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Embark on a serene journey to peace and tranquility with this six-minute guided meditation. Sometimes, it can all feel like too much, causing us to feel like we are struggling to shake off the weighty thoughts, worries, and mind residue of the challenges before us. Know that you are not alone. Consider investing in yourself in mindful meditation by exploring this guided meditation written and recorded by Coach Nate, which provides a path to escape, even if only momentarily, into a symphony of internal peace as you journey toward self-discovery.  Allow yourself to release stress, worry, anxiety, turmoil, fear, and other emotions that do not serve while creating a peaceful and protective cocoon of warmth and calm through deep breathing and mindfulness. At the same time, you spend precious time doing self-care to help you relax, soothe, let go, rejuvenate, reclaim your energy, and embrace a sense of relaxation, calm, and peace.

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There is very little in life that we control outside ourselves, our behaviors, and our actions. Experiencing the estimated thousands of thoughts we face daily can feel overwhelming. We are best served when trying to change our behaviors by doing so at the thought stage, before developing an emotion around the thought, and before we act on it. We can learn to manage our thoughts instead of them controlling us. When practiced with intention, over time, we can reduce the frequency and intensity of harmful thoughts by recognizing those that are impractical, causing us to feel anxiety, upset, or low mood. One way to achieve this is by replacing negative thoughts, when they occur, with other thoughts. It can be a completely different subject, thoughts of gratitude or thankfulness. By practicing the technique of thought-stopping and replacement, we stand a greater chance of changing lanes from thoughts that do not serve us to those that can help us. This does not imply that we can eliminate all negative thoughts - that is unrealistic. Nor is it to say just stop thinking negative thoughts, and everything will suddenly improve. Thoughts are a naturally occurring process that can occur in our subconscious mind, where often, we are unaware of the storm brewing until it is upon us. What we can control, however, is the quantity, duration, quality, and impact of our thoughts by being intentional about shifting to productive thoughts, which help us experience greater peace and well-being. Making a conscious effort to develop constructive and helpful thinking habits can create more of the thoughts we want, reducing those we dislike that are harmful to us. No one has more control over this process than ourselves - we alone hold the key to that door. 

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More often than not, what we experience in life helps to shape our views, thoughts, and behaviors. This can lead to the creation and existence of internal conflicts. Many times, when we encounter toxic behaviors from others, it is a direct result of their internal conflicts stemming from their traumas and life experiences. In other words, they are hurting, struggling, and feeling less than on the inside. It is helpful to remember that when we encounter mistreatment without cause or proper justification, their actions and behaviors have far more to do with the war they are waging internally than it has to do with you. To stop taking things personally is a strong and nearly impenetrable shield of protection against the pain resulting from the misgivings of others who are at war with themselves.

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How often do we ask ourselves “why” when the behavior we experience from others is the same as it has always been? As creatures of habit, we tend to gravitate toward familiarity, even when it is unhealthy and even painful for us. When we fully embrace that we do not control others and that their behaviors predominately stem from their life experiences, we begin to free ourselves from the revolving, perpetual circus the toxic behaviors of others can have on us. By accepting people are who they show themselves to be and shifting our focus from what they are doing to what we can do for ourselves, our mental health, and our well-being, we realize we have no obligation to continue to go to the circus and become flustered by their flying monkeys. 

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Not much in life is permanent - not even our very own lives. We may desire and be passionate about holding on to something, but that in and of itself does not mean it will remain or even last as long as we like. Our becoming too comfortable accepting less than we should for ourselves, even with the unpleasant, can lead to complacency and stagnation. Sometimes, our growth depends on our willingness and ability to let go of what does not serve us or is hindering our path. Embracing rather than resisting positive change is one way to accomplish this sometimes difficult transition. This pathway can lead to the life and the person we want to live and become. If it’s gone, needs to go, hurts too much, or is blocking your progress, let it go and walk away to grow.

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Most have probably heard the saying, “Small minds talk about people, average minds discuss events and great minds discuss ideas.” While the interpretations may vary, the spirit is meant to point out that if we consume ourselves by looking down on, finding fault with, and judging others, therein lay the extent of our world, existence, and impact - small. When we focus on only the flaws in others, we distract ourselves from seeing, embracing, developing, and refining our very own opportunities for growth, development, and improvement. Even standing still can mean going backward in a world of perpetual motion. If those we judge seek to improve and better themselves, it won’t be long before they surpass us while we are so busy trying to tear them down. This, in turn, can potentially create a vicious cycle we fabricate of persistent envy of their progress hindered by our self-created stagnation. Being the bigger person and concentrating on the areas we can improve, grow, and develop serves us best in helping us live up to our fullest potential instead of down to just above that which we find repugnant or beneath us. The next time you are tempted to find fault in others, ask yourself which area(s) you can do or be better in instead of sharing your opinion of someone else’s perceived shortcomings with them. Growth is found in letting that higher focus guide you to a better version of yourself – one that you can be proud of and live up to.

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Many have come to believe that they need others to complete them. As humans, yes, most of us naturally desire belonging, socialization, and companionship. The question to ask ourselves is at what cost?’ Having a quality support system for the good times and the not-so-good can be highly beneficial. It can also be highly unhealthy, detrimental, and even dangerous to our mental health and well-being to become dependent on those who only have their own selfish interests in mind with little to no regard for our own. Know the difference between people who want you around only for what you can do for them vs. those who desire to be a part of your life, willing to make and hold space for you simply because of the person that you are, with nothing for them to gain, no need for you to do, give, or sacrifice for them. Like unconditional love, this type of motive-free relationship, rare as it they are to find, is priceless. Always know that the most important person you need, the one you can depend on, is yourself. 

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An inevitability in this life is that we will experience times when someone does something that we find hurtful. Sometimes, it is intentional on their behalf, while most times, it is unintended. That does not change the fact that it can be painful. If we are being honest, we all make mistakes. There is a saying that goes; the first time is a mistake; the second time is a choice. When we experience behaviors that wound us and address that behavior with the person, hopefully, they apologize with remorse, and the behavior changes - does not repeat. However, in cases where their chief concern is regret for having been caught and called out or their behavior is repeated again and again, we are then best served to accept the apology and let go of the negative baggage of unforgiveness. However, we have no obligation to allow the person access or reentry into our lives. To deny access is not a petty act of holding a grudge but, instead, an act of self-care. We preserve and protect our mental health and well-being by creating and upholding boundaries between us and those people, places, and things that repeatedly disturb our peace, be it intentional or unintentional. Denying access to bad actors is a way of granting kindness to yourself.

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Environments where there is increasing emphasis being placed on external influences, significance seeking, and the undo pressure to be “better” than everyone else can produce high levels of toxicity to our peace and well-being. While competition in some forms can be healthy, persistent and unnecessary comparisons to others can be harmful to us, going so far as to rob us of motivation, inviting discouragement, and even creating a false sense of self-concept of who we think we should be. We are best served by setting our own bar and striving to achieve.  Comparing our current selves to how far we have grown and where it is that we want to grow to, for, about, and by ourselves. Leaving others out of that equation reduces the risk of distraction and helps to increase personal growth. 

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Not all relationships are healthy for us. While this may seem obvious, it is important to also note that we are under no obligation to continue to maintain, support, or participate in relationships that have negative impacts on our mental health, peace, or well-being. This includes casual acquaintances up through family members. The hard truth is that the humans who are closest to us can cause us the most harm. While all relationships naturally have their ups and downs, relationships that leave us feeling drained, depleted, and even defeated after most interactions are unhealthy for us and most likely toxic. Learning to become aware of the mental impacts of our relationships and then creating boundaries and even distance to protect ourselves is not mean or selfish behavior but a healthy form of self-care. 

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