What is this concept of equanimity that we all keep hearing about, and how can it be leveraged in our mindful mindsets?

Welcome to the 3rd year of this pandemic life - I hope you are well, and this episode is about how I am attempting to set myself up for success this year. These genuinely are unprecedented times, so unsurprisingly, the conventional methods (e.g. resolutions, goals) aren't the answer.

By now, you've probably heard of the mindful power of gratitude. But, until you actually make gratitude a habit, you won't feel the amazing benefits. Join Prashant as he shares his gratitude habits and best practices from around the mindful web.

This week I reflect on how adopting a growth mindset can be done mindfully. And don't worry if you've never heard the term, I provide a quick intro.

On this episode, I reflect on how accepting the feeling of imposter syndrome is not only natural, but an important part of the creative process.

I didn't think I was good enough to lead other people in a guided meditation. I felt the familiar imposter syndrome that many entrepreneurs and innovators face. But I pushed myself to do it, and the result is a meditation led by me in this episode of Mindful Venturing. The theme of the meditation is failure, how to deal with it and where mindfulness can help.

The end of the week can be tough for us entrepreneurs and innovators. Typically we've got more work to do on the weekend, and in between family obligations, chores and errands we need to find time to recharge and do it all over again on Monday. On this second checking-in episode, I'll reflect on a challenging week and share how I will use the end of the week to reflect and try and get better next week.

It's so hard to take time out, stop and recharge. But it's absolutely essential to do so regularly. So, how do we make it work? Mel Rosenthal helps us answer the question and shares her insights on how to think about resilience and self-care and make them work for you.

A bonus mini-episode checking-in with you to help you reflect on the week and look ahead to the weekend with tips to recharge. Plus, reflections on why mindful work is not valued as much as it should be.

On this episode, we venture into links between mindfulness and our overall health. Learn how meditation and mindfulness benefit our short and long term health, as well as how I use mindfulness to help get through those tough moments.

This episode is all about the concept of resilience - what it (probably) isn't, how to build it and how I have built my resilience alongside my mindfulness practice.

I had initially titled this episode - 2020 Sucked, but You Didn't - this episode is all about letting go of 2020 and having a mindful start to 2021. It was a tough and challenging year, and we're not yet back to the old normal. So how to kickstart the year mindfully when we're still surrounded by so much uncertainty? I speak about the strategies I have used to have a mindful start to the year and share some best practices that came up in my research from around the web. Links mentioned in this episode: •Already broken your New Year's resolution? Choose a word instead - SMH.com.au •5 Ways to Make 2021 Your Reset Year •How to Release 2020 and Welcome 2021 Keep Calm, and Venture On! Stay in touch: •Quick Summary of links to episodes, how to listen and more (Linktree) •Website - mindfulventuring.com •Email - podcast@mindfulventuring.com •Please leave us feedback in this short survey!

Routines are not just for the morning, but they are for mindful habit forming. Whatever your situation or circumstances, this episode builds on the previous to help you setup and maintain your Daily Routine. We also cover a lot of your questions, comments and feedbacks on this subject. Links mentioned in this episode: •https://chopra.com/articles/whats-the-difference-between-meditation-and-mindfulness •https://chopra.com/articles/summer-salutations-poses-to-honor-the-sun-and-stay-cool •https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/28/nyregion/how-deepak-chopra-wellness-expert-spends-his-sundays.html •https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/deepak-chopra-on-his-daily-routine If you liked this episode, please rate and review it on iTunes so others can find it easier and become part of our Mindful Venturing community. Keep Calm, and Venture On! Stay in touch: •Quick Summary of links to episodes, how to listen and more (Linktree) •Website - mindfulventuring.com •Email - podcast@mindfulventuring.com •Please leave us feedback in this short survey!

If there's one consistent habit shared by successful people, it's that they all have a deliberate and effective morning routine. This is especially true amongst entrepreneurs and creatives, including this episode's guest, Serial Entrepreneur Phil Hayes-St Clair. Phil speaks candidly about how his mindful morning routine sets him up for success, not just in the short term, but how it's related to his broader life goals and ambitions. Phil is currently CEO and Founder of Drop Bio, a digital health and biotechnology company focussed on chronic inflammation. Drop's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to personalised health, read more on their website. Additionally, the company has formed an outstanding online women's health community, The Drop In, which is designed to empower women to take charge of their health. Phil also shares his wealth of knowledge and experience in Entrepreneurship at his website PhilHSC.com. If you liked this episode, please rate and review it on iTunes so others can find it easier and become part of our Mindful Venturing community. Keep Calm, and Venture On! Stay in touch: •Email - podcast@mindfulventuring.com •Please leave us feedback in this short survey!

If you're working as an entrepreneur or creative, failure and things not going your way is inevitable. On this episode, Prashant shares with you his strategies for getting through the tough times through a combination of mindfulness and compassion. Links mentioned in this episode: •Self-Compassion by Kristen Neff (Book) •The transformative effects of mindful self-compassion (Article) If you liked this episode, please rate and review it on iTunes so others can find it easier and become part of our Mindful Venturing community. Keep Calm, and Venture On! Stay in touch: •Website - mindfulventuring.com •Email - podcast@mindfulventuring.com •Please leave us feedback in this short survey!

Thus far I have focussed on mindfulness as it applies to us individually, and what we can do to be more mindful. Equally if not more powerful is when I have worked with others to be more mindful. Especially when they have been friends, colleagues or mentors. On this episode we explore mindfulness in practice with an amazing coach and mentor, Melissa Rosenthal. Mel gives insights into how she helps leaders and companies as they scale and grow, and the role that mindfulness can play in helping people get better. Links mentioned in this episode: •Melissa Rosenthal - Website •Melissa Rosenthal - Medium Blog If you liked this episode, please rate and review it on iTunes so others can find it easier and become part of our Mindful Venturing community. Keep Calm, and Venture On! Stay in touch: •Website - mindfulventuring.com •Email - podcast@mindfulventuring.com •Please leave us feedback in this short survey!

Your Questions Answered! So many great questions sent in by you over the first few episodes of Mindful Venturing. On this episode, I answer your burning questions as well as discuss tips for other feedback I have received. Thanks so much to everyone for taking the time to ask and feedback - it means a lot and for this reason have dedicated an episode to some answers. •Which meditation app is best for you? •How to make meditation work through being still - revisited. •Power of journaling after meditation and mindful activities. •How to leverage the power of self-compassion to get over difficult times. •How to (mindfully) build your meditation habits/streaks. Links mentioned in this episode: •5 simple ways to find silence - Chopra.com. •Headspace app. •Calm app. •Chopra app. •Self-Compassion.org - Dr. Kristen Neff If you liked this episode, please rate and review it on iTunes so others can find it easier and become part of our Mindful Venturing community. Keep Calm, and Venture On! Stay in touch: •Website - mindfulventuring.com •Email - podcast@mindfulventuring.com •Please leave us feedback in this short survey!

Focussing during our mindful moments is challenging for beginners and experts, for young and old. On this episode, I chat with my son to see how his natural curiosity and persistence allowed meditation to work for him - especially when he needs it most. And we check-in with Steve Hui, a Founder and CEO who wants to use a similar curious and experimental mindset to help him boost his mindfulness. Links mentioned in this episode: •Beginner's mind - Chopra.com •Meditating with Beginner's Mind - YouTube If you liked this episode, please rate and review it on iTunes so others can find it easier and become part of our Mindful Venturing community. Keep Calm, and Venture On! Stay in touch: •Website - mindfulventuring.com •Email - podcast@mindfulventuring.com •Please leave us feedback in this short survey!

On this episode, I share with some strategies to help you get through your most hectic and busy days by incorporating Mindful moments when you need them most. I show you how to give our minds and bodies the "reset" they need and why it's crucial for performance, health and wellbeing. It's easier than you think to make mindfulness your superpower on your busiest days. Articles and videos mentioned: •The Immeasurable Value of Meditation for Coping During the COVID-19 Crisis - Chopra.com •How to Practice Mindfulness Throughout Your Work Day - HBR •Mindfulness During Surgery - Youtube •Lenox Hill - Netflix If you liked this episode, please rate and review it on iTunes so others can find it easier and become part of our Mindful Venturing community. Keep Calm, and Venture On! Stay in touch: •Website - mindfulventuring.com •Email - podcast@mindfulventuring.com •Please leave us feedback in this short survey!

Sometimes it's hard to get started with meditation, other times you might think you're doing it wrong or have something else holding you back from making it a more regular practice. On this episode I share with you my top tips, tricks and do some myth busting to help with your meditation. I was inspired by my discussion in the previous episode with Entrepreneur Steve Hui, so please have a listen to our discussion if you haven't yet had the chance. Tips, tricks and myths: •(1:50) Mindfulness is not just meditation •(4:24) Meditation sessions aren't meant to be perfect •(6:18) How to deal with distracting thoughts during meditation •(11:48) Don't be distracted with meditation stats like "streaks" •(16:49) Why reflecting on your meditation can be your superpower •(21:38) Meditation isn't about running away from your problems Articles mentioned: •In stillness, simplicity is the key - mindfulventuring.com •What is mindfulness? - headspace.com •Your run streak is not about the number - headspace.com •7 myths of meditation - chopra.com If you liked this episode, please rate and review it on iTunes so others can find it easier and become part of our Mindful Venturing community. Keep Calm, and Venture On! Stay in touch: •Website - mindfulventuring.com •Email - podcast@mindfulventuring.com •Please leave us feedback in this short survey!