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We explore the beginning of our eight-week series on emotional honesty, examining why we lie to ourselves and others, and how these deceptions impact our physical health and emotional wellbeing. Uncovering the roots of dishonesty reveals how we've been conditioned to prioritize deception over truth in certain situations, creating misalignment between our authentic selves and the image we project.

• Speaking truth is more powerful than lying, though we often believe the opposite
• We lie to avoid facing consequences or when we're not ready to take action
• Half-truths allow us to feel partially honest while still being deceptive
• Physical consequences of lying include weight gain, skin problems, hair loss, and sleep issues
• Mental effects include forgetfulness, irritability, and developing unhealthy coping mechanisms
• When we withhold information, we manipulate others' ability to make informed decisions
• Identifying specific relationships or topics where we tend to lie reveals our patterns
• Living aligned with our truth reduces stress and creates authentic connections

This week, journal about where in your life you're out of alignment and where you're in alignment. Look at your patterns honestly and consider what it would feel like to live without masks.

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It's time to shake things off after weeks of deep work exploring purpose, shame, settling, and processing difficult emotions like anger. This week is about opposites - saying yes to something you'd normally decline and no to something you'd typically accept.

• Set your timer for three minutes and freely write whatever comes to mind
• Embrace Isaiah 43:18-19 - "See, I am doing a new thing... making a way in the wilderness"
• Try something new this week - a different route home, line dancing, paddleboarding on a weeknight
• Challenge yourself to dine alone, attend events solo, or try karaoke
• Journal about which was harder - saying an unusual yes or an unusual no
• Focus your intentions like threading a needle - remove distractions to create something new
• Remember Eleanor Roosevelt's advice to "do one thing every day that scares you"

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Anger often serves as a secondary emotion that masks our deeper feelings and needs, especially when we've suppressed our true emotions or allowed our boundaries to be crossed for too long.

• Journaling helps uncover emotions beneath anger like feeling disrespected, embarrassed, or unheard
• Bible verses like Psalms 37:8 remind us that unchecked anger rarely leads to positive outcomes
• We often get angry when we've been tolerating disrespect or boundary violations for extended periods
• Physical sensations like chest tightness, stomach dropping, or feeling "electrocuted" signal rising anger
• Understanding if you're a "thunderstorm" (need immediate resolution) or "turtle" (need space to process) helps manage conflict
• Healthy anger involves getting curious about what your anger is trying to tell you
• Naming where you feel anger in your body can help you recognize and address it earlier
• The ultimate question: "What part of me is finally ready to be heard and protected by my own voice?"

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We explore why we settle for less than we deserve in relationships, jobs, and life situations, examining how journaling can help us recognize patterns and reconnect with our true desires.

• Settling often stems from not believing we're worthy of better options
• Fear of the unknown and change keeps us in uncomfortable but familiar situations
• We often don't realize we're settling until well past the honeymoon phase
• Staying in situations where we've settled creates anger, resentment, and loss of self
• Being "impeccable with your word" requires aligning your actions with your stated desires
• Writing down what you want creates a contract with yourself
• Your body signals when you're settling through depletion and exhaustion
• Regular journaling helps unblock creativity and clarify what you truly want
• Telling yourself "I love you" can help heal abandonment wounds
• Journal prompts: "I am," "I receive," "I trust," "I will," and "I allow"

Set aside 3-5 minutes daily for journaling and notice how it helps you recognize where you're settling and what changes you need to make.

Books referenced: 'The Four Agreements' by Don Miguel Ruiz and 'The Artist's Way' by Julia Cameron.

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This journaling podcast focuses on worthiness and how to recognize your inherent value without external validation. Through guided exercises and personal reflections, we explore how to break free from patterns of seeking validation from people who don't choose us back.

• Bring your journal and something to write with, or use your notes app
• Set aside 15-20 minutes for reflection and journaling exercises
• Complete a three-minute free writing exercise to clear your mind
• Reflect on the guiding verse from Isaiah 41:10 and the concept "God already chose me"
• Consider how women are taught their worth is tied to serving others while men are taught to take up space
• Identify areas where you play small versus areas where you show up confidently
• Practice self-forgiveness for times you've given your power to people who didn't deserve it
• Complete the prompt: "If I fully believed in my worth, I would..."
• Embrace the "Horseman" card's message to spread good news and recognize possibilities

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After feeling lost for nearly two years, I've found myself again and am starting a new journaling series focused on purposeful healing and radical self-acceptance. This journey begins with understanding our shadow self—those parts we hide from others—and learning to love ourselves so completely that we naturally repel people who don't honor our light.

• Using morning pages to unclog creativity and access deeper wisdom
• Creating intentional healing through journaling and self-reflection
• Understanding how our shadow self emerges when we're disconnected from our center
• Learning to stop dimming your light for people who don't deserve your brightness
• Reconnecting with your inner child and becoming your own strongest advocate
• Practicing beginner's mind to experience life with renewed curiosity

Join me next Sunday as we continue this journey of intentionally healing on purpose. Bring your journal or notes app, and let's commit to showing up for ourselves in ways we never have before.

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Can you recognize when a friendship has run its course, or are you still holding on to a relationship that's draining your energy? On this episode of Go Ask Sawyer, I share my personal journey of grappling with ending friendships, reflecting on my own shortcomings and struggles to show up for others. From constant arguments to feeling emotionally exhausted and untrue to myself, I discuss the key signs that a friendship may need to end. We also delve into the tough conversations around aligning values and deciding when it's time to distance oneself from negative influences.

Navigating the end of a friendship is never easy, and as a self-confessed "big ghoster," I open up about my desire to transition towards more direct, albeit awkward, communication. Join me as I uncover the complex dynamics involved in recognizing when a friendship is no longer beneficial. We'll explore the imbalances in effort and emotional investment, and how to address the persistent arguments that signal it's time to move on. This episode aims to provide valuable insights and encourages the courage needed to prioritize your personal well-being, offering a candid and heartfelt discussion for anyone grappling with difficult friendships.

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