Journal Prompt 5: How Surrender Opens Us Up to New Insight

About this episode

Eryn and L'Shawn discuss the concept of surrender and its implications in coaching and personal growth.

Eryn and L' Shawn discuss prompt 5 of their guided journal about surrender. They explore the concept of surrendering to higher powers, processes, and situations beyond personal control, using metaphors like floating in an ocean current. L' Shawn shares insights about surrender in coaching and how it involves trusting the process rather than focusing on specific outcomes. They discuss how shame can prevent surrender and the importance of seeking support and disruption when facing difficult emotions. Purchase "Coaching Nuggets of Wisdom to Inspire. Explore. Act. Flourish: A Guided Journal to Live Your Best Life" here" : https://a.co/d/09uRR8Eu

People in this episode

Hosts: Eryn Elder, L'Shawn Howard

Topics covered

• surrender
• coaching
• trusting the process
• emotional support
• shame
• insight

Keywords

• surrender
• coaching
• emotional support
• trust
• shame
• insight
• journal prompt

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Amazon

Products: Coaching Nuggets of Wisdom to Inspire. Explore. Act. Flourish: A Guided Journal to Live Your Best Life

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