Listen To This When Life Is Too Hard

Living True By Design

In this episode of the Living True by Design podcast, host and life design coach Dr. Libby Schanzmeyer provides a comforting space for listeners experiencing difficult times. She discusses the importance of self-empathy and shares a personal story illustrating her own challenges and how empathy helped her cope. Libby encourages listeners to identify their needs and practice self-reassurance, emphasizing the value of small supportive actions. She also introduces her coloring book, designed as a creative and uplifting tool to find some tranquility and refocus one's energy.
Takeaways

• Practice empathy towards yourself during tough times for better emotional management.
• Libby shares her experience of using self-empathy to manage nervousness while recording.
• Acknowledge specific emotions like nervousness, hopefulness, or fear to better understand your needs.
• Address personal needs such as seeking reassurance, softness, or connection.
• Speak to yourself with the same kindness and understanding you’d offer a friend or child.
• Simple actions like naming your needs or seeking support can help significantly.
• Use creative activities, like Libby’s coloring book, to create a positive, non-decision-making space.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Purpose
00:30 Understanding Self-Empathy
00:41 Personal Story: Overcoming Nervousness
01:37 Practicing Self-Empathy
02:09 Identifying and Meeting Your Needs
04:15 Encouragement and Resources
05:07 Conclusion and Feedback Request

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