In this episode we’re are taking risks, moving past self doubt and supporting ourselves along the way. With practices inspired by both Carol Dweck and Phil Stutz - this episode provides a much needed mindset shift for all the dreamers and doers out there , plus an actionable journal prompt to get you moving in the direction you’re meant for.
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In this episode we dive into the forgotten, abandon goals, and dreams- and put them to rest. We also get into some tough love and ask the hard questions.
Your life is a reflection of what you’re willing to do, say, behave, act on …or not. Come take a listen.
Until next time be well.
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In this episode we’ll find our way back to hope. With advice from the book -Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier by Harvard Professor @arthurcbrooks.
It’s a reminder that optimism is not hope, but that hope lies in the belief that things can get better.
This episode offers actions- personal agency - towards a life filled with hope and away from despair .
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” — Robert Frost.
* excpert from The Road Not Taken
In the 80th episode of the Morning Mugs podcast, Kiera discussed the concept of the "road less traveled" and how it can be applied to various aspects of life. She emphasized the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone, practicing self-awareness, and liking oneself as part of this journey.
Kiera also announced her upcoming event, "The Lost Draft," a journal night at Fire Island Vines and Bayshore on November 21st, where participants can explore their own "lost drafts" and rewrite their stories. Kiera expressed her excitement and gratitude for the podcast's progress and shared her plans for the future, including reflecting on the podcast's direction and upcoming events.
In this episode Prof.Virginia Horan and I discuss the changing landscape of education, focusing on the impact of technology, parental involvement, and mental health on students. We talk about the importance of a holistic approach to education, self-care, and time management, and the value of traditional methods combined with technology. We also highlight the need for personal growth, resilience, and self-esteem.
Professor Ginny Horan has been teaching Communication since 1991 as a member of the full-time faculty at Suffolk County Community College. After researching the decline in student success, she discovered many Gen Z students lack time management skills, so five years ago she created a paper planner that teaches time management AND offers emotional and academic support through weekly video tutorials that match printed tips in the planner itself.
Episode Takeaways
All technology is not necessarily good technology when it comes to learning
More students today in college are ambivalent and unsure
Flashcards, time management, and note-taking are still essential
Parents are also heavily managing their child’s high school life which makes learning time management more challenging
Every college has tutoring, test anxiety workshops, time management workshops, and mental health resources
The Centered Student planners have a QR code to provide emotional support and tips throughout the first year of college
Writing by hand slows students down, to think about what they are actually writing
When you are feeling overwhelmed try to HALT and assess if you are Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
When you don’t feel in control you feel anxious, if you feel in control you’ll feel a little less anxious
Parents you have to let your kids fail
Guided meditations are a perfect way to ease instant anxiety
Maybe we could all
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Perhaps that jittery feeling in your stomach isn’t anxiety, but determination. Lisa Feldman Barrett (@LFeldmanBarrett), a professor of psychology at Northeastern University
In this episode, we explore the reality that comfort does not equate growth. Sometimes we need an anxiety reframe as Lisa Feldman Barrett suggests. " This isn't anxiety- this is determination." Rather than perceiving anxiety as a "sign" to back off and play it safe- consider it the necessary next step to growth. And rather than trying to predict the worst-conside the possibility, that you couldn't even imagine how amazing it was going to turn out.
So when you start to feel all the feels- remember to "fly your butterflies in formation" and get to the other side of it...
"You are not responsible for the version of you that exists in other people's minds."- Tiny Buddha
In this episode, we explore the very human nature -of looking for the approval of others. Over time our need to belong to the pack has evolved into our need to feel validation and acceptance of others for our own self -worth. When we live a life based on the whims of other people's opinions we give our power away. We allow the precious life we have to be put on hold until we get the "green light" from others. I've provided a journal prompt at the end of the episode that will remind you...you got you!!!
Until next time xo
“Rather than waste your time being stressed over making the right decision, make the decision right.”
-Dr. Ellen Langer
In this episode we'll challenge the "inner critic" by learning new ways to invite her in, and communicate with her. Start by being aware of the voice and practicing ways to prevent the "inner critic" from driving the bus of our lives.
You are not your "inner critic" xoxo
In this episode, we'll explore the possibility of stepping outside of how you "see" the world. Freedom comes with allowing yourself to open the aperture and reframe how you wish to connect with yourself- about yourself. We often get caught up with the way things are. Here is an invitation to decide what perspectives you wish to keep and which ones are ready for a change.
To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.
-Anatole France
In this episode, we explore the "gray" areas of our lives. We spend so much time trying to catapult our way out of the no longer, into the change. And we can’t wait to get to the new next. But we spend so much of our time in the space between ‘ no longer and not yet’. It made me begin to think - how long is this space? Is this the space before the next new or is this the space we really live in? The present. The life we are in.
How do we live in the current but yet move consciously forward? I think many of us are anxiously looking for what's next without even knowing what next looks like. Perhaps it's the societal natural next step, college, career, retirement etc. But I think there can be so much more in the space between. We may not even know what we can offer in this space because we are too busy waiting for the ‘next’.
"Don't you see how much you have to offer? And yet you still settle for less."- Marcus Aurelius
In this episode, we look at what keeps us feeling stuck. Often this comes from the doubt that things can't change. We either feel stuck in our circumstances or within ourselves. Good news- you don't have to sit by and settle. We are our most powerful vehicle for change. Neuroplasticity allows us to change bad habits and create new ones. It's not too late. Have a listen and just begin.
In this episode, we explore how our thoughts can beat us to the punch. Our bodies react to our thoughts and sometimes those thoughts- are habitual and primed for the stressful season we expect to be in. Although we may not be in a stressful situation at the moment we feel angst -we respond like we are. Our thoughts are too busy concerning themselves with the future to-do's or have-done's. Let's take some time to check in before we swirl into the Holidrama.
"Failure is a loaded word."- Ed Catmull, Pixar co-founder
In this episode, we explore the importance of fostering creativity and allowing yourself to"fail" . More importantly, allow yourself to dream. We should be curious, we should experiment, and when we do "fail"- consider it information. Reframe "I tried and failed" to "I'm learning and growing". Being afraid to fail is where dreams go to die.
Andréa is the founder of The Art of Circling: A group mindfulness practice that uses ancient ritual in a modern setting to empower individuals, strengthen communities and enhance group productivity. Through sharing stories, deep listening and interconnected meditation, The Art of Circling empowers, heals and transforms lives. With the impact of the global pandemic, The Art of Circling shifted to virtual offerings with weekly Women’s Empowerment Series and a monthly Community Connection Circle bringing Andréa’s friends, personal healers, teachers and practitioners to women around the world. Today, Andréa reaches countless women from all over the world and continues to expand with in-person circles, retreats, private sessions, workshops and virtual offerings. She has made it her lifelong mission to share The Art of Circling with as many women as possible as a way to bring peace, harmony, and divine balance to the world. She is also a certified council carrier from the Ojai Foundation in Ways of Council. She has been featured in publications such as People, Hollywood Reporter, The New York Times, and Self Magazine, as well as numerous spiritual and self-help blogs, podcasts, and IG Lives. She lives in Los Angeles with her two children, Tennessee and Strummer. “When women gather, shift happens”
In this episode Andréa and I discuss the significance and importance of the practice of circling, emphasizing its role in honoring experiences and seasons of life.
Andréa explained her concept of 'the art of circling', a group mindfulness practice that can be done virtually or in person and is accessible to everyone.
We also discussed the importance of self-care and women's circles for improving the lives of women. We discuss the equitable nature of a circle, where everyone is of equal importance and there is no hierarchy. We also touched on the benefits of women's circles, such as fostering connection, reducing isolation, and providing mental health benefits.
We chat about the significance of social connections. Andréa highlighted the importance of sharing stories and experiences in circles, leading to self-empowerment and self-awareness.
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Website : https://theartofcircling.com/