That’s Camellia! The Podcast

Camellia shares "How to Hope".  Listen as she encourages you about how to get past what you don't see.
Get quiet and listen.
 
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Have you ever? Listen as Camellia shares how some random acts of kindness can help others and one foundational secret weapon that gets her through life episodes.  Listen and apply it in your own life.  Come on, let's have a conversation.
 
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Distractions! Distractions, GO AWAY!
What's so funny about this episode were the distractions taking place while I was in the middle of the show! So funny!
Distractions can be a pathway to procrastination!
 
According to the Merriam-Webster definition of distraction is something or an object that directs one's attention away from something else. 
I like to say it's a diversion, that's gets your attention.  Something that turns your attention aside from what you're doing or should be doing.
 
I was walking from my bedroom to the kitchen to get a bottle of water.  Now, that's a direct path when I don't stop for anything.  Inevitably, I will see something in my path that diverts my attention, or someone will call out to me to ask for something.  I stop to folder the blanket on the couch, look through the freezer for something to cook for dinner and now a snack. I start walking back to my bedroom without the bottled water that I was going to get initially. I had one task and didn't do that although, I completed the dinner task, I needed to do but forgot to do it earlier.
 
The Latin meaning for Distraction is dis "apart" and trahere "drag".  Distraction is being dragged away from a task or worries.  See how that happen on my walk to the kitchen for a bottle of water.
 
3 main distraction types are visual (what you look), manual (physical), cognitive (mind).
Visual - phone notifications, phone call, looking at others (biggest), GPS, billboard.
Manual - kid or hubby question interruptions, phone/tv adjustments, eating/drinking.
Cognitive - being asked a question, mental attention, radio, conversations, mind chatter.
 
Types of distractions
Multi-tasking Fix - create a to do list with priorities. Big tasks break down smaller.
Clutter Clean up office/workspace.
Cellphone Use handsfree GPS, put on do not disturb while driving.
Attending unnecessary meeting
Social media (scroll hole)
 
Distractions are task aversiveness (tasks that are assumed boring/unpleasant.  
 
Anxiety/Fear of being criticized.
 
Feeling overwhelmed by many things unclear and where to start.
 
Actionable items with accountability are part of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) needed to get on the right track away from distractions, one acknowledged task at a time.
 
Use time blocks on your calendar (including stretch time).
Get organized and clean up the clutter around your work and thinking space.
Reduce the number of meetings you attend. Attend only those that pertain to you and need your input.
Set response expectations on emails.  Give email reply's an expectation of your response.  Everything is not a fire, and you don't have to respond ASAP.
 
Procrastination starts with the distraction mentioned above and others that are included in the visual, manual, and cognitive arena.
 
Be aware and mindful....be like a dog on a bone...don't quit until you finish or hid the bone for another time.
 
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Camellia catches up with a Sharona to find out what she's accomplished on her vision board since January this year!  Listen to their candid and lively conversation about achieving your goals.  We have today to make a decision to move our dreams and visions forward.  Sharona shares some practical tips she took to complete some of her goals.
 
For questions for Sharona, she can be contacted on IG@reneebraidz_ 
 
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Camellia has the honor of speaking with Torri Richardson, an Artist, Art Historian, and Art Teacher!  Listen as Torri unpacks the importance of knowing the stories behind black art. Our lives are stories being written, be the author and artist of yours.  Come on, let's have a conversation.
 
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Where did you put your dream down?  When did you stop believing in your dreams?  Join Camellia in a conversation as she unpacks the impact of making bold moves and the results.  
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Camellia unpacks her thoughts on Extroverts, Introverts, and Amibiverts.  She maybe all three, which are you?  Self-love is the common thread in all three.  Let's talk about it.
 
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Camellia discusses how an echo chamber can shed some light on how we keep our relationships relevant.  Sharing some insight between older and younger siblings raised in the same house although different seasons.  Come on, let's have a conversation!
***Spoiler Alert*** New Sub-podcast - Ying Yang, Maybe, Maybe Not with Co-Host - The Jennifer Experience!! First episode 6/30/23!
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I have a great honor to talk with my favorite person in the entire world - Savern Varnado (My husband and BFF)! Listen, my hubby and I talk about the three key aspects of our fatherhood.  Savern talks about his father's identity, character, and his legacy.  Come on, let's talk about it!
 
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Camellia explores the use of the word "but".  It's an excuse to not do something you want to do.  Let's have a conversation about it.  Your call to action is - take inventory of how many times you use the word "but".  Contact Camellia to discuss your findings.
Remember, my last guest - Jineen from www.intentionalqueenjourney.com podcast, her Masterclass is 6/22/23 at 6pm CST.
Jineen's contact information on her Masterclass is below:
The "BLOOM To Be Seen" Masterclass- How to Show up for Yourself with confidence, mindfulness, and live a more fulfilled life as an Ambitious Mom (Virtual Event) will be June 22nd at 7pm EST. Here is the direct link to sign up https://intentionalqueenjourney.com/event/bloom-to-be-seen-masterclass/
 
Book Camellia for mentoring and/or inspirational coaching or speaking engagements on www. camelliavarnado.com; IG@clashtobutterfly  or https://twitter.com/thats_camellia