The Power of Knowing Yourself
I just listened to a great podcast by Andrew Huberman - one of my new fave podcasts called Huberman lab. He’s a neuroscientist who talks about everything from brain functions, to the effects of alcohol on your brain (I haven’t drunk alcohol in 14 years and my husband and kids don’t drink either) to the negative effects of porn on bonding and so much more.
His podcast and all the amazing podcasts I listen to and books I read for that matter are vehicles for me to understand myself and those I love and work with better, and a way for me to make refinements in my lifestyle choices that allow me to level up in mental, physical, emotional, sexual health - something that is a priority for me. I am in my mid-fifties and I want to experience maximum energy, vitality, passion, harmony, love, and success in all areas of my life.
This personal growth journey has taken me on a deep dive to know myself, to know my husband and my children. The cool part is that we are all learning together. We all listen to and watch podcasts that inform, educate and enlighten us, and multiple times a week we have amazing conversations about what we are learning, and we share podcasts and books with one another.
I have learned so much from my daughters who are so well-informed about mental health and who know themselves so well for their young ages, far better than I knew myself in my twenties. Never think that because you are older than your children they have nothing to teach you. Remain open, communicate and be humble. Our relationship with our girls is such a gift and I am so grateful for their friendship, their insights, and all the countless ways they have pushed my husband and I to be our best.
As I come to understand myself better, I understand my husband better, and our relationship grows deeper in connection. That has brought us closer than ever.
If personal growth isn’t part of your day and you struggle in any area of your life, I strongly encourage you to listen to a podcast or read a book. Start with something that intrigues you, or something you feel is a challenge for you so you can learn to overcome it.
The beautiful thing about us humans and our brains is that we are malleable - we are capable of growth and change, metamorphosis and transformation. In fact, change and growth are hard-wired into us. We are MEANT to grow. It is truly the most magnificent and humbling experience to look into your own soul, take responsibility for where you are, and commit to the journey of developing into the best, highest version of yourself. Not only does it change YOU, but it also changes your relationships with others for the better.
I want to look back over my life and see the transformation and the ripple effect that had on the people in my life. To know that the example I set for my loved ones and colleagues inspired them to grow as well. And just like a great movie, I want to track the character growth and know that the legacy I left was the best I could make it. That is WORTH investing my time and energy into. YOU are worth the investment into understanding yourself.
If anything I have shared here inspired you to begin your own personal growth journey, please shoot me a message I have a library of books on a variety of topics I would be happy to recommend to you.
Grateful to be on this journey with you! I BELIEVE IN YOU!
Thank you for being here.
Never forget one person can make a difference…. that one person is YOU.
With so much love,
Your friend,
Kim xo