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20/10/2021

What superpower do you use most?

We all have something that we are really good at.
Is that our superpower?

We are taught that we need superpowers, to crush our limits and expand our comfort zone for exponential growth...
Doesn't it sound compelling, and empowering, to think that we have these possibilities, if only we set our minds to it?

If feel that something is left out of the conversation, and guess what? I'll be addressing just that in this week's podcast episode. 😉

24/09/2021

BONJOUR,
You know you want to change? This hack will get you finally moving (new podcast episode)

Is knowledge, knowing that you need to change, enough to actually change?
Spoiler alert: Not in my experience!

Listen/read this episode if you want to know
* the difference between knowledge and embodied awareness
* learn how to make motivation last and bullet-proof
* a counter-intuitive but very effective approach to quitting smoking
* can change happen fast?
* what is generative change
* ...

Listen to the episode here: https://www.integrallyalive.com/you-know-you-want-to-change-this-hack-will-get-you-finally-moving-integrally-alive-podcast/(opens in a new tab)
Or on youtube: https://youtu.be/nq7eAZQikbM

See you in the comments and for the next video. Till then, enjoy changing! ✨

24/09/2021

When I know what I want to change, motivation comes easy... True?

In my experience, that is often not.
First of, know WHAT we want to change doesn't always mean we know HOW to change it.
But even then, motivation is not guaranteed.

Yet you know I have a solution, coming in this week's episode. And you're right about that. 😉

Until then, tell me: Is knowing enough for you?
And if not, I'll be curious to know how you find the motivation to change.

17/09/2021

BONJOUR, life sparklers,
From peak flow state into long-term balance (new podcast episode)

When we mention flow, we usually think about a peak experience moment. But then we see it as something that we would want at any time and always.
I think it is setting ourselves up for failure, but also not helping us having more of these flow state experience.

This week I'm sharing an ongoing exploration
* the distinction between peak flow state vs long-term flow
* how it relies on nervous system regulation
* a simple exploration to start playing with bringing more flow in our daily life..

Life gets easier when we accept that we are humans. Not super-heroes, not super-humans... Just humans. That is already a lot.

Listen to the episode here: https://www.integrallyalive.com/from-peak-flow-state-into-long-term-balance-integrally-alive-podcast
Or on youtube: https://youtu.be/xeqLEMvbV9g

See you in the comments and for the next video. Till then, enjoy flowing! ✨

15/09/2021

How long can you stay in flow?

Have you experienced a flow state before? I bet you have.
I had many of these moments when I was living on my sailing-boat. They usually happened in response to a particularly delicate moment to go through.

But have you tried to cultivate this state? Have you noticed how long you can stretch it?

This week is all about the different kinds of flows, and how to make them sustainable.
More coming in this week's podcast episode. 😉

11/09/2021

BONJOUR, life sparklers,

“I’m not stressed, but it takes me two hours to fall asleep every night.” (new podcast episode)
Doesn’t it sound contradictory?
That person was very puzzled by the contrast:”I’m not stressed, I know that. But then why does it take me so long to fall asleep?”
In this episode, we'll see why.
* the difference between stress, anxiety
* what means having an activated nervous system
* basic sleep hygiene
* a simple distinction about how the nervous system works
* and how we can use to fall asleep quicker
And if you know me, you guessed it: There is going to be some simple and effective embodied process to help with that.
I love how we can use our somatic intelligence to help us calm down the intellect and basically live a more peaceful yet more energised life.

Listen to the episode here: https://www.integrallyalive.com/im-not-stressed-but-it-takes-me-two-hours-to-fall-asleep-every-night-integrally-alive-podcast
Or on youtube: https://youtu.be/x7BKmRRuyLc

See you in the comments and for the next video. Till then, enjoy sleeping! ✨

10/09/2021

My top tip for falling asleep quickly is...

One of the main reasons so many people struggle with sleep is taking a long time actually falling asleep.
In this week's podcast episode I share a simple and effective process to help with that, but first I am as always curious about your tip.
I don't usually struggle with falling asleep, but these days my top neighbor can be noisy in the evening, and goes to bed way after me. So in these occasions, I'm happy that I can rely on my embodied process to help bypass the inconvenience.
What about you? What is the one thing that helps you falling asleep no matter what?

20/08/2021

BONJOUR, life sparklers,
Balance: It's not about juggling, it's about connection (new podcast episode)

A very common image we use to describe finding balance in life is juggling. And I just don’t think it’s helpful.

I don’t know if you ever tried to juggle, but even if you eventually master the skill, it is still a lot of effort and concentration to do it. And even the best juggler can’t go forever. Sooner or later the balls will fall, or he will need to rest.

What is the main problem with the juggling image? All the balls compete for your attention.
And using this image leads to using the same behavior that put us in trouble in the first place.
But even the best juggler can’t go forever. Sooner or later the balls will fall, or he will need to put them down.
So what if the balls weren’t competing?

That's why I explore this week, with a new, much more helpful, image for balance. Also, a super fancy word to use in cocktail parties. 😉️

Listen to the episode here: https://www.integrallyalive.com/template-podcast-title-integrally-alive-podcast
Or on youtube: https://youtu.be/nSxs3doyKAA

See you in the comments and for the next video. Till then, enjoy the connecting ✨

18/08/2021

When I am in balance, it's like...

One of the most common metaphor I've seen used for life balance is juggling.
I believe it is not a helpful image, would it be just because every time you hold a ball, you have to let go of the other ones. It's like they compete for your attention.
In this week's episode, I'm telling you what balance is like for me, and why this image has helped me so much more than the juggling one.

For now, tell me: When you're in balance, it's like... What?

And see you later for the podcast episode :-)

13/08/2021

BONJOUR, life sparklers,
Why unsolicited advice is not helpful (and what to do instead) (new podcast episode)

What is the worst advice you ever got?
I’m going to bet that it was probably unsolicited advice.

Want to know a funny story? How about people trying to "help" me with my computer, not realising I worked as a web developer, so I used to be the one helping people with that.
It is a bit less funny when it comes to more personal challenges. Like, don't get me started on the “Everything happens for a reason” lecture. Check the episode to know why I think this is spiritual BS. And also:
* Why is it so upsetting to get unsolicited advice?
* How can I still help?
* And also find a way to telling someone to stop!

Listen to the episode here: https://www.integrallyalive.com/why-unsolicited-advice-is-not-helpful-what-to-do-instead-integrally-alive-podcast
Or on youtube: https://youtu.be/xrewoWUa0ZM

See you in the comments and for the next video. Till then, enjoy the listening! ✨

11/08/2021

The most irritating thing about unsolicited pieces of advice is...

I'm betting one of the most terrible advice you ever received was unsolicited.
Not only are they often not useful, because most of the time the person didn't take the time to know enough of your situation before talking.
But it also feels really un-respectful to you, for the same reason. There are a few things taken for granted in that, the first one being: "I know better than you."

Lots more to say about it, which I will do in this week's episode.
For now, tell me: What is the most irritating thing about unsolicited advice for you?

06/08/2021

BONJOUR, life sparklers,
How to use curiosity as your door to being more unapologetic (and compassionate) (new podcast episode)

What is your weird?
Do you keep it for yourself like something you’d rather people not see about you?
Or do you proudly show it for everyone to admire?

I have many, which I share more or less privately. But a few years ago I met someone who litterally had it on her head... And it turned out great for her.
Whatever we do, we will always be weird for someone else, so... Maybe her solution is not so crazy after all?
I am a big advocate for playful curiosity, which I have experienced, leads to both being more compassionate, and more unapologetic. And that is why it is one of the main pillars in the “Deep connection, real fun!” meetups and my work in general.

Join me this week as I share about ladybugs, being weird, asking questions, dancing (no way! 😅), and making the world a better place.

Listen to the episode here: https://www.integrallyalive.com/curiosity-as-your-door-to-being-unapologetic-and-compassionate-integrally-alive-podcast
Or on youtube: https://youtu.be/XJIQo0TV8KQ

See you in the comments and for the next video. Till then, enjoy your weird! ✨