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Creating Extraordinary Years: The Power of Planning In this episode, Tonya Leigh discusses the power of planning for extraordinary years. She emphasizes the importance of moving from wishing to taking action and shares her personal experience of making extraordinary decisions and plans. Tonya acknowledges the mix of excitement and fear that comes with stepping into the unknown and encourages listeners to embrace the opportunity for growth and change. As the year comes to an end, she reminds us that there is still time to make a powerful impact and create an extraordinary finish to the year, and shares how she believes the last month of the year can be the most impactful. Join her as she encourages listeners to embrace the scary and exciting aspects of pursuing what they desire. Episode Details: 01:11 Extraordinary decisions 04:13 Creating an extraordinary year 10:29 Wishing versus planning 13:21 Obstacles to planning 18:04 The power of planning 23:58 Wishing for 2024 26:15 Turning dreams into reality Quotes: “Over the last couple of weeks, I have made some extraordinary decisions." "She makes bold decisions and she's navigating to extraordinary." "Planning is sexy." "But not having a plan is a guarantee that you won't get there." "If everything's important, then nothing really is." Useful Resources: Join Now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join Your Extraordinary Holidays: https://schoolofselfimage.com/holiday FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh

In this episode, host Tonya Leigh discusses the concept of embracing the slow life and the tendency to rush toward our goals. She explores the idea that many of us believe that the future is better than the present, leading us to constantly strive for something more. Tonya also delves into the idea that we often try to outrun our own stories and seek validation and worthiness through accomplishments. Tune in to gain insights on how to slow down and find fulfillment in the present moment. Episode details: 00:01:10 Embracing the slow life 00:06:05 Slow and sustainable growth 00:09:26 Extraordinary goals and personal growth 00:14:32 Slow growth and sustainable success 00:18:03 Self-image transformation Quotes: 00:04:26 - "The real work is seeing yourself as worthy now and building from that place." 00:08:30 - "But I'm so afraid of failing. I'm so afraid of what my dad will think. I'm so afraid of not making money that I don't know how to stop." 00:10:19 - "But when you change your whole approach, when you change your mindset, when you make a declaration that you are going to enjoy your life and not postpone it until 'one day when', then a goal setting can become delicious." 00:14:39 - "It may look slow to the outside world, but you are like growing deep, deep roots underneath the surface that maybe people can't see, but it's going to be what allows you to have sustainable success." 00:17:09 - "I've tried both ways and I will take slow growth any day of the week." Useful Resources: Join Now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join Your Extraordinary Holiday: https://schoolofselfimage.com/holiday FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh

In this episode, Tonya explores the concept of self-gratitude and how often people undermine their success and achievements. She shares her gratitude for various aspects of her life, including her family, health, and the School of Self-Image community. Tonya references Snoop Dogg's speech in which he thanked himself and highlights the importance of acknowledging and appreciating one's own efforts and accomplishments. She encourages listeners to thank themselves and give themselves credit for the positive things they have done in their lives. Tune in for this insightful glimpse into self-gratitude. Episode details: 00:00:12 Practice self-gratitude 00:03:20 Self-gratitude and Snoop Dogg 00:04:40 Thanking myself for self-improvement 00:12:41 Body gratitude 00:14:11 Overcoming and Becoming Quotes: 00:02:38 - "If you are grateful for me, I just want you to know I am so grateful for you." 00:04:40 - "I want to thank me for believing in me. I want to thank me for doing all this hard work. I want to thank me for having no days off. I want to thank me for never quitting. I want to thank me for always being a giver and trying to give more than I receive. I want to thank me for trying to do more right than wrong. I want to thank me for being me at all times." 00:07:31 - "We are so used to being our own worst critic, our own worst enemy, of being perfectionist and making our love very conditional towards ourselves." 00:11:05 - "I remember when I did my very first podcast, which by the way, I'm thankful for the version of me who was willing to suck at it." 00:14:57 - "I want to thank me." Useful Resources: Join Now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join https://schoolofselfimage.com/holidayFREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

In this podcast episode, Tonya Leigh discusses the concept of elegant eating and how it can revolutionize one's relationship with food and body. She shares her experience of hosting an event and the positive feedback she received. Tonya explains that elegant eating is about choosing quality over quantity and thinking long-term. She emphasizes the importance of slowing down while eating, learning to eat to the point of elegant satisfaction, and finding pleasure in activities outside of food. Tonya encourages listeners to practice self-love throughout the holiday season and commit to loving themselves no matter what. She also mentions the slim self-image program available in the School of Self-Image membership. Episode Details: 04:05 Personal struggle with food and desire for a healthy relationship 05:49 Introduction to the concept of elegant eating and its simplicity 07:26 The tendency to complicate the relationship with food 08:50 The importance of self-possession and long-term thinking in elegant eating 10:18 Eating with love and grace for oneself 13:33 Eating mindfully and savoring food with others 14:19 Importance of feeling and understanding emotions instead of numbing 17:09 Listening to and understanding the body's signals 20:39 Taking action to support a new self-image 23:19 Diversifying sources of pleasure beyond food 26:14 Finding pleasure in showing up for oneself 28:12 Committing to loving yourself through the holidays Quotes: "Elegant eating is about quality over quantity." "The majority of people have complicated their relationship with food." "We neglect just timeless truths and wisdom that have worked throughout the ages, that resides in elegant eating." "Elegant eating is about eating with love and grace for yourself." "Train the brain. The brain's going to want to come back to old patterns, come back to old ways of thinking. Place that attention on the food, and you just have to train it, like, no, it's not where we're going." Useful Resources: Join Now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Discovering Glimmers of Happiness and Contentment This episode revolves around the concept of "glimmers," which are small moments of joy and peace. Tonya Leigh explains that these glimmers are micro-moments that can bring about feelings of joy, peace, calmness, and contentment, ultimately soothing our nervous system. By actively seeking out these glimmers, Tonya suggests that we can shift our state of being and cultivate a sense of inner peace. She encourages listeners to make it a daily intention to discover these glimmers in their everyday lives. Even during challenging times, finding just one glimmer a day can make a significant difference and provide hope. To further support this practice, Tonya recommends keeping a journal of favorite glimmers to revisit and find encouragement when needed. Additionally, Tonya mentions that glimmers can be found in favorite environments such as parks, restaurants, and trails. The episode emphasizes the importance of paying attention to these small moments of joy and cultivating a mindset of finding and appreciating glimmers in everyday life. Episode Details: 01:51 A charmed life 07:38 Glimmers 10:00 Glimmers of joy in life 14:09 Finding glimmers in everyday life 19:37 Sweater weather and glimmers Quotes: "To rising above the fray and protecting your peace and showing up as the most expansive version of you." "The glimmers are always there." "But because I'm very intentional now on finding glimmers, I notice how incredible that felt." "When you understand them and you know what glimmers feel like to you and where they most likely are hanging out, you can intentionally begin to place yourself in environments and around people where glimmers are more prevalent." Useful Resources: Join Now: https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit: http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

In this episode, Tonya Leigh discusses the importance of slowing down and savoring the slow life. She shares her morning routine and emphasizes the need to create space and not rush through life. Tonya reflects on the desire to slow down and the sense of slowness often missing in our everyday lives. She explores the question of how to combine ambition with ease. Tune in to discover Tonya's insights on embracing a slower pace and finding balance in life. Episode Details: 00:01:18 Savor the slow life 00:06:55 Embrace the present moment 00:17:32 Slow down, focus, schedule 00:20:59 Savor the slow life 00:28:30 Embrace and savor the slow life Quotes: "It's that feeling of being in flow." "It's that feeling of being so present that time becomes irrelevant." "And I have just witnessed personally, so many people struggle with this, fight it, and when they finally embrace it, that's when things take off for them." "I am, two most important words you will ever speak, because you're claiming it as your identity, and you will always work to prove your identity true." "Through weekly classes and coaching, you'll learn powerful techniques on how to elevate the quality of your mindset, style, and surroundings to change how you see yourself and create extraordinary results in your life." "At what point are we all going to wake up as women and realize that we must take care of ourselves in order to better serve, to take care of other people?" Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Sign up for the weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Master Self-Image Coach, Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Building a Healthy Relationship with Money: The Key to Enjoyment In this episode, Tonya talks about the importance of treating your money like a cherished relationship. She discusses the need to nurture our finances and enjoy the value that money brings to our lives. Tonya emphasizes the balance between saving and spending and encourages listeners to find joy in their financial journey. Join her in the Money Garden workshop to explore your relationship with money further. Episode Details: 01:37 How to enjoy money. 05:47 Trusting yourself with money. 10:07 Balancing saving and spending. 14:02 Celebrating financial milestones. 19:57 Enjoying money and letting go. 22:09 Relaxing around money. Quotes: "Because at the end of the day, money is a tool that we have to enhance our lives and the lives of those around us." "We can get into these patterns around our spending that keep confirming stories that we have about ourselves around money." "Girl, give me peace over a Chanel bag any day of the week." "I had a whole crisis a few years ago where I found myself more successful financially than I'd ever been. I was so full of anxiety, and now I can see why. I was just hitting a self-image limit." 'I was not even planning to say this, but it just occurred to me, that part of enjoying money is being willing to let it go." Useful Resources: The Money Garden Workshop: https://schoolofselfimage.com/money Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

The Money Garden: Design, Nurture, and Enjoy Your Financial Life In this episode, Tonya Leigh discusses the concept of elegance in budgeting. She emphasizes the importance of spending in a way that enhances life and brings abundance, rather than scarcity and fear. Tonya shares her personal practice of having a monthly "money date" to intimately connect with her finances and make intentional decisions. She highlights the positive impact this practice has had on her net worth over the years. Tonya also mentions her upcoming workshop, "The Money Garden," where she will delve deeper into money mindset and intentional money management. Living within our means is also highlighted as an important aspect of an elegant budget. Overspending can lead to stress, anxiety, and a sense of scarcity. The host encourages living within our means to create a sense of abundance and wealth. This means appreciating and fully utilizing what we already have before bringing in new things. It is about being mindful of our purchases and avoiding buying things that will go unused or sit in our closets. Overall, the episode promotes the idea of an elegant budget as a way to create a fulfilling and abundant life. It encourages conscious spending that is driven by joy, excitement, and alignment with our values and goals. Episode breakdown: 00:01 Elegance in spending. 05:10 The elegant budget. 09:41 The Three Mothers 12:44 The Pareto principle. 17:09 Investing in personal growth. 23:38 Maximizing your means. Quotes: "Between overindulgence and frugality is elegance." "Go out there, eat the cake, spend the money, dance on tables, enjoy life today." "Eating what you want, when you want, spending as much money as you want today is stealing from your future in some ways." "People can call me superficial, they can call me whatever they want, but I love pretty things." "I want to be wealthy in all of the ways and not just financially." "Are you ready to tend to your wealth, watch it grow and make money feel beautiful?" Useful Resources: Money Garden Workshop: http://schoolofselfimage.com/money Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Lessons, not Mistakes: Transforming Your Relationship with Money In this episode, Tonya Leigh discusses reframing money mistakes as money lessons. She shares three personal money lessons she has learned and how she has grown from them. The first lesson involves being scammed by a store in Aspen and realizing the importance of not making purchases out of pressure or scarcity. The second lesson involves selling stocks during the market downturn in 2020 and learning the importance of understanding investments and seeking expert advice. The third lesson involves hiring an interior designer and not thoroughly reading the contract, leading to unexpected costs and the importance of asking questions and understanding financial agreements. Leigh emphasizes the need to forgive oneself for past money mistakes and focus on designing a wealthy self-image. She also promotes her upcoming workshop, The Money Garden, where she will teach participants how to nurture and enjoy their financial garden. Episode details: 00:55 Money struggles and self-image. 06:11 Living a rich life. 09:30 Stop beating yourself up. 16:08 The pressure to buy. 23:41 Learning from financial mistakes. 26:09 Ask questions about your money. 30:41 Money garden workshop rendezvous. Quotes: "What if there are no money mistakes, just money lessons?" "But don't let someone pressure you into buying anything ever." "Don't make decisions out of scarcity because it's just going to keep perpetuating scarcity." "Because what I know is that mistake is really just a lesson." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Money Garden Workshop: hthttps://schoolofselfimage.com/money Join us at SOSI South: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

How to Overcome a Scarcity Mindset and Embrace Abundance In this episode of the School of Self-Image, host Tonya Leigh explores the concept of scarcity and how it affects our mindset and beliefs about money. She shares a story about a woman who had millions of dollars but still lived in fear of running out of money. Tonya also recalls her own experience in Costa Rica, where she encountered a village that taught her the true meaning of abundance. She emphasizes that abundance is not determined by external factors like wealth or possessions, but rather by our belief in enoughness. Tonya encourages listeners to flip the script on scarcity and embrace the feeling of abundance by believing in themselves and recognizing that there is enough for everyone. Episode Details: 01:21 Abundance in a Costa Rican village. 06:24 Money scripts and subconscious beliefs. 10:23 Rewriting the money script. 14:21 Abundance and spending habits. 18:14 Creating a wealthy self-image. 22:32 Challenge your own thoughts. 26:36 The ingredients of a charmed life. Quotes: "I can earn money and it's safe to be generous." "There are many, many, many different forms of wealth, and what good is a bunch of money if your relationships are terrible?" "But what I know to be true, the more I do this work, the wealthier I become." "The moment you say things like, I can't afford it, you are perpetuating a scarcity mindset." "One, that your nine-year-old self will raise a flute to one day and say, well done, darling." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Cultivating Everyday Magic: Simple Practices for More Beauty, Joy, and Wonder In this episode, Tonya Leigh shares her beliefs around creating everyday magic. She discusses the upcoming event, SOSI South, which aims to help participants live a charmed life. Tonya believes that this kind of life is available to everyone with certain skills and shifts in mindset. She encourages listeners to attend the event and spend two and a half days focusing on their charmed life and learning how to create and experience it. Show Details: 02:24 Creating everyday magic. 17:15 Creating a charmed life. 37:11 Fearless creativity.. 43:39 The soirees. 46:26 Slowing down for a charmed life. 50:01 Deciding your intentio 53:15 You are the magic. Quotes: 03:04 - "And the other is as though everything is a miracle." 34:06 - "I am the magic." 34:38 - "My life is way more magical when I put this away and I get into life and I experience it." 39:30 - "You're going to fascinate the world when you start fascinating yourself." 41:37 - "And I've never seen such energy and support and celebration of one another as I do within the School of Self-Image community." 44:25 - "And remember, a charmed life requires that you stop waiting and you step into the magic of new experiences." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

The Responsible Hedonist: Balancing Pleasure and Responsibility In this episode of the School of Self-Image podcast, host Tonya Leigh explores the philosophy of hedonism and how it can be practiced responsibly. She discusses the importance of prioritizing pleasure and happiness in life, while also being ethical and making choices that positively impact the world. Tonya shares her personal experience of being accused of being a hedonist and how she embraces it as a compliment. Despite growing up in a culture that viewed pleasure as sinful, she believes in finding a balance and maximizing life's pleasures. Tune in to learn how to be a responsible hedonist and create a better, brighter, and more fulfilling life. Episode Breakdown 02:51 Responsible hedonism. 07:34 Ultimate pain of unfulfilled potential. 10:26 Responsible hedonism. 14:11 Hedonistic budgeting. 20:58 Ultimate hedonism. 22:46 Your charmed life awaits. Quotes: 02:46 - "But I also consider myself a responsible hedonist." 04:13 - "So many people have confused true pleasure, which is what I teach within the School of Self-Image, with escaping their lives." 07:34 - "That is at the end of your life, on your deathbed, looking back and realizing that you lived maybe 5% or maybe even less of what your potential held." 15:11 - "Allocating your pleasures wisely ensures the steady stream of joy throughout your life rather than a one-time explosion of happiness." 17:14 - "What I can tell you is that the more I savor my life, the more I enjoy it, the more I am present in it, the better my life gets." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

In this unscripted episode, Tonya opens up about her resistance to recording a very personal podcast. She discusses her journey of getting back to her roots and the challenges she has faced along the way. Tune in to join her as she shares her experience and reflects on the importance of embracing the unscripted moments in life. Episode Details: 01:36 Moving back home and personal experience. 06:39 A wild time in my life. 09:29 Search for identity and purpose. 13:55 Returning to my roots. 19:22 Sense of community and longevity. 24:26 Southern culture and alignment. 28:08 Getting back to our roots. 32:38 A charmed life. Quotes: "Maybe some of you are listening to this and you're thinking, I want to get away from this place as far as I can." "We set off and we try on different things and we go on this great adventure, all trying to figure it out." "I think when you are being true to yourself when you're being honest about what you desire; when you are not trying to follow everybody else, but you're listening to your own internal wisdom, I think that is always, always progression." "But what's crazy is I'm coming back as a new version of myself." "I have built a monster. I'm not happy. I want to burn it down." "I believe that our roots will always help us grow." "You know, when I think about Southern Charm, I think about taking the time to appreciate the little moments, the morning coffee, the smile from a stranger." "Your nine-year-old self will raise a flute to you one day and say, well done, darling." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Creating Your Couture Life: The Power of Dream Fittings! In this episode, Tonya Leigh discusses the concept of a "couture life" custom-made to fit our souls. She introduces the idea of "dream fittings" and emphasizes the importance of pursuing our dreams. Tonya also discusses the significance of working on one's identity and self-image. She points out that many people neglect this aspect of personal development, which can lead to feeling stuck and self-sabotage. By not working on our identity, individuals may struggle to create the life they truly want. Tonya emphasizes the need to prioritize this aspect of personal development encourages listeners to explore their true desires and aspirations and explores the importance of tangible experiences, trying things on to test out dreams and goals. She encourages individuals to actively engage in real-world situations to gain a better understanding of what truly aligns with their passions and values. Enjoy this insightful 'Dream Fittings' episode Episode Details: 02:26 Appreciating the ordinary. 05:58 A couture life. 09:23 Fear of failure and confidence. 13:48 Finding a fitting dream. 8:00 Dream fittings and exploration. 20:31 Blessings in disguise. 30:47 Join to learn more. Quotes: "Because when you really appreciate the ordinary, that's when it becomes extraordinary." "It's why so many people sabotage themselves because they don't work on the number one thing that is determining the quality of their life." "It's believing that no matter what's going to happen, you're going to be okay." "I'm someone who's willing to fail." "You're so afraid of being called flighty or flaky that you're not willing to experiment." "You're going to have to go out there and try it on." "Testing your dreams out in little ways to see how they fit is the key to living a couture life." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Handling Fear with Confidence In this episode, host Tonya Leigh discusses the topic of fear and how it is something that we will always experience to some degree. She emphasizes that being fearless is not realistic, but instead suggests that we can approach fear with style and grace. Tonya shares her insights on different types of fears, from normal fears to phobias, fear of failure, fear of rejection, and existential fears. She encourages her listeners to embrace their fears and find ways to navigate through them. This episode is part of Tonya's "Week of Calm" series and offers valuable insights on fear and personal development. Join Tonya as she shares her wisdom on how to do fear in style. Episode breakdown: 00:01:41 Fear of failure. 00:05:13 Overcoming fear and limitations. 00:09:39 Not being afraid of fear. 00:15:58 Style and dealing with fear. 00:19:30 Alter egos and power poses. 00:22:23 Courage through fashion. Quotes: 00:20 - "I believe if we're going to do fear, we can do it in style." 03:36 - "It's really unfortunate that they don't teach us how to navigate fear when we're in elementary school." 09:49 - "I look fear in the eye and I say to it, I'm not backing down. Let's go." 11:53 - "When you reprogram your identity to be a match for what you want, what you want starts seeking you in return." 16:08 - "Style has actually helped me to not be afraid of being afraid and to deal with fear." 16:48 - "If I'm going to be afraid, I want to do it with some swagger." 21:19 - "I deserve to be seen." 24:02 - "Figuring out what style of clothing and what color of clothing helps you to feel confident and courageous can help you not be afraid of being afraid." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Finding Calm in a Stressful World In this episode, Tonya Leigh discusses the importance of chilling out and finding relaxation in our lives. She shares her personal experiences with anxiety and the tendency to be intense and controlling. Tonya explores whether this mindset serves us and if we want to change it. She also touches on a conversation she had with Sarah and her boyfriend about anxiety and how it can push us forward. Tune in to learn more about finding calm and enjoying life. Episode Details: 3:32 How to chill out. 06:37 Learning to chill out. 11:00 Technology and relaxation. 13:11 Body conditioning and self-image. 20:28 Chilling out and productivity. 23:10 Can I be competitive and chill at the same time? 26:27 Not chill in the passenger seat. 31:10 Monitoring and questioning assumptions. 34:49 Healthy lifestyle choices. Quotes: "Anxiety keeps me going." "I was running from the fear of not being able to take care of my daughter." "I'm blown away by how this is the missing piece that I just did not understand." "Can I be competitive and chill at the same time?" "I want to practice being a Federer, not a McEnroe." "Even at the end, I'm going to be right there with you going nowhere and just giving myself so much love and compassion and reminding myself in this moment, I am OK." "Did they increase your negative tension or did they inspire you to take a deep breath and to chill out?" "One is there is no hurry because usually when I'm stressed, my brain wants to freak me out, tell me I need to hurry, hurry, hurry." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join Week of Calm: https://schoolofselfimage.com/calm FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Conscious Consumption: How Your Choices Impact Your Life In this episode of the School of Self-Image podcast, host Tonya Leigh discusses the importance of conscious consumption. She prompts listeners to reflect on what they have consumed throughout the day and its impact on their lives. Tonya also introduces the upcoming "Week of Calm" workshop and shares her experience of finding calm amidst the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in to learn more about the power of conscious consumption and how it can positively shape your life. What Tonya covers in this episode: 01:04 Week of Calm. 07:05 Conscious consumption. 09:22 Self-image and reference group. 15:11 Consuming sexy foods. 18:38 Letting go of consumption. Quotes: What have you consumed today? From the books you've read to the people you've hung out with to the music you've listened to, and even to the food that you've ingested. I want you to think about the impact that those consumptions are having on your life. Are you consuming consciously? If it's meant to be it's up to me. If you want to change your life one of the quickest and fastest ways to do it is to start consciously consuming what you want to become. I put myself in certain environments that instantly shook me up to potential new perspectives and new ways of thinking and therefore fast-tracked my growth and my experience in those areas. Do you want to become that thing that you're consuming? Because if you don't, you need to stop consuming it. A beautiful life has more to do with what you subtract than what you add. Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join Week of Calm: https://schoolofselfimage.com/calm FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

In this week's episode, Tonya shares her own challenges she is currently facing around understanding and overcoming emotional reactions, or triggers, and how we can get untriggered. Tonya discusses the concept of feeling triggered and how to become unbothered by external events and emphasizes the importance of emotional resilience. She also announces the upcoming "Week of Calm" challenge and encourages listeners to sign up for this transformative experience. Tune in to gain insights on handling emotional triggers and finding inner peace. The breakdown: [00:02:27] Being untriggered. [00:06:20] Reacting to triggers. [00:09:12] Childhood coping mechanisms. [00:17:39] Accepting and experiencing human emotions. [00:18:49] Exploring irrational thoughts. [00:24:04] Protecting our peace and discomfort. Quotes: "It is all about being untriggered, how to protect your peace in any situation." "Over the past week, I have been triggered several times by someone that I love deeply." "His reaction and what he learned to do from a very young age is fight." "What part of you needs to step up and claim your power?" "I am a human being having a human emotion right now. And this emotion is here to teach me something." "I'm going to experience this emotion that I'm having with so much love and so much compassion." "At the end of the day, I really do think that we all just want to be loved. We just want to be loved, to be understood, and to be respected." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join Week of Calm: https://schoolofselfimage.com/calm FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

In the episode, host Tonya Leigh discusses the overwhelming nature of the world's constant expansion, particularly in terms of technology and information. She explains that this constant exposure can overwhelm our nervous systems, leading to feelings of chaos and anxiety. Tonya emphasizes the importance of having specific strategies and techniques to calm our nervous systems in order to avoid creating health issues. Without these strategies, it can be difficult to create what we want in our lives. Rather than labeling herself as an anxious person, Tonya reframes it as being a woman who sometimes experiences anxiety and believes that anxiety can serve a purpose in our lives. Overall, the episode emphasizes the idea that anxiety can be embraced and used as a tool for personal growth and self-discovery. By reframing our relationship with anxiety and viewing it as a normal part of life, we can learn valuable lessons about ourselves and harness its potential for positive change. Tonya also shares a list of things that bring her joy, emphasizing the importance of appreciating what we already have. Despite experiencing anxiety, Tonya reminds listeners that they are not alone. She also shares an exciting announcement about her work called 'A Week of Calm' which helps thousands of people create more calm in their lives. Tune in to find out more about Tonya's journey with anxiety and how she finds joy amidst it all. In this episode: 00:01:35 Anxiety is a common experience. 00:09:45 Embrace and make peace with anxiety. 00:12:37 Embrace and accept your anxiety. 00:20:05 Movement and self-care reduce anxiety. 00:28:36 Romance and embrace your anxiety. 00:32:03 Choose calm for transformative resilience. Quotes: "If you want to worry less and create more, if you want to stop spending your time fearing the worst-case scenario and feeling paralyzed by your fear, then you want to join us for the week of calm." "I needed to surrender to it. I needed to fall into the mystery of it." "And the moment I just embrace my anxiety and not try to change it, it starts to dissipate. It doesn't have that big of a grip on me." "I can do amazing things with anxiety." "You will unlock a superpower that empowers you to build an extraordinary life that you love." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Week of Calm: https://schoolofselfimage.com/calm Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial

Overcoming Appearance Obstacles: Transforming Your Self-Image In this episode of the School of Self-Image podcast, host Tonya Leigh discusses how to overcome appearance obstacles. She emphasizes that appearance obstacles are actually thinking obstacles and shares insights on how our thoughts about our appearance can hold us back from feeling confident and achieving our goals. Tune in to learn how to shift your mindset and embrace the beauty within yourself. In this episode, Tonya discusses: [00:01:38] Overcoming appearance obstacles. [00:06:14] Aging online is a real thing. [00:09:20] Happiness. [00:16:28] Changing physical appearance. [00:19:11] Embracing aging and societal expectations. [00:23:34] Valuing inner beauty over appearance. [00:29:19] Appreciating natural beauty with age. [00:31:31] Struggles with appearance in today's world. Quotes: "The true key to happiness is changing your inner world." "The way I approach this is I think about what can I change and what can't I change?" "What is for myself and what am I doing to meet societal and external expectations?" "It's the whole package. And yet we spend so much of our lives just focusing on the shell versus what the shell houses." "I was looking at my face in the mirror and I could hear that little voice saying, oh, my God, look at the neck. Look at those extra lines around your eyes. Like I could hear that. But there was this other voice of like, oh, my goodness, look at you." "Because if you don't change what's going on inside, what's outside will never matter." Useful Resources: Join Now! https://schoolofselfimage.com/join FREE Download: https://schoolofselfimage.com/self-image-manifesto/ Join us at SOSI South!: http://schoolofselfimage.com/south Sign up for the Weekly Edit! http://schoolofselfimage.com/edit Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyaleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyaLeighOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetonyaleigh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyaLeighOfficial