Episode Summary:
In this episode, Dominiece Clifton shares her personal struggles with depression, anger, and fear of success. She was inspired by an article about spiritual leaders practicing disclosure and transparency. Dominiece discusses her own experiences with low-grade depression, a dark depression that required medication, struggles with managing anger, impatience, and a low tolerance for incompetence. She emphasizes the importance of being transparent about these struggles and not putting spiritual leaders on pedestals. She also shares seven helpful tips for dealing with these human traits. In this conversation, Dominiece Clifton shares her personal journey of growth and self-discovery. She discusses seven traits that make her human, including fear, self-sabotage, burnout, and loneliness. Dominiece also shares seven strategies that have helped her navigate these challenges, such as self-compassion, self-awareness, and daily practices of nourishing the mind, body, and spirit. She encourages listeners to reflect on their own humanness and explore areas for growth and self-improvement.
Key Takeaways From This Episode:
Fire Soundbites You Don't Want To Miss!
"I am coming clean about my depression, anger, and fear of success"
"Believing that a teacher is emotionally composed at all times will only lead to disappointment for the student."
"Our brains are designed to think. That's what they are designed to do."
"Having grace and compassion is key to the journey"
"Succeeding and being fully seen by the world has scared the sh** out of me"
Check out this Article:
https://tricycle.org/dailydharma/why-i-come-clean-to-students-about-my-insomnia-anxiety-and-sobriety/
IMPORTANT LINKS AND RESOURCES:
CONNECT WITH DOM:
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Dominiece Clifton shares her personal struggles with depression, anger, and fear of success. She was inspired by an article about spiritual leaders practicing disclosure and transparency. Dominiece discusses her own experiences with low-grade depression, a dark depression that required medication, struggles with managing anger, impatience, and a low tolerance for incompetence. She emphasizes the importance of being transparent about these struggles and not putting spiritual leaders on pedestals. She also shares seven helpful tips for dealing with these human traits. In this conversation, Dominiece Clifton shares her personal journey of growth and self-discovery. She discusses seven traits that make her human, including fear, self-sabotage, burnout, and loneliness. Dominiece also shares seven strategies that have helped her navigate these challenges, such as self-compassion, self-awareness, and daily practices of nourishing the mind, body, and spirit. She encourages listeners to reflect on their own humanness and explore areas for growth and self-improvement.
Key Takeaways From This Episode:
Fire Soundbites You Don't Want To Miss!
"I am coming clean about my depression, anger, and fear of success"
"Believing that a teacher is emotionally composed at all times will only lead to disappointment for the student."
"Our brains are designed to think. That's what they are designed to do."
"Having grace and compassion is key to the journey"
"Succeeding and being fully seen by the world has scared the sh** out of me"
Check out this Article:
https://tricycle.org/dailydharma/why-i-come-clean-to-students-about-my-insomnia-anxiety-and-sobriety/
IMPORTANT LINKS AND RESOURCES:
CONNECT WITH DOM: