86. Stepping into Self-Love with Angela M. Smith

Angela Smith, a New Zealand author, discusses her journey of writing books on self-love and mindset. She emphasizes the importance of self-love and compassion, and provides practical tips for changing negative self-talk. Angela & Kristen also discuss believable affirmations and the impact of our words on our lives. Takeaways: Self-love is about being kind to yourself and accepting all of who you are. Affirmations can be powerful tools for changing negative self-talk, but it's important to choose affirmations that feel believable and in alignment with how you want to feel. Taking time for yourself and engaging in activities that bring you joy and gratitude can help shift your mindset and improve your overall well-being. Being mindful of the power of your words and how you talk to yourself can have a profound impact on your life and relationships. Finding moments of joy and practicing self-compassion are essential for navigating through challenging times and regaining a sense of balance and resilience. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Angela's Background 03:36 Writing Children's Books on Self-Esteem and Resiliency 08:00 The Meaning of Self-Love and Compassion 09:22 The Power of Affirmations for Personal Growth 12:59 Being Kind to Ourselves: The Key to Happiness 23:23 Finding Moments of Joy and Gratitude 27:53 Coping with Life's Challenges and Uncertainty 29:55 New Chapter 34:23 Closing Remarks Angela Smith is a New Zealand author who writes books on self-esteem and resiliency for 3 – 8-year-olds. These children’s books are used in classrooms worldwide and help children learn about healthy boundaries, resiliency, and how to value themselves. Alongside her children’s books, Angela writes wellness books for adults on self-love and how to best tap into the highest vision that they have for themselves and their lives through mindset techniques. www.truepotential.co.nz Instagram Stepping Into Love- Amazon Learn more about coaching with Kristen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.coachwithkristen.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/coachwithkristen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kristen.odegaard.coaching/⁠⁠⁠⁠