Zenspiration Podcast

It's safe to say that many of us experience cluttering of our minds, and that we may require an additional method of decluttering more than our rooms and homes. We go over three points in how we can start to organize our lives and minds a little more.

Jumping right back into the weekly podcasting episodes, we go over how to keep our sanity and stay content during times like these where the world is all practicing quarantining and social distancing.1. Do something you love2. Call someone and reconnect3.Exercise and do something physically

Okay we have heard this before numerous times but how many of us actually handle our stress well or know what to do during a stressful situation?We dive a little into how to implement 3 ways to cope with a stressful situation short term, and long term. Time Stamps(1)Belly breathing 3:30(2) Let Go 7:15(3) Slow Down 14:10

I think we all can be at fault for comparing ourselves to others on social media especially. It happens offline and online very much so.But do we know the underlying side effects of comparing ourselves to others online? Is it really that big of a deal?We dive into a short discussion on how comparison on social media affects us, and where should our focus be to promote better health. Time Stamps(1) Awareness 5:45(2) Comparing May Amplify Depression 10:20(3) Limit Our Exposure 18:05

Sometimes we may feel it is difficult for us to accept gifts or compliments. On the other spectrum, perhaps it is difficult for us to give without expecting anything in return.We go over how to give and receive gifts such as compliments or a smile.We deserve to have good things come into our lives.Time Stamps(1) Give From A Place Of Genuine Love 4:25(2) Have No Expectations 11:30(3) Be Accepting of Given Gifts

For many of us, change can be a scary or uncomfortable thing. Others, maybe not so much. Being human involves overcoming emotions, circumstances, and stressful situations.When we have something to move towards and show progress, we actually feel more alive. Because of this, life is more colorful and not so black and white.When we are stagnating, day to day living may feel like a bore and colorless. This is why progression and change can ad a spark to our daily lives, and give us a reason to get out of bed in the morning. Time Stamps(1) Progress Breeds Fulfillment 4:52(2) Change is Tough But Worth It 10:36(3) We Are Designed To Adapt and Grow 15:36

Many of us may have thought about leaving our comfortable jobs that pay us just enough to make ends meet and keep us undergoing the every day boring cycle of sleep, work, indulge for a few hours, then sleep. Perhaps some of you have thought about going off the grid, or just making a very big change in your lives especially during the new year of 2020.This interview, I ask a friend why did he leave a comfortable good paying job to pursue a hobby/ passion that did not pay nearly as much, while living in an R.V.We can take away from this interview that for anything in life that we desire, we must sacrifice and go after it without letting fear hold us back.Time Stamps:Introduction 0:00 - 1:45(1)Why did you leave your old lifestyle? (1:45)(2)How did you plan/manage all of the changes? (8:38)(3)How can I or someone else do the same? (39:50)

This is for individuals that maybe have never meditated before or would like to ground themselves from a cluttered mind.This meditation helps with focus, calming the mind, and bringing ourselves to the present moment by tapping into our five senses.Use headphones if you have any, but don't fret if you do not have any. Eyes closed is preferred as well.Do not worry if your thoughts come and go. This is normal and absolutely okay.

Are your belief systems helping you move forward or holding you backwards? It may be time to analyze and look at how you view the world.Is the glass half full or half empty, or perhaps maybe it's still just a glass. We go over belief systems and examples of how we can take a different approach and reassess our viewpoints on the world around us with either meditation, positive thinking, or just understanding.Time Stamps:(1) Childhood Upbringings 7:15(2) Perspective                 9:30(3)The Voice In Our Head  16:30

We may fall victim into trying to be accepted by others or know people that try a little too much in being accepted. While this may seem nice, it can hurt more than help. It often times can stem from insecurity and this can breed issues down the road for our own health, and even others.Time Stamps(1) You Ignore Your Needs 6:02(2) You May Lose Your Path 8:50(3) It May Come From Insecurity 11:30

We all lose things very close to us and have to deal with the process. However, we can approach these times of grief with a mindful standpoint or from a clear, positive mindset.It's okay to feel upset and let go of that built up tension. But it is wise to not dwell on the thought or feeling of grief for extended periods of time to where it hinders our growth and joy.Time Stamps(1) Allows us to appreciate 7:00(2) Puts things into perspective 12:00(3)We can cherish and learn (16:10)

Thank you all and welcome back! It is the fifth series of the "Seed Sprouting" continuum  and I cannot give enough gratitude for the support I am given.This series will be involving us going a little more deeper into daily stories, and other topics such as breaking old habits, belief systems, and the power of mind.Stay tuned, and feel free to direct message me on Instagram @jeremy_is_mindful. I am open to all topic suggestions!

We think we are all very patient, but perhaps we could be a little more? Maybe you want results faster in life?The episode today, involves us diving a little bit into why patience is important, how it's holding us back, and why we should implement a little more into our day to day lives.Time Stamps(1) Big things take time 5:30(2) Enjoy the Journey 10:45(3) Stop comparing and rushing to enjoy more (15:35)

Often times we get caught up in the end goal or the finish line, but fail to see the little nuggets of wisdom and insight along our paths.We can learn much about ourselves and the world around us when we pay attention to our surroundings by being mindful and picking up ways we can do better or enjoy the process.Time Stamps(1) Can't Skip Hard work 4:20(2) Being Mindful Helps With The Process 14:05(3) Desperation Breeds Insecurity 16:20

Often times, we hear about these "Self Help" speakers, books, podcasts, or videos on the internet. But Mindfulness is a practice that our minds and bodies actually tend to do naturally, we just ignore or unintentionally generate outcomes that we don't want.In other words,  we normally are aware about things happening, but not as much today because of so many distractions such as media, people, places to be etc.With intentional Mindfulness, we can be focused on what we want out of our life, and take control of where we are going.  

We can be practicing and doing the homework we study to make better choices in life, but one thing that can hold us back is our past.Our past can have limited belief systems that prevent us from moving forward, growing, and forming better relationships because of how we think ultimately.Understand that they are temporary limited belief systems, and do not need to permanently dictate our lives.Time Stamps(1) Accept it, Don't Beat Yourself Up 12:50(2) Decide To Move on, Learn From Your Past 15:07(3) Forgive, Focus on The Present 

I lightly go over overcoming and dealing with things in our lives that we can approach with a mindful manner. Note that I am not a Psychologist, but I give pointers on what has helped me, and others deal with things that we may not desire in our lives any longer.All beings can recover and overcome. You first must choose to wish it.Time Stamps(1) Acknowledge it (4:20)(2) Replace (-) with a (+) (11:00)(3) Teaching Others (16:03)

We all hear about the importance of giving, more around the holidays. But how many of us practice giving on a regular basis?Perhaps you were taught at an early age to not give because you don't have enough, or because you may be taken advantage of.Giving genuinely comes from the heart, and this is where we all should aim to live and feel.Give to Receive.Time Stamps(1) Give to Receive (4:50)(2) Promotes Endorphins (12:15)(3) Makes Us More Likable (1550)

We all come to a point where we want to give up and throw in the towel.However, what we could realize is that life will always have ups and downs, and we will have to overcome obstacles one way or another.I go over three points in how we can tackle the feeling of giving upTime Stamps(1) Realize We Are Mentally Frustrated 4:00(2) Pause, Or Take A Time Out 7:00(3) Have A Reason Bigger Than You 11:43

Believing in ourselves goes hand in hand with self confidence. With believing in ourselves, we can overcome many obstacles and situations that we may have once thought impossible.Nothing is impossible! You can handle all that life throws at you.Time Stamp(1) Reflect on The Past 4:30(2) Ask For Feedback 7:50(3) Change Belief Systems 10:00

How many of us have an issue with managing our time? We are so caught up in daily hustle and bustles of doing several things, meeting deadlines, juggling tasks. This can put us in a frustrated state of feeling overwhelmed.I give out three pointers to try and help us manage our time, or "ourselves" better, within our time.Time Stamp:(1) Stick To A Schedule 3:00(2) Have Boundaries 9:00(3) If It Takes A Minute, Or Today, Do It 14:20

Welcome to Season Four! By now, if we are practicing mindfulness, and going our best day to day, week to week, we hopefully should be seeing some efforts rewarding us! This could range from feeling lighter, having a little more of a clear mind, or simply just feeling happier overall.There are some bad times, but with these tools implemented and more to come, our lives are getting much better!Topics to come are Time Management, and Confidence Part II. Thank You All For Tuning In. Like, Download, Share, and More Importantly, Apply These Tips To Your Every Day Life!

When we change our perspective, we can change the way our life is through just our shift in view. We may complain, wish for something else, want to be in a different place in life, or want more money.However, when will these desires and wants come to an end? When we look at the world around us, we can see that what we have is already great, and we should be more patient with our journey in life.Ever been in a bad situation, that was leaving you in tunnel vision and the only thing that mattered was handling that situation, only to then realize later on that it wasn't so bad? We then learned a valuable lesson and had an "aha" moment. These are important to reflect upon to grow and change our perspective on our personal lives.Time Stamps(1) Life Lessons In The "Bad" 4:55(2) Motivate Yourself 11:00(3) Let Go Of Other People's Opinion Of Us 16:00 

Every time we compare ourselves to someone else or something else, we are prone to feeling less worthy, and happy.As humans, it is natural to compare ourselves to other people's success, looks, and social status.However, we should strive to just focus on our own success and wellness and craft our own ideal lifestyle, because you are already unique.Time Stamps(1) Depression, Anxiety, Irritation 3:35(2) Saps Us Of Our Time/Energy/Productivity 10:35(3) It Feels Ugly To Us 16:00

Financial stress is a killer, and life affecting factor. Many of us are stressed day in, and day out about our spendings, bills, and worry if we are ever going to have money in a savings account.Understand that you are not alone, and that becoming a little more aware and mindful about money can go a long way.Simply asking ourselves, "why, are we purchasing this? Or, "do I actually need this?'' Will help us get a better grip.Time Stamps(1) Budget 3:20(2) Mindful Spending 10:30(3) 50/30/20 Rule 15:15

When was the last time we said we were grateful for something? Did you know that people that show gratitude, are more prone to prolonged happiness?Practicing a little goes a long way, and we can attract good things into our lives by beginning with the now, and seeing what we are grateful for.Others will appreciate us much more, when we show them how grateful we are, thus in turn, we attract more goodness into our every day lives.Time Stamps(1) We Are Happier 3:30(2) We Are More Appreciative 8:30(3) We Attract More Good To Us 11:11

Being lazy is something we all deal with on a regular basis. How many countless hours have we lost and never can get back, from being on our smartphones, or being distracted. Even putting things off until a later time is such an easy choice to make these days.Understand that we can overcome laziness through changing our daily physical and mental states day in, and day out.Time Stamps(1) Perspective 5:20(2) Daily Habits 10:00(3) Journaling 17:00 

I think we all have come to a point where we wanted to quit because we didn't see results we were expecting or hoping for.I definitely have been there, and still to this day. Understand that the greatest people that have reached their goals, did so by sticking to their plan!

Confidence is "king" right? We all need a level of confidence, and it is a skill that can be learned!Here are my personal points and perspective on building confidence in all of us, no matter where we are.Time Stamps:(1) Overcome Struggles 8:00 (2) Self Talk 12:42(3) You Don't Need Approval 16:05                         

Season Three is here already! Thank you all for tuning in this far.This series will be another 6 - 7 episodic series where topics such as finances or food will be discussed.The seeds of our lives are the little day to day efforts, and the sprouting is the visual effort that we can experience and see from our hard work.Contact me at: Zenspirationpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: jeremy_is_mindful 

We all need to stay physically in shape, but also mentally. It is important to exercise our bodies and mind as well.We all know the benefits of staying physically active, but if our minds are not in the right place or conditioned, we may suffer consequences.Time Stamps: (1) Keeping Active 3:53  (2) Routine For Overall Mood  7:45  (3) Promotes energy, focus, benefits  13:15

We very often, get caught up in the daily hustle of being busy and never having time to ourselves to do what we want to do. Act before you become ill, and pull your hair out (if you haven't already) and learn how to start giving yourself some mindful care.Time Stamps: (1) Be Aware 3:00  (2) Say No To Things 6:30  (3) Give Yourself Time  10:00

We are human, and rely on these for fulfilling lifestyles. We do indeed need friends (some) and more importantly ourselves.They are important for Human Fulfillment, Growing/Changing, and to Rely On.

We do not know where our future will take us. That is okay. All we need to do, is focus on the present day moment, and what matters in the now.Time Stamps: (1) It's okay 3:55  (2) Surrender 10:55   (3) Breathe 16:40

Daily habits are important to our success and direction in life. We often allow ourselves to get caught in the hustle and bustle of daily circumstances. When we form habits that benefit us, they become second nature and require little to no thinking or processing. With this in mind, our habits (if aligned to our goals) help move us in the direction we ultimately wish to go in, increasing our chances of staying on track and getting closer to our ideal place in life

Changing our perspective can change our whole world. Ever realized that something in your past that was labeled bad, turned out to not be so bad after all? Or ever have an "aha" moment where your view on something changed?  This can be very beneficial and life changing.Time Stamps:"Bad" isn't bad (3:26) Rewrite the past (15: 25)Promoting Health (20:44)

Going through life without a sense of clarity can definitely hold us back from being our full potential. Without clarity, we are prone to making more mistakes, and ending up in situations we may not want to be in.Time Stamps of Tips(1)Set the tone 2:16 (2)Declutter 8:32 (3) Check in 15:30 

Finding our way in life can be very daunting, and stressful. To many, it may cause us anxiety, and to cling onto our hair.Yes, it can take some time, but it is very possible and takes more effort in looking within ourselves.Time Stamp of Tips(1) Inner Child 3:09 (2) Routine 5:44 (3) Strengths 14:34

Series two is about "nurturing the seeds" in your life that were planted from series one.Planting our seeds in life means formulating good habits, feeding our minds with positive material, taking care of ourselves etc. This series Nurturing Our Seeds, is a "How To" guide giving a bit more in depth explanation.Contact: Zenspirationpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Jeremy_is_mindful

The past is in the past, the future is non existent, and the only thing real is the present moment.It's difficult to accept things for the way they may turn out to be. Understand that we are all human, and to relieve ourselves from suffering over not accepting things for the way they are, (getting fired, society, loved one's habits, etc) we must LET GO, and ACCEPT life for the way it is.In the end, it just may be what we need to get us to where we want to or need to go in life.

 "Everything that happens to us, is the best possible thing to happen."How many times have we clenched onto a grudge or had an expectation of someone, an event, or ourselves? Too many times, do we get caught up in the need to hang on to things that are not benefiting us.For example, we cling onto an expected outcome of a new relationship, or job outcome. We then start playing scenarios in our head that may not even happen. 

Certain times in our lives, we have felt crippled or stuck because this thing called anxiety has us in a downward spiral or perhaps gives us this clenching feeling in our chest. Understand that it can be managed by first knowing what exactly is happening. Anxiety will not necessarily just "go away" but just like clouds in the sky, thoughts and feelings will pass. I share some tools from my firsthand experience on how to manage it.

Often times, we tell ourselves that we will "be happy" when we finally get that paid internship, promotion, relationship, dream house, or desired income. When in reality, that is not true happiness. Happiness is a state of being, a choice, a mindset.When we put ourselves in the mindful habit of believing that we require external things to become truly happy, we set ourselves up for an endless cycle of being let down. We often do not need those external things to be happy. 

 Having a mindful approach to life is a skill that is not easy to build, but reaps many benefits. Being involved fully in day to day interactions allows us to be focused, appreciative, and to have a clearer mind..A mindful approach to life, allows us to take situations for exactly how they are (without assumptions), and gives us the capability to choose how to act instead of just responding based on impulse.