Show Notes
For the last five years, I’ve meditated almost every single day.
Although highly requested... I was so intimidated to make this video. It is incredibly hard to put five years of deep, soul-shifting lessons into words without sounding cliché. But so many of you have been asking about my practice, so I wanted to finally sit down and try to extract my biggest lessons.
Grab a cup of tea, get comfy, and let’s chat. This is a longer one!! I’m sharing how this daily practice completely saved my mental health, my biggest struggles, and the 10 lessons that changed how I view the world. Whether you’re a total beginner looking for simple mindfulness tips, or you’ve been on a self-improvement journey for years, I hope this helps you let go of the pressure, stop watching the clock, and just reconnect with who you really are.
I hope you enjoy!!
In this video:
0:00 introduction 2:00 how i learned about meditation 3:30 meditation anchors you in the present 5:40 time is the hindrance 8:30 There is no “success" with meditation 10:48 what to do when your thoughts are racing 13:15 the importance of breathwork 14:13 *why* we have racing thoughts (science) 18:40 meditation puts a pause on the threat system 23:58 how to separate yourself from your thoughts 25:39 You need time to realize you don't need time 26:27 Start with meditation apps. But your breath is the greatest teacher. 28:27 my favourite types of meditations 30:51 Final thoughts
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