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True Stride

True Stride

著者： Mary Tess Rooney
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 Realizing your True Stride means moving forward in alignment with you heart, mind, body, energy and soul. This podcast offers thoughtful conversations to help you discover your groove at work, at home, during play and with your community. Empowerment coach, author and fellow Strider, Mary Tess Rooney, inspires heart-centered views to elevate your Heart Value, relationships and joy. Tune-in every Thursday for wise walks to get your stride on! 個人的成功 社会科学 自己啓発
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  • EP284: Commit to One Opportunity, Without FOMO

    EP284: Commit to One Opportunity, Without FOMO
    2026/03/05
    Have you ever said yes to something that felt like a full-body, no-doubt-about-it yes and then almost immediately, another opportunity showed up that you were equally excited about? That has been my world lately. And honestly, as much as I love having options, there is something quietly exhausting about standing at a crossroads when both paths genuinely appeal to you. What I've been noticing is that the pull to do it all, to find some creative way to say yes to everything, doesn't always come from ambition. Sometimes it comes from not wanting to miss out, or from not wanting to let anyone down including yourself. But I've been learning, slowly and sometimes the hard way, that trying to be in two places at once often means you're not truly present in either one. So on today's Wise Walk, I'm inviting you to slow down with me and get honest about what it actually feels like to choose one thing and let the other go with intention, without guilt, and without the weight of regret. Because there's real power in going all in on the one thing your heart is calling you toward. How are you getting grounded in order to make the best choice for you in this moment, in the you that exists right now?How are you going through the process of dropping into your heart or checking in with yourself enough to get clarity?How are you following up with yourself to release that other opportunity and not doubt it or have regrets?What does this experience look like for you right now, and are there opportunities to refine it so you get better and better at following your heart?When you're torn between two opportunities, what are the ways you are staying true to yourself and not getting caught up in FOMO?When can you say no because you're choosing your own sanity and choosing to be fully present for the one experience you're going all in on?Can you trust that if another opportunity needs to be part of your experience, something similar if not better will present itself at a later date?Is no for now okay, and can you just let it go?How often do savvy marketing strategies create fear or anxiety of missing out, and are you able to distance yourself enough to ask if you'd still say yes next month?What is the best use of your time and energy in this moment?How do you handle it when a dear loved one is the one creating that pressure to show up?Are you staying grounded in how you show up and not spreading yourself too thin?What does it feel like when you say no for now and choose your sanity, your peace, and your harmony?Are you giving yourself credit for being intentional about directing your energy toward what matters most to you? Wherever you are and whatever's unfolding in your life right now, I hope you're showing up fully energized, present, and excited about what you're saying yes to. And for the things you're saying not right now to, I hope you're holding those with anticipation rather than regret. It goes a long way. I'd love to hear what you took away from today's episode, so feel free to reach out, and I'll see you next Thursday for another Wise Walk. In this episode: [02:58] I'm super excited because my friend's 50th birthday party is coming up this weekend. It's important for me to show up for her.[04:02] Then I was invited to attend a workshop on the same weekend. This Workshop is something that I would be excited to learn, and it's also a rare opportunity. I had to reflect on if I could do both things.[05:07] Would I be able to enjoy the party if I had to fly at the crack of dawn to do both? I felt anxiety rising in me when I thought about this question.[06:03] The thought of doing both made me feel exhausted. I ended up saying no to the workshop. [07:09] When I try to do too much in too short of a period, I don't show up as my best self.[11:00] It's funny because in my life, I feel like when I need to learn a lesson, this happens more often than not.[12:22] When I have opportunities competing with my time, I'm getting better at saying I can't do both and not putting pressure on myself.[13:47] I'm choosing not to get swept up in the energy of fear of missing out.[15:20] I also want to take this moment to thank you. All of the Wise Walks that we go on creates a safe place for me to reflect. You have helped me to go inward and be intentional. Memorable Quotes: "I don't have to buy into that fear of missing out. I don't have to let that influence my decision because my decisions affect me." - Mary Tess"Anytime I try to do too much in too short of a period, I am not showing up as my best self." - Mary Tess"I want to enjoy life. I really want to show up in meaningful ways for myself and for those that I love." - Mary Tess"I'm getting better at making choices that say — I can't do both, I don't want to do both, I don't want to put that pressure on myself." - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess RooneyEmailHeart Value Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
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    18 分
  • EP283: Finding Growth Inside Bittersweet Moments

    EP283: Finding Growth Inside Bittersweet Moments
    2026/02/26
    There are moments in life when something can feel completely right and heavy at the same time. That's the space I've been sitting in lately. We recently sold our camper van, and while I know this decision aligns with where I am in this season, I'd be lying if I said it didn't stir up a surprising mix of emotions. Gratitude, nostalgia, sadness, relief, excitement. They've all been showing up, sometimes within minutes of each other. What this experience has reminded me is how often endings and beginnings travel together. Rarely do we get one without the other. And even when we consciously choose change, there can still be grief, doubt, or that strange bittersweet feeling that's hard to put into words. This conversation explores what it means to make space for those emotions rather than rushing past them, and today's Wise Walk invites you to reflect on the transitions unfolding in your own life. Are you giving yourself permission to feel your emotions without judgment as you move through transitions?Can you acknowledge both the excitement and the heaviness that may be present at the same time?Are there feelings of loss, doubt, or uncertainty that need space and recognition?Can you process these emotions in a way you can clearly articulate and share with someone you trust?What identity, role, or chapter of your life feels like it is coming to an end?Which emotions feel most present for you right now?What feels heavy or difficult to release?What about this transition feels hopeful, relieving, or exciting?Can you sit with this ending long enough to honor who you were in that phase of life?What did you value, learn, or gain from that version of yourself?Where have you grown through this experience?What no longer serves you as you step into your next chapter? If you're moving through a transition right now, I hope you remember to be kind and gentle with yourself. And if someone you love is navigating change, your patience and support can mean more than you realize. I'm still in the process of working through my own bittersweet emotions, and I look forward to sharing the new beginnings ahead. Until next time, keep honoring your journey, prioritize fun, and get your stride on. In this episode: [05:14] Sometimes in the past, when I worked really hard to achieve something, I didn't feel like I was allowed to acknowledge any emotions that didn't match that goal.[06:04] My bittersweet emotions about selling the van also need to be acknowledged.[07:15] Saying goodbye to the van is like saying goodbye to a dear friend. It's natural to feel grief and happiness.[08:06] I know I need to release the heavy emotions I have about selling the van.[09:02] Navigating transitions is complex for all of us. We can be happy and sad for different reasons. We can have bittersweet experiences where both emotions exist.[10:49] Bittersweet feelings come up in every transition in life. Instead of judging or dismissing them, try to get comfortable with them.[11:13] Embrace and express your emotions in a way where you can get closure.[12:14] Feeling our complex feelings of beautiful, sad, or joyous helps us honor and process them.[13:29] Letting go of the van was emotionally heavy, but I know there are good things in store for me and the dogs.[14:40] This transition gives me less things to worry about and helps me be more grounded.[15:25] We'll still be going on adventures together, and that's the most important part.[16:11] I'm glad we're on a Wise Walk today talking about bittersweet emotions and how we can befriend them and offer support for ourselves.[17:34] Allowing our feelings to flow and expressing them helps us be our authentic selves.[18:48] Once we bring closure to an aspect of our lives, we have more space to step into a new beginning. Memorable Quotes: "Closure isn't always about intellectually understanding everything. Sometimes it's about allowing the emotional experience to move through us." - Mary Tess"Something can be absolutely right for your life and still feel surprisingly difficult to release. Those two truths can exist together without meaning you made the wrong decision." - Mary Tess"An ending doesn't diminish the beauty, the joy, or the meaning of what came before it. It simply marks that a chapter has run its course." - Mary Tess"Every ending, whether we welcome it or resist it, quietly carries the seed of a new beginning we may not yet fully understand." - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess RooneyEmailHeart Value Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
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    22 分
  • EP282: Are You a Really Lucky Human Too?

    EP282: Are You a Really Lucky Human Too?
    2026/02/19
    I've said the phrase "I'm a really lucky gal" for most of my life, and interestingly, I often say it right after someone tells me no. Not because rejection feels good, but because somewhere along the way, I stopped believing that no automatically means never. Recently, that mindset was put to the test while I was preparing to sell my Mercedes Sprinter camper van. I wanted to have it serviced before completing the sale, but the dealership told me appointments were booked months out and cancellations basically never happen. Still, I stayed optimistic, kept the lines of communication open, checked in consistently, and made sure I was ready in case an opportunity appeared. And sure enough, one did. What unfolded was more than just a scheduling win. It became a reminder of how mindset, communication, and action quietly work together to shift outcomes. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to think of yourself as "lucky," how persistence differs from pressure, and why preparation often plays a bigger role than we realize. Today's Wise Walk centers on your relationship with rejection, possibility, and the small but powerful ways you can actively participate in changing your own luck. How many times have you been rejected after putting yourself out there for something you truly wanted, and you chose to move on simply because you received an answer?How often do you respond to rejection with the belief that it may be "no for now," but you keep the door open for future possibilities?When you face a setback, do you maintain an optimistic mindset that good fortune can still find its way to you?Are you able to communicate your desires clearly and respectfully without placing demands on others?Can you expand your network by staying open, engaged, and connected with people who may help shift outcomes?Are you preparing yourself to act when opportunities arise rather than waiting until after things change?What actions are you willing to take today to create openings that do not yet appear visible?Can you strengthen your luck mindset by aligning belief, communication, and consistent action?Are you allowing yourself to appreciate the process, including the small wins and unexpected moments along the way?When things finally shift in your favor, do you pause to feel gratitude and genuine appreciation? Hopefully, that gratitude mindset can help us move through the rough patches and those feelings of stuckness, reminding us that, in general, the energy does shift. As always, I'd love to hear what you took away from today's episode, so feel free to reach out and share. And be sure to tune in next Thursday for another Wise Walk. Until then, please remember to prioritize fun as you read the signs, direct your path, and get your Stride On. In this episode: [02:46] I'm in the process of selling my 2019 Mercedes Sprinter camper van. I plan to get it serviced at the Mercedes dealership before selling it.[04:12] This reduced the anxiety level of the new owner as well. My appointment was booked for February 20th, but we needed an earlier appointment.[05:04] They were booking several months out and were already all booked up. I'm a lucky gal! Put me on the cancellation list.[07:01] I kept a positive mindset and kept checking in. On one of my check-ins there was a no-show. I really am a lucky gal.[09:05] Getting this done ahead of schedule makes the transaction even more smooth. I also made a new friend and built rapport.[10:04] This boils down to three key components. First is mindset. I have a mindset that I'm a really lucky gal.[11:03] I also communicate, and I'm not afraid to get a no answer. Every no is one step closer to a yes. Action and preparing myself are also part of this plan.[12:03] I had to be ready to take action when I got that yes.[13:31] My mom always said that your luck factor increases depending on how many individuals are in your network.[15:20] I've used this mindset in many different areas of my life. For instance I knew things would work out when I sold my St. Augustine home.[16:44] I know that luck is when preparation meets opportunity. The more I prepare for an outcome I seek, the more likely it will happen.[17:40] Sometimes it's hard to be patient when you have a mindset of good fortune, and things aren't going your way. Memorable Quotes: "Luck, in my life, has rarely felt like random chance, and much more like the result of mindset, clear communication, and taking action long before the outcome actually shifts." - Mary Tess"Preparation is one of the most underrated forms of optimism, because it reflects the belief that something will eventually work out, even when there's no immediate evidence that it will." - Mary Tess"I've discovered that keeping the lines of communication open often creates opportunities that would never exist if I simply accepted the first no and walked away." - Mary Tess"Gratitude plays a powerful role in sustaining resilience, because when you remember past wins, it ...
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    23 分
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