Staying Present in a World of Distractions
Beth Shaha, Certified Life Coach and Founder of The Grounded Canary joins us again to share some great insights and wisdom around how to stay present in a world of distractions. Beth helps us to see that we have a choice to live in the present moment. Instead of worrying about the past or future, Beth guides us through finding freedom in living in the moment.
Guests Social Media Links:
Website: https://www.thegroundedcanary.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-shaha-4aa96095/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegroundedcanary/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegroundedcanary/
Email: beth@thegroundedcanary.com
Key Takeaways:
0:00 Intro
2:21 Beth talks about the importance of being present and mindful, some of the tricks to being present, and what happens when you’re in that zone
7:23 Beth talks about the power that our minds have and why it is important to be careful of what we feed our minds
9:55 Beth talks about how people can overcome the internal narrative that they have that there’s a storm in their lives and they can’t make it
12:39 Beth shares some of the tricks that you can use to bring yourself back to the present such as using the alarm clock in your phone
14:26 Beth also talks about how you can use technology to bring yourself back to the present such as Apple Watches
17:27 Beth talks about some of the simple things that we do at home that can help you be in the present
19:54 Beth talks about why appreciating and being grateful for the moment is a bonus to being aware and present
20:29 Beth also shares other things that people can do to help them be in the moment which she also does
24:05 Beth talks about the To-Do list, why it is important to have it, and how you should make your To-Do list
28:23 Beth shares her thoughts on what she feels are some of the things that would make your day fulfilling
30:00 Beth talks about some of the things that she includes in her To-Do list that makes her feel great at the end of the day
32:43 Beth explain why you should always look at things from different angles and not flee away when hard situations come your way
Quotes Mentioned:
“Our body is constantly working for us, not against us.”
“Our body wants what’s good for us.”
“Presence takes slowing down.”
“We can’t do anything about the present, but we can do something about the right now.”
“Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you’ve chosen it, always work with it, not against it, make it your friend, your ally, not your enemy, and this will miraculously transform your life.”
“Presence requires practice.”
“If not now, when?”
“Create a space that allows you to look at a situation rather than be in it.”
“An emotion only lasts 90 seconds, the only reason it would last longer is if you continue to re-engage.”
Quote from Transcript
“Create a space that allows you to look at a situation rather than be in it.”
“An emotion only lasts 90 seconds, the only reason it would last longer is if you continue to re-engage.”
A Mental Fitness Journey Through Music with Cecily - Part 2
“It’s not the external gaze that’s defining for you what fulfillment feels like in your life at this moment, it’s all you.” In part two of our conversation with Cecily – a vocalist, writer and healer – she continues to discuss how being a musician challenges and shapes her mental fitness journey. She also dives into reframing our mindset when it comes to social media, how she has built an online community around meditation, the evolution of the meaning behind success and gifting yourself with radical acceptance.
:00 Cecily explains how being a musician challenges and shapes her mental fitness journey
3:18 The theory of impermanence provides a healthier framework for connecting with social media
5:59 Cecily outlines how a new journey into guided meditations has developed successfully online
8:00 Jenn speaks on being yourself and focusing on posting what you actually want
9:35 A hustle mindset can sometimes rob you of balance
14:25 Your definition of success should evolve with your age and mindset
16:15 Aligning with your own personal sense of spirituality and wellness contributes to a balanced, honest life
22:48 Cecily discusses how affirmations help her to flex her mental fitness
23:18 Reframing your mind can get you through tough situations
25:10 Radical acceptance
28:00 Parting words from Cecily
Books Mentioned
The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship: A Toltec Wisdom Book – Don Miguel Ruiz https://www.amazon.com/Mastery-Love-Practical-Relationship-Toltec/dp/1878424424
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) – Don Miguel Ruiz https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319
How to Love (Mindfulness Essentials) – Thich Nhat Hanh
https://www.amazon.com/Love-Mindfulness-Essentials-Thich-Nhat/dp/1937006883
All About Love: New Visions – Bell Hooks
https://www.amazon.com/All-About-Love-New-Visions/dp/0060959479
Quotes Mentioned
“As a normal human being just going through their life, you can be like ‘yeah I’m gonna delete social media apps for a while’, but as an artist you feel guilty.”
“Take away that option of ‘I’m doing this because it looks interesting’… that’s a new type of freedom”
“It’s important to have a practice of knowing that this [social media] is not permanent, for one, it helps you appreciate the moment. ”
“It’s really helpful as an artist knowing that whether I have a new project to post or not, I’m still an important, valuable human being.”
“Focus on your intentions, not expectations.”
“Growth is a pendulum.”
“You have a following. It doesn’t need to be millions.”
“Focus on your core fan base and figure out what you’re offering.”
“You can’t throw balance out the window, when you feed other parts of yourself then you become a fuller human being.”
“Giving your all is not cute anymore. Balance is cute.”
“Your voice can be used in a lot of different ways, it doesn’t just have to be used for music.”
“As you get older, don’t be afraid to redefine what success means to you.”
“It’s not the external gaze that’s defining for you what fulfillment feels like in your life at this moment, it’s all you.”
“Everything has to feel in alignment now, or I just almost can’t do it… I just have to be purposeful in anything.”
“Bigger paychecks, less work.”
“You don’t need to do this much.”
“It’s so important to know how to say no.”
“It’s all about value alignment.”
“I am mighty and unrestricted.”
“It’s interesting how you can reframe a situation that’s kind of sucky at that moment in time.”
“Radical acceptance of the moment.”
“Take a moment today to tell yourself that you’re enough.”
“You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. All will be well.”
WIN: Championship Traits for Life - Rick Nash
Rick Nash, is a 15 year NHL veteran, former Captain, 5-time All-Star, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and current Director of Player Development for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
This week on WIN, he shares his philosophies of leadership as a teammate, captain, coach, and member of his organization while also telling us some incredible stories of his time in the game.
-Rick discusses who and what he thinks about when reflecting on the honor of having his number retired by the Blue Jackets: 1:21
-Rick talks about his current role as director of player development with the Blue Jackets: 3:36
-Rick shares the challenges he faced as the face of the Blue Jackets when he was drafted: 10:05
-Rick tells the importance of continuing to learn and grow as a leader while leading: 12:50
-Rick shares how he would approach a coach with an uncomfortable situation, as a young captain: 21:00
-Rick discusses culture and how important it is for the success of a team: 24:44
-Rick talks about understanding roles and how important it is to the culture of the team: 36:27
-Rick gives young coaches advice on leadership based on his career as a coach and under multiple coaching styles: 41:00
-Rick defines mental fitness and shares how he trains his: 47:18
