Even on your worst day, you are living miracle – Peter Crone

Speaker: Peter Crone

Peter Crone on the Miracle of human life:

The expression I use, is I say,

We are all masterpieces and works in progress simultaneously..

So to be human is to be extraordinary.

I have a quote, which is says,

Even on your worst day, you are a living miracle.

If you think about the trillions of reactions that are happening just within the biochemistry of our physicality, it’s, it’s overwhelming that we can eat food with friends at a dinner table and our body will take care of the process of digestion went to secrete the bile from the bile duct, when to release more hydrochloric acid, to break down the food, the mechanisms that then have to actually occur as it goes through the small intestine and food is separated, you know, absorbed, and then it’s taken to the cellular level and there’s all of this metabolism that takes place at an even deeper level. So that the apple that you just ate at some point will become a liver cell.

I mean, that is just mind blowing like magic, right? Yet we don’t think about it.

So when you really understand the endless myriad of transactions that are happening in the human brain and the human body, that actually gives us the experience of being live, it’s humbling.

You kind of can’t help, but feel a sense of gratitude and grace by virtue of the fact that I have a human as a human, I have the capacity to see the people I love. I have the capacity to communicate the way that I feel about myself, life and others. The fact that I can smell the sense that I can hear the dulcet tones of a loved one or a child telling me what they feel. And I can taste the extraordinary abundance of these different flavors that we get to experience by virtue of mother nature.

Just those five senses that we take for granted every day from when you really get it, it becomes impossible to not revere life, your own, and others’

To recognize what an immaculate conception, every being is by virtue of the gift that it is so we get to experience life in its whole.

Being human IS the opportunity.

And so when you recognize that by virtue of your, by virtue of being here, and again, I am not in any way diminishing or dismissing the hardship that many people go through. There are people literally starving. I can talk about the joys of tasting food and people are like, well, that’s great for you. I don’t have any. And so that is something that collectively we have to do a better job of right. There is such inequality.

That is, to me, something that really hit home many years ago was the,

just to be alive is itself a miracle.

And from that moment forth, I stopped berating myself. I’m not perfect. And there’s so, so humility and patience that we can develop when we understand that and then afford others. And so certainly as it relates to kids, you know, their central nervous system is developing at every stage as it is still for me. If I try and take up a new language or I try and take up a new activity, I’m not going to be that good at it because it’s not something that I’ve assimilated into the way that my brain is currently programmed.

So if we could afford each other just a little bit more patience, a little bit more compassion, a little bit more empathy for the fact that it is difficult.

It is sometimes challenging to take on a new task and that’s okay. Then that again would make for a much more loving and accepting society.

But within that, we never neglect the magic that it is to be a human being.

And I know honestly, to be any form of life, you know, you just, yeah, just the intricate details of say a little bit spider, like, I mean, it’s just insane. Like that is magical. Now. I might not necessarily want that spider crawling across my face in the middle of the night, depending on what kind of spider it is, but I’m certainly going to Revere the fact that that is an expression of life and it at some level is just absolutely mystical.

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Are there differences between how introverts and extroverts think? Science says yes.

So what are the differences? It’s not necessarily what you may think. Contrary to popular assumptions, introverts are not necessarily shy – though studies have shown they tend to be deep thinkers. Many introverts enjoy the social aspects of life, yet simply tend to feel overwhelmed in large groups or when being sociable for extended periods of time. In fact, the brain activity of introverts and extroverts are slightly different in surprising ways.

As an introvert myself, I found the insights learned from associated studies of the brain to be both fascinating and illuminating.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND WHY INTROVERTS AND EXTROVERTS THINK DIFFERENTLY

A psychologist named Hans Eysenck conducted research in the 1960s and theorized that introverts have a higher level of what he called “arousal” and were more easily stimulated. His theory also pointed out that, generally speaking, introverts’ ability to process information per second is higher than extroverts.

Extroverts tend to require a higher level of external stimulation to feel awake and alive. So they have a greater sense of risk-taking, seeking out challenges and social situations to provide that stimulation.

On the other hand, introverts seek out solitary time in order to avoid over-stimulation from external sources. They prefer to spend time thinking about, pondering, and analyzing experiences.

Researchers conducted a study in 2005 which linked the difference in personalities and brain activity to dopamine neurotransmitters, where introverts and extroverts responded differently to this “pleasure and reward system” in the brain.

In 2012, another study discovered that introverts most often have larger and thicker gray matter in their prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain linked to abstract thought processes and decision-making. Researchers learned that extroverts had less gray matter.

None of these studies indicate that introverts are smarter than extroverts. The difference is not linked to levels of intellect. Introverts merely respond differently to various situations and circumstances. They become more easily overwhelmed, and tend to spend more time thinking deeply about situations rather than getting out in the world and “doing.”

Introverts simply do not actively seek out the same level of external stimulation, preferring to be lost in their own thoughts.

Here’s an inspirational video to help calm your mind when your thoughts are leading to a feeling of being overwhelmed:

“We are formed and molded by our thoughts. Those whose minds are shaped by selfless thoughts give joy when they speak or act. Joy follows them like a shadow that never leaves them.” —  Buddha

TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST OUT OF DEEP-THINKING HABITS

While the deep-thinking habits of introverts can sound like a good thing, there are pros and cons associated with that. Here are some points for introverts to consider in order to find the greatest balance between the “thinking” and “doing” aspects of life:

Mind Your Thoughts

While spending so much time in your head, as an introvert, you may tend to think things “to death.” This can take a couple of paths: (1) If thoughts lean along negative lines, you want to be mindful of what thoughts you’re allowing to dominate your mind. Re-frame negative thoughts in positive ways. (2) You may think yourself in circles when you need to make a decision.  If that’s the case, your thoughts may be getting in the way of moving forward in a productive way. Take a step back from analyzing every possible outcome and do a heart and gut check. In these cases, it can be best to let your intuition lead the way so that you actually move forward in a way that feels best (setting your conflicting thoughts aside).

Partner “Thinking” with “Doing”

Rather than spending time lost in thoughts while being sedentary, go for a walk or get in the habit of doing your best thinking while being active. Physical activity has a calming effect on the mind. It will help to manage any stress that comes along with circling thought patterns.

Meditation

Meditation can be beneficial and calming so that you’re not lost in your thoughts so often. This is especially true when your thoughts are sending you in circles or adding stress to your life. Meditation will serve the need for solitary and relaxation time, while also centering you in a beneficial way.

Overall, tending to think deeply is an amazingly wonderful attribute. The tips above can help ensure all of that introverted deep-thinking is truly beneficial, rather than leading to any stress associated with “over-thinking.”

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Kindness is contagious. Kindness is eternal. The more you give kindess, the more you get and best of all, it never ever runs out.

That is such a comforting, wonderful thought, isn’t it?

In just a moment, by offering kindness, you can change someones whole day.

And in turn, that person can go on to change someone else’s day.

But sometimes as we go through the motions of our own lives, or when we are stressed and troubled, we can forget to be kind.

These videos will inspire you to remember your true essence of loving kindness.

6 Viral Videos That Will Make You Believe In The Power Of Kindness Again

The Video That Will Change Your Life

Being kind has the ultimate domino effect. And its outcome is a better world for all of us. One simple act of kindness can inspire people around you to do the same.

Mr Indifferent

Sometimes we can walk through life with our ‘blinkers’ on. This means we are not engaging with the world around us or seeing all the opportunities and beauty within it. Sometimes we can feel as though we are insignificant, but the truth is we all have the power to impact the world in a positive way.

Kindness Can Change Someone Forever

You don’t often gain fame or fortune for simply being kind, which is sadly perhaps why more people don’t practice it in their day to day lives. But, what you do gain when you offer kindness, can’t be measured. You gain respect, you gain happiness and peace within yourself, and you gain love.

How To Stop A Bully

Fighting fire with fire does not work. There is only one thing that can overcome hate, and the power of kindness. Even bullies who seem to be the nastiest people in the world, just need to be shown love.

Random Acts Of Kindness

Acts of kindness do not need to be monumental to have a huge impact. Something as simple as a smile or a wave can completely change someone’s day, even their whole life. You never know what people are going through and you often never know how your kindness influences others.

How You Treat People Is Who You Are

Imagine what we could achieve in the human race if we all loved one another a little more. Choose to set the example and live through, kindness, compassion, integrity and empathy, choose kindness, choose love.

Is there a video, song or book that helps to remind you to be kind? Share it with us in the comments!

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When people hear the word “mantra,” unless already familiar with its true meaning may equate it as being the same as an affirmation. There is a difference.. So what is a mantra precisely?

Discovering Mantras: What Is a Mantra?

In the simplest terms, it’s based on two root Sanskrit words: manas (mind) and tra (tool).  So the word “mantra” literally means “mind tool” or “a tool for the mind.”  You can use mantras – either spoken aloud, internally, or chanted repetitiously – to help focus your mind. This will enhance a deeper state of awareness, most traditionally during meditation and spiritual practices.

The reason “mantra” and “affirmation” tend to get confused is because you can use an affirmation AS your mantra during meditation. Or, you can simply use a single word or sound.

Using mantras as a daily meditation practice, over time, can help your mind access deeper areas of your subconscious. When seeking to make changes in our lives, we most often experience blocks due to our subconscious thoughts and beliefs.

Thomas Ashley-Farrand, author of Mantra Meditation, writes, “Mantra meditation is not only something one practices, but a radical re-envisioning of ourselves, our lives and our ability to create the future we desire.”

Essentially, you can use mantras to start appreciating the joy of simplicity and experiencing more overall happiness.

How to Use a Mantra

Using mantras can assist in entering a deep state of meditation or to energize an intention. Repetition is key. When you find your mind wandering, bring it back to your chosen word or phrase and appreciate the simplicity of repetition.

There are various schools of thought about how many times you need to repeat your mantra before you notice changes in your life. Most traditionally, you would repeat your mantra 108 times daily for it to be most effective. This is because, “in Vedic culture, the Mathematicians saw the number 108 as the wholeness of existence.” In doing so, you are aligning yourself with the will of the universe and its creative life force.

Others believe that reciting multiple times for 40 days in a row invokes change. This idea is based around examples of Buddha and Jesus Christ. Based on this belief, it took 40 days of daily meditation for life changes to occur.  (In using this 40-day meditation ritual, if a day is missed, you must begin again at day 1. Otherwise, it would not be as effective, according to those who practice it.)

But reciting your mantra can really be used at any time throughout your day to reap benefits. The more you repeat it, the better aligned with it you will become. In this way, you can always use this as a tool for stilling your mind.

Mantras for Meditation

During meditation, you would repeat your mantra silently or out loud for the time you are meditating.  Meditating daily in this way is most helpful. The goal of this practice is to rise above the everyday activity of your mind.

The type of mantra that works best in this capacity is one where you are not focused on any specific idea or outcome. So affirmation mantras, while helpful in other ways, wouldn’t tend to work as well in this setting as a tool for focusing the mind during meditation.

Because this type of mantra has no meaning to your conscious mind, you are able to simply focus on the word or phrase. The thought or sound vibrations assist you in accessing a heightened state of awareness.

Mantras to Energize an Intention

Alternatively, you could choose an affirmation as a mantra to repeat (silently or out loud) for specific periods of time throughout your day. Using a mantra in this way will help to energize your intention with heightened awareness.

During the course of the day, when you feel stressed or out of balance, you would repeat your chosen word or phrase to calm your mind and bring you back into focus.

How to Choose a Mantra

Choosing a mantra will depend on how you intend to use it – whether for meditation or to energize an intention. There is no single way to choose one. But you DO want to choose one that has positive connotations rather than one that you associate with any negativity.

For meditation purposes, to assist in attaining a deeper meditative state, choose a single word or phrase.  Traditionally, Sanskrit words are used for this purpose.  For example, using the word “Om” is said to be the sound of the universe or the primordial sacred sound. Another example is “Om Mani Padme Hum,” which is said to “unlock the loving and unconditional qualities of compassion.”

To use a mantra for energizing an intention, focus on what you want to achieve. Then choose a word or phrase that aligns with your intention. Keep in mind that it should always represent your greatest good without attachment to a specific outcome. Some examples of affirmation mantras are: “Love surrounds me;” “I attract abundance in my life;” or “I am at peace with myself and the universe.”

However you choose to harness the benefits, there is no down side. Try various words of phrases (and methods) until you feel energized by it.  When you feel attuned to using a particular mantra, you will begin to enjoy the benefits of this empowering daily practice.

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We all have habits – that in itself is not a bad thing.  But by being mindful of how our habits affect us, both short- and long-term, positively or negatively, we can ensure our habits enrich our life rather than detract from the quality of life we want.

With a few tweaks in our choices and awareness of these habits, we can alter the effects in a life-enriching way.. leading to increased happiness and overall quality of life.

Drop These Surprisingly Common but Insidious Habits to Enrich Your Life

1. Being jealous

Jealousy harbors negative energy (within ourselves and emanating to others), and yet can have a positive spin when we look at the root of it and alter our interpretation.  When we feel jealous, we are most often wishing to be like someone else, coveting what they have, whether traits or material things.

That “jealous” feeling (or acting) is simply a habit we develop.

Rather than interpreting that feeling as jealousy, with a change in approach, we can choose to honor what the other person has or does.   Allow them to be a model of what we want and someone we can learn from rather than viewing them as an opponent.

With awareness, this habit can become one of lifting up others and yourself.

2. Gossiping

Gossiping is another habit that is most often slanted negatively.  Yet again, gossip, at its root, can be enriching with a thoughtful approach.

According to an article in Psychology Today, “65% to 80% of our daily conversations are about other people…” so gossip itself is part of our everyday lives.  But when misused with negative intent, it becomes harmful and can lead to hurt feelings, depression, and antagonistic behavior.

If you realize that the information you’re sharing about someone else is a negative comment, based on an unfounded rumor, or intended as hurtful, re-think your communication with an empathetic mindset.

Ask yourself how the other person would feel if they heard your comments.

Just being mindful of your particular gossiping habits can ensure they are enriching experiences rather than ones that leads to negative outcomes.

These habits are particularly insidious in that they become so ingrained into our daily lives that we often don’t even think about them as choices or habits at all. 

3. Making poor choices about media influences

Our culture is filled with 24/7 media in various forms, and our media habits stem from each related choice we make.

While “entertainment” isn’t inherently a bad thing, it takes awareness and conscious choices to ensure we’re exposing ourselves to influences that are enriching rather than draining.

We make daily choices about what news we choose to watch or read and what television shows to watch.  This can range from sitcoms to reality shows (filled with commercials) and everything in between.

So what are you choosing?  Documentaries, inspirational content, theatre, and music can be some of the most enriching media selections.  Others can provide less-than-exemplary examples of how we want to live our own lives.

Simply being aware of how your media choices are affecting and influencing you is a step in the right direction to more enriching experiences.  We can and should choose to develop media habits that enhance our lives rather than detract from them.

4. Choosing convenient (highly-processed) foods over quality choices

Today’s culture and society is one of instant gratification and convenience.  Grocery stores are filled with far more choices in boxed foods and ready-made meal and snack choices than they are with wholesome choices.

We see fast food chains everywhere (and commercials to go with them).

Marketers spend HUGE amounts of money on research to determine strategic placement of products in grocery stores.  This is researched to the point of learning how a typical customer walks through the store and drawing customers to what they want them to buy based on this.

For example, you may not be aware that marketers can now use “eye tracking” devices to research and determine, with accuracy, what an average customer experiences.  It tracks how a consumer reacts visually to product placement to influence buying choices.

From a consumer perspective, especially as marketing technology evolves, we need to be even more aware in making planned and conscious choices.  This can lessen the detrimental effects of influential marketing that aims to steer our buying choices in the wrong direction.

Awareness is the key here to make the best choices to enrich your life.

Know what you intend to buy before you walk into a store.  And know that your “impulses” to make additional or alternative buying choices are often being strategically influenced by high-paying marketers.

Choose food purchases that are healthy and make you feel at your best.  Not ones that are being sold in a colorfully packaged box in the right section of the store and at the right height to draw your attention.

5. Staying in Your Comfort Zone

Staying in your comfort zone is great, right?  (It’s nice and comfy there.)

We’re not saying yes to excitement and new adventures.  We become hesitant about (or fearful of) change.

Remember that (both positive and negatively-perceived) change leads to personal growth.

So get out there beyond your comfort zone…even in small ways.  Chances are, it will enrich life in surprising ways.

Think about how you spend your time and things you do on a regular basis (your habits).  For a more mindful approach, ask yourself these questions:

• Is this something that tends to make me (and/or others) feel better or worse?
• Does it impact me (and/or others) in a positive or negative way?
• Is it something I think about, or something I just DO…and why?
• Is it a thoughtful choice or a habit based on the influence of others? (And if influenced, is it a positive influence or a potentially negative one?)

When it comes to the habits we adopt, being aware and mindful of your choices can help steer your habits along a positive path to truly enrich your life.

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Apathy is generally described as a lack of interest or enthusiasm.

When you are apathetic you tend to lose interest in being around others or doing things you enjoy.

Important: Long-term apathy can be a sign of mental illness. If you have felt apathetic for an extended period or are having harmful thoughts, please seek professional help.

If however, your apathy is more general and you are looking to understand and overcome your lack of motivation, then read on.

There are many things that can cause us to lose our motivation and become apathetic in life. If you are in a job that is killing your soul or a relationship that makes you unhappy, over time you can lose the will to show up in life with energy and enthusiasm.

So how do we overcome apathy?

Turning Apathy Into Inspired Action – 3 Ways To Motivate Yourself Now

1. Admit the issue

Acceptance is always the first step in making a change in anything in life. In order to shift out of your current circumstance first, you must accept and understand it. Stop running from the truth and embrace that you are not where you want to be.

2. Commit to yourself

Understand what is causing your apathy is and take responsibility for it. Deal with your personal issues. Make a commitment to yourself that you deserve more out of life than you are currently allowing due to your apathy.

3. Make a plan

Once you are committed to change it’s time to make a plan. What do you need to do to find your motivation again? Do you need to quit your job or leave your relationship? Perhaps you need to adjust your diet. Are you eating enough of the right foods? Try to decrease stimulants like caffeine and sugar. Learn to meditate, start to exercise. All of these simple changes will put you back in the driver’s seat of your life and make a great difference in your feeling of apathy.

Although it’s hard to hear, the reality is no one is coming to save you from yourself. If you want to make a change and step back into your greatness you have to do decide and commit to it every day.

That said, it doesn’t need to be hard! All you have to do is take one step at a time and keep focusing on the person you want to be.

Have you ever had a time in your life when you felt unmotivated? How did you change it? Share your ideas in the comments below!

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We all know a complainer.

You know, the one who always manages to find a negative in every positive. The one who seems to totally miss the upside and go straight for what could have been better or what was missing in any situation.

Being around people who complain all the time is exhausting. It really drains your energy to constantly talk about what’s WRONG in life instead of focusing on what’s good or what’s going well.

The funny thing is, chances are at one point or another you have been that complaining person.

I know I have.

It doesn’t make you bad. It doesn’t mean you are unlovable or unacceptable. Being ashamed of yourself isn’t the answer here.

The point is simply, to gently tell you that you may have accidentally gotten stuck on focusing on the wrong stuff.

WHOOPS.

But, there’s good news! You can totally change it. And it’s important that you do.

When we complain or focus on the negative in life, we actually increase feelings of sadness and melancholy.

That’s not something we really want, is it?

We do however want to be honest about how we feel and allow ourselves to be truthful in the moments when we need to let out some frustration or anger.

That is healthy.

What isn’t healthy is chronic, habitual, unconscious complaining.

Complaining that actually makes you feel worse, not better, when you do it.

Complaining that affects the people around you because they must find conjure positive resistance to your negative energy.

The truth is you aren’t negative, you have just got some negative patterns of thinking.

So how do we change that?

1. Understand your reasons for complaining

Looking at the reasons why we do what we do, can be the most uncomfortable thing in the world.

It’s also how we grow.

Why do you complain? Is it because your family does it? Growing up in a household where people constantly point out the negative is going to result in you doing it too. Do you complain to get attention? Perhaps when you were growing up you didn’t feel as important as your siblings so you learned to complain in order to get attention.

Whatever your reasons are, you need to become aware of them.

2. Mindfulness

Practising mindfulness amidst your complaining is the next step to changing the pattern you are stuck in.

Learn to become acutely aware of the things you complain about. For example is it work, the weather, getting stuck in traffic etc.

When you notice that you’re complaining pull yourself up and consciously STOP.

3. Start a gratitude practice

Starting a gratitude practice is the simplest way to help rewire your brain to focus on the positive in your life.

You don’t need a fancy journal or an expensive app to do it either. Simply note down 3 things a day you are grateful for, no matter how simple, and you will start to retrain your brain to focus on what’s good in your life.

Complaining is something that we all do from time to time, but if you do it too much it can really affect your life in a negative way.

Take back control and start focusing on the good stuff in your world. I promise there is plenty if you just take a moment to look!

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Have you ever stopped to consider what motivates you?

Do you know why you do the things that you do?

Motivation can be either internal or external, meaning it can either come from inside or outside of a person.

Internal motivators are behaviours that are driven by internal rewards. This means that the motivation behind the the way you are choosing to act comes from an internal source.

• An example of an internal motivator could be a personal feeling of accomplishment, or simply the satisfaction of doing something you enjoy.
• An example of an external motivator could be the drive to gain money, fame or status. This motivator comes from outside of you.

So what makes internal motivation important and why do we need to be aware of it?

When you are driven by internal motivators you become naturally more self-sufficient, and even more self-confident because you aren’t seeking external validation for what you’re doing.

While they certainly have their place, external motivators are far less empowering and do not last for long term goals.

So how can we consciously use internal motivators in our own lives?

3 Powerful Internal Motivators You Can Use To Upgrade Your Life

Focus On Desire

In order to do anything, we need to know what we want. In order to create long-lasting motivation, you need to be able to clearly see what it is you are working towards. If you are unsure of what your desires are, using creative visualisation is a powerful way to help you tune into those internal motivators.

Clarify Your Purpose

We all need to have a purpose in life. With purpose, we are inspired to create something that is bigger than ourselves. Focusing on our purpose and using it as a powerful internal motivator will help you set bis goals. Following our purpose will make us feel as though we are making a difference in the world.

Acknowledge Your Growth

Getting better at things is satisfying and serves to inspire us to continue working towards our goals. When we feel a sense of accomplishment we are inspired to continue moving forward and perhaps even strive for the seemingly impossible. In the end, there’s no competition when you’re focusing on yourself and being the best version of YOU that you can be.

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We live in a society heavily obsessed with success, achievement and outcomes.

We learn from an early age the difference between winners and losers, and we are taught all manner of ways to avoid being the latter.

It is so deeply ingrained in us to “fight for survival.”

We adopt this mentality and before we know it we are operating mostly unconsciously from a place of fear, lack and even panic.

We spend most of our time in the sympathetic nervous system – the nervous system that prepares the body for intense physical activity and is often referred to as the fight-or-flight response.

From this space, we lose touch with the gentleness of life.

When we begin to explore our spiritual nature, we gain access to tools and practices like prayer, meditation, mindfulness and even yoga and tai chi.

By incorporating these practices in our day to day life, we may find it easier to relax and begin to trust the flow of life.

As we expand our presence through these practices, we can experience moments of clarity, deep love and even synchronicity. All of which provide a definable experience and connection to our faith.

But what about those of us who have never experienced this kind of faith?

What if you have never meditated in your life?

If the whole concept of “letting go” and “trusting the process” sounds terrifying and unachievable for you, never fear.  There a few simple ways you can learn to stop “fighting” with your life and learn to trust the process of life.

Learning To Trust In A World That Teaches You To Constantly Fight For Survival

In the end, fighting with life is really just resistance to what is. When we do this, we take ourselves out of the present moment.

So actually, learning to stop fighting is actually just learning to accept what is.

1. Deep breaths | Learning To Trust

It sounds simple because it is! Deep breaths activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which relaxes the body and slows high energy functions. Start with simply sending your breath deep into your belly and holding for four seconds then releasing.

2. Focus on the positive | Learning To Trust

Be grateful for what you have. If you woke up today with air in your lungs, a roof over your head and access to clean water you are richer than 75% of the world. If you have money in the bank and change in your pocket, you are among the top 8% of the worlds wealthy. Remind yourself of this EVERY SINGLE DAY.

3. Give yourself time | Learning To Trust

You are not going to learn how to be present overnight. Presence is a practice. You need to retrain your body and mind to feel safe in accessing stillness and growing its place in your life.

Learning to let go is not an easy task when we have been taught to constantly fight to survive. It takes practice and commitment but the outcomes make it 100% worth the effort.

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All of us can probably admit that we spend a little TOO much time on our phones and devices. Yet despite many of us being aware of this fact, we are so addicted to those little machines that we simply can’t help ourselves! The delight of receiving notifications, messages, calls and the release of oxytocin we get is often too much to resist for us mere mortals.

The sad part about this is that in some cases, technology is being overused in our lives and it is distracting us from being present with life, and the people in it. (The real ones not the ones on the internet).

So how can we develop a healthier relationship with technology? Is there even such a thing?

4 Ways To Help You Stay Off Technology And Connect To The World Around You

1. Make A Decision

Any change in life begins with a decision. Take a moment to really consider why you want to spend less time on technology. Is it to spend more time with family? Is it to be able to exercise a little more? Knowing your reason will help when the temptation to reach for your phone sets in.

2. Set A Timer

When you do use your phone or other devices, set a timer. If you want to scroll Instagram and check out cat videos, all good, just try setting a 10-minute timer so that you don’t end up looking at a quiz to find out which kind of cheese you are.

3. Do Not Disturb

When you really don’t want to be bothered, switch your phone to do not disturb mode. This will allow you the time to focus on what is in front of you, whether that’s spending time with loved ones or getting some work done.

4. Out Of Sight

Another option is to move your phone or devices out of sight and out of reach when you are with people, or even when you are on your own. Try having a place in your home that you keep your phone so you have to get up to reach it. Make a rule to not have devices during certain times, for example, at dinner, to help encourage real-life connection.

Technology is so beneficial if used in measured and conscious amounts. When we take ownership of our actions and choose to measure our time in this way, we create a much healthier relationship with our phones and likely, with our family and friends too.

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