Mindcraft: Become the Boss of Your Brain!
By Dr. Kimberly Quinn
Mindcraft: Become the Boss of Your Brain!May 07, 2024
The Stress Outlet by Mindcraft University (90 seconds)
Listen actively today.
The Stress Outlet by Mindcraft University (90 seconds)
Positive versus negative thoughts and the 3:1 ratio.
The Stress Outlet by Mindcraft University (90 seconds)
That which we resist will persist.
The Stress Outlet by Mindcraft University (90 seconds)
Practice noninterference.
The power of letting go of control
Mindcraft welcomes Brittany-Nichole Connor-Savarda to speak to us on the power of letting go of control, via her own personal story of her struggle with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). Connor-Savarda explains to us that her OCD began as a child and stemmed from the feeling of being out of control with her life. Her pivotal moment happened when she realized that she was at a fork in the road . . . either she could choose to let go, or remain an anxious and miserable person forever. She then further explains that releasing control is a paradox, as it is not about giving up or throwing in the towel. Rather, releasing control leads one to a feeling of more control, a keen awareness of self, as well as a sense of knowing how the Universe works. Letting go of control helps us to arrive at a place of wisdom, and how important it is to be hypervigilant of where we choose to place our attention.
The Stress Outlet by Mindcraft University (90 seconds)
Set an intention today and watch what happens.
The Stress Outlet by Mindcraft University (90 seconds)
Create a NOT-TO-DO List.
The Stress Outlet by Mindcraft University (90 seconds)
The importance of the midday mindful minute
The Stress Outlet by Mindcraft University (90 seconds)
Happiness: The 3:1 ratio
The Stress Outlet by Mindcraft University (90 seconds)
Why it's important to avoid using polarized words for your mental health
The Stress Outlet by Mindcraft University (90 seconds)
Happiness and the power of the reframe
The Stress Outlet by Mindcraft University (90 seconds)
It takes courage to be happy.
The Stress Outlet by Mindcraft University (90 seconds)
Happiness takes commitment
The Stress Outlet by Mindcraft University (90 seconds)
Happiness: The power of the smile for our mood
Yes, they can !!!
The Mindcraft podcast welcomes DJ Nicholson, an educational coach, trainer, and "inclusion specialist," to speak with us on what it means to "believe in the possibility." Nicholson explains right out of the gate that it is her mission to help children with disabilities (and their families) to do something she refers to as "presuming competence," regardless of learning differences or cognitive wiring. Nicholson declares with confidence that everything we present to a child they are taking in and processing, and that EVERY child can learn. She also lets us know that this is not about "watering down," but rather it is about making adjustments and modifications to help kids be as successful as they can be. Nicholson says that "believing the possibility" is a mindset, and that kids have incredible possibility to learn. It is up to us to figure out the best way to do this. DJ Nicholson Coach | Trainer | Inclusion Specialist www.inclusiveology.com
Don't give up your life-pen.
Paul Forchione, a Mindset Coach from Long Beach, CA, speaks to us with his powerful story of what is has been like growing up with and living as an adult with cerebral palsy. After many childhood speed bumps and heart-breaking obstacles, Forchione shares with us the series of pivotal moments (the biggest of which involved his high school baseball coach and mentor), leading to the conscious choice to take his life-pen back and begin writing his own story. From this point on, his life-story would be one of authentic purpose, thriving, and prosperity. Forchione's tale of unwavering perseverance is one that will not only touch many, but will also serve as true inspiration to reclaim your own personal power and create the life you really want to live. The Forchione mantra . . . "Don't give up your life-pen, as it is YOUR story to write!" *Forchione now inspires high school athletes as a Mindset Coach in his business, "A Call to Action." Website: https://acalltoaction.coach (Get your free guide How to Rewrite Your Story) Facebook: A Call to Action https://www.facebook.com/A-Call-To-Action-106527044023448/
Never negotiate who you are.
There can certainly be people and situations that seduce us away from our "frames of authenticity," and into a place of self-doubt and unnecessary apologizing. It is important to become aware of this initial pull so that we can seek higher ground.
How to maximize your "Time Freedom" and live your best life!
Julie May, a successful entrepreneur, speaker, author, and "self-love expert," explains to us one of her own driving principles which is "time freedom." One of the things that Julie does to create more "time freedom" in her life, is to set goals which she knows the true "time cost" of, that she knows are in her highest good (not just surface or short-term good), and then to create a life that is enjoyable, purpose-driven, meaningful, and fulfilling. Julie suggests that we ask ourselves, "What do I really want out of this new venture?" Then, she says to focus on the alignment of our core values and authentic heart's desires with our long-term goals. Managing time cost efficiently leads to time freedom, the pathway to living your very best life! #selfacceptance #selflove #happiness
Youtube Channel: Vegan Shmeegan https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPD1yFG0VrKvE9PmQCmTYZw *Look for her book "Royal," which is all about self-love and expected to be released in March!
Fully surrender and the solution will appear.
So often we allow ourselves to go down the rabbit hole of needing to have control over people and situations. We get our heads set on how something should turn out, visualizing exactly what this looks like, and then attaching to that outcome with superglue. This often sets us up to host a variety of negative emotions. Though seemingly counterintuitive, when we fully surrender to the Universe, Higher Power, etc., clarity arrives . . . and with it, the solution.
Be you. Be real. Be the pebble in the pond.
Nathan Daniel of Referral Revolution speaks to us about how important it is to share our very real, authentic stories with others. Throughout this episode, Daniel shares his own stories about serendipitous meetings with strangers while traveling for business, chance encounters that wound up being life-changing. Daniel explains to us about the 5 steps needed to make an impact, the inherent power of sharing an authentic personal story, as well as how to leave a legacy that lasts by "being the pebble in the pond." #beyourself #bereal #authenticity
The benefits of forest bathing (with footage from a Japanese bamboo forest)
Spending time in the woods is something that many of us have done for a long time, though forest bathing is different. Bathing in a forest of trees gently moving in the wind is about total immersion of the mind and body with nature. The benefits of this experience are huge.
The "Acorn Brain"
Author, speaker, and executive coach Steve Lentini speaks to us about our “acorn brain,” which is the smaller minded, more automatic thought process. Lentini explains that after about the age of 35 years, our unconscious minds are locked into the same automatic thought patterns, which then lead to the same feelings and actions approximately 95 percent of the time. Though the unconscious is a powerful driving force, he then discusses how real the possibility is to actually rewire the brain for new, more open-minded and positive experiences. To do so; however, we need to be hypervigilant gate-keepers of the thoughts we allow to circle through our minds. We must first notice these old patterns of thinking and challenge them before we can rewrite the script for our new narrative. Lastly, Lentini emphasizes that when we “decide to be happy,” there is a fundamental shift that occurs where we cease to be externally focused and learn how to live more from the inside.
The importance of play (with footage of Japanese monkeys on a mountain top)
Children naturally know how to play, and in fact, this is their job. Then something happens when we cross over to adulthood where this wonderfully liberating and very natural way of interacting leaves us. We get sucking into adulting as if it were a military drill.
Comfort clothes, fashion mistakes, and developing a sense of style
Find out how creative self-expression can affect our overall well-being, and what to do to get started on a new fashion journey.
"It's never too late, in fiction or in life, to revise." ~Nancy Thayer
This spring, bust out of your clothes rut.
Most of us are familiar with sliding into a rut, whether that be a food, music, or clothes rut. We can make the same dinners, listen to the same music, and wear the same clothes, over and over again. What we may not realize, however, is that ruts affect our overall well-being. A clothing rut can especially smother our creative self expression, as well as the subliminal messages we are sending to others.
"To choose clothes, either in a store or at home, is to define and describe ourselves." Alison Lurie
The Millionaire Mindset (Part I)
Living like a millionaire is a lifestyle that can be cultivated with intention, purpose, and commitment.
Busting through your own glass ceiling (Part III)
This is a continuation of our discussion on how to bust through the "upper limit problem" when it presents itself. In this episode, we talk about the four hidden barriers to success that Gay Hendricks explains in his book, "The Big Leap: Conquer your hidden fears and take life to the next level."
Busting through your own glass ceiling (Part II)
This is a continuation of last week's conversation about the "upper limit problem," also known as our own glass ceiling. Often when are feeling really good with financial and/or relationship success, we can allow ourselves to feel only so good for so long. This is because underneath we may feel that fundamentally flawed people like us don't deserve to hit it big with love and money. When this happens we revert back to our own "happiness set point," or thermostat.
Busting through your own glass ceiling (Part I)
As human-beings, we are all familiar with fear and how it can spiral into an overwhelming monster that can hold us back from living the highest version of ourselves. Fear can also limit us in more subtle ways which we are often completely unaware of. We allow ourselves to be only so happy, to feel only so good, or to be only so successful before we do something unconsciously to slow it down, or to even throw a wrench in it. This series of episodes is about identifying your own glass ceiling and learning specific strategies to bust through it, into the land of your full potential and resulting huge success.
*Reference: The Big Leap-Conquer your hidden fear and take life to the next level by Gay Hendricks
Write it down
Practicing gratitude in any way can only be beneficial; however, if you want legit and lasting brain changes then you must write it down. This is because neurons are very much like wayward toddlers and will take the path of least resistance unless otherwise directed. Here are some easy tips to get you started practicing gratitude in a manner that will last forever.
Try working with what you've got
We often delay happiness by nudging it farther and farther away from us until it closes in on the horizon. We wait for the right apartment, the right neighborhood, the right partner, the right job, to have kids, to lose enough weight, save enough money, etc. to allow ourselves to be happy. When we can learn to be grateful for the abundance we already have, no matter how small this may seem, happiness will arrive on its own.
Be mindful of the company you keep.
Most of us are aware that we are influenced by those we spend time with, yet we often hang out with people who may be negative or whom we have simply outgrown without questioning the use of our valuable life-minutes. We are not talking about judgment, only to re-evaluate how we spend our life-minutes as there are only so many we are given. We want to spend the most time with the people who bring us the most joy and feel good to be around.
Become limitless in 2024 !!!
A limitless person is someone without end, limit, or boundary, and they are aware that they are the captain of their own ship. The limitless person is also a champion at acknowledging any limiting beliefs and shifting away from them. Join us for a discussion on how to become your best limitless self in 2024 !!!
Slap a gold star on your ordinary day
Many times we are looking to make larger achievements, as well as for the approval of others to notice and applaud what we have done. The true prize; however, is in the small acts of kindness and daily accomplishment that make a difference. It is also important that we take notice and give ourselves that gold star, rather than attach to an external need for approval.
Authentic gift-giving for the holidays
The holidays can bring with them lots of wonderful moments, cookies, turkey dinners, and loads of laughter. They can also bring lots of materialism, social comparison, overspending, and stress. When we step out of the holiday current and focus on the authentic gifts of the 12 days of Christmas . . . magic happens.
Gratitude is like a windshield wiper
Exercising our gratitude muscle is every bit as important as going to the gym, as the stronger it gets by doing "reps" the happier we get. It takes approximately 21 days for a habit to shift and shift, which means after following the tips in this podcast you should be able to notice a difference in how you see your world after about 3 weeks.
The prosperity mindset.
Many of us have heard that "mindset is everything" and it's the truth. This is because thoughts come first and they create the feelings that follow, which in turn lead to action. Therefore, it is neurologically impossible to feel prosperous without first thinking prosperous thoughts. In order to be prosperous we need to feel prosperous first. This is how it works. This podcast episode will discuss 10 tips for developing a prosperity mindset.
Remind yourself that you can't take it with you
Not only do we tend to accumulate way too much stuff, we also tend to waste our valuable life-minutes with the upkeep of lots of stuff. We may even spend too many valuable life-minutes cleaning the house to a level that isn't necessary on that day, rather than scaling back on the scrubbing time just a bit, and using those life-minutes to take a walk in the woods.
#essentialism #lessismore #livesimply
Practice feeling worthy. Why knowing your value is priceless.
Just like anything else, worthiness takes practice to get better at it. And, knowing our value is at the root of being able to practice self-care, as we cannot care for a self we don't value. We must learn to keep ourselves "filled up" each day. This is our number one job, as we cannot give what we do not have. In fact, keeping ourselves filled up is not only the best thing we can do for ourselves, but for the world as well. #selfcareisNOTselfish
What happens when we worry about money
Worrying about money is very common, possibly the most common outward expression of the scarcity mindset there is. The problem with worrying, other than the inherent exhaustion it brings, is that the more we do it the better we get. We can become Olympic gold medalist worriers if we put in the effort. And, as all thoughts expand, the more we allow these fear-based thoughts of lack, the more we attract lack and repel abundance.
#abundance #scarcitymindset #money
Embrace Voluntary Simplicity
Most of us have heard the overused cliché of "less is more," perhaps without realizing the effect that simplifying can have on our mental health, relationships, time, and finances.
#lessismore #simplify #declutter
Money and it's connection to our lives
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Rising above the pain caused by toxic people
As human-beings we all have our challenging moments. At times we can be annoying, selfish, and unintentionally hurtful. Toxic behavior is at a whole other level, where there is deliberate hurtful, hateful, and often manipulating behavior done with the intention of causing damage to someone else. Toxic behavior often stems from narcissism. There is often addiction involved. Being raised by or in a relationship with the toxics can take a long time to heal from, because they have made their way into our internal programming like a virus. This video will discuss the ways to survive and thrive after the tyranny of toxic behavior in your life.
#toxicparents #codependency #selfworth #innerpeace
A Healthier Happy
We have all heard the phrase "toxic positivity," yet no where in the optimism lifestyle guidebook does it say to ignore negative emotions. Negative emotion is a flashing neon sign that something needs to change and it is very important that we pay attention to these. We do not, however, need to reside in this place.
Less Coddling & More Adventure
This discussion will address the current challenges of parenting, educating, and working with anxious young adults, primarily the obstacles resulting from maladaptive avoidance behavior.
#anxiety #avoidancebehavior #genz #positivechange
Be aware of your emotional home
The quality of your life is a reflection of your emotional habits. We can allow certain memories to surface which bring with them the attached emotion. This becomes a pattern which guides us back to our "emotional home" like a homing pigeon, and most often we are completely unaware of how or why we landed there once again. This is because we have learned to be comfortable with unhealthy messaging which is largely based in shame.
#shame #codependency #mindset
Success leaves breadcrumbs; follow them
People often think that so-and-so won the "happiness lottery," or got lucky with their success in life. The high majority of the time, this is not how it works. Successful people are outwardly rewarded their diligence and tenacious time-management behind the scenes. Successful people spend their life-minutes wisely. Successful people are in alignment with their purpose.
Pace: The fastest way to get there is to slow down
As it turns out, the age old story of the tortoise and the hare also works for passion projects. Many creatives are all too familiar with what it's like to be all fired up on a good day, dropping everything else we are doing to get as far as possible with our project when we are "in the zone." However, as it turns out, this is not the most efficient or fastest way to reach your passion goal. Not at all. The idea of powering through with a turbo-burst is actually the opposite of what we creatives need to do. Instead, we need to find the "sweet spot" by creating an upper and lower range. Though it may seem counter-intuitive, this is how to get it done quickly and efficiently. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.
Simple and slow lead to progress
As they say, "slow and steady wins the race." Also, minimizing the steps to complete the tasks along the way is key to achieving goals. Simple and slow leads to big success.
#success #slowandsteady #passion #motivation
Taking control of your time: Bringing the right energy to the right activities
This is how our guest today, Ryan Dunphy, defines time management. After many years of working in the medically-based wellness world with stressed out, sick, and tired people, Ryan has come up with a new and different approach for life and business. Ryan's take on time management is that time is a finite source, everything else is a variable, and all you have to do is bring the right energies to the right activities. Also, Ryan is committed to amplifying those who have a mission to make the world a happier, healthier, and more productive place via a blend of background, stories, and comedy.
*Ryan now has his own coaching business, is a guest speaker, as well as a Talent Scout for the Rising Tide Connection, a private society of established entrepreneurs of which he is also a member.
*When Ryan is not busy at work, he can be found spending time with his wife and son hiking, kayaking, or driving around in his JEEP.
Contact: dunphy.ryan@icloud.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rdunphy/ Course: More Done in Less Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY54Uyq3-VQ
Want to meet with Ryan? https://calendly.com/ryandunphy/introductory-call-with-ryan-dunphy-2023
The Mastermind for established entrepreneurs we mentioned: http://www.mtmsuccess.com/risingtide