Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff with Kristine Carlson

One Nation: We Are American

In the wake of what has been the most intense presidential election in our lifetime - if not in history - half of our nation is celebrating the new president-elect, while the other sits in grief. We must remember that we ARE one country; united. Indivisible.

 

The voice of America has revealed what is in the hearts of many, but not all.

 

So as Americans, we must overcome these incredibly divisive times - from the election to the pandemic, and civil unrest - to come together as one unified nation. How do we do this? It begins by holding space for opinions that differ from our own, by finding it within our hearts to respect and honor the values and beliefs of all of our brothers and sisters across the country, and ultimately, to every corner of our tiny blue planet. 

 

Regardless of who you voted for, it’s likely that we now share the SAME wish - that President-Elect Biden will keep his word, and will help to restore the soul of our nation and unify the American people.

 

Calm Down, Come Alive Series: Be Here, Now

All we have is the present moment. In this age of dramatic change and upheaval, many of us are living anywhere BUT the present. We worry and fret about the future and what it holds. So how do we live in the present moment - and find happiness -amid uncertainty?

 

In an age of dramatic change and upheaval, many of us are living anywhere BUT the present. 

 

It’s all too easy to get lost “future-tripping” - wondering if we’ll contract the virus with every excursion outside of our home, fretting about our financial futures, or wondering what’s going to happen with our political affairs. 

 

While it can be helpful to think ahead so we can detect threats and make pivots and changes accordingly, the truth is that we cannot find happiness anywhere except the present moment. 

 

So how do we live in the present moment amid uncertainty?

 

In this podcast episode, I explain how fitness, mindfulness, and breathwork have contributed to my ability to live FULLY in the present moment.

 

• Calm down and arrive back in your body.
• Reclaim the mental clarity you need to choose your next steps.
• Find what excites you - to ignite you!
• Be HERE... now. 

Calm Down, Come Alive Series: Creating Distance Between You and Anxiety

You’re not alone if you are among the struggling right now. If you’re feeling anxious, uncertain, or scared, Kristine shares some actionable tips to help you put some miles between your heart and all of those unwelcome feelings. 

 

By now, the reality of the pandemic has set in for all of us giving us more time to reflect and consider this “new normal.” When it comes to the way we work, go to school, socialize, and even shop for groceries - everything has changed. And as we stand on uncharted territory, this is causing anxiety for many.

 

Kristine shares how she is actively overcoming the anxiety that the pandemic has brought up for HER; particularly when it came to major changes that happened within her beloved retreat business and with her team.

 

Listen in and learn:

 

• How to pull back, simplify and save money right now
• One powerful insight on how to move through discomfort
• An empowering idea on how you can “choose better”
• How to take action in a new direction to alleviate your anxiety

These ideas and personal stories shared by Kristine Carlson will help you put some much-needed miles between you and any unwelcome feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, and uncertainty! 

If this episode was valuable to you, be sure to check out our popular Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Happiness Course, You Can Be Mindful! by going here. In this course [with acclaimed mindfulness expert Dr. Shauna Shapiro], you’ll learn how to develop and deepen your mindfulness practice for greater clarity and calm.

Calm Down, Come Alive Series: Choose Better

Have your daily wellness practices fallen by the wayside in these tough times? Please, don’t beat yourself up! This is not the time or season to be hard on yourself.

However, please know that there’s no better time than NOW to make better choices that will help you feel (and look) your best.

So starting today, make a list of the ways you could make better choices to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. I suggest you designate a special journal or planner you can use just for this purpose. Intention is powerful! And by making a list, you’ll hold yourself accountable for these wiser choices. 

 

Here are a few examples of the choices you may wish to improve upon:

 

Could you reduce your sugar intake? 

Spend more time in your meditation practice? 

Take that nature walk every day after work?

Turn off your cell phone after 8 PM?

Cook fresh, healthy meals at home instead of takeout?

Say “no” to one unnecessary errand or chore?

 

And as you begin to reintegrate those daily practices that help you calm down and feel better, you’ll begin to reclaim your inner power and your sense of vitality. When you calm down, you DO come alive. 

 

If this episode was valuable to you, be sure to check out our popular Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Happiness Course You Can Be Mindful! by going here. In this course [with acclaimed mindfulness expert Dr. Shauna Shapiro], you’ll learn how to develop and deepen your mindfulness practice for greater clarity and calm.

Calm Down, Come Alive Series: Alter Your Expectations for a Better Experience

Our expectations determine how we experience our reality. Learn how to engage in present moment thinking so you can release your preconceived ideas of how life “should” be, so you can embrace and fully wake up to what it is. 

 

Expectation is one of the root causes of our suffering. 

 

Our experience in life is colored by our expectations - expectations of others, of society, and of ourselves. And then, there are also the expectations others have of us. 

 

But, we can let go of our expectations through the power of awareness and present moment thinking.

 

How so, you might ask? 

 

Consider this story of the Thai Buddhist master and the broken goblet:

 

“You see this goblet?” — asks Achaan Chaa, the Thai Buddhist master.

 

“For me, this glass is already broken. I enjoy it; I drink out of it. It holds my water admirably, sometimes even reflecting the sun in beautiful patterns. But when I put this glass on the shelf and the wind knocks it over or my elbow brushes it off the table, and it falls to the ground and shatters, I say, “Of course.”

 

When I understand that the glass is already broken, every moment with it is precious.”

 

By learning how to release our expectations, we reduce our suffering and improve the quality of our life experience.

 

I share a present moment living practice you can begin today so you can wake up to experiencing your life through a whole new lens.

 

If this episode was valuable to you, be sure to check out our popular Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Happiness Course You Can Be Mindful! by going here. In this course [with acclaimed mindfulness expert Dr. Shauna Shapiro], you’ll learn how to develop and deepen your mindfulness practice for greater clarity and calm.

Calm Down, Come Alive Series: Overwhelmed and Over it with Christine Arylo

Women’s leadership advisor and coach Christine Arylo shares her wisdom, strategies, and ‘superpowers’ to stay calm and productive in these intense times. Learn how to move on from “survival mode” and begin thriving again!

Calm Down, Come Alive Series: Take a Breath

No matter who you are, or where you live, chances are that your life has recently undergone significant change. In this episode, you’ll learn how to reconnect with your breath so you can “track” the source of any anxiety you may be experiencing - allowing you to step fully into life as it is.

Life has changed. No matter who you are and where you live, chances are that your life has changed to some degree in these times; be it in your career, in your household, or even just in your conscious or subconscious awareness that the world is now a much different place. 

 

Common feelings and experiences in the wake of such uncertainty can be:

 

• A sense of groundlessness
• Free-floating anxiety
• Weight gain or loss
• Emotional eating or drinking
• Physiological symptoms, like tension or fluttering

 

If you too recognize any of these symptoms of stress, you’ll greatly benefit from this episode, where Kristine Carlson shares her key insights and strategies on how to calm down and feel better amidst the turbulence. 

 

You’ll learn how to reconnect with your breath and to your body so you can “track” the feelings that are causing you stress. Once you understand it, you can better manage it. 

 

Plus, you’ll leave this episode with a clear understanding of what it means to step into life right now, as it is with a newfound sense of gratitude. Allow your most vibrant life to emerge fully in bloom once again!

 

If this episode was valuable to you, be sure to check out our popular Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Happiness Training Courses by going here. In these courses, you’ll learn the strategies and tried-and-true tools on how to reduce anxiety and live a happier life from the Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff series - with over 30 million books sold! 

 

Calm Down, Come Alive Series: Resilience with Rob Clark

It takes more than a positive attitude to overcome difficult situations! In this new interview with resilience expert Rob Clark, you’ll learn his groundbreaking philosophies on overcoming adversity - and you’ll know exactly what it takes to calm down and feel better when life throws you an unexpected curveball. 

Life just keeps throwing us one curveball after another! As we manage the extended and uncertain nature of the pandemic, we are now called on to handle race-based trauma, environmental chaos and political unrest like never before...and positive thinking just isn’t going to cut it.

 

In this new interview, Kristine Carlson sits down with resilience expert Rob Clark to learn his key philosophies and tactics on how to manage adversity. You’ll learn the next steps to take whenever you’re feeling overcome, overwhelmed, and afraid.  

 

If you’re worried that your personal challenges may feel too large to overcome, please be assured that resilience is innate within all of us. We simply just have to clear the barriers to our own inner strength so we can calm down, feel better, and live with grace and resilience. You can do this!

 

And if this interview was valuable to you, you won’t want to miss Rob Clark’s weekly blog The Resilient Worker @ www.resilientworker.net, which delivers 600 words of resilient inspiration to his readers every Monday morning. 

 

His new book Everyday Resilience for Everyday Heroes is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble online, and everywhere books are sold! 

To help you calm down and feel better, be sure to check out our popular Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Happiness Training Courses >> HERE. In these courses, you’ll learn the strategies and tried-and-true tools on how to reduce anxiety and live a happier life from the Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff series - with over 30 million books sold!

Spiritual Living Series: Three Stories of Kismet

Have you ever encountered something by chance - and felt that it was meant to be? 

We hear stories of people bumping into each other on a crowded sidewalk; only to fall in love… or receiving a phone call that changes their life forever. 

Derived from the Arabic word qisma (meaning “lot”), the word Kismet describes these magical moments that shape our lives. 

Listen in, and learn how to open yourself to the divine mysteries of life in this new podcast episode - and reclaim your faith that the next miracle is awaiting you. Kristine even shares a few of her own Kismet experience

Spiritual Living Series: Release Your Ego To Come Alive

Safe, or stuck? Don’t let your ego keep you in lockdown. Learn how the ego works so you can release its grip - and live life with the fullest expression of who you truly are.