Core Concepts of Module 2

• Learn the definition/importance of mindset on one’s core well-being
• How our amazing brain programs mindset
• The comparison of Guilt v. Shame
• The importance of vulnerability

Checklist for Module 2

• Review your personal mindset
  • Do you have interaction with people who differ from you?
    • Why or why not?
  • Check for a mindset that might have even served well, but isn’t beneficial for coming seasons of life?
• What words are regularly spoked that impact mindset?
  • Language of a Pauper or a Prince?
    • Can you speak hopeful thinking – Can live knowing you have a table number at the pizza shop?
    • What is your intake? Proctologist or Artist?
      • Do you need to limit volume? Or strengthen your core?

• The Power of Shame
  • Is there any pain to “not let go to waste?”
  • Review unhealthy responses you’ve had to difficult input in the past
    • Types of responses: avoidance, anger, resistance to assistance, accusation of those who disagree, feeling victimized by people or institutions

• Practice of Mindfulness
  • Do you have a mindfulness practice to process pain?
  • Can you incorporate your I AM statement into that mindfulness time?

• Able to be vulnerable with those in your close circle?
  • What is your physical response to moments of vulnerability?
    • What is the root cause of any response?
    • Are you enough? Valuable even in low moments?
    • Are you allowed to make mistakes?
  • What does a process of leaning into vulnerability look like?
    • What is your definition of ‘success?’
    • Ask for help
    • Getting feedback from others
  • Can you make safety for others around you to be vulnerable?
  • Add any identity statements or aspirations to your I AM statement