits for heightened success that I recommend everyone pay attention to and implement * Your emotional capacity tank – how to monitor it and keep it refilled to properly carry you throughout your day in a way that fills your soul and moves your goals forward As always, a quick hello to all of my Keep the Faith listeners, thanks for being a part of this extended community of contagious encouragement. SPONSORSHIP NOTE: I am proud to be an educator and consultant for Beautycounter, a B-Corp company on a mission to get safer products into the hands of everyone.   The lack of regulation in the personal care and cosmetic industry is astounding and it is harming our health in very serious ways. We need more voices to join up on our mission. If you want to put your passion to purpose while being generously compensated, then I would love to start a conversation with you about what it means to be involved in the #saferbeauty tribe that is Beautycounter. Join the movement of #betterbeauty and message me via email to make your voice really resonate for a cause.   Shop for your own Beautycounter collection at www.beautycounter.com/trishblackwell WHAT IS EMOTIONAL HYGIENE? It is emotional maintenance and upkeep Your emotions need daily care to maintain optimum balance MY TOP FIVE RECOMMENDED EMOTIONAL HYGIENE HABITS: * Stop Emotional Bleeding -Don’t let feelings of helplessness persist -Be aware of negative cycles and toxic people -Refuse to perpetuate pity parties * Brush Away Negative Thinking -Train your thoughts daily -Start each day with a win -Reevaluate your thoughts throughout the day -Plan a positive life -Steer clear of negativity (be allergic to it) * Cleanse Your Deep Psychological Wounds -See a therapist – work through your past emotional baggage -Take ownership of your life -Know that everyone has challenges -Forgive those who have hurt you, including yourself * Monitor Your Self-Esteem -Work on your overall self-awareness -Increase your self-compassion -Train your confidence and courage like a muscle -Be in the game of life with grit and resilience -Your self-esteem is like your immune system * Protect Your Emotions -Emotional immune system – keep it healthy and intact by working on your emotional strength and resilience -Do not damage your emotions by indulging in guilt trips or self-blame MEETING YOURSELF DAILY Checking in on yourself on a daily basis is a way to properly and successfully maintain these five habits. If you want to have good relationships with others, you first must have and create and foster a good relationship with yourself. The relationship you have with yourself sets the pattern for the relationship you will have with others. Meeting with yourself daily means a few things -Staring your day off with an emotional connection – a smile from yourself -Being attentive and in-tune to your needs and adjustments throughout the day -Knowing what you need emotionally to recharge and relax yourself so that you don’t tap out your emotional capacity tank Thanks to years of work on my own, and open dialogue / vulnerability with my husband,