After I had a really hard July, I mentioned in Aug I'd be publishing this in Sept and here it is "Affirmations for Helping Yourself and Not Hurting Yourself" The sister episode to this one is Episode 149 Feeling Triggered Want ad free versions? Go to AffirmationPod.com/Join   Black Lives Matter On his YouTube channel, Emmanuel Acho shares what he calls "Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man" and it's worth watching if you haven't checked it out yet. Emmanuel Acho Photo Credit: Chris Pavlica   WANT MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS ONE? Episode 322 Mental Health Pep Talk Episode 204 It's Okay to Not Be Okay Episode 201 Feeling Raw and Vulnerable Episode 164 Stuffing Feelings and Emotionally Backed Up Episode 158 I'm Not the Only One Episode 139 Receiving Love Episode 65 Owning Happiness and Releasing Victim Mode   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   LOOK WHO LOVES AFFIRMATION POD!! 🙏🏻 “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union "Her words are such a gift. A beautiful way to kickstart your day while in silence and meditation. This fills my cup so I can be a better woman, wife, mom & friend to everyone around me." - LaTisha Guster "I’ve never thought of needing this kind of affirmation, but I’m really grateful I’ve listened to Josie’s soothing and encouraging messages." - Marta Retnoningsih   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection.   Sound familiar? Not anymore!👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Grounding Meditation 45 Minute Morning Playlist This is My New Body Toe to Head Progressive Relaxation Work Playlist   GO PREMIUM TODAY! AffirmationPodAccess.com   "I’ve been listening to Affirmation Pod lately to help myself chill out and de-stress!" - Katie Muhtaris "Every morning without fail I listen to Josie Ong. Her affirmations changed me and made me kinder to myself and more positive. If you are depressed or simply need a boost, listen to one of her affirmations!" - Ferra Rossa "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Breanna Renee Have you thought of sending a suggestion? I'm all ears! Send it in at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love, comfort and strength 💝🤗💪🏻 Josie   GET PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices