Episode 26: Inner critic
Do you constantly beat yourself up? The problem isn’t you. It’s your inner critic: the mean, negative voice inside your head. Resources & References Become your bravest self Book a free discovery call
Episode 15: How to accept compliments (even when you don’t believe them)
You don’t necessarily need to believe a compliment in order to receive it well. But you do need to be willing to suspend your judgment that you are unworthy of receiving it. Resources & References Related episode: Automatic patterns
Episode 13: How to get out of your head
Ever find yourself lost in thought? The moment you notice that your mind has wandered, you’re no longer thinking compulsively. The breath and body can bring you back into the present moment. Resources & References Video: The easiest way to get out of your head
Episode 12: Worry
Worry is just a mental habit. It’s often the result of unconsciously manipulating the breath. Resources & References “Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts. Whenever your mind becomes scattered, use your breath as the means to take hold of your mind again.” –Thich Nhat […]
Episode 11: Automatic patterns
The way your mind reacts to anything is the way your mind reacts to everything. It’s often so automatic that you don’t even notice it. But the more you pay attention to the reactions in your mind, the less reactive it will become. Resources & References The negative, positive & neutral mind (Kundalini yoga […]
Episode 9: The dangers of self-definition
What ideas make up your sense of self? How you think about yourself determines—and limits—how you show up in the world. When you stop defining yourself, you’re free to be who you are. Resources & References “You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your […]
Episode 8: The real point of meditation
Meditation gives you the power to change how you relate to your thoughts and choose which ones you want to believe. Resources & References Liz Gilbert’s post about her mind The biggest benefit of exploring your thoughts What happens when you start to meditate Learning to sit still (and love it) A meditation to […]
3 ways to become more aware of your thinking
It’s amazing what can change when you become more aware of your thinking. The benefits seem boundless and are best understood through direct personal experience. To that end, here are three ways to become more aware of your thinking: 1) Journaling There’s something transformative about the power of the pen. By writing down thoughts, we […]
A simple way to be more present
If you’re interested in deepening your experience of present moment awareness, here’s a simple way to do it (plus why it works):
What is present moment awareness?
I remember when I first heard about the idea of ‘living in the now.’ At the time, I was so stuck in my head that I really couldn’t appreciate it… at all. It’s one thing to have a mental concept of present moment awareness, and a totally different thing to experience it. Here’s how my understanding […]