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Making decisions from the ______ out means making decisions from a calm and balanced center within yourself.
Making decisions from the ______ out means making decisions from a calm and balanced center within yourself.
inside
Our fears often arise from ______ systems that we were taught or somehow adopted while growing up.
Our fears often arise from ______ systems that we were taught or somehow adopted while growing up.
belief
Making decisions from the inside out helps you grow ______ in inner strength.
Making decisions from the inside out helps you grow ______ in inner strength.
bountifully
I wanted to avoid looking ______ or inferior and that led me to a decision-making process that, albeit protective and supportive of how I was feeling at the time, didn't lead to the best possible outcome.
I wanted to avoid looking ______ or inferior and that led me to a decision-making process that, albeit protective and supportive of how I was feeling at the time, didn't lead to the best possible outcome.
Making decisions from the inside out guarantees that you'll more ______ choose and live in the right way for you.
Making decisions from the inside out guarantees that you'll more ______ choose and live in the right way for you.
As you keep feeling your way into a decision through tuning in to your bodily ______, zero in on a likely decision and ask yourself, "Is this decision in alignment with the best version of myself?"
As you keep feeling your way into a decision through tuning in to your bodily ______, zero in on a likely decision and ask yourself, "Is this decision in alignment with the best version of myself?"
Sometimes we need to try something ______, do the more risky thing, take a new path, or choose differently than we have in the past.
Sometimes we need to try something ______, do the more risky thing, take a new path, or choose differently than we have in the past.
If we act from a place of fear, lack, doubt, and avoidance, we're often met with outcomes that give us more fear, lack, ______, doubt, and avoidance.
If we act from a place of fear, lack, doubt, and avoidance, we're often met with outcomes that give us more fear, lack, ______, doubt, and avoidance.
Making decisions from the inside out, which I'll describe next in ______, lets you trust that know what the best decision is for you.
Making decisions from the inside out, which I'll describe next in ______, lets you trust that know what the best decision is for you.
And that's what happens when we let our ______ run the show.
And that's what happens when we let our ______ run the show.
Well, what do you think could happen when the ______ runs the show?
Well, what do you think could happen when the ______ runs the show?
Making decisions from a heart-centered place isn't about kicking your ______ to the curb; it's about bringing your heart on board with your mind.
Making decisions from a heart-centered place isn't about kicking your ______ to the curb; it's about bringing your heart on board with your mind.
Our ______ has a way of communicating with us through subtle physical sensations.
Our ______ has a way of communicating with us through subtle physical sensations.
This can sometimes be the most ______ part… acting on a heart-centered desire that you've felt into but that your mind maybe judges as incorrect, childish, or stupid.
This can sometimes be the most ______ part… acting on a heart-centered desire that you've felt into but that your mind maybe judges as incorrect, childish, or stupid.
Making decisions from the "outside in" resembles focusing predominantly on your worries, fears, and ______ and weighing the good against the bad.
Making decisions from the "outside in" resembles focusing predominantly on your worries, fears, and ______ and weighing the good against the bad.
Practice is how you build self-trust and self-_______
Practice is how you build self-trust and self-_______
Reflection helps your mind make connections between actions and _______
Reflection helps your mind make connections between actions and _______
Making decisions from the inside out involves tuning into your _______
Making decisions from the inside out involves tuning into your _______
The mind can often make decisions based on fear, lack, or _______
The mind can often make decisions based on fear, lack, or _______
Your heart speaks the language of understanding and _______
Your heart speaks the language of understanding and _______
When you make a heart-centered decision, you'll feel more balance and in _______
When you make a heart-centered decision, you'll feel more balance and in _______
As you build inner trust, you will feel less _______ in your decision-making
As you build inner trust, you will feel less _______ in your decision-making
The collaboration of your mind and heart increases outcomes that fit the need of the _______
The collaboration of your mind and heart increases outcomes that fit the need of the _______
When unsure of your decision-making process, it can feel like a _______ of a mess
When unsure of your decision-making process, it can feel like a _______ of a mess
Cultivating daily actions rooted in genuine _______ is key to happiness
Cultivating daily actions rooted in genuine _______ is key to happiness
Along with Self-Love 101, Self-Confidence 101, and Communication 101, ______-Making 101 is one of those classes I wish we'd all had in school.
Along with Self-Love 101, Self-Confidence 101, and Communication 101, ______-Making 101 is one of those classes I wish we'd all had in school.
Each decision leads to an ______ and a series of experiences is what constitutes life.
Each decision leads to an ______ and a series of experiences is what constitutes life.
I can confidently say that making decisions from the "______ in" definitely comes with some drawbacks.
I can confidently say that making decisions from the "______ in" definitely comes with some drawbacks.
When I say 'making decisions from the "outside in"', what I'm referring to is focusing heavily on your ______, fears, and apprehensions alone throughout the course of making a decision…
When I say 'making decisions from the "outside in"', what I'm referring to is focusing heavily on your ______, fears, and apprehensions alone throughout the course of making a decision…
Making decisions from the "outside in" might look like making a list of pros and cons, weighing the good against the bad, and asking your ______ what it thinks are the justifications to make a certain decision over another one.
Making decisions from the "outside in" might look like making a list of pros and cons, weighing the good against the bad, and asking your ______ what it thinks are the justifications to make a certain decision over another one.
Our mind speaks the language of ______ and our brain is hard-wired for it.
Our mind speaks the language of ______ and our brain is hard-wired for it.
Wouldn't you agree that ______ isn't necessarily the place from which our best and truest decisions are born?
Wouldn't you agree that ______ isn't necessarily the place from which our best and truest decisions are born?
The last time I made a decision from a place of ______, for example, I was left with extreme disappointment and hurt.
The last time I made a decision from a place of ______, for example, I was left with extreme disappointment and hurt.
Flashcards
Inside-Out Decisions
Inside-Out Decisions
Making decisions based on your inner feelings, intuition, and values, rather than external factors or logic.
Outside-In Decisions
Outside-In Decisions
Making decisions based on external influences, societal expectations, or rational analysis.
Reflection
Reflection
The process of consciously evaluating your past decisions and their outcomes to learn and grow.
Practice
Practice
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Self-Trust
Self-Trust
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Self-Confidence
Self-Confidence
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Heart-Centered Decision
Heart-Centered Decision
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Tuning in to Your Heart
Tuning in to Your Heart
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Journaling
Journaling
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Mind-Heart Collaboration
Mind-Heart Collaboration
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Decision-making from the "outside in"
Decision-making from the "outside in"
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Mind's emphasis on safety
Mind's emphasis on safety
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Fear-driven decisions
Fear-driven decisions
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Decision-making from the "inside out"
Decision-making from the "inside out"
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Values-driven choices
Values-driven choices
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Decisions shaping life experiences
Decisions shaping life experiences
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Pros and cons analysis
Pros and cons analysis
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Self-awareness in decision-making
Self-awareness in decision-making
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Letting the Mind Run the Show
Letting the Mind Run the Show
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Letting the Heart Run the Show
Letting the Heart Run the Show
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Belief Systems
Belief Systems
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Living in the Right Way for You
Living in the Right Way for You
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Grounded and Present
Grounded and Present
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Mindfully Acknowledging Thoughts
Mindfully Acknowledging Thoughts
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Bodily Sensations
Bodily Sensations
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Listening to Your Heart
Listening to Your Heart
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Acting on Your Heart-Centered Desire
Acting on Your Heart-Centered Desire
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Collaborating with Your Mind and Heart
Collaborating with Your Mind and Heart
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Developing Trust in Your Inner Self
Developing Trust in Your Inner Self
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Making Choices More Easily
Making Choices More Easily
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Taking Small Steps
Taking Small Steps
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Study Notes
Decision-Making: Inside-Out vs. Outside-In
- Outside-in decision-making: Focuses on worries, fears, and apprehensions (e.g., what others think, future outcomes, confrontation avoidance). Often involves lists of pros and cons, weighing perceived "good" against "bad".
- Prioritizes safety, driven by the brain's safety mechanisms.
- Can lead to decisions based on fear, potentially resulting in disappointment and negative outcomes.
- Example: Avoiding a conversation due to fear of negative feedback, limiting personal growth.
Inside-Out Decision-Making
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Inside-out decision-making: Decisions originate from a calm, balanced inner center. Involves tuning in to emotions, desires, and sensations and connecting with a feeling of trust. Relies on mind-heart collaboration.
- Involves acknowledging and understanding thoughts related to the decision
- Seeks to align with one’s best self rather than societal expectations or the experiences of others.
- Focuses on inner feelings and bodily cues (e.g., physical sensations related to a decision as a "yes" or "no")
- Allows for vulnerability and trust rather than avoidance.
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Unlocking Inner Wisdom:
- Develop self-trust through smaller steps; reflection is crucial for learning.
- Journaling, drawing, or discussing heart-centered decisions can help connect mind and heart.
- Making decisions from the heart doesn't mean ignoring the mind, but instead balancing both for optimal decision-making.
- Heart-centered decisions can lead to better long-term outcomes, despite perceived "irrationality."
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Distinguishing Inside-Out from Outside-In:
- Inside-out choices often evoke feelings of trust and balance, whereas outside-in choices are associated with fear or anxiety.
- If uncertain about the origin of a decision, consider the dominant feeling during its formation (fear-based or trust-based).
Key Differences
- Inside-Out: Decisions emerge from a calm, balanced inner center; aligns with the heart; prioritizes self-trust
- Outside-In: Decisions stem from fears, anxieties, and external pressures; focuses on safety concerns; influenced by the mind's perception.
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Description
Explore the two distinct approaches to decision-making: Outside-In and Inside-Out. This quiz delves into how fear and societal pressure can influence choices, contrasting it with the empowerment that comes from inner guidance and emotional clarity. Test your understanding of these concepts to enhance your decision-making skills.
