Ditch the Drain: How to Make Choices That Nourish Your Soul (and Not Your Stress)

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Are you tired of feeling like you're running on fumes? Do you ever feel like your to-do list is running you instead of the other way around? If you're nodding along, you're not alone! As busy professionals, we often prioritize everything and everyone else, leaving ourselves at the bottom of the pile. But what if there was a way to reclaim your energy and feel truly nourished by the choices you make?

Life coach Stella Morezzi is here to share a game-changing secret: the power of choice. It's not just about making the "right" decision, but about making the right decision for you.

Instead of asking "Should I do this?" or "Is this what others expect of me?", Stella encourages us to ask a more empowering question: "Is this choice nourishing me or depleting me?"

This simple shift in perspective can be a total game-changer. It allows you to tune into your inner wisdom and make choices that align with your well-being, rather than getting swept away by external pressures.

Ready to ditch the drain and start making choices that truly nourish your soul? Here's how:

Hit the Pause Button and Notice Your Choices

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's easy to get caught up in the current and go through the motions on autopilot. But to make conscious choices, you need to become aware of the moments where you have a choice to make. Think of it like this: you can't choose your meal at a restaurant if you don't realize you're holding the menu! So, take a breath, slow down, and start noticing those decision points throughout your day.

Ask the Million-Dollar Question: Nourishing or Depleting?

Once you've identified a choice, ask yourself: "Is this choice going to nourish me or deplete me?" Pay attention to how your body responds to the question. Do you feel a sense of expansion and excitement, or a sense of contraction and dread?

Here are a few examples:

Nourishing: Saying "no" to an extra project that will overload your schedule, even if it means disappointing someone.
Depleting: Agreeing to bake three dozen cupcakes for the school bake sale when you're already stretched thin.
Nourishing: Taking a 15-minute break to go for a walk outside and recharge.
Depleting: Skipping lunch to power through your emails.

Remember: Progress Over Perfection

It's not about being perfect. It's about progress. Every time you choose to pause, ask the question, and breathe, you're strengthening your inner compass and creating a life that feels more aligned and fulfilling.