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Hi everyone, it's Rosie. Welcome to Radio Headspace and to Thursday.
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So with the pandemic, many people I know have moved
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in the last couple of years, and moving is stressful.
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You have to spend money, uproot your belongings, and uproot yourself.
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We land where we land and take root again. And ultimately,
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00:00:37.579 --> 00:00:40.119
we learn to bounce back from all those changes that
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come our way. In that spirit, today, I thought we
8
00:00:44.079 --> 00:00:47.799
could talk about resilience and our ability to ground ourselves
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in the midst of unavoidable change. I'd like to take
10
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you back to a time when I was moving from
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one city to another, a time when I realized the
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essence of change and letting go. As you may know,
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I grew up in Los Angeles, and a while back
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I found myself with the opportunity to move to Portland, Oregon.
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I ended up living there for a time, and it
16
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was a challenging transition filled with anxiety and fear of
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the unknown. My heart was saddened by memories of my
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old hangs, friends, and the comfort of familiar surroundings. So
19
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one day, I was walking down a busy street in
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my new home of Portland, surrounded by faces I didn't
21
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know and sounds that were unfamiliar, when suddenly I felt
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a pang of homesickness, a longing for the familiar streets
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of L.A. I stopped, contemplating whether I had made the
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right decision. And in that moment, I remembered a small
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plant that I had brought with me from my old house.
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When I replanted it in a new pot in my
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new city, it wilted instantly. I was worried I had
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damaged it during our trip, and I'd already had a
29
00:02:04.359 --> 00:02:08.370
very difficult time keeping it alive. But within a few weeks,
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it started to bloom again. Its leaves brighter and more
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full of life than before. I realized that like this plant,
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I too was in the process of rerouting into a
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new environment. Yes, It was uncomfortable and scary, but this
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was my opportunity to grow, to bloom into a stronger
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version of myself. Plus, if it didn't work out, I
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could always reroute somewhere else, right? This was a pivotal
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moment of my life that taught me a vital lesson.
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Our past, with its own trials and tribulations, doesn't have
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to anchor us down. It's possible to become more resilient
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and to confront our fears and dedicate ourselves to the
41
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journey of self-improvement. During my move, I faced various challenges
42
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like finding a new home, adjusting to the new city's rhythm,
43
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making new friends, but each obstacle was an opportunity for growth.
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And fulfillment isn't a distant goal to chase. It's a
45
00:03:09.569 --> 00:03:13.159
process to embrace in the present moment. It's not about
46
00:03:13.280 --> 00:03:17.159
reaching a destination, but cherishing the journey and the evolution
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that comes with it. So if you're in that space
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of transition and growth, here are some tips to get
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you through the other side. Tip number one, channel your
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inner resilience. When you face a hurdle, don't sidestep it.
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Meet it head on. For me, this looks like doing
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things outside of my comfort zone. And the beauty of
53
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doing new things more often is that you get used
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to the unknown and over time, any new endeavor won't
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seem so scary. And that brings me to tip number two,
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Don't shy away from your fears. Scared you're not qualified
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for the dream job? Apply anyway. Meeting new people stresses
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you out? Initiate a conversation. It's okay to feel fear.
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It's our natural defense mechanism. And as long as we
60
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and others are safe, confronting our fears is a great
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way to grow. Tip number three, don't wait for a
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better tomorrow. Begin here, begin now. If an opportunity is
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staring you in the face, go for it. Start the novel,
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run the marathon, take your remote work to a new city. Remember,
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happiness is to be experienced in the present, not borrowed
66
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from the future. And if you want some extra guidance
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on how to work with change, check out the Navigating
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Change course in the app. It's with my dear friend, Eve.
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That's it for now. If you want to share your
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thoughts with me about this episode, be sure to find
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me on Instagram at Rosie Acosta. Thank you for letting
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me share and thank you so much for listening. I'll
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see you back here soon. Hey everyone, it's Rosie. If
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you're here, I assume you like Radio Headspace. And if
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you like Radio Headspace, you will love Dear Headspace. Dear
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Headspace is our weekly talk show featuring every teacher on
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this show and our wonderful host, Robin. We're answering all
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of your questions and giving advice on life, relationships, and
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00:05:35.339 --> 00:05:37.790
just about everything else. You can find it on the
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Headspace app or wherever you listen to podcasts. We hope
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00:05:41.069 --> 00:05:41.850
you'll join us soon.
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Hi everyone, it's Rosie. Welcome to Radio Headspace and to Thursday.
2
00:00:21.199 --> 00:00:24.219
So with the pandemic, many people I know have moved
3
00:00:24.339 --> 00:00:27.519
in the last couple of years, and moving is stressful.
4
00:00:28.320 --> 00:00:32.520
You have to spend money, uproot your belongings, and uproot yourself.
5
00:00:33.240 --> 00:00:37.539
We land where we land and take root again. And ultimately,
6
00:00:37.579 --> 00:00:40.119
we learn to bounce back from all those changes that
7
00:00:40.179 --> 00:00:44.060
come our way. In that spirit, today, I thought we
8
00:00:44.079 --> 00:00:47.799
could talk about resilience and our ability to ground ourselves
9
00:00:47.939 --> 00:00:54.320
in the midst of unavoidable change. I'd like to take
10
00:00:54.340 --> 00:00:56.920
you back to a time when I was moving from
11
00:00:57.079 --> 00:01:00.039
one city to another, a time when I realized the
12
00:01:00.280 --> 00:01:04.239
essence of change and letting go. As you may know,
13
00:01:04.260 --> 00:01:07.120
I grew up in Los Angeles, and a while back
14
00:01:07.239 --> 00:01:10.859
I found myself with the opportunity to move to Portland, Oregon.
15
00:01:12.230 --> 00:01:13.870
I ended up living there for a time, and it
16
00:01:13.930 --> 00:01:17.590
was a challenging transition filled with anxiety and fear of
17
00:01:17.629 --> 00:01:21.329
the unknown. My heart was saddened by memories of my
18
00:01:21.390 --> 00:01:27.370
old hangs, friends, and the comfort of familiar surroundings. So
19
00:01:27.510 --> 00:01:29.950
one day, I was walking down a busy street in
20
00:01:30.000 --> 00:01:33.579
my new home of Portland, surrounded by faces I didn't
21
00:01:33.620 --> 00:01:38.120
know and sounds that were unfamiliar, when suddenly I felt
22
00:01:38.180 --> 00:01:42.670
a pang of homesickness, a longing for the familiar streets
23
00:01:42.719 --> 00:01:46.950
of L.A. I stopped, contemplating whether I had made the
24
00:01:46.989 --> 00:01:50.209
right decision. And in that moment, I remembered a small
25
00:01:50.290 --> 00:01:52.510
plant that I had brought with me from my old house.
26
00:01:55.040 --> 00:01:57.140
When I replanted it in a new pot in my
27
00:01:57.200 --> 00:02:01.040
new city, it wilted instantly. I was worried I had
28
00:02:01.099 --> 00:02:04.219
damaged it during our trip, and I'd already had a
29
00:02:04.359 --> 00:02:08.370
very difficult time keeping it alive. But within a few weeks,
30
00:02:08.759 --> 00:02:12.590
it started to bloom again. Its leaves brighter and more
31
00:02:12.770 --> 00:02:17.069
full of life than before. I realized that like this plant,
32
00:02:17.389 --> 00:02:19.870
I too was in the process of rerouting into a
33
00:02:19.909 --> 00:02:24.629
new environment. Yes, It was uncomfortable and scary, but this
34
00:02:24.689 --> 00:02:28.449
was my opportunity to grow, to bloom into a stronger
35
00:02:28.530 --> 00:02:32.680
version of myself. Plus, if it didn't work out, I
36
00:02:32.699 --> 00:02:37.639
could always reroute somewhere else, right? This was a pivotal
37
00:02:37.699 --> 00:02:40.659
moment of my life that taught me a vital lesson.
38
00:02:41.219 --> 00:02:44.949
Our past, with its own trials and tribulations, doesn't have
39
00:02:44.990 --> 00:02:48.430
to anchor us down. It's possible to become more resilient
40
00:02:48.449 --> 00:02:51.789
and to confront our fears and dedicate ourselves to the
41
00:02:51.849 --> 00:02:56.909
journey of self-improvement. During my move, I faced various challenges
42
00:02:57.009 --> 00:03:00.650
like finding a new home, adjusting to the new city's rhythm,
43
00:03:01.110 --> 00:03:05.330
making new friends, but each obstacle was an opportunity for growth.
44
00:03:06.289 --> 00:03:09.509
And fulfillment isn't a distant goal to chase. It's a
45
00:03:09.569 --> 00:03:13.159
process to embrace in the present moment. It's not about
46
00:03:13.280 --> 00:03:17.159
reaching a destination, but cherishing the journey and the evolution
47
00:03:17.180 --> 00:03:22.360
that comes with it. So if you're in that space
48
00:03:22.419 --> 00:03:25.120
of transition and growth, here are some tips to get
49
00:03:25.159 --> 00:03:29.419
you through the other side. Tip number one, channel your
50
00:03:29.539 --> 00:03:33.699
inner resilience. When you face a hurdle, don't sidestep it.
51
00:03:34.000 --> 00:03:37.039
Meet it head on. For me, this looks like doing
52
00:03:37.060 --> 00:03:40.229
things outside of my comfort zone. And the beauty of
53
00:03:40.289 --> 00:03:43.210
doing new things more often is that you get used
54
00:03:43.250 --> 00:03:46.830
to the unknown and over time, any new endeavor won't
55
00:03:46.889 --> 00:03:50.550
seem so scary. And that brings me to tip number two,
56
00:03:51.310 --> 00:03:55.050
Don't shy away from your fears. Scared you're not qualified
57
00:03:55.090 --> 00:03:59.069
for the dream job? Apply anyway. Meeting new people stresses
58
00:03:59.110 --> 00:04:03.349
you out? Initiate a conversation. It's okay to feel fear.
59
00:04:03.810 --> 00:04:06.909
It's our natural defense mechanism. And as long as we
60
00:04:07.129 --> 00:04:10.590
and others are safe, confronting our fears is a great
61
00:04:10.629 --> 00:04:15.419
way to grow. Tip number three, don't wait for a
62
00:04:15.439 --> 00:04:20.860
better tomorrow. Begin here, begin now. If an opportunity is
63
00:04:20.899 --> 00:04:24.000
staring you in the face, go for it. Start the novel,
64
00:04:24.279 --> 00:04:28.410
run the marathon, take your remote work to a new city. Remember,
65
00:04:28.750 --> 00:04:33.050
happiness is to be experienced in the present, not borrowed
66
00:04:33.110 --> 00:04:36.569
from the future. And if you want some extra guidance
67
00:04:36.649 --> 00:04:39.269
on how to work with change, check out the Navigating
68
00:04:39.310 --> 00:04:42.389
Change course in the app. It's with my dear friend, Eve.
69
00:04:44.569 --> 00:04:46.810
That's it for now. If you want to share your
70
00:04:46.850 --> 00:04:49.410
thoughts with me about this episode, be sure to find
71
00:04:49.430 --> 00:04:53.259
me on Instagram at Rosie Acosta. Thank you for letting
72
00:04:53.300 --> 00:04:56.500
me share and thank you so much for listening. I'll
73
00:04:56.540 --> 00:05:17.009
see you back here soon. Hey everyone, it's Rosie. If
74
00:05:17.029 --> 00:05:20.269
you're here, I assume you like Radio Headspace. And if
75
00:05:20.310 --> 00:05:24.800
you like Radio Headspace, you will love Dear Headspace. Dear
76
00:05:24.860 --> 00:05:27.899
Headspace is our weekly talk show featuring every teacher on
77
00:05:27.920 --> 00:05:31.699
this show and our wonderful host, Robin. We're answering all
78
00:05:31.720 --> 00:05:35.139
of your questions and giving advice on life, relationships, and
79
00:05:35.339 --> 00:05:37.790
just about everything else. You can find it on the
80
00:05:37.810 --> 00:05:41.050
Headspace app or wherever you listen to podcasts. We hope
81
00:05:41.069 --> 00:05:41.850
you'll join us soon.
