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Meditation... we've all heard about it, but most of us have not realized the benefits due to confusion around what it is—and how to do it—from a practical standpoint. Sneak peek, you don't need to hide away in a mountain cave, make strange sounds, or follow a religion! In this episode Aaron and Dalila talk about the challenges they faced when first considering meditation, how they struggled to stick with it due to a lack of understanding, and the simple—practical—steps you can take to start your own meditation journey today.

Key Topics:

Obstacles to Starting Meditation (3:24)

Key Reasons People Struggle Sticking With Meditation (12:36)

Simple Steps to Practical Meditation (22:56)

References:

Chopra - 4 Reasons You Quit Meditation & How to Overcome

UCLA - Mindfulness Meditation Benefits

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Sometimes we forget the amazing power of practicing gratitude, and get caught up in a cycle of seeing the glass half empty. In this episode Aaron and Dalila talk about how easy it is to get caught in this cycle, and give some strategies they have used to break free from this mindset and start seeing life with a glass-half-full mindset.

Key Topics:

How Not Being Grateful Affects Our Lives (4:41)

Effects of Being Grateful—Even If A Struggle (13:32)

Strategies We Used To Help (20:30)

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Trying to find happiness is like trying to catch a butterfly—it's always just barely out of reach! In this episode Aaron and Dalila talk about why we are constantly searching for things to make us happy, and the importance of learning that the only true way to find happiness is to get rid of that wanting mindset and be content in the present.

Key Topics:

The Futility of the "I'll be happy when" Mindset (4:11)

How A Wanting Mindset Negatively Impacts Us (14:00)

Being Happy Here And Now (20:01)

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Sometimes it's so easy to hold on to things from the past that end up dragging you down and preventing you from realizing your best life. In this episode Aaron and Dalila talk about why it's so important to remove those burdens from our shoulders, and that this is a necessary step in the journey to create new patterns and move toward your true happiness.

Key Topics:

Carrying Those Burdens Only Hurts Us (3:52)

Why It's Hard to Let Go (16:18)

How to Know if We've Really Let Go (26:09)

References:

Let Go And Free Yourself (Psychology Today)

Sedona Method Book

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Do you ever wonder why you don't achieve some of your goals, even though you really want them? Many times it's due to our everyday decisions not being in alignment with those goals. It is critical that we implement effective strategies to help remind us that it's the many small decisions that ultimately lead us to accomplishing big things. In this episode Aaron and Dalila talk about why we struggle to achieve our goals and discuss some tools and strategies you can try today to start aligning your decisions with those goals.

Key Topics:

Why we Don't Achieve our Goals (2:55)

Strategies to Maintain Focus on Your Goals (13:17)

The Result of Making Aligned Decisions (28:20)

References:

Create New Patterns Decision Alignment Flowchart

9 Habits That Lead to Terrible Decisions (hbr.org)

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It's easy to tell people to just be positive, but what are some things we can do to improve our self talk and actually overcome those not-so-positive thoughts? In this episode Aaron and Dalila talk about why it's crucial to improve our self talk, and give strategies you can try today to start shifting your outlook on life and move toward your goals today!

Key Topics:

Effects of Negative Self Talk (3:15)

Strategies to Think Positive (10:00)

What it Feels Like When You Make The Shift (24:24)

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How many times in life do we limit ourselves because of the fear of being vulnerable? In this episode Aaron and Dalila talk about the importance of embracing vulnerability in order to move toward our passions and dreams. In the end, you just have to get started!

Key Topics:

What it looks like to fear vulnerability (3:25)

How to push through the fear (11:44)

What it feels like when you do (18:13)

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In this episode Aaron and Dalila talk about the importance of manifestation, but with the understanding that you have to do the work! Wishful thinking won't get the job done, you have to put in the work so that when opportunities arise you are ready!

Key Topics:

What is Manifesting? (4:45)

Manifesting Misconceptions (13:50)

How to Manifest (18:40)

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In this episode Aaron and Dalila talk about why it's important to understand the effects of the people you surround yourself with, and they go through a quick exercise you can use to help you decide whether action needs to be taken in your life.

Key Topics:

Who You Surround Yourself with is Important (5:30)

The Not-Good Impact of Negative People (8:00)

D&A's Personal Experience in Cali (14:50)

Wrap Up the Exercise (23:30)

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In this episode Aaron and Dalila talk about the importance of slowing down in our day-to-day lives and the dramatic positive impact this can have.