Mindful Actions By Beth

By Beth Backes

Mindfulness and self-improvement strategies for perfectionism and overthinking [video podcast with an audio option]. As a recovering perfectionist, I’ve discovered how mindfulness can help break free ... more

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The podcast currently has 94 episodes available.

Mindful Actions By Beth episodes:

October 18, 202480. What Are You Avoiding? Mindful Self-Reflection You NEED Right Now
So have you thought much about the connection between self-reflection, mindfulness, personal growth, and avoidance? How do they affect each other and your level of self-awareness? Beth explores the powerful connection between avoidance and letting go, helping you to discover how radical self-acceptance can lead to a true and amazing growth journey. Through mindfulness and introspective discovery, Beth shares practical steps and mindful self reflection tips to identify the parts of you you've been avoiding.
Important Self-Reflection questions:
What’s the one thing I know I need to change but haven’t wanted to admit?

What feedback do I reject from others that might be true?
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
The Difference Between Avoidance and Letting Go: Avoidance keeps us stuck, while true letting go is about mindful acceptance and releasing attachment without running from emotions.

Introspective Discovery for Growth: By asking yourself, “What have I been avoiding, and why?” you can uncover the parts of yourself that need attention and healing.
Mindful Action: Accept one truth you've been avoiding and take a small, compassionate step toward addressing it, without judgment.

This episode is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their self-reflection, cultivate personal growth, and embrace radical self-acceptance through mindfulness. Whether you’re struggling with letting go or finding peace in your current journey, Beth offers insightful tips to guide you forward.
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October 11, 202479. Navigating Rejection, Tough Decisions, and Self-Worth with Mindfulnes
Have you ever felt like rejection knocked you off course? Or struggled to make a tough decision, unsure if you were choosing the right path? In this episode of Mindful Actions, we explore how mindfulness and a powerful mindset shift can turn these moments or rejection or tough decisions into opportunities for personal growth, self-acceptance, and self-worth.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
It’s Not Rejection, It’s Redirection: Discover how life’s closed doors are often redirections guiding you toward something even better. By shifting your mindset, you can embrace these moments as part of your personal growth journey.

Mindset for Tough Decisions: When faced with difficult choices, it’s not about finding the perfect answer. Learn how mindfulness can help you trust yourself and find meaning in whatever path you choose.

Your Worth Doesn’t Waver: No matter what happens—whether you face rejection or make hard decisions—your self-worth remains constant. Explore how mindfulness can ground you in that truth, even on tough days.

MINDFUL ACTION:
Reflect on a moment in your life when things didn’t go as planned—a time when you felt rejected, faced a closed door, or had to make a difficult decision.
Embrace the Lesson: As you reflect, focus on the idea that this was not a failure or rejection, but a redirection. What lessons can you take from this experience that are now a part of your growth? How does this change how you view future challenges or closed doors?
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By practicing mindfulness and a growth mindset like this, you’ll start to reframe moments of difficulty as essential parts of your journey, learning to trust that life is always guiding you to where you need to be.

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October 04, 202478. Achieving Success By Slowing Down: Balancing Your Busy Life
Slowing down isn’t about getting less done; it’s about achieving success in your life by prioritizing and being mindful of your actions. In this episode of Mindful Actions, we explore how slowing down can help you manage your time better, reduce stress, and lead to a more balanced life. We’ll dive into how to take the pressure off yourself, and I'll share practical steps to help you reprioritize your to-do list for maximum impact.
Main Takeaways:
How slowing down allows you to focus on what truly matters and boosts productivity.

Why slowing down is key to reducing stress and finding more balance in your busy life.

Practical ways to re-prioritize your to-do list using mindfulness and intention.
The 3 To-Do List Categories:
Must Do – Essential tasks that need to be completed today.

Nice-to-Do – Tasks that would be great to finish but aren’t urgent.

Not Urgent – Tasks that can be delegated or moved to another day.

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September 27, 2024 77. How To Find Your Strengths: Self-Criticism vs Self-Acceptance
Welcome back to the Mindful Actions Podcast! In today’s episode, we tackle how to find your strengths, and the struggle of recognizing and celebrating these unique things about us—especially when we're often our own harshest critics.
How do you know what you're truly good at? How do you identify your unique gifts and embrace them fully? Let's talk about it!
I share practical steps to uncover your strengths, the importance of recognizing what comes naturally to you, and how feedback from others can be eye-opening. Plus, I dive into how these insights can help shift your mindset from self-criticism to genuine self-acceptance.
Key Takeaways:
1. Reflect on what feels natural to you.
2. Seek feedback from others who know you well.
3. Notice what energizes and excites you.
4. Track and find patterns in your small wins.
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a better understanding of your unique strengths and how to celebrate them. You already have everything you need to thrive—it’s time to acknowledge it and own it!
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September 20, 202476. Turning 40: How Trusting the Process Led to True Transformation
In this special episode of Mindful Actions, Beth reflects on turning 40 and the incredible transformation she's undergone in the past year. What started as a quest to lose 40 pounds by her 40th birthday turned into something far more profound—a complete shift in mindset.
Beth shares how focusing on internal change, rather than just physical appearance, made her unrecognizable in the best possible way. Tune in to hear her journey from burnout to happiness, confidence, and peace.
*note: there is no meditation this week!

MINDFUL ACTION: how to trust the process and believe in your personal growth, no matter where you are.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Mindset shifts to create lasting change

Don't shame yourself for setbacks

How to trust the process of mindful growth

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September 13, 202475. How To Stop Jealousy and Be Happy with Who You Are
This topic is something that many of us struggle with: comparison and jealousy.
While inspirational quotes can give us a quick mindset boost, they often push us to compare ourselves to others instead of celebrating what makes us unique. I share a recent experience with a social media quote that got me thinking about how we view success, and why it’s so important to embrace our differences.
We’ll explore how each of us brings something valuable to the table, even if our strengths and paths look different from someone else’s. From how we approach our careers to how we interact with others, it’s time to stop measuring ourselves against others and start owning our unique abilities.
Key Takeaways:
Why comparison holds you back and how to break free from it

The importance of embracing your unique strengths and gifts

A mindful action to help you celebrate your individuality and stop the comparison trap
In this meditation, we’ll focus on grounding ourselves in self-confidence and celebrating our unique strengths. We will connect with the metaphor in the mindfulness message at the beginning of the episode about birds soaring through the sky and how it relates to the human mindset.

The affirmation and mantra from this episode: "I am confident in my skills. I celebrate what makes me unique."
Tune in and let’s shift our mindset from comparison to self acceptance and self confidence!

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August 31, 202474. Creating Habits Mindfully: The Power of Personalized Routines
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to creating habits and routines. Let's talk about the importance of self-awareness and mindfulness in adapting these practices to fit your unique lifestyle.
Through personal stories and insights, Beth shares how she transformed her own morning routine to better align with her needs, and how you can do the same.
Discover why letting go of rigid expectations can lead to a more fulfilling and authentic life, and how the universe might be challenging you to find your own way.
We’ll also guide you through a 5-minute meditation focused on tuning into self-awareness and creating habits that truly serve you.
Key Takeaways:
There is no "right" way to create a habit or routine; the best approach is the one that works for you.

Mindfulness is about self-awareness, and self-awareness is about adapting tools and practices to fit your life.

Letting go of guilt around not following someone else’s routine can free you to create a path that is uniquely yours.

Your journey is personal, and the universe may be nudging you to find your own way rather than copying others.
Meditation Affirmation & Mantra:
I trust in my ability to create my own way. I am free to adapt and change as I grow.

Tune in to this episode to embrace the freedom of creating your own path and to practice a guided meditation that will help you align your habits with your true self.

If this episode resonated with you, be sure to subscribe to Mindful Actions by Beth for more insights on living a mindful and intentional life. Share this episode with someone who might need a reminder that their journey is their own.
And as always, feel free to leave a review or reach out with any thoughts or topics you'd like to hear more about.
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August 27, 2024 73. Deep Healing Energy Guided Meditation
This deep healing energy guided meditation focused on embracing self-compassion after a tough day. It’s in these moments of self-love and mindfulness that we truly build our inner strength.
In this meditation, we’ll gently explore how to treat ourselves with kindness, even when things don’t go as planned. We’ll reflect on our day, acknowledge our feelings, and choose to respond with compassion.
Affirmation & Mantra:
"I honor my journey, with all its ups and downs. I am worthy of love, kindness, and peace."
Every time you choose kindness towards yourself, especially during challenging times, you’re laying down the foundation for a more balanced and peaceful mind. Remember, it’s not about striving for perfection; it’s about embracing the process with all its highs and lows. Each step, no matter how small, is a victory in itself.
Thank you for joining this meditation today.
If this practice resonated with you, please like the video and subscribe to the channel for more mindful content. Share your experience in the comments below, and let’s continue to grow together on this mindfulness journey. Remember, you are worthy of love, kindness, and peace. 💚

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August 17, 2024 72. Unique Mindfulness & Deep Breathing Practices
It's time to dive "deep" into deep breathing and explore the transformative practice through mindfulness and meditation. Discover how the position of your body can influence the quality of your breath and enhance your relaxation and well-being.

In this episode, Beth guides you through various body postures—sitting up straight, lying down, hunching over, and standing—and explains how each position affects your breathing. Learn the difference between "deep breathing" for relaxation and the "survival breathing" we do naturally, and find out how to shift from a state of mild stress to a state of calm and presence.

Join me for a self-discovery experiment as you try different postures and notice how your breath changes. This journey will help you identify the most natural and effective posture for your meditation practice, allowing you to breathe deeply and mindfully.

What You’ll Learn:
- The impact of body posture on deep breathing
- The difference between deep breathing and survival breathing
- How to find the best posture for your mindful breathing practice
- Tips for integrating mindful deep breathing into your daily routine

Leave a comment and let me know your favorite posture for deep breathing!

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August 09, 202471. How To Embrace Imperfection: It's Ok to Let Things Go!
If you’ve ever felt like you’re not “doing mindfulness right,” this video is for you. We will talk about the real-life challenges of staying mindful and why it’s okay not to be perfect.
Being mindful isn’t about being calm and present all the time. It’s about learning, growing, and being kind to yourself when things don’t go as planned. In this episode, I share personal stories, insights, and a practical “Mindful Action” you can try today to embrace your humanity and treat yourself with compassion on your mindfulness journey.
Mindfulness is about progress, not perfection. Learn how to practice self-compassion and embrace your humanness while still making strides in your mindfulness practice. Let's normalize the ups and downs of this beautiful journey together.
Key Takeaways:
You’re not supposed to be mindful all the time—being human means experiencing a full range of emotions.

The importance of allowing yourself to feel anger, frustration, or sadness without judgment.

How to handle the before and after of emotionally charged moments with self-compassion.

Personal stories that illustrate the ongoing process of mindfulness and growth.

A practical "Mindful Action" to help you practice self-compassion when you’re feeling hard on yourself.
Mindful Action: The Compassionate Reflection
If this video resonates with you, don’t forget to review and subscribe for more insights and practical tips on mindful living. Share with someone who might need a little extra encouragement today!

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FAQs about Mindful Actions By Beth:

How many episodes does Mindful Actions By Beth have?

The podcast currently has 94 episodes available.