by Ivana Polonijo | Dec 11, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive
Meditation often gets misunderstood as a way to quiet the mind through sheer force—a struggle to silence thoughts and achieve immediate calm. But true meditation, rooted in comfortable stillness, is much gentler. It’s not about battling your thoughts or feelings but...
by Ivana Polonijo | Dec 9, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Dare to Care
Did you know that many successful leaders incorporate meditation into their routines to cultivate stillness, sharpen focus, and enhance emotional resilience? Research shows that mindfulness practices help calm the mind, regulate the nervous system, and improve...
by Ivana Polonijo | Dec 4, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive
At Courageous Being, we teach Stop Ghosting Yourself: Assess and Address, a practice for radical honesty that helps you reconnect with your authentic self. Ghosting yourself happens when you ignore your inner voice—your intuition, essence, or true needs. Over...
by Ivana Polonijo | Dec 2, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Dare to Care
Did you know that only 4% of leaders exhibit the critical talents necessary for exceptional leadership? Research highlights the prevalence of mediocrity in leadership roles and underscores the power of self-assessment. Leaders who take time to assess their strengths...
by Ivana Polonijo | Nov 20, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive
At Courageous Being, we believe true rest is a necessity, not a luxury. Our recent 3-day Rest and Receive™ retreat in the Pacific NW reminded us how deeply healing and transformative slowing down can be. We explored what it means to rest deeply, receive...
