Our Mindfulness Journey

Today we are reviewing John’s thoughts on his Mindfulness and Inner Health goals from John’s website: www.johnodavidson.com John talked about his phases to changing a Habit: Phase 1: Assessment. What is the goal and what I hope to get out of it? Phase 2: Start building the Habit Phase 3: Growth & Build/Tweak the process to … Continue reading 047 Mindfulness Habits 6/22/18 →

Today we are talking with Charles about the Orange Frog. In this episode we will talk about: The Happiness Advantage The 4 Seasons as illustrated by the 4 frogs The Actionable takeaway: Happiness is a Choice Ted’s talk referenced: https://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_work http://www.orangefrogbook.com/

Today John gives his thoughts on how meditation and mindfulness has helped decrease his stress at work. He reviews : Types of meditation Quick Breathing Exercise Actionable Takeaway: The 4-week meditation challenge: meditation.smallactionablehabits.com —————————————————– Don’t miss a Podcast: http://smallactionablehabits.com/subscribe All the Online Courses: http://courses.smallactionablehabits.com http://www.Facebook.com/SmallActionableHabits

In this episode we talk with Johanna Smith, a Certified Primal Health Coach that combines Primal with Usui Reiki energy work. We cover: What is Reiki What are Chakras Her walk with MS Referenced Video: Minding your mitochondria | Dr. Terry Wahls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLjgBLwH3Wc Actionable Takeaways: Open your mind – Google: Reiki and learn more https://terrywahls.com/about-the-wahls-protocol/ … Continue reading Usui Reiki with Primal Enlightenment →

In this show our local Planetarium Curator (and Vice President of Programs) Renae joins us to give an overview of what to expect from the free Relax under the Stars event held the first Wednesday of every month, 12-1 pm downtown Peoria, IL She goes over: 15 minutes talking about the basics and where we are … Continue reading Relax Under the Stars [Local Event] →

In this show John passes along the idea of a Happiness Haiku. A Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry traditionally expressing a single feeling or impression – in this case Happiness. He didn’t mention it but usually a Haiku and contains three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables, respectively. Read more details at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haiku … Continue reading Happiness Haiku →

Today John is giving his 5 Rules for Minimalism and Essentialism Actionable Takeaways: Just in Case Rule: http://www.theminimalists.com/jic/ Do you use it? (90/90): http://www.theminimalists.com/ninety/ Do less in order to do more: http://smallactionablehabits.com/time [Previous Time Podcast] Going to take 2 min, do it [GTD 2 Minute Rule: https://lifehacker.com/use-the-two-minute-rule-to-stop-procrastinating-and-get-1521792128] Say ‘no’ more often that ‘yes’ [Derek Sivers’s Book … Continue reading OMJ11 5 Rules for Minimalism and Essentialism →

In the Float Morton episode I was pro Float tank. In this short update I talk with my wife about the another side to Sensory Deprivation Tank. We always like to present both sides when we can. —————————————- More info on Our Mindfulness Journey: http://omj.smallactionablehabits.com To take our 4 week Meditation challenge: http://meditation.smallactionablehabits.com YouTube: https://goo.gl/NDBL4G

Today we have an interview with Michael Bell owner of Stress Busters in Morton IL – https://stressbustersfloat.com/ We talked about: Why John was looking into floating Why Mike decide to add a Float tank Explain the method and characteristics: size of the tank, light, filter water John talked about his float In the area: www.stressbustersonline.com and on … Continue reading SPH080 Float Morton – Sensory Deprivation Tank →

It’s been 2 months since we rolled out the Virtual Meditation Program. We are happy to have Rachel give us her thought on giving the plan a try. References: Spotify Kids Playlist Yammer Group Tim’s thought on Meditation

Notes from Suzanne Clausen’s talk: •Greater Good Science Center – http://greatergood.Berkley.edu •Harvard Business Review – http://HBR.org •Mindful.org – http://Mindful.org •WebMD – http://www.webmd.com •American Psychological Association – http://APA.org •Our Mindfulness Journey on Yammer – https://www.yammer.com/cat.com/#/threads/inGroup?type=in_group&feedId=12248798  

Here Mandy’s experiences as she moves across the country and picks up a little of the Minimalists mindset. See how picking a house with 60% the sq ft changed her mindset. I’m thinking that Meditation guide from last month sure came in useful

Welcome to Our Mindfulness Journey, Week 4 – If you are just finding us or starting make sure you switch to Week 1 and do to meditation.smallprimalhabits.com for details. Agenda Accountability Check/Dirty Laundry App Check Will we continue Recap- Where we where from where we ended Tweaks for next Month (yep, we are done with weeks) … Continue reading Meditation Week 4 – Month in Review →

Agenda: Accountability Check/Dirty Laundry App Check > New app: Aware Encouragement – Need a push here are some videos:  > Tim Ferriss has a 20 min on how/why/tips that is fantastic called “Tim Ferriss on how to start meditating” > 15 Alternatives to Sitting Meditation (talks about Surfing, Paddle Board, Yoga, Hiking and more) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRL5qoxe-7s > Listener … Continue reading Meditation Week 3 – Retrospective →

– Accountability Check – App Check > New mention: Audible ‘Channels for Prime” [included in amazon Prime] affirmation: 6m Stress free life, 10m Get things done (no tracking – Encouragement – Need a push or some reading? 10% happier by Dan Harris 8 Minute Meditation Expanded: Quiet Your Mind. by Victor Davich -Tweaks for next … Continue reading Meditation Week 2 – How are we Doing →

Let’s get started with our intro week Reviewed 3 high-level meditation types (John’s opinion) App Review Our Why and some benefits to Body and Brain We outline our plan and process Still want to read more? Beginning a Primal Meditative Practice

Today we are backing up a bit to add a “Pre” Week or what we will call a Week 0. We are lucky to have Suzy Clausen to add her expertise to the Meditation Guide. As we got feedback we update the process to give you a little more of an action plan to get … Continue reading Meditation Week 0 – Getting Ready →

Everyone embraces minimalism differently – Today is a techy Minimalist Review If it’s worth keeping – it’s worth organizing > Moved google to mass folder files/photos relying on search Upped the $20/20min Rule to $30/Amazon 2-day Family experiences, not gifts > I Have fantastic auto awesome videos from Children playhouse and other experiences Leave you with … Continue reading Minimalism Tech Tuesday →

What is this minimalism? Minimalism is a tool that can assist you in finding freedom. Freedom from fear, worry, being overwhelmed, or trapped in the consumer culture we’ve built our lives around. Hear two peoples thoughts on the Minimalism movement. The lessons they learned on having a different mindset. Full Transcript