My 12 Powerful Lessons On Mindfulness and Mental Health π§πΎββοΈ
Issue #67: My Favorite Collections of Lessons on Mental Health. A Podcast to Learn Meditation. Action β Destiny.
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π‘ Here are 3-tips to help you learn, grow, and be inspired this week!
πΒ Learn
I turned 37 last Wednesday!Β
In the last issue, I mentioned that Iβll share a few of my big life lessons and learning in three parts.
In this issue, Iβm sharing my favorite lessons on Mindfulness and Mental health.
Productivity and Efficiency (Last Issue #66)
Mindfulness and Mental Health (This Issue)
Personal Growth and Self-Improvement (Next Issue #68)
Keep Learning + Growing πͺ΄
#1: Do MORE that Energizes You; Do LESS that Drains Your Energy
A tired mind is unproductive, even if you have plenty of time. Focus on activities that give you energy and avoid those that drain you. Look at your physical, mental, social, and digital environments to identify what energizes you and what saps your energy.
#2: Never let the Quest for MORE Distract from the Beauty of ENOUGH
Instead of constantly pursuing more, find contentment in recognizing when you have "enough."Β
Assign specific numbers to desires like money, clothes, and possessions.
Discover the beauty of contentment by understanding what "enough" means to you.
#3: Grief is just LOVE with No Place to Go
Grief, Iβve learned, is really just love.
When we miss someone who is no longer with us, love turns into grief.Β
We have an abundance of love to share, but they are no longer here to receive it.Β
Write your feelings for them in a journal and channel that love towards someone else.
Shift the focus from the person to the love itself.
#4: Yoga is the Ultimate Workout
Imagine a workout that strengthens your body, improves flexibility, and enhances mental well-being all at once.
That's yoga.Β
Here are a few reasons why I chose yoga as my sole workout:Β
It's suitable for all ages.Β
It can be done anywhere (at home, in a hotel, or at the office).Β
Requires minimal equipment (a yoga mat or towel).Β
Just 10 minutes of yoga every day can make a significant difference in your physical form.
It's a workout for your mind, body, and soul, and it's easy to start with.Β
Best of all, it's cost-effective, with countless free yoga tutorial videos available on platforms like YouTube.
#5: Mind the Mind
Our minds, like muscles, can tire and suffer from daily stress.Β
Because it doesn't cause visible pain like cuts or burns on the body, we often overlook this type of suffering.
Acknowledge and prioritize your mental health by engaging in activities like meditation, writing, and open communication to maintain mental fitness and emotional well-being.
Mental health is just as important, if not more, than physical health.
Mind the Mind!Β
#6: We Suffer More in Imagination than in Reality
We often amplify our suffering through imagination, giving our fears and anxieties more power than they deserve.
Reflect on past experiences:Β
Difficult Conversations
Tests or Exams
Challenging SituationsΒ
Compare the negative expectations you had with the actual outcomes.Β
You'll likely find that reality was far less severe than your imagination led you to believe.
#7: You donβt Control the Outcome; You Control the Process
(Outcome) Make 20 sales β (Process) Make 100 sales calls.Β
(Outcome) Write a Bestseller β(Process) Write 2k words/day.Β
(Outcome) Become a successful Leader β (Process) Help/Inspire one person daily.
#8: Thinks from Mind. Act from Heart.
This is one of the key rules I follow when making difficult decisions.
In business and life, difficult decisions often require a balance between rationality and empathy. While it is essential to make decisions based on sound judgment and analysis, it's equally crucial to approach the execution of those decisions with humility, respect, and empathy.Β
This combination fosters understanding and maintains positive relationships while still achieving desired outcomes.
#9: Rest is not a Waste of Time
Donβt feel guilty about taking a rest.Β
In fact, taking a break is the best for your health and productivity.Β
When you press the pause button on a machine, it stops. But when you press the pause button on human beings, they start.
- Dov Seidman
#10: Embrace the Fear
Everything you want in your life is on the other side of your fear.
Instead of hiding and avoiding, learn the methods to use fear to win in your life.Β
Many things motivate us. But the most powerful motivator is fear, which triggers more adrenaline than any other emotion.
He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life.Β
β Ralph Waldo Emerson
#11: You Canβt Change the Past, but You can Change How you Think About Your Past
I am a victim β I am a survivor.Β
I regret not doing something in the past β I am not a fortune teller.Β
I am a failure β I am a hustler.
#12: No Amount of Money is Ever Worth trading for Your Peace of Mind
Donβt let money rule your health, happiness, and peace of mind. Pay attention to early signs of stress, anxiety, and sleepless nights in a quest to make more money.Β
Iβll choose βpeaceβ over βmoneyβ any time of the day!Β
βMoney often costs too much.β - Ralph Waldo EmersonΒ
πΒ Growth Tip
Meditation is one of my top habits (practice) for personal and spiritual growth and to boost my productivity and performance.
So, I want to share this podcast that will help you learn and inspire you to build daily meditation habits.
Please listen to learn:
What are the real benefits of daily meditation?
How do you get better at building daily meditation habits?
Get answers to all your questions related to meditation.
I also attended Light Watkinsβs Vedic Meditation course in Austin a few months ago. His teachings on meditation are super easy to understand and practice.
π€©Β Inspire
In Ralph Waldo Emerson's (an American essayist and philosopher) words, the Path to success starts with takingΒ Action.
Thought β Action β Habit β Character β Destiny.
See you next week for more incredible tips to keep growing and succeeding!
May the Peaceful Growth be with you! πͺ΄
Thank you