Who Do You Want to Be in Hard Times? A Journey of Self-Discovery

In the final episode of the summer series of the School of Self-Image podcast, Tonya Leigh emphasizes the profound impact that showing up during difficult times has on our self-image and personal growth. She asserts that our responses to challenges shape our identity more significantly than our reactions during easier times.

She reflects on her personal experiences with self-doubt and how navigating difficulties shapes our self-image more than our successes in easy times. As the summer comes to a close, Tonya encourages listeners to recommit to their goals and finish the year strong. She also shares her plans for the future of the School of Self-Image, including transitioning the podcast to a visual format on YouTube, embracing the discomfort that comes with growth and change. Tune in for inspiration and motivation to face challenges head-on!

Talking Points:

00:01:32 - Contemplating What's Next

03:08 - Embracing Growth and Uncomfortableness

06:40 - Addressing Current Global Concerns

10:05 - Managing Worry

18:33 - Doing the Opposite of Your Mood

23:09 - The Role of Style in Showing Up

25:07 - Asking Who You Want to Be

26:54 - Navigating Hard Times Intentionally

Quotes:

"How we show up when it's hard shapes our self-image more than how we show up when it's easy."

"I have a conversation with the universe, like, hey, listen, this is bigger than me. I'm going to let you handle this one."

"Just doing the opposite of what my mood tells me to do is another way that I get to show up, even when it's hard, in service of who I want to be and in service of the vision that I have for my life."

"When life is hard, when it feels hard, the question is, who do I want to be in this?"

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Investing in Yourself: How Your Choices Shape Your Self-Image

Self-image is essentially how we perceive ourselves, shaped by our thoughts, beliefs, and experiences. Tonya Leigh explores the profound connection between the investments we make—whether in time, money, or energy—and the evolution of our self-image. This exploration is particularly relevant for women seeking to elevate their self-perception and overall life experience. Tonya emphasizes that our self-image acts as a lens through which we view our capabilities and potential. When we invest in ourselves, we are not merely acquiring things; we are affirming our worth and expanding our identity.

She emphasizes the importance of the energy behind our investments, highlighting that buying from a place of fear or scarcity often leads to disappointment. Instead, she encourages listeners to invest from a mindset of deserving and self-worth, exemplified by her own experience purchasing a designer handbag as a step towards embracing a new identity.

Tune in to discover how your choices can empower your personal growth and self-image.

Talking Points:

01:06 - The Five Key Investments

03:27 - Personal Growth and Changing Desires

07:08 - Early Financial Habits and Investments

10:20 - Seeing Yourself as an Appreciating Asset

15:19 - Investments as Rituals of Belief

21:08 - Thriving in Uncertain Times

28:04 - Choosing an Extraordinary Goal

35:08 - Discovering Personal Style

39:05 - Budget Shock and Self-Image

48:58 - Practicing CEO Presence

51:00 - Exposure to New Perspectives

Quotes:

"A deeper level of self-trust is the first thing that comes up. Also seeing myself as an adult."

"Making a scary but aligned investment, it pulls you out of your current identity and into a future one."

27:33 - "Without investments in yourself, you will slow your progress, and you will make it so much harder."

"I can tell you from my experience, it is the number one investment, hands down, that I have ever made in myself."

"Your surroundings are always mirroring back to you what you believe to be true about yourself."

"The way I think about it is I'm practicing it until I become it."

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