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Published Mar 25, 2024

#358: The Connection Between Self-Worth & Your Physical Body w/ Aaron Alexander

Explore the profound link between self-worth and physical well-being as movement coach Aaron Alexander delves into the power of small lifestyle changes, breathwork, and embracing challenges to transform health and foster holistic growth.
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  • Body Perception

    Aaron Alexander explores how our perceptions of self and body influence our physical state. He suggests that our self-image acts as a sculptor of our bodies, where the perception of who we are can manifest physically. This idea is echoed by Mark Groves, who emphasizes the importance of aligning physical and spiritual practices for holistic well-being 1. Aaron notes that our self-perception is highly malleable, and changing it can lead to significant personal growth 2.

    Suddenly that perception, perception of self, my identity structure, starts to take action, to start to manifest the physical form that I believe that I am.

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    This connection between mind and body highlights the importance of consistency in physical practices, which can lead to a more aligned and healthier self 3.

       

    Boundaries & Self-Worth

    The role of boundaries in establishing self-worth is crucial, as discussed by Aaron and Mark. They explain that setting boundaries is a declaration of self-worth, which can be challenging but ultimately rewarding 4. Mark highlights the symbiotic relationship between boundaries and self-worth, where each reinforces the other 5.

    The self worth feeds the boundaries. The boundaries feed the self worth.

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    Aaron adds that physical organization, such as maintaining a healthy body, can reflect one's internal state and contribute to self-worth 6.

       

    Self-Judgment

    Self-judgment and the perception of others' opinions significantly impact mental and physical states. Aaron shares his experience of self-judgment, noting how it can restrict personal growth and physical well-being 7. He emphasizes the importance of releasing self-judgment to improve both mental and physical health.

    If a person can have the spaciousness to start to observe, like, how much judgment do I hold on myself throughout the day all of the time?

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    Mark and Aaron also discuss finding one's true self by focusing less on external validation and more on personal integrity and self-awareness 8.

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