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“How many apps are open in your mind right now- we can control our mind like we can control our smart phone”
My guest on this week’s episode of The Lifestyle First Podcast is Pandit Dasa, former Monk turned mindfulness expert, international speaker and author of the books, “Urban Monk” and “Turn off the Apps.”
In this episode we:
Discuss internal calmness independent of our external environment
Explore using mindfulness to deal with the tremors and turbulence of life
Talk about our constant traffic jam of thoughts
Uncover how we can control our mind like we can control our smart phone
Discuss the analogy of apps and explore what you can close out that is draining your battery
Consider the day as a journey and the need for need rest areas to fill up your tank.
Explore mindfulness at work by being aware of emotions and grounding in the present moment
Apply mindfulness to the appreciation of the contribution of colleagues
Highlight the expression of gratitude as a powerful force that can never be taken away
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1. The one question we discuss is “How can you be more mindful at work?”
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2. The two references we look at are
(i) Pandit Dasa. Urban Monk. Exploring Karma, Consciousness and the Divine. 2013.
https://www.panditdasa.com/books
(ii) Pandit Dasa. Closing the Apps: how to be mindful at work and at home. 2020.
https://www.panditdasa.com/books
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3. The three actions to take are:
· When you first wake up take 10 deep breaths and think of one thing you’re grateful for.
· At work try to appreciate a colleague and their contribution, especially a colleague you may not get on with.
· When you start dinner with your family of friends let everyone share what they’re grateful for.
Which of these 3 actionable tips will you implement?
Leave your comments below.
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DISCLAIMER: This content does not constitute or substitute personal one-to-one professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or health care professional with questions about your health.
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