Be Still with Beth

Can you believe it – we are 3 months into 2021! Let's take a pause to reflect and check in with your word of the year and any goals you've set for this year. This process of reflection and checking in is important to maintaining focus throughout the year. If you are just joining the podcast, head back to episode 001 when I discussed what a word of the year is and how it provides vision and structure to your year. In this episode, I share a recap of how I am doing with my word “commitment” and the areas I am struggling in. I also share another way to provide goals for your year in the 21 for 2021 approach. Hear some of the 21 items on my list and how I'm doing accomplishing them or have even changed some since the beginning of the year. If you don't have a word of the year or any items set for your year, you can start today! Right where you are, you can begin with a word and goals for the rest of the year! It's never too late to start new! Follow me Instagram @BeStillBeth or on Facebook Be Still Yoga or visit Be Still Yoga.

I am changing it up this week and providing a short meditation instead of a regular podcast show. There are many forms of meditation and it is not a one size fits all. In this episode, I will share the brief benefits of meditation and how anchoring to our breath can be a great meditation to begin with as our breath is our life source. The meditation begins at about 8:30. Enjoy! Please download for later or share with a friend! Thank you for being here and sharing in this space with me. Follow me Instagram @BeStillBeth or on Facebook Be Still Yoga or visit Be Still Yoga.

Have you had one of those weeks? The pressure you put on yourself continues to build up. Well friends, I am right there with you! We can be our own worst enemy and put incredible expectations on ourselves that are not necessary. That was how I felt this week so I know that this will resonate with you as well. Grab a cup of coffee or maybe even a cocktail and listen in as I share some of the expectations that I've held on myself in regard to my health, spirituality, relationships, and finances/career. I'm always a work in progress and definitely not perfect at this, although I provide you with the below simple tips to help reset your mind and LET GO of some of these pressures. 1. Be Aware & Stop - do not believe what you are feeling or thinking as you may be looking through a distorted lens. Being aware that you are holding yourself to unnecessary expectations allows you to pause the brain to train it for something better. 2. Breathe. Be still with the Pause - once you notice it, take some deep breaths the clear the mind to allow new energy and thought patterns to be brought into your body. 3. Act with a good new habit - do something that your brain enjoys such as getting outdoors, music, exercise, etc. this helps rewire the brain to come to this quicker each time. 4. Reflect & Journal - our bodies want to stay in the comfort so during times of discomfort and resistance, you will notice patterns. Writing these down allows you to see your growth in this area and be a witness to the painful and emotional times. Thank you for being here and sharing in this space with me. I am forever grateful and honored! Follow me Instagram @BeStillBeth or on Facebook Be Still Yoga or visit Be Still Yoga.

“I didn't lead you here to fail.” ~Michelle Siner Why does it seem so hard to share our faith or practice our faith in a business secular world? It's almost like a light switch that flips on or off depending on who, where, or what we are doing. So, if you are like many and struggle to keep faith center whether that is in your own business as an entrepreneur or maybe in your job working with an organization, take a listen as Michelle Siner shares some of her journey through 2020. Michelle is the owner of Burn Boot Camp in Fleming Island, FL and like most fitness clubs and studios she faced very uncertain times in 2020 and had to pivot her business quickly as well as trust in the plans the Lord set her to do. Throughout her story she shares what helped her keep her focus for her business and her faith during the most uncertain season as a business owner. Follow me Instagram @BeStillBeth or on Facebook Be Still Yoga or visit Be Still Yoga.

Looking for a community that can support you to move into a space of more awareness of yourself and live in the present movement? I highly recommend joining the #Now – a movement towards conscious living group on Facebook and connect with Joanne Adducci. Joanne is a Mindshift Mentor and Feel Good Facilitator at Falling Together, LLC. On this episode, she shares why she started this group and how she hopes it continues to help find inner healing and live in the present moment. Follow Joanne on Instagram @allaboutjo or join the Facebook group #Now – a movement towards conscious living. Follow me Instagram @BeStillBeth or on Facebook Be Still Yoga or visit Be Still Yoga. Book referenced in this show is the Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz.

Check-in time...How are you doing? Most will probably say, fine – I typically say this as well. This week it's time to get raw and real to share how my week REALLY was.... spoiler alert, it wasn't my best week. But despite feeling down, defeated, and simply worn out, I share my reflection of what I learned during these few days and how I use tools to shift into a more peaceful state of mind for my mind, body, soul, and spirit! It's okay to have days that aren't all positive or joyful although we do have control over how we respond and shift out of the rut. At the end of today's episode, I will lead you through a short meditation to feel your body in the present moment and be aware of an emotion that your body is physically feeling. The meditation will start at about minute 23. Follow me Instagram @BeStillBeth or on Facebook Be Still Yoga or visit Be Still Yoga.

“I was given the freedom to be still.” ~Michael Swartz If you were given the opportunity to take inventory of your life and change careers, would you? Michael Swartz faced a similar reality as he was on a family vacation. He and his wife asked themselves, what would they have done differently? This is the turning point in his journey, and he takes a leap of faith to change careers for the betterment of his health and his future family. Listen to hear how he navigated this career change and how you can do the same with taking a risk to dive deeper into living your true purpose. Find Michael on Facebook at Michael T. Swartz or www.swartzfp.com. Follow me Instagram @BeStillBeth or on Facebook Be Still Yoga or visit Be Still Yoga. Books referenced in the podcast to check out: -“Deep Survival” by Laurence Gonzales -“Stumbling on Happiness” by Daniel Gilbert -“Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle” by Amelia Nagoski and Emily Nagoski -“Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drivers Our Success” by Adam Grant

"Don't try to fast track God's plan for your life - it's going to happen. You need to wait for the Lord to give you the direction and timing." ~Jarod Gordon The Lord plants seeds into our lives. These seeds may take time to go deep into the soil before sprouting up in our lives. But when we are obedient in listening to the Lord and following His plans for our journey, we can see the fruits of these seeds in our future. Pastor Jarod Gordon of Capitoland Church joins me today to share part of his journey from marrying his high school sweetheart, going from a front row saved Christian to becoming a Pastor, moving from FL to WI with no job lined up, and publishing a book! Pastor Jarod reminds us that in order to discern the Lord's voice, we need to be in His alive and active word - THE BIBLE - and as we begin to understand his calming voice, we will begin to hear God in the whispers as he is always close to us. When you begin to hear the voice of God and obey His commands and abide in Him, then we will bear much fruit from those seeds sown. Find Pastor Jarod at Capitoland Church in Madison, WI or on Instagram @Jarod_Gordon and Facebook Jarod Lee Gordon. Check out his book "Fortify: Strengthen to Defend" on Amazon. Follow me Instagram @BeStillBeth or on Facebook Be Still Yoga or visit Be Still Yoga.

When you are hit with news of a disease in your body, how do you respond and keep hope alive for your future? Listen as Dr. Kella Price shares her testimony and insight to fighting for your health and believing there is hope on the other side of the challenges. Her steadfast faith in God's plan for her life to serve others on their health and wellness journey, while fighting herself is inspirational and beautiful to hear. Find out more about Kella and her resources at www.kellaprice.org or on Facebook @HealthyFitFoundation. Follow me Instagram @BeStillBeth or on Facebook Be Still Yoga or visit Be Still Yoga.

We all have journeys and stories to share about how we got to where we are today. Here is a glimpse into my journey that started about 12 years ago with my first fitness instruction job. I share specific moments that I had to pivot my mindset, career, and relationships while still looking for the blessings in those difficult memories. I hope you are encouraged to start new and make changes while staying true to your authentic self. Enjoy my journey and I look forward to sharing my future journey with you. **I apologize for the sound on this episode as I am working to fix the microphone issue. I felt this first recording needed to be shared just as it was so I appreciate your grace and understanding. Thank you!!** Want to share your journey? Follow me Instagram @BeStillBeth or on Facebook Be Still Yoga or visit Be Still Yoga. Be Well Friends!

In this episode, I share some insight to the idea of creating one word for 2021. This word provides focus for your entire year, not just for your new year resolutions or goals but to encourage you to keep focused and aligned on what truly matters to be your best self throughout the entire year. It's not a race to the end of the year, so enjoy the journey and see how this word changes your perspective and challenges you to grow this year! Share your one word on Instagram using #BeStillBeth. I'll encourage you and cheer you on throughout the year! Follow me Instagram @BeStillBeth or on Facebook Be Still Yoga or visit Be Still Yoga.

We are excited to be launching the Be Still podcast with Beth McGowan.