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Life can be a pile of turd sometimes. Yip, sometimes it feels like we’ve been handed the wrong end of the stick. Sometimes it can feel like – “seriously, why me?!!” We all have those moments when we want to shout at God, Life, The Universe or whatever you call it.
But that’s just it. WE ALL have those moments. No one is exempt from life throwing them challenges.
Now don’t get me wrong – some of us get more than our fair share it seems. That I can’t explain. Wish I could. BUT we’re also faced with a choice.
We can sit in our pain, lament on our suffering, and hide in our hurt. Or we can turn towards life and look for the ** Pockets of Joy ** [note: that’s Roxane’s new book! – see below for details]
My guest on this weeks Here to Thrive podcast episode is Roxane Battle. She was a TV Presenter for 20 years and had the picture-perfect, glossy life on the outside. But behind closed doors, she was still facing her own struggles. Her marriage collapsed when her son was 11 months old, and not through any planning whatsoever, she had to pick herself up and create a new life as a single mom.
And as she puts it, it wasn’t always easy. But she was determined not to let it get the best of her, so she focused on joy to carry her through.
Specifically on the episode, we cover:
- How you can start to put it back together when your life falls apart
- How determination and perseverance are your best friends – we’re often stronger than we know
- The power of optimism and looking for what is still good
- The power in forgiving you both yourself and others who have hurt you
- BUT how that forgiveness is not letting someone else off the hook
- And ultimately, how Joy can help you stay focused on the future and hope.
Roxane’s book is called – Pockets of Joy – and it can be found here: Pockets of Joy on Amazon
The book also has a companion journal – Pockets of Joy Journal.
Roxane has generously offered to giveaway a copy of each to the fist person who emails her! Her website with contact details is: RoxaneBattle.com
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Hi. I’m Kate Snowise. I’m a Life Coach and host of the Here to Thrive Podcast. I help people get clear on what they want, need and crave, and then helps them take the steps to move towards that.
I believe life is about more than surviving and being good enough. Each of us truly has the ability to thrive and live a beautiful, aligned life where we remember and connect with our authentic selves. I have an MSc in Psychology (the positive kind that concentrates on what is right with you). To read more about my signature coaching program The Thriving Life Project click here. 