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How To Deal With Difficult Emotions In Under 5 Minutes

We all know have those moments where a difficult emotion comes up for us. Sometimes it can seem to hang around for hours – or even days. But what most of us don’t realise is that we have a choice over how we experience our emotions. And, rather than being a passive victim to them, there are simple techniques we can use, to gently release them and then deal with the root cause. And it can be done in under five minutes.

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How Falling In Love With Your Monkey Mind Can Be The Key To Inner Peace

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One of the common challenges students face, when trying to silently observe their thoughts, as part of a meditation or mindfulness practice, is that their monkey mind plays games.

Our thoughts are running in the background, practically all of the time. They’re chattering, passing judgement, analysing, debating, reviewing, nagging, reminding and doing a thousand other things, while we carry on with our day. Sometimes the simple action of stopping our ‘busy-ness’ to become the observer of our thoughts can seem overwhelming.

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3 Essential Steps To Make That New Habit Stick

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We all know the scenario – we desperately want to make changes but, no matter how hard we try, we find ourself slipping back to our old habits. What’s going on with this? Why does it all go wrong? How come it’s so hard to create a new habit?

Discover the 3 essential steps to make a new habit stick, along with the single reason why we usually fail.

Seth Godin: Tribes – Is It Time For You To Change The World?

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Seth Godin has a unique way of cutting through the fluff and clutter, to present his inspirational message in a way you can take action on – fast.

And ‘Tribes‘ is no exception.

What ‘Tribes’ isn’t:

This isn’t a ‘how to’ book. It’s not going to take you, step by step, holding your hand through process that Seth would recommend. It does far more than that.

What ‘Tribes’ is:

Tribes is a book that kicks your butt to step up and move into your personal Dharma – your service. It helps you see through the excuses and fears that have kept you from living your dream and your passion; that have kept you playing small.

Most of us have been ‘sleepwalking’ through life (Seth calls it ‘sheepwalking’!).

We have a dream. We know we’re here to ‘do something’. We know, deep down, that we want to change the world. But we’re so stuck in the ‘old ways of thinking’, that we’ll reach our deathbed, without ever taking action.

Our biggest regrets will always be the things we didn’t do, rather than the risks we chose to take.

In ‘Tribes‘, Seth helps you wake yourself up. He shows you, clearly and simply, that no matter who you are, what you do or where you work, there are things you can do to make a difference.

This book helps you realise that you are here to live and breathe your passion – and that you can do that starting today – no more excuses. He then helps you figure out the importance of your tribe – those who are ready to hear your message. And those people are out there, today, waiting for you, even if they don’t know it yet.

You don’t have to be a manager; you don’t have to be an entreprener; you don’t have to have a position of authority – your tribe is waiting for you. They already share your interests and they’re waiting for someone with passion and courage to help them see how they can change things.

As I said, this book isn’t a ‘how to’ guide.

Instead, Seth takes each of your limiting beliefs and fears and busts them.

The simple act of reading this book – and trying his ideas on for size – has the potential to change your life. It has the potential to inspire you to become the leader of your tribe, to release your fears, to break out of your comfort zone and to initiate change.

Once you’re there, the ‘how’ will find you.

Are you ready to break free from sheep-like behaviour and step into your life’s purpose?

I know it’s scary. I know it can seem difficult. I know it could be outside of your comfort zone. But it’s time. That inner voice, calling you, is getting louder and louder.

Don’t wait till it has to scream at you.

It’s time to make a start.

And sharing the journey with others can make the difference between a ‘nice idea’ and living the life of your dreams.

Want to take a teeny first step?

Join our Ripple Effect group on The Transformation Club today (it’s free!) and connect with others who are leaving the world of ‘sheepiness’ behind them.

How To Find The Right Meditation Class For You: 10 Must-Ask Questions For Newbie Meditators

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Learning meditation is much easier with a good teacher. And face-to-face classes can work better for many than online courses or books, because of the moral support, the interaction between students and the weekly ‘nudge’, to keep your practice fresh.

But how do you know if a particular meditation class is right for you?
How do you know whether the teacher will actually be able to help you?
How can you find out whether their ‘style’ of meditation is what you’re looking for?

Here are 10 questions you should ask, BEFORE going to a meditation class!

How I Answer The 10 Questions You Should Ask, BEFORE Going To A Meditation Class

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Did you know that most people who give up on meditation do so because the class they attended wasn’t right for them, rather than because meditation isn’t for them?

In a previous article, I suggested the 10 questions you should ask, BEFORE going to a meditation class, to make sure that doesn’t happen to you. It’s essential to do your homework, before you sign up.

And I figured it was only fair if I share my answers to these questions, if prospective students ask me them!