Did you ever had a quick fix that turned out to be the worst idea in the end?

In this episode you'll learn how I got absolute confidence that slowing down is the surest way to solve problems quicker.

Quick fixes are appealing, and here and there I still fall for them. It usually doesn't end well though.

So here are two things to keep in mind when problem solving, to make sure we go the distance and work efficiently and faster.

See you in the comments.

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On meditation, being present, crazy thoughts, wellness, and enlightenment…

I love meditating because it trains me to be more present.

What about you? Why do you meditate?

The Western world took meditation and transformed it into a tool for wellness. I think this is like looking the finger when the master points at the moon.

Peace of mind does come from meditation, but it is a side-effect, not the final aim. That is how we end up giving up with feelings like:”Meditation is not for me, I can’t sit still.”.

But when we know the real purpose of meditation, then come good news.

It becomes easier to meditate, and to use it in our daily life.

If you’re struggling with meditation, you're going to love this episode.

See you in the comments.

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If there was one thing you would do to create more balance in your life, what would it be?

Each year I take time to reflect on my business: What did happen, where I want to take it… This year I felt the need to take a longer pause, to really take time to reflect on the direction I want to give it, to show up best both for myself and for you.

Because, I don’t know if you noticed, but the world is kind of a giant mess these days.

Especially if like me you are in Europe, or other place with lockdown, curfew, and other restrictions, right now the world is completely out of balance. So in these conditions, feeling alive from the inside out feels both challenging and absolutely more than ever needed.

And something that helps a lot in feeling alive is balance in our life.

So in this episode, we'll see the two main misconceptions about balance that I believe if we turn them around, are big game-changers.

See you in the comments on FB, IG, Linkedin, Youtube.

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On multitasking, focus, cognitive abilities, and getting things done…

Would you rather multitask or focus, to get things done faster?

Like many of you I have a to do list that’s never ending.

And the other day, on top of this, I realised that one of my email addresses had a problem, and I “discovered” about 200 mails that I never saw before. Important mails. You know, from serious people, like my bank, and so on.

So suddenly I had my normal to-do list and… Many other things that needed attendance like, yesterday, or even last month.

Temptation to multitask on a scale of one to ten at that time? One thousand!

Was it a good idea? Why not multitask? It gets things done faster, right?

Computers do that, right? Or don't they? Is multitasking a scam?

What about the cognitive consequences of multitasking?

And so how can we multitask efficiently?

It’s really simple.

And it is in this podcast episode. Enjoy your new productivity and efficiency.

Check the show-notes here: https://www.integrallyalive.com/how-to-multitask-efficiently-integrally-alive-podcast

On being embodied, mindfulness, making coffee and riding bikes…

Taking what we touched upon in the last two episodes:

Embodiment is not about what body you sculpt, but rather how present you are, not only to your thoughts, but also your body, your emotions, etc.

... Which can sound like a lot of work, BUT...

As Your practice is whatever you are doing on a daily basis. Well, you already are having thoughts, emotions, using your body…

You already are embodied!

But the real question is how? Is it conscious, intentional embodiment?

Or is it giving your thoughts away? There are many ways embodiment is useful in our lives. But the first step to do anything intentionally, is to recognise what we are already doing.

How present are you in your body?

⚠ ⇒ click here for the SHOWNOTES: https://www.integrallyalive.com/already-embodied

What is your practice?

Do you have a yoga practice? A meditation practice? A mindfulness practice? ...

What else do you practice?

How does that change your days? why is it important to you?

In a call with friends earlier this week, we were doing a round of check in: "How are you doing?"

I had (like many of us these days), quite a challenging week, with bad news every day. So I joked saying that I would be happy with just a day without bad news.

But then, I had to be honest: Even with this situation, I am grateful for the practices I began years ago, and integrated into my life so much, that they are now a part of who I am.

Because a few years ago, in the same situation, I might have practiced frustration, anger, sadness... Whereas today, I practice noticing what is happening, making space, hugging my elephants (in the room), making friends and partnering with them to find solutions, turning problems into learning and solutions...

And I stay fine: My external circumstance don't dictate my internal experience.

Whether you do it intentionally or not, your practice is what you do every day.

Whatever you do on a daily basis, that becomes the default you turn back to in challenging times.

As my Shiatsu trainer Sasaki Sensei used to say: "Dojo is life". You come to the gym, to the yoga studio, to the dojo, to practice; but the real practice starts when you step out, into the world, your daily life.

Do you have an intentional, conscious practice?

What is your practice?

And if you don't have one, start noticing: What is your practice?

Shownotes on the blog: https://www.integrallyalive.com/why-you-need-a-daily-practice-integrally-alive-podcast

On embodiment, experience, coaching, and "where do you feel this in your body?"...

Reading that embodiment was a buzz-word the other day on internet, felt so wrong, it had me do something I resisted doing: Talking about what embodiment means. Embodiment is such a diverse field, with many different voices!

That said, yes, it annoys me but it has become a buzz-word. And many people use it without knowing what they are talking about. One question has become emblematic of this for me in the world of coaching: I heard many ask, from a totally disembodied state "Where do you feel this in your body?".

As if it was step 2 of the 10 step process for X.

It's like explaining someone the taste of chocolate vs facilitating the experience of tasting chocolate for him/her.

Embodiment is not a process, it is an experience, from the inside out.

It is a way of being, from the inside out.

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— On being and feeling ready, imposter syndrome, and getting started…

“How will you know when you are ready?”

That is in essence one question that arose in a recent coaching call, when I heard my client say: “I’m not experienced enough, I’m not ready.”

Sadly these doubts is wide-spread, and it’s getting us to stop before even getting started. Welcome imposter syndrome, bye-bye action!

Tune in to learn why being an expert is not always the best place to serve, and why you feeling you are not ready is far from you actually being not ready.

⚠ ⇒ click here for the SHOWNOTES: https://www.integrallyalive.com/how-to-be-ready-to-start-integrally-alive-podcast

Its FOMO happening in your mind, or your body?

Did you hear about The Embodiment Conference? OK, I might have told you about it.

When we participate in such exciting events, it is easy to get our  head buzzing with all the options, which all look interesting! Too many  presentation to attend them all, yet all interesting. Oh, the excitement  of reading the program, the joyful anticipation for the sessions… The  dilemma of having to choose.

Whenever we notice ourself entering this loop, we know it’s time to  take a break. What incidence does it have on our nervous system? An  hyper-arousal of our  sympathetic nervous system. We’re sooo ready for  action!

Here comes FOMO, and a tendency to over-do, without listening signals  from the body to rest and digest (parasympathetic nervous system).

And what is self-regulation anyway?

STOP! Make a pause and let the thoughts tire themselves of running in circle.

Integrate the sessions you already attended

Express it out to take it in.

What is your favorite “calming down activity”?

Start by grounding, centering yourself: What do you need to arrive here / now?

Try it and feel free to come and drop your comments and questions on FB or IG.