CYLS 178: 10 Ways to Stay Mentally Fit During COVID

Episode Summary

In this special episode of Create Your Life Series,  Kevin shares the top tips and tricks he uses to achieve his goals and discusses additional steps he has taken to find balance during the quarantine of COVID-19.  Having used these lessons to achieve the success and happiness he desires, Kevin creates a clear path for you to reach your goals while protecting your mental space.  

Kevin Y. Brown

Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” award recipient, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author.  The former MTV Networks host and NYC fashion marketer has created an international following as a speaker on personal excellence, effective communication, and leadership.  Kevin has been featured by Black Enterprise magazine as a “Modern Man of Distinction” and highlighted in various publications for his self-help speaking work and helping students graduate college debt-free.  Recognized for his commitment to empowering foster care youth and as a foster care system alumnus, he has also delivered the keynote address at the International Foster Care Organizations Conference in Sydney, Australia, and Osaka, Japan.  Kevin is currently the creator/host of Sirius XM’s “Create Your Life” series, a fellow in the New York Chapter of the Startup Leadership Program, and an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 

Insights from this episode:

How to protect your mental space to make sure you can stay strong for yourself and for others during COVID-19:

No distractions in the morning

Having a morning routine

Meditate

Focus on focus

Evaluate your relationships

Spend time with yourself

Plan

Get an accountability partner

Have a nightly routine

 Turn your phone off

Bonus: Prioritize what matters 

Bonus: Consistency

Bonus: Stay in your lane

How to promote self-care with Kevin’s AMBITIONS acronym:

A - daily affirmations

M - listen to something motivational

B - the body, stretch

I - intelligence, read

T - thankfulness

I - income, manage finances

O - look at opportunities

N - nutritional intake

S - schedule

Benefits of asking questions to encourage personal and relationship growth:

Why do I do certain things?

What makes me feel good?

What makes me feel not so good?

How do I feel when [this person] comes around? 

How do I feel when I’m around a particular group of people?

What actually matters to me?

What would I do for fun if no one else was around? 

What music would I listen to if no one else was around?

What would I do if money didn’t matter?

Quotes from the show: 

“The day started on my time, on my schedule versus starting it in reaction.” – Kevin Y. Brown, Episode #178

“Owning your morning is what really sets the precedent for the rest of the day.” – Kevin Y. Brown, Episode #178

“It is so important to spend some time in complete silence and think through your day.” – Kevin Y. Brown, Episode #178

“Stop participating in relationships that cause you stress or make you second-guess yourself.” – Kevin Y. Brown, Episode #178

“I am lucky to live my life on my terms and for that, I am extremely thankful.” – Kevin Y. Brown, Episode #178

On having an accountability partner: “You need someone to hold you accountable to your plans and your true north and this is going to make a huge difference and keep you pushing forward.” – Kevin Y. Brown, Episode #178

“Your nightly routine and what you do before bed are related to your morning routine.” – Kevin Y. Brown, Episode #178

“Working on the right things is more important than working hard.  Make sure you are working on the things that will bring you the results that you want.” – Kevin Y. Brown, Episode #178

Resources Mentioned:

Smart Countdown Timer

CYLS 173: One Year Back in America

Plan for Success with Dr. Myles Munroe

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