When Your Reality and Your Values Don't Match Up
Are you in a job that's stripping you of your true self? On this episode, Crystal shares her story of how she realized she was in the wrong career and what it took for her to make a change. She also offers advice for those who might be in a similar situation.
Crystal Simmons is a coach, podcaster and speaker who helps women who are ready to make a change in their lives. She has a background in the medical field and has always been passionate about helping others!
In this episode, Crystal walks us through how she knew her job was no longer a good fit, the challenges and stress that comes up when making big decisions and the importance of self-awareness. She was so much fun and I think you’ll enjoy this one as much as I did!
Key moments in the conversation include:
Understand that everyone has their own reality. When you're working with people be aware that your expectations, ethics, priorities and viewpoints may not necessarily align. Instead of getting angry, get curious.
Know yourself and your own values. It becomes easier to understand the reality you're living in and the way you're reacting to something when you take the time to identify your values. When you're triggered by something someone says, chances are your values are not aligning with the situation. Let that be a point of discussion to find what works for you.
The human connection. Even introverts eventually reach a point where they miss connecting with other people. Find your people and start connecting.
Go from shutting it down to shutting up and exploring. If there's something that's got you curious but your brain spews a million reasons on why it won't work before you even have a chance to explore - that's a fear response. Just get quiet and explore ways that it might work out.
Meditation gives you power. When you meditate you gain the awareness of your thoughts. With practice, you can learn to respond (with your desired outcome in mind) versus react in the moment. This is the same skill that coaches use to hold space and listen to their clients.
Connect with something bigger. Whatever is your thing - God, Universe, nature, connect to the bigger picture and the beauty that surrounds us to help you get out of the narrow focus on your problems.
Honor yourself by being vulnerable. Open up to those around you. Ask for help when you need it. You don't have to do everything yourself but people can't read your mind. Begin to separate the true you and the you that you have presented yourself to be up to that point.
You can find out more about Crystal, her podcast and everything she’s got going on over on Instagram @CrystalClearPurposes and on her website.
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