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#459 What if some of the words you use every day are quietly keeping you stuck without you even realising it?
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I've been reflecting on how much our everyday language shapes the way we experience life, often without us even noticing. Simple phrases like "I'll try," "I should," "I have to," or "What if it all goes wrong?" might seem harmless, but I've come to realise how easily they can reinforce old patterns, create pressure and leave us feeling powerless. In this solo episode, I explore six simple shifts in language that have made a real difference in my own life. From replacing "I have to" with "I choose to," to meeting unexpected challenges with "Isn't that interesting?" rather than immediately reacting.

I also share a few personal experiences, from a memorable retreat with a guru to moments with my daughter, getting triggered in traffic, and navigating an unexpected blackout during one of our retreats. What I've come to appreciate is that changing our language isn't about pretending everything is positive or getting it right all the time. It's about becoming more aware of how we speak, the meaning we attach to things, and the choices we have in how we respond. Because sometimes, the smallest shift in the words we use can change the way we experience an entire situation.

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Referenced in This Episode

Robbie Holz 1st Episode
Yoda (Star Wars)
180 Nutrition, Guy's former company.
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Key Points Discussed:

(00:00) - The Words You Use Are Shaping Your Reality More Than You Realise!
(00:49) - "I'll Try": The First Phrase Guy Wants You to Drop
(01:05) - The Guru Weekend Where Guy Felt Completely Out of Place
(03:34) - "You Were My Best Student"—The Lesson Guy Never Expected
(04:26) - Replace "I'll Try" With This One Powerful Reframe
(05:11) - How "I Should" Lets Other People's Expectations Run Your Life
(05:57) - "I Choose": Taking Ownership Back in a Single Sentence
(07:02) - Why the Words You Speak Carry More Power Than You Realize
(08:00) - Replace "I Have To" With Gratitude: "I Get To"
(09:01) - "I Don't Have Time"—The Story That Keeps Us Addicted to Busyness
(10:10) - Are Your Words Creating Contraction or Expansion?
(10:52) - How "What If?" Automatically Pulls the Mind Toward Worst-Case Scenarios
(11:13) - Replace "What If?" With "I Wonder" and Open Up Possibility
(12:20) - The Swimming Lesson That Taught Guy's Daughter to Reframe Fear
(13:57) - "They Made Me Feel This Way": The Phrase That Gives Your Power Away
(14:56) - Nobody Really Makes You Feel Anything—So Where Is the Trigger Coming From?
(15:21) - "My Boss Makes Me Anxious" vs Taking Ownership of What You Feel
(16:16) - "Isn't That Interesting?"—The Reframe That Interrupts Emotional Reactions
(19:50) - LIVE IN FLOW — Experience This Work in Person

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