Many find meditation challenging. Why? What is mindfulness really about? Learn how our approach to meditation determines the outcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mindfulness focuses on being present in the moment. Nevertheless, it is still important to reflect on the past and plan for the future. Our present consciousness shapes our future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of the pandemic, the world around us is very different. Rather than trying to stay in our normal structures, we can use this new time as an opportunity to introduce something different into our routines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The freedom to express and be creative is often challenged by the restrictions we place on ourselves. It is important to nurture our childlike ability to freely express our creativity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our lives are filled with distractions. Some pleasant, while the others not so much. We have to be intentional about paying attention to the things that matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Change is a major part of the human experience, the more we adapt and embrace the idea of change the more we become active participants in our growth as human beings.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We use the phrase of “I don’t care” to deflect from the fact that we actually do care. What happens when we are mindful of the times we do care and mindful of the times when we are not bothered.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s easy to get caught up in the routine of our everyday lives and feel like we are stuck in a rut, however we should learn to appreciate the simple routines that keep our minds off of the small nuances of life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Disciplined. Strict. Precise. All are words used to describe the great generals of the world. We adhere to these terms to rule our lives without giving ourselves much room for the flexibility that life oftentimes requires.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone has a legacy. It may not be one that impacts the masses, but you are impacting someone, whether you realize it or not. How will you be remembered? How do you show up in the world?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our ability to connect with other people is the thing that makes us human. Oftentimes, it is hard to connect with the right people, which impacts our perception of relationships and the experiences we share with others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Society teaches us that the more we plan our lives, the better our lives will be. But this mindset doesn't leave room for the fascinating nuances that bring color to the spaces of our lives.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The way we think can manifest in our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. We have to be intentional about staying away from negative and dramatic experiences as our mind naturally gravitates toward those thoughts and records those emotions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The idea of thinking big is often relegated to external success. What if we changed this idea to mean something else? Perhaps we can use it to challenge ourselves to move beyond our comfort zone.  This week, Radio Headspace is sponsored by Indeed. Get a free $75 credit when you go to Indeed.com/Headspace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's easy to define our lives around what we have to do, but the fabric of our life is really defined by the approach we take in carrying out the things we must do.  This week, Radio Headspace is sponsored by Indeed. Get a free $75 credit when you go to Indeed.com/Headspace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Experiences, sights, sounds, and emotions are all things our brain consciously and unconsciously processes. The more information we consume, the more energy we use.  This week, Radio Headspace is sponsored by Indeed. Get a free $75 credit when you go to Indeed.com/Headspace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We move through life making choices with an anticipation for an expected result. Sometimes, this can lead to disappointment that stops us from living in the moment and letting life just be what it is. Learn to feel comfortable with letting go of your anticipations.  This week, Radio Headspace is sponsored by Indeed. Get a free $75 credit when you go to Indeed.com/Headspace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oftentimes, we associate our triggers with outcomes that yield a negative effect. The challenge here is to think about your triggers from a different perspective and take a mindful approach toward using your triggers to center your thoughts and reactions.  This week, Radio Headspace is sponsored by Indeed. Get a free $75 credit when you go to Indeed.com/Headspace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's easy to place blame on outside influences for the unfavorable things that take place in our lives. However, when we take responsibility for ourselves, we then are accountable for the positive change we want to happen in our lives and no longer depend on others to make those changes for us.   This week, Radio Headspace is sponsored by The Michelle Obama Podcast. Listen exclusively on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do your emotions control your mind or does your mind control your emotions? A fascinating question considering that our thoughts are often governed by the way we feel. Emotions are a part of being human — we all feel them. We need to put in effort to become more aware of our feelings. This week, Radio Headspace is sponsored by The Michelle Obama Podcast. Listen exclusively on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oftentimes we avoid difficult situations by simply pretending they don't exist. There is real value in taking time out to be quiet and acknowledge our current reality — whether good or bad. In doing this we are able to gain clear vision and insight on how to maneuver through the circumstances at hand. This week, Radio Headspace is sponsored by The Michelle Obama Podcast. Listen exclusively on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As soon as your head hits the pillow do you fall right to sleep, or do all of your thoughts come out to play? Thoughts don’t suddenly appear from out of nowhere. In the space and quiet of rest our thoughts can rise to the surface. Morning meditation and daily mindfulness help us manage those thoughts. This week, Radio Headspace is sponsored by The Michelle Obama Podcast. Listen exclusively on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There may be someone who is capable of making something you love look effortless. And when we’re beginning to learn something new, we can get discouraged by the amount of effort we have to put in. This is common in learning. Don’t judge your progress by someone else’s mastery. This week, Radio Headspace is sponsored by The Michelle Obama Podcast. Listen exclusively on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Think of the last event you went to … and now recall if everyone had their phones out. How much of our experiences are actually being experienced in the moment, and how much are we trying to capture moments for some future time? It’s the tension of great photography — moments can only be captured when we are fully present, but by capturing them we disrupt the present. This week, Radio Headspace is sponsored by Indeed. Get a free $75 credit when you go to Indeed.com/Headspace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stuck on a problem? Stop thinking and start doing something you enjoy. Our mind is limitless in its creativity, but very often our thinking is cyclical, preventing us from seeing new and creative solutions. Today, when you're faced with a problem, create space in the mind to find that creative flow. This week, Radio Headspace is sponsored by Indeed. Get a free $75 credit when you go to Indeed.com/Headspace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices