Discover and apply new research about the power of mindfulness to mitigate the experience of feeling cold.
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In a recent study, researchers investigated if listening to a mindful paragraph being read could improve a person’s motor performance and cold tolerance in a low-temperature environment.

The participants were exposed to cold by submerging their hand in 2°C, or about 36 degrees Fahrenheit, cold water while listening to a mindfulness passage read aloud. The control group was not given the reading.

After the training, researchers put each person from each group to the test to see how well they could withstand cold exposure.

In the motor task tests, both groups fared similarly. However, members of the mindfulness group were able to tolerate cold exposure for considerably longer than the other participants.

How can you and I put these findings to use?

First, you’re not likely to read a mindful based paragraph before going out into cold weather. But what you can do is use a simple affirmation such as,

“I choose to maintain Present Moment Awareness during the period I’m out and about in this cold weather.”

This simple affirmation sets your intention to maintain Mindful Present Moment Awareness. And, in do so, you’re not likely to notice the cold or, if you do, you won’t engage in negative self-talk complaining about the cold. That type of self-talk is a story.

When there’s no story about how uncomfortable the cold feels, you’ll proceed with whatever you need to do in greater comfort.

More information about the study: Kaitlin Mugford et al, The effects of mindfulness and repeated cold exposure on cold tolerance and motor skill performance, International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics (2021). DOI: 10.1504/IJHFE.2021.119051
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Host:

Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC. Email: [email protected]. Websites: https://www.MindfulWayLiving.com and https://www.EFT-MD.com.
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Technical information:

Recorded and first edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Audacity. Final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320.
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Keywords:

mindful, mindfulness, present moment, present moment awareness, frigid, cold, comfortable, cold weather,

In this episode you discover three easy methods to enjoy and experience mindful awareness. Each technique takes only 1-minute. Your host leads you through each of these 60-second experiences.

Those techniques are:

1. Sit and attend to your breathing;

2. Walking meditation - 1-minute awareness of your movement;

3, Attend to personal hygiene activities such as brushing your teeth.
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Timestamps:

00:00 Episode topic;
00:24 - Show and host info;
00:51 - Purpose of show and who it's for;
01:55 - Technique 1: Sit and attend to your breath;
04:47 - Technique 2: Be aware of your walking;
05:48 - Technique 3: Attend to activities during periods of personal hygiene;
08:25 - What to do if your mind wanders;
08:56 - How to get questions answered or contact host for any reason.

Host: Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC. Website: https://www.EFT-MD.com. Email: [email protected].
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Technical information:

Recorded with Hindenburg Journalist Pro. Additional editing done with Audacity. Leveled with Levelator.

Microphone: Audio-Technical AT2005.
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Key words:

mindful, mindfulness, present moment, present moment awareness, meditation, mental health,

What happens when you treat thoughts as simply experiences?

In this episode meditation trainer and stress releasing guide Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC, leads you through a simple, easy to do experience of breath awareness leading to thought observation and mind-body calming.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode topic;
00:22 - Show and host info;
00:48 - What if we look at thoughts as experiences?;
02:01 - Discover the experience of presence;
06:35 - How to contact host.
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Host:

Stephen Carter, CEO Stress Solutions, LLC. Website: https://www.EFT-MD.com; Email: [email protected].

Technical information:

Recorded with Amadeus Pro. Initial edits with Audacity, leveled with Levelator, with final edits and rendering using Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: BY
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Keywords:

mindfulness, relaxation response, present moment, presence, present moment awareness, breath, breath meditation, meditation, thoughts,

In this episode you discover a simple but powerful way to create the relaxation response for a calm mind and body using your fingertips.
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Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode topic;
00:21 - Show and host info;
01:01 - Purpose of show;
01:24 - Intro to fingertip stress release experience;
02:06 - Begin with a yawn, sigh, stretch and then attend to the breath;
03:54 - Focus on the fingertips;
08:14 - Completing the experience;
09:46 - How to contact host with questions.
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For a written guide describing the technique you learn in the episode, email [email protected] and enter “Fingertip Stress Release” in the subject line. You can leave the body of the email blank.
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Host:

Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC. Website: https://www.EFT-MD.com.

Questions or comments welcome: email: [email protected].
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Technical information:

Recorded and first edits done with Twisted Wave. Other edits done with Audacity and leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: BY.
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Keywords:

stress, calm, relax, relaxation, relaxation response, stress relief, stress release, meditation, mindful, mindfulness, present moment, present moment awareness,

In this episode you’ll discover a simple  3-step process to help ensure you are easily able to use Mindful Awareness to prepare for and then drift off to a deep, restful sleep.

Timestamps Below

Join Stress Solutions, LLC CEO Stephen Carter as he leads you through an easy, effective Mindful Way Awareness technique that will have you falling off to sleep night after night.

To get your free copy of the 1-page “3-Step Guide for a Mindful Way Good Night’s Sleep” Steve talks about in the episode, create an email, place, “3-Step Sleep Guide” in the subject line, and address the email to [email protected]. You can leave the body of the message blank.

You can email Steve with any questions about the process or otherwise contact him for any reason by emailing [email protected].

Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode topic;
00:33 - Show and host info;
01:14 - Who is show for?
02:11 - Why we experience insomnia;
03:36 - 3 steps to sleep;
04:07 - How to get a free guide for this method;
04:56 - Step 1 - 1 hour before bed;
06:06 - Step 2 - 10 minutes before bedtime;
08:05 - Step3 - settle into bed;
08:57 - How to contact host;
09:41 - How to follow / subscribe to podcast.

Host:

Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC; website: https://www.EFT-MD.com; Email: [email protected].

To subscribe / follow this podcast so you’ll never miss an episode or to listen to previous episodes, visit https://www.MindfulWayLiving.com.

Technical information:

Recorded and initial edits done with Twisted Wave. Additional edits done with Audacity. Leveled using Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320.

Key words:

insomnia, sleep, mindful, mindfulness, mindful awareness, present moment, present moment awareness, meditation,

Is possible to release painful thoughts and feelings by simply observing how those thoughts and feelings are perceived in mind and body?

Yes it is.

In this episode you learn how to do exactly that. By applying the simple technique you learn in this episode, you can experience the benefits that come with letting go of painful thoughts and feelings that don't serve you.

Your host, Stephen Carter, CEO of Stress Solutions, LLC, takes you through the releasing process step by step. Once you learn this process, you can apply it to any unwanted painful emotion whenever you choose.

You'll also discover why the two ways we usually try to handle painful emotions - distraction and lashing out - can make those painful thoughts even worse.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode topic;
00:37 - Host and show info;
02:40 - How we normally deal with unwanted thoughts and feelings;
05:57 - Lashing out;
07:28 - The third way - Mindful Observation;
09:16 - Negative emotions want to leave;
09:59 - Demonstration of releasing painful feelings with awareness;
16:17 - How to apply this process to any unwanted feelings;
16:52 - How to contact host.

Host: Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC.

Contact email: [email protected]; Websites: https://www.MindfulWayLiving.com and https://www.EFT-MD.com.

Technical Information:

Recorded and initial edits done with Twisted Wave. Additional edits and processing done with Audacity and Levelator. Rendered at 16 Lufs with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320.

Key words:

mindful, mindfulness, present moment, present moment awareness, letting go, emotional balance, emotional neutrality, emotional release,

This audio is being published in two podcasts: "Mindful Way Living" and "Easy Stress Cures" because the information is relevant to listeners of both podcasts. Timestamps for topics below.

In this episode you discover and experience an easy method to create Mindful Awareness called the VAK Process for Present Moment Awareness.

The V stands for Visual; the A represents Auditory; and, the K is for Kinesthetic Touch.

The purpose of the Mindful Way Living show is to share tools, tips, and techniques for you to uncover the natural ability you already own: the ability to consistently enjoy a state of Present Moment Awareness so you can be at your best physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

If Stress Mastery and Mindfulness are important to you, but you simply don't have the time or inclination to sit for hours of formal meditation, I encourage you to follow the Mindful Way Living podcast so you will never miss an episode.  Find us at www.MindfulWayLiving.com.

Timestamps for topics:

00:00 - Episode topic and Intro;
00:24 - Show and host info;
01:31 - Show and host info;
02:24 - Easy way to experience mindful awareness with the VAK Method;
02:59 - How it works;
03:37 - Visual awareness;
05:30 - Auditory sound awareness;
07:35 - Kinesthetic touch awareness;
10:10 - Return to normal awareness and savor your experience;
11:02 - VAK - foundation meditation experience;
12:45 - How to subscribe / follow the show and contact host.

Host:

Stephen Carter, CEO of Stress Solutions, LLC.

Contact email: [email protected].

Technical information:

Recording and initial editing done with Audacity. Final editing and rendering done with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320

Key words:

mindful, mindfulness, present moment, mindful meditation, meditation, calm, relax, relaxation, relaxation response, stress,

In this episode you learn an easy way to use your morning coffee, tea, or other beverage to create a state of mindfulness you can enjoy throughout your day.

Host: Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC.
Website: https://www.MindfulWayLiving.com.
Email: [email protected].

Technical information:

Intro segment recorded with Twisted Wave; preliminary editing done with Twisted Wave and Audacity; final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320.

Key words:

mindfulness, mindful awareness, mindful meditation, meditation, present moment, present moment awareness, this moment, in the now, be present,

This new "Mindful Way Living" show replaces the "Less Stress More Joy" show.

My purpose for creating this new show is to give you more powerful tools for creating deeper states of Mindfulness and Present Moment Awareness than was possible in the previous show.

This new show is for you if you want to experience the benefits of Mindfulness and Present Moment Awareness throughout your day.

The tools, tips, and techniques in episodes ahead take you beyond meditation to a mindset of consistent Mindful Awareness for optimum wellbeing and Mindful Way Living.

Find more details at our new, very much a work in progress website, https://www.MindfulWayLiving.com website.

Host: Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC.

Contact email: [email protected].

Technical information:

Recorded and first edits using Audacity. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: Shure SM58.

In this episode you'll learn to apply 3 simple words to help diffuse a potentially heated conversation. Those 3 words are, "That sounds frustration".

Why This Works

When we're angry and upset, we want to be heard. We want our feelings acknowledged. We don't want to hear anything like, "You're over reacting".

Saying, "That sounds frustrating" lets the other person know he or she is being heard and their feelings are being acknowledged.

As the charged behavior begins to lesson, you can then say 3 more words. Those 3 words are: "Tell me more". Invite the other person to expand on why they're so upset to discover what is really beneath the initial reaction.

Finally, you can re-validate their feelings by saying, "I can only imagine how that must have felt".

Avoid saying, "I know how you feel", because you can't know how they feel. You can only imagine how they might have felt.

At this point, the person will likely be open to hear what you have to say provided you offer your comments in a caring, kind, and supportive way.
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Resource tip mentioned in the episode:
"Use these three words when dealing with conflict";
Link: https://forge.medium.com/use-these-three-words-when-dealing-with-conflict-2fd81fc1ab6a
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Host: Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC; https://www.EFT-MD.com;
Contact Email: [email protected];
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Technical Information:

Initial recording and editing done with Audacity. Final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: Shure SM58.

Key Words:
conflict, conversation, heated conversation, argument, peaceful resolution, conflict resolution,