How can we bring emotions and body wisdom to work?
For this Women of Color Rise episode, Analiza talks with Tina Fernandez, Former CEO, Achieve Atlanta. Tina is currently a Fellow at Harvard’s Advanced Leadership Initiative. She is in a new chapter with a divorce, kids out of the home, and stepping down from her CEO role.
Tina has learned over the years that our bodies have wisdom. Assuming that only the mind should be valued at work without feelings is a white supremacist belief. Tina encourages women of color to bring all parts of ourselves to work – our mind, body, and spirit.
Here are strategies to use to leverage our body wisdom:
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Get to know yourself. How does your body react when you are stressed? How can you self-soothe?
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Take time to calm your nervous system down. Practice breathing, meditating, mindfulness, and somatics.
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Stay in your body. Even though it may feel uncomfortable, stay in your body instead of disconnecting.
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Give yourself grace. It’s ok to take a break. If there is an issue, you don’t need to fight immediately. Give yourself grace to take time and come back later.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://analizawolf.com/ep-62-tap-into-your-bodys-wisdom-with-tina-fernandez-former-executive-director-achieve-atlanta