405: 5 Life Lessons Learned from Interior Design
School of Self-Image
Tonya Leigh
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🗓️ 4 September 2024
⏱️ 40 minutes
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Summary
Interior Design for the Soul: 5 Life Lessons to Elevate Your Self-Image
One crucial aspect of embracing contrast in life is recognizing and integrating all facets of oneself, including the shadow side. Tonya Leigh explores the significance of embracing contrast in interior design and how it can be applied to life. Just as in design, where contrasting elements can add depth and richness, embracing the diverse aspects of our personalities enables us to explore neglected or denied facets of ourselves, fostering personal growth and self-acceptance.
Tonya stresses the concept of the shadow side, a term introduced by psychologist Carl Jung, which refers to the darker, less desirable aspects of our personalities that we often try to conceal or suppress. She underscores the importance of not only showcasing our positive traits but also acknowledging and accepting the parts of ourselves that may not always be bright and cheerful.
Tune in to explore the parallels between interior design choices and self-image transformation.
Talking Points:
00:52 - Chaotic House and Podcast Recording
01:45 - Interior Design Lessons for Life
02:06 - First Impressions and Self-Image
03:09 - Designing Your Environment for Self-Image
04:40 - Creative Brief and Future Vision
06:10 - Curating Elements of Life
07:04 - Intentional Curation Beyond Physical Spaces
08:19 - Five Key Interior Design Principles
09:12 - Lesson 1: Embrace Contrast
13:20 - Lesson 2: Create Focal Points
19:15 - Lesson 3: Functionality is Essential
25:00 - Lesson 4: Embrace White Space
31:07 - Lesson 5: Don't Be Afraid of Making Mistakes
37:02 - Ongoing Process of Life Design
38:40 - Conclusion and Application
38:50 - Invitation to Soul Style Quiz
Quotes:
"Just as we thoughtfully curate our living spaces, we can intentionally design our lives to reflect our truest selves and support our personal growth."
"The key is to recognize that these contrasts aren't contradictions. They are complementary aspects of your whole self."
"We try to be good at so many different things versus really focusing and harnessing on the things that we're naturally good at."
"Remember, just as white space and design allows important elements to stand out, creating space in your life allows priorities to shine through very clearly."
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Did you know that the principles of interior design could hold the key to changing |
| 0:05.9 | your self-image and therefore your life? |
| 0:08.3 | Well, it's what I discovered when I was designing my home. |
| 0:11.8 | Think about it. |
| 0:12.7 | Just as we thoughtfully curate our living spaces, |
| 0:15.9 | we can intentionally design our lives |
| 0:18.3 | to reflect our truest selves and support our personal growth. |
| 0:22.5 | And that's what we're exploring in today's episode. |
| 0:25.4 | I am sharing the five powerful life lessons I learned |
| 0:29.2 | from Interior Design that can help you create a life as beautiful and authentic as a well designed home. |
| 0:36.9 | So let's dive in. |
| 0:41.6 | Welcome to the School of self-image where personal development meets style. |
| 0:46.0 | Here's your hostess Master Life Coach Tanya Lee. |
| 0:50.0 | Hello my friends and welcome to this episode of the podcast. I'm going to |
| 0:57.9 | apologize ahead of time because it is a little chaotic in my house today. |
| 1:04.3 | In fact, you may hear a little bit of jazz playing |
| 1:06.6 | in the background because I turned it on |
| 1:08.3 | to hopefully drown out the noise of the contractors |
| 1:12.2 | who are still in my house working. |
| 1:14.8 | We are moved in, but we are not complete. |
| 1:18.7 | In fact, someone reached out to me on Instagram and she was saying, I've been in my house for like four years and |
| 1:24.4 | it still isn't quite complete and I told her I'm like you know I think the idea of |
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