Intelligent Intoxication

Why You’re Discouraged, Disappointed, or Dissatisfied -Part 12

My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
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Today is PART 12 of the Intentional Intoxication mini-course, created to help you apply what you’ve learned from the book in your actual life. 
 
Discouragement, disappointment, and dissatisfaction are hallmark symptoms of a life hangover.   
I invite you to consider these questions:
When do you notice feeling discouraged, disappointed, or dissatisfied with your personal life?
When do you notice feeling discouraged, disappointed, or dissatisfied with your professional life?
 
Here is a link to an on-line resource for counseling:
Better Help
 
To grab a copy of my book, click below:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
I invite you to click on the link below to book a complimentary happy hour call with me. I’d love to hear about you and offer you the help and support you might want. 
Happy Hour Call With Terri
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory

How To Stop Comparing Yourself To Others -Part 11

My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Get Your Copy Here
 
Today is PART 11 of the Intentional Intoxication mini-course, created to help you apply what you’ve learned from the book in your actual life. 
When you invest your time and energy into developing your own gifts and talents, you will be less likely to engage in comparisonitis to or competition with other women or men.  
 
I invite you to consider these questions:
When do you notice comparing yourself to others?
When do you notice feeling envious of others as they utilize their gifts and talents?
What might be different in your own life if you were to prioritize your gifts or talents?
 
Here is a link to an on-line resource for counseling:
Better Help
 
To grab a copy of my book, click below:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
I invite you to click on the link below to book a complimentary happy hour call with me. I’d love to hear about you and offer you the help and support you might want. 
Happy Hour Call With Terri
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory

How To Trust Yourself -Part 10

My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Get Your Copy Here
 
Today is PART 10 of the Intentional Intoxication mini-course, created to help you apply what you’ve learned from the book in your actual life. 
The foundation of personal development work is self-trust or the willingness to treat yourself like your best friend. 
 
I invite you to consider these questions:
When do you notice believing that you can’t be trusted?
What might be different in your life if you practiced self-trust regularly?
 
Here is a link to an on-line resource for counseling:
Better Help
 
To grab a copy of my book, click below:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
I invite you to click on the link below to book a complimentary happy hour call with me. I’d love to hear about you and offer you the help and support you might want. 
Happy Hour Call With Terri
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory

Deliberately Discerning What Matters Most -Part 8

My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Get Your Copy Here
 
Today is PART 8 of the Intentional Intoxication mini-course, created to help you apply what you’ve learned from the book in your actual life. 
When you decide purposely and deliberately to intentionally align your actions, choices, and words to your core values, you will be in integrity. 
I invite you to consider these questions:
What are your top 5-10 values?
Which of these values do you prioritize frequently? Which don’t you?
What prevents you from prioritizing all of your values?
Here’s a core values list: Click to View 
 
Here is a link to an on-line resource for counseling:
Better Help
To grab a copy of my book, click below:
Intentional Intoxication Book
I invite you to click on the link below to book a complimentary happy hour call with me. I’d love to hear about you and offer you the help and support you might want. 
Happy Hour Call With Terri
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory

Too Unpleasurable, Painful, and Hard - Part 7

My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Get Your Copy Here
Today is PART 7 of the Intentional Intoxication mini-course, created to help you apply what you’ve learned from the book in your actual life. 
 
The reason change is so hard is because our brains our hard-wired to:
seek pleasure
avoid pain
do what’s easy
I invite you to consider these questions:
How willing are you to move through pain and experience challenge in order to create momentum?
When have you quit because your Inner Critic began chattering in fear?
 
Here is a link to an on-line resource for counseling:
Better Help
 
To grab a copy of my book, click below:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
I invite you to click on the link below to book a complimentary happy hour call with me. I’d love to hear about you and offer you the help and support you might want. 
Happy Hour Call With Terri
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory

But First The Truth, Acceptance, And Responsibility -Part 6

My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Get Your Copy Here
 
Today is PART 6 of the Intentional Intoxication mini-course, created to help you apply what you’ve learned from the book in your actual life. 
In order to purposely infuse your life with aliveness, inspiration, and fulfillment, you must first:
develop awareness regarding the reality of your current life by telling yourself the truth
embrace the intentional decision to stop blaming others or yourself for your current circumstances
welcome the empowered responsibility needed to take full agency for your life
Then, and only then, can we move forward and create the life we desire.
 
I invite you to consider these questions:
How willing are you to:tell yourself the truth?
stop blaming yourself or others?
take full responsibility for your current life?
purposely shift your life going forward?
 
Here is a link to an on-line resource for counseling:
Better Help
 
To grab a copy of my book, click below:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
I invite you to click on the link below to book a complimentary happy hour call with me. I’d love to hear about you and offer you the help and support you might want. 
Happy Hour Call With Terri
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory

Your Mental Health Is Your Responsibility -Part 5

My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Get Your Copy Here
 
Today is PART 5 of the Intentional Intoxication mini-course, created to help you apply what you’ve learned from the book in your actual life. 
While it’s not your fault that you may struggle with depression or anxiety, it is your responsibility to manage your mental, physical, and emotional health. 
 
Courtesy of UCLA Health:
What's the difference between a bad case of the blues and the painful mental disorder known as depression? According to the experts, impaired functioning is usually a clear-cut indication of a major depression.
 
Here's a quick checklist of depression symptoms. If the list sounds familiar, you may want to see a counselor or a psychiatrist.
Depressive mood. Do you suffer from feelings of worthlessness, helplessness, or pessimism for days at a time?
Sleep disturbance. Do you have trouble falling asleep at night or trouble staying asleep—waking up in the middle of the night or too early in the morning? Are you sleeping too much?
Chronically fatigued. Do you frequently feel tired or lack energy?
Isolation. Have you stopped meeting with family or friends? Increasing isolation and diminished interest or pleasure in activities are major signs of depression.
Appetite disturbance. Are you eating far less than usual—or far more? Severe and continuing appetite disturbance is often an indication of depression.
Inability to concentrate. If you can't seem to focus on even routine tasks, it's probably time to get some help.
Dependence on mood-altering substances. If you depend on alcohol or other drugs to make it through the day, you may be suffering from depression. Often, the substance abuse causes symptoms that mimic the appearance of clinical depression, but are, in fact, due wholly to the drug use.
Feeling a sense of inappropriate guilt
Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide or a suicide attemptChecklist for depression
 
Courtesy of the Mayo Clinic, common anxiety signs and symptoms include:
Feeling nervous, restless or tense
Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom
Having an increased heart rate
Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)
Sweating
Trembling
Feeling weak or tired
Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry
Having trouble sleeping
Experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) problems
Having difficulty controlling worry
Having the urge to avoid things that trigger anxiety
 
I invite you to consider these questions:
How willing are you to:seek out help for depression or anxiety?
take responsibility for managing the diagnosis and treatment of your mental health?
 
Here is a link to an on-line resource for counseling:
Better Help
 
To grab a copy of my book, click below:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
I invite you to click on the link below to book a complimentary happy hour call with me. I’d love to hear about you and offer you the help and support you might want. 
Happy Hour Call With Terri
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory

Arguing and Resisting New Normals -Part 4

My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Get Your Copy Here
 
Today is PART 4 of the Intentional Intoxication mini-course, created to help you apply what you’ve learned from the book in your actual life. 
When we find ourselves in an unexpected, unwanted, or uninspired new normal, you may be tempted to argue with or resist your circumstances. 
In Expectation Hangover, author Christine Hassler teaches that when our expectations fail to meet our reality, we’ll suffer a disappointing “expectation hangover”. You can grab a copy of her book here:
Expectation Hangover
 
I invite you to consider these questions:
When have you found yourself in an expectation hangover?
How do you tend to respond or react to a new normal:avoid?
resist?
argue with?
numb?
When do you try to think your way over the top of your painful emotions?
When do you tell yourself that you’ll feel better “over there”?
When have you hustled to change your circumstances in order to avoid your pain and disappointment?
 
To grab a copy of my book, click below:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
I invite you to click on the link below to book a complimentary happy hour call with me. I’d love to hear about you and offer you the help and support you might want. 
Happy Hour Call With Terri
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory

Confusion, Time-Fillers, and Buying Back Time -Part 3

My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Get Your Copy Here
 
Today is PART 3 of the Intentional Intoxication mini-course, created to help you apply what you’ve learned from the book in your actual life. 
 
Let’s clarify three concepts:
Confusion is not an excuse or permission slip to stay stuck - it’s a reminder to focus on the one next step. 
When you stop saying YES to the wrong things, you will “buy back time” for the right ones. 
“Life is meant to be about filling your time; your purpose is to use the time you do have to experience deep fulfillment…”
 
I invite you to consider these questions:
When have you used confusion as an excuse to stay stuck or stop growing?
When do you notice saying YES when you want to say NO?
What can you say NO to now that will allow you to “buy back time”?
When do you notice striving to fill your time rather than using your time to create deep fulfillment?
To grab a copy of my book, click below:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
I invite you to click on the link below to book a complimentary happy hour call with me. I’d love to hear about you and offer you the help and support you might want. 
Happy Hour Call With Terri
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory

Why You Haven’t Used Your Gifts and Talents YET- Part 2

My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Get Your Copy Here
 
Today is PART 2 of the Intentional Intoxication mini-course, created to help you apply what you’ve learned from the book in your actual life. 
I dedicated the book to the brilliant men and women who’ve yet to maximize and utilize their inherent gifts and passionate talents to create the life they desire while they make a significant, meaningful contribution to others. 
 
I invite you to consider these questions:
When you resist your inherent brilliance?
When do you compare yourself to others and feel inferior?
When do you compete with others and feel superior?
How willing are you to utilize and maximize your inherent gifts?
How willing are you to prioritize the pursuit of your passionate talents?
 
To grab a copy of my book, click below:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
I invite you to click on the link below to book a complimentary happy hour call with me. I’d love to hear about you and offer you the help and support you might want. 
Happy Hour Call With Terri
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory