A lot of our worries come from fear: How others might perceive us, judge us. How we see ourselves, judge ourselves. What if we are able to let go of what we can’t control? Let go of what doesn’t really matter? And focus on what we can control and what actually matters to us? This book is great on a theoretical level - the WHAT - but falls short because it doesn’t go into the HOW. Good thing I’m a coach so i can expand on their concepts.

Have you been recovering from burnout and focusing only on the mind? I was. Because I wasn’t aware of how the body keeps score. It remembers how it felt when you were in survival mode. It shows up automatically when you’re in a situation that might be uncomfortable. If we don’t take care of our nervous system, it will remain on high alert. It needs to know that it’s safe now.

The Let Them Theory allows you to let go of the story, assumptions, expectations that have come up, so you can see the situation clearly, for what it actually is. Then, you apply the Let Me part, where you choose what you do, from a place that is more grounded, that will serve you, based on what is actually happening. No fixing. No saving. No enabling. No triggered reactions. Just supporting. We are all adults who are capable and need to experience all that life has to offer and learn from all the experiences.

I love how Jamie frames the perspective from the members from your circle, who may not seem exactly comfortable or supportive with what you are trying to achieve; their reaction is happening not because it’s a bad idea, but because you’re the FIRST one in the circle to try something new or different. It doesn’t mean that what you’re doing isn’t worthy or that you’re not worthy.

Although I knew what I wanted to achieve, I often struggled with consistency and found it difficult to get started. I learned that taking even the smallest step and making it a habit was key to building momentum.

Why do we often overthink and blow things out of proportion? What is it that we truly want? What are our priorities, and what commands our attention and focus?

Seeking inspiration? Let go of fear and other obstacles, creating space to be open and receptive when inspiration strikes.

I didn’t fully realize that my parents expressed their love in their own unique way. Reading a novel about a Korean American woman trying to reconnect with her Korean mother, who is battling cancer, gave me valuable insights into this dynamic.

I connected greatly with the son (Simu) who struggled to appreciate or understand his immigrant parents, taking much of their sacrifices for granted. He was focused on carving out his own path, one that differed from the stable, traditional careers his parents had hoped for him.

Accompanied by her album Grace & Gratitude, this autobiography reveals how Olivia lived her life with hope, appreciation, humility, and gratitude—even after her cancer diagnosis. and her 20+ year fight to combat the disease. I aim to live my life and treat myself and others with that grace.

This book is very informative and practical when dealing with someone who is cognitively declining. Helpful tips to avoid catastrophic reactions and understanding that we, as caregivers, have to change our behaviours and actions since we cannot expect reasoning and logic to work anymore with our fading loved ones. Also includes “sundowning” tips where the person becomes more agitated later in the day after the sun goes down.