Living Light

I recently bought a house and moved into the space. It's been chaotic to say the least and I've been craving healthy rhythms. It motivated me to sit down and plan out how this might be possible for myself. In this podcast, I share the process I walked myself through in creating new rhythms. I hope you find it helpful too! GOLDEN NUGGETS

• Step 1: Commit to a planning time.
• Step 2: Imagine and visualize healthy rhythms.
• Step 3: Brain dump tasks and note the time it takes.
• Step 4: Write implementation Intentions.
• Step 5: Brain dump of things that bring you joy.
• Step 6: Give it a try!

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Can Christianity and mindfulness coexist? If so, what does that look like? In this episode, I talk with Pastor, Professor, and Coach, David Cooke, on this thoughts on the topic.

GOLDEN NUGGETS: 1) Leadership pyramid: Know yourself, lead yourself, lead others; 2) Connection between mindfulness and self-awareness; 3) "Meditation is a way we build and grow in mindfulness--meditation is the process, mindfulness is the result." 4) Opposite of mindfulness? Mindlessness; 5) Thinking, Feeling, Doing People

Get in touch with David Cooke: www.leadershipcatapult.com

In connection to our topic last week—"22 Things to Declutter in 2022 (& Not All Are Material)," I thought I would touch on the concept and power of loving our future selves. I've found it to be so helpful for myself in reaching new goals, dreaming new dreams, and doing the "hard things" to get me there. I hope you find it helpful as well!

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Today, I list out 22 things (material and non-material) that you can declutter in 2022! Let's start the year off right—surrounding ourselves with the people, influences, and items that bring us life.

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I've been embracing minimalism for the past three years. It's been a process and a journey. In this podcast, I list out ten tips for those looking to give minimalism a try (or those that want a little refresher)! GOLDEN NUGGETS: 1) Review your why; 2) Find support; 3) Take is slow, minimalism is a journey; 4) Give yourself permission to let go; 5) Give yourself permission to keep what brings you joy; 6) Review the questions: Have I used it in the last year? Do I love it? Would I buy it again? 7) Create a quarantine box; 8) Try shopping your own home; 9) Establish a replacement activity 10) Establish personal guidelines. It is not just about less—it's about more through less. Questions/Comments? Email [email protected]

Today, I talk with Sean Ross, a social media Data Scientist in the Bay Area, about digital minimalism. With his background working for social media-based companies, including Facebook on teams focused on the mental health of users, and his current endeavor of creating an app to cultivate in-person engagement, I ask him his personal perspective on how to manage our digital diets and use social media in alignment with our values. He shares some amazing thoughts and recommendations on how to navigate this growing digital world. GOLDEN NUGGETS: 1) Be intentional - pause and think about your reasoning; 2) Find alternate habits to create distance between you and the apps 3) Make a list of fun/practical activities to go to instead of media; 4) Review your values; 5) Be vulnerable - take the first move in reaching out to friends; 6) Make a list of all your connections to keep handy; 7) Create group text threads; 8) Take 10 minutes to think about your plan Want to get in touch with Sean Ross? S[email protected] Questions/Comments? [email protected]

Today on the podcast, I present the definition of digital minimalism and talk through my personal experience as a social media influencer—and more specifically—why I dropped off the platforms. This is a topic that I will be touching on in the future. With that, if you have specific thoughts or questions, don't hesitate to reach out below. GOLDEN NUGGETS: Digital minimalism: "A philosophy of technology use in which you focus your online time on small number of carefully selected and optimized activities that strongly support things you value, and then happily miss out on everything else."

References: "Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World" by Cal Newport | "Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness + Self-Compassion Practices to Rewire Your Brain for Calm, Clarity + Joy," by Shauna Shapiro

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This week on the podcast I discuss the definition of mindfulness and outline the three components that make up an impactful practice. I share my personal experience with mindful meditation and a few important takeaways. GOLDEN NUGGETS: 1) Three components: intention, attention, attitude; 2) Practice, not perfection; 3) Kindness matters; 4) Happiness is based on internal, not external factors

References: "Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness + Self-Compassion Practices to Rewire Your Brain for Calm, Clarity + Joy," by Shauna Shapiro | "Mindfulness for Beginners, in 10 minutes a Day: Mindful Moments to Bring Clarity and Calm to Your Morning, Day, and Night," by Lara Hocheiser | "Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World" by Mark Williams and Danny Penman

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Today, I walk through the intersection between mindfulness and minimalism, how they are intertwined, and more specifically, how they can help us live fully alive in the present here and now. I also explain, in a bit more detail, my personal reasoning for wanting to start this podcast. I'm thankful to have you on the journey!

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On today's episode, I talk through my story—from childhood trauma to influencing days—what led me to start this podcast and my desire to pursue "living light." I share why I stopped posting on social media (@jennamarie.fit), my personal experiences with mindfulness and minimalism, their profound impact on me, and my heart to journey with you in growth. I'm so thankful you're here.

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