My wife, Alisha, joins us again - this time excitedly so. We dive into the difference between setting intention and actually meditating. We dive into the benefits, how she finds the time, and if having a space for it is actually needed.
My wife has battled stress and anxiety for years and this is her number one suggestion for young parents to deal with the stress and daily grind of parenting.
Suggested smart phone apps:
- Headspace - www.headspace.com
- Buddhify - www.buddhify.com
Podcasts
- 10% happier: Meditation for Skeptics
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You can only help others feel great if you feel great. You can only help another to the level at which you are. Meaning, if you're stressed and/or depressed, you can only help another up to your level. Parents, this means your kids! As a health professional, my shame has been that physically I haven't been as healthy I should be. I need to role model. That's my challenge, but what is yours? So, commit to action of what will make you feel better. Commit to health. I'm not talking more medications or surgery, but true honest health.
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This is a super short episode about a simple concept that changed the way I view resolutions forever! Instead of adding to my list of things to do. I freed up time and focus by creating a stop doing list. This list can be personal items, chores, and business chores that you can quit, delegate, hire out, or re-purpose.
If you have older kids, ask them what you should stop doing. And see what they are willing to take on.
In business, you should only be working on that which is the most productive or making you the most money for the business. Delegate everything else.
Explicit? Well, probably because I say this topic really pisses me off and I think I say "damn" as well. You be the judge.
But honestly, I am so mad when it comes to this big pissing contest that happens with parenting, business, and people in general. Life is tough enough without someone trying to hate on you. So, if you're having success in an area, share it, but don't tear someone else down if you don't like the way they are doing something.
Play dates, mom/dad groups should be uplifting and a source of stress relief, NOT something people dread because of cliques and judging.
Release the negativity.
Guest Kathy Bourque (www.kathybourque.com) joins us to discuss the Imposter Complex and how its lies are taking the wind out of our sails. The Imposter Complex, those inner voices that lie to us and she says you can break free from your defeating self-talk. Listen in to see how she incorporates daily routine and a strong self-reflection on her core values and intentions to make every interaction full of purpose. Special gift for listeners, please go to www.kathybourque.com to download her 40 page workbook that is parent-tested, business friendly, and ready for you. Want more? Join Kathy in McCook, Nebraska in April at her Power and Peace seminar.
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Think you have your priorities in check? I discuss my biggest gut check when I found that my schedule did not reflect my so-called priorities in life. I had no scheduled time for family and certainly not enough for my faith or fitness. Be ready for your own gut check during this episode.
My wife, Alisha, joins me today to discuss "Mom Guilt". In fact, she doesn't even want to be on this podcast for that very reason... because she feels like she does not deserve to share since she often feel inadequate as a parent. Mom Guilt (which is really dad or mom guilt) is that feeling like you never do enough, you're failing as a parent, or even the guilt with taking time for yourself.
Listen in today to get real and authentic as we tackle the demons within.
Did you get a coach? Or an accountability partner? Why not!?! Here we discuss how your current social circle or family is most likely keeping you in your tiny insignificant "box" and how you need to break free - it will change your life!