We all know what it takes, more or less, to be successful. A lot hinges on following through with what you say you’re going to and maintaining the healthy habits to support you in reaching your goals and dreams. The next layer to creating a joyful and peaceful life is developing your personal psychology: stretching your mind!
No, I’m not talking about learning, thinking, or doing more with your mind. Rather, developing your mind is about clearing space in your mind and learning to control your thoughts and the chatter within it. With practice, you’ll find yourself less reactive and more in control of the thoughts chattering in the background.
This type of work is a practice (mastery isn’t the goal), and something that you can work into your daily life. In this episode, I’m sharing five practices you can use to strengthen and develop your mind.
Here’s a Peek at the Episode * [02:52] The practice that I’ve let slip recently, and that I miss starting my day with. * [04:57] Use your whole body to take control of your mind and find your flow. * [06:22] A solution if your mind never quits moving. * [08:22] Do you find it hard to concentrate on anything these days? Try this practice. * [09:42] This is a fun one! I’d love to hear your version of this practice.
Show Resources * The 75 Hard Challenge * Read this episode on the blog instead. * Try the Chopra App for meditation * Read more about my experience with meditation * Try these beginner yoga poses * Book a free consultation with me. * Are you ready to stop drifting and start creating your dream life? Sign up for the Design Your Decade Workshop and get started today!
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