How often do you answer honestly when asked are you ok? Many people often say I’m’re ok even when you really aren’t. In truth, we aren’t ok. In today’s world, you’re faced with high-stress jobs, societal pressure and the uncertainty of the new normal. As we come out of the recent crisis, changed and unsure of who we are, it’s harder than ever to be ok.

You have to recognize and accept when you’re not ok. In this episode, James Spice joins us for a conversation about what it means to be a human being who isn’t really ok. He asks the real questions that can help us become more aware of who we are and how we really feel. With his simple tools and strategies, you can learn to cope with not being ok and find out who you are after you’ve drastically changed from before.

If you’re ready to accept that you’re not ok, you can learn what to do next when you tune in to this episode of Your Are Not a Frog

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

1. Understand the impact of the recent crisis you and the world have gone through.
2. Discover the new you in the new normal with the help of some great guide questions.
3. Find out the next steps to take towards being ok.

Episode Highlights

[02:51] How the World Makes It Difficult to Be Ok

[07:25] Who Are You In the New Normal?

[13:37] It’s True, People Aren’t Ok.

[16:16] The Rule of Thirds

[20:31] Deciding What To Do To Be Ok

[26:13] Recognising Your Values and Emotions

[31:55] Shifting Into The New Normal

[37:22] Living With Intention

[40:47] How The Past Crisis Changed People

[46:09] Taking the Steps To Be Ok

[52:09] James’ Three Top Tips

Resources

• Men Are from Mars; Women Are from Venus by John Gray
• Myer-Briggs Type Indicator
• Insights Discovery 
• Connect with James Spice: LinkedIn | Website | Email
• Reach out to Rachel at hello@youarenotafrog.com 
• Shapes Toolkit Training
• THRIVE Weekly Planner
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LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris 

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Email: hello@youarenotafrog.com

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