Mindfulness Mode

Angus Nelson is a speaker, coach and facilitator and works with

executives of the world’s largest companies. He’s spoken at corporate

headquarters for Walmart, Whole Foods, Coke, Adobe and Swisscom. He’s

also the annual MC of the

ATech Conference in Aruba. His podcast, “Up In Your Business”, was

recognized as a Top 20 Business Podcast of 2015 in Inc.com.  His book,

“Love's Compass: How Do You Recover After a Lost Relationship”, earned

him “Most Promising New Writer 2010”.

Angus Nelson has been

featured on Aol.com, Huffington Post, VentureBeat, SocialFresh.com, and

the big three major television networks. Angus has also been recognized

as a Top 5% speaker by Monster.com and “Volunteer of the Year, Wausau,

Wisconsin”. Angus lives in Nashville, Tennessee, is married and has

three children.

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[show-notes-contact]Most Influential PersonBrene Brown[show-notes-influence]Effect on EmotionsMindfulness has leveled my emotions; not so many highs, not so many lows.[show-notes-emotions]Thoughts on BreathingJust keep breathing, don't let the stress pull you down.[show-notes-breathing]Suggested ResourcesBook: Daring Greatly by Brene BrownBook: Wild At Heart by John EldredgeApp: HeadspaceFree Ebook from Angus: Networking With Effectiveness and Credibility Download it Here

[show-notes-resources]Advice for Newbie

Mindfulness

has so many different perspectives depending on who you talk to and how

they apply it. For me, I just get quiet and just live in the now. Most

of us live our lives in the light of the past or the future. We live in

the past in either shame or victim mentality, or something devastating

happened and that holds us back. We become victim to that in our own

mindset, that becomes one prison. Or the 'good old days', we wish we

could go back to the good times.  That holds us back from what's in

front of us.

In front of us we often look at certain goals or what

we want to accomplish and we say, 'I'll be happy when ...'. It could be

a home, a job, an income. Anytime you have these goals, they can just

become a bottomless well. Instead of looking at the past or the future

for happiness, happiness is actually in the present. In the present you

can find yourself going to a place of being grateful for the people in

your life.

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Michael Weinberger is a software engineer and who felt like his life was off the rails. Dealing with Bipolar Disorder, which caused eating challenges, depression and other difficulties, Michael decided to take measures into his own hands. He created a piece of software to help him cope by using mindfulness on a regular basis. The software kept him on-track and also helped him with his medications. Now Michael has made this solution available to others who deal with similar challenges. He also shares what he has learned about coping with mental illness by becoming a sought-after speaker and writer.Contact InfoWebsite: aplanforliving.com

email: [email protected] Influential PersonDr. Denise Brooks (My therapist)Effect on EmotionsMindfulness has allowed me to get my emotions in check, and emotions that were otherwise way out control. It gave me the opportunity to pause and take stock of where I was and what I needed to do.Thoughts on BreathingBreathing is probably the foundation of my mindfulness practice. Simply the act of taking a deep breath when I think something or I am racing gives me enough pause to stop and really determine what the right action is. I've always learned in order to change directions you have to stop first and you know my brain doesn't know how to stop without physical queues. Taking a deep in-breath and blowing it out is a significant part of that stopping. Similar to my concept of spirituality is I breathe in the universe and I breathe out Michael. Just that simple visualization of Michael being that out of control, out of touch set of emotions in my body, I simply breathe in the peace that is out there and I breathe out myself.[show-notes-breathing]Suggested ResourcesBook: The Unteathered Soul by Michael SingerApp: Breathe / Calm / HeadspaceAdvice for NewbieI have learned that mindfulness doesn't require fancy outfits and renovated rooms in your house and expensive teachers. I believe that the practice of mindfulness is as fast as sitting at a red light and taking a deep breath, and it can be practiced anywhere at anytime. You receive immediate benefits from it and there is no wrong way of doing it.Thank You Bonus:

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story and how I became an anti-bullying advocate which later led to

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Relax and Breathe. Sounds easy doesn't it? Pompe Strater-Vidal is a

Zen Monk and she is the 'go-to' on the topics of both relaxation and

breathing. The fact is that many of us don't truly understand how to

relax. And many of us don't realize that learning how to breathe can

help us relax

more deeply and more fully. Pompe and I chat about breathing and Pompe

takes us through an actual breathing exercise which is sure to help you

relax thoroughly. You'll wonder why you never put more emphasis on

breathing in the past.

Guess what? It's never too late. You can

still learn to relax and breathe at any age. The exciting news is that

Pompe is hosting the Relax and Breathe Summit. It will launch in July

2016 and will feature over twenty experts who all understand the

importance of excellent breathing practices.

Learn to breathe in a

way that puts you in control of your state of relaxation. Imagine being

able to immediately reduce your stress level anytime you want. How

would that feel? I feel a sense of relaxation just thinking about the

concept.

Experience the breathing exercise shared by Pompe on this

episode and then plan to enjoy the Relax and Breathe Summit in July.

Sign up here: www.relaxandbreathe.comQuotes:I

learned to sit on the rocks when it got to be too much, just look at

the seaweed and stare into the ocean; the ocean was my teacher.I think of relaxation as something that is natural and is integrated through your day. Pompe Strater VidalTension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are. (Chinese proverb)You don’t always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go and see what happens.” Mandy HaleThe best cure for the body is a quiet mind. AnonEverything's gonna be alright. Bob MarleyThe quieter you become, the more you can hear. Ram DassBooks:The Power of Breath: For Love, Joy and Health by DevapathThank You BonusAs a thank you for listening, download your Fine Tune Your Focus, 5 Day Challenge.

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Clem Harrod is a video projectionist and sports camera operator. He’s worked with the Orlando Magic Basketball team, shooting games for fifteen seasons. He also works with many well-known companies as a wide screen projectionist for events and shows. Clem’s career involves a considerable amount of travel and he uses his mindfulness practices to remain grounded and connected to home and family in spite of not being there in the flesh. Clem graduated from Florida State University and where he grew his knowledge of production, filming and editing techniques. Clem has used his expertise in shooting sporting events to propel him to a career in convention services as a projectionist and playback operator.Contact InfoInstagram: #clemco / tuvac15Most Influential PersonNick Snapp (Coach & Podcaster) of www.MakeItSnappy.comEffect on EmotionsTo help me be calm, to relax and to be a better father.Thoughts on BreathingLearning how to pause, take a breath, gather my thoughts. Because a lot of times they're scatter all over the place.Suggested ResourcesBook: The Five Love Languages: The Secret To Love That Lasts by Gary D. ChapmanApp: CalmAdvice for Newbie

It takes time. It's not going to just happen for you. You have to understand that everything that you experience in life has shaped who you are. And it's shaped who you are for a reason. And you need to try to understand that reason.

Julie Zuzek is a highly sought-after business coach and works with

top entrepreneurs around the world. Recognizing her own entrepreneurial

journey was an intense form of personal development, Julie helps

entrepreneurs conquer their fear and limiting beliefs to remove the

barriers in the way of success. Julie is also well known for her edgy

podcast, Conscious Business with the Corporate Yogi. Julie’s core values

are freedom, risk, love, growth and adventure.Contact InfoWebsite: thecorporateyogi.com

Podcast: Conscious BusinessMost Influential PersonDeepak ChopraEffect on EmotionsI

am more able to observe my emotion, I'm more calm and I don't react in

an intense, volcanic way like I used to when I was younger. I can really

observe scenarios and say okay you know what this is really upsetting

me because xyz is that what you meant and then the other person says no

that's not what I meant. I can talk through things without having an

intense, emotional reaction and I think that is from being so mindful

and all the meditation work that I have done.Suggested ResourcesBook: Thrive By Arianna Huffington

App: CalmAdvice for NewbieBe

patient please. I find so often that people have so many questions i.e.

Am I doing it right? Just observe your emotions and trust that you will

get it right. Keep at it, don't stop every day or so to observe whether

it's working, just keep going.Thank You Bonus:As

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Consistency paired with mindfulness will help you achieve your most

important goals. Stick with it. I'm sure you've heard that plenty of

times. Consistency can be one of the trickiest concepts, because as

humans, we tend to see things differently depending on our mood and the

world around us. When you decide on a goal, it is important to also

decide at the same time to be consistent.

Create a habit to help

you achieve your goal and keep that habit going. Be consistent and you

will notice you'll start to do the action like its on auto pilot. This

is what I found when I was learning to play the piano, then later the

accordion and saxophone. Sometimes my mind would tell me the song was

too hard, I'd never get the rhythms, and I might as well give up. In

spite of those voices, I'd usually end up practicing anyway, and by

being consistent, putting in the time and sticking with it, I'd

eventually learn to play the piece of music I was working on.Quotes:“Whatever you hold in your mind on a consistent basis is exactly what you will experience in your life.” Anthony RobbinsIt’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It’s what we do consistently. Tony RobbinsIf you are persistent you will get it. If you are consisted your will keep it. AnonConsistency is not perfection. It is simply refusing to give up. Tina RealeConsistent action creates consistent results. Christine KaneWe are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. - AristotleBooks:Inner Strength: Harnessing the Power of Your Six Primal Needs by Anthony RobbinsThank You BonusAs a thank you for listening, download your Fine Tune Your Focus, 5 Day Challenge.

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Kelly Roach is an expert at helping you achieve your dreams. Before the age of 30, she handled hundreds of millions in assets for a fortune 500 company, managing teams across 17 locations and breaking sales records on a regular basis. Now she uses the power of mindset, mindfulness and gratitude to help others achieve success through her International coaching and consulting firm.

Kelly is also host and founder of Unstoppable Success Radio.Contact InfoWebsite: kellyroachcoaching.comPodcast: Unstoppable Success RadioMost Influential PersonTony RobinsEffect on EmotionsIt definitely makes me much more even keeled. Since I started meditating I would say that I am much better able to handle the ups and down's of life much more quickly and have a better response to them.Thoughts on BreathingI am one of those people who probably holds my breath and gets way too intense in the moment at times. I think for me the number one thing is when I catch myself holding my breath and being so over the top intense, just taking a deep breath and just slowing down and decompressing. Also walking away from things for a minute so that I can gain some perspective, then revisiting them is the way I have to handle that.Suggested ResourcesThe Oprah Show:  Super Soul Sunday Episodes By Oprah WinfreyAdvice for NewbieI would say get started on doing what comes naturally to you. If you like to walk outside, go for a walk and instead of listening to the radio or listening to music just say for ten minutes I am going to get still and present and just count my blessings. Find something that is a match for your personality for what's most comfortable for you. Definitely give yourself an opportunity to take a couple minutes for reflection everyday in a way that feels right for you that incorporates in your life. It will absolutely have an affect on not only your success but also your happiness.Thank You Bonus

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Ian

Ryan is a personal trainer and has worked with hundreds of clients in

the Washington DC area over the past 8 years. He gets excited

working with clients who are committed to changing their body and

mindset. Ian hosts his own podcast called Fearless and Healthy and has a

blog called Golden Habits.comContact InfoCompany: Fearless and HealthyWebsite: fearlessandhealthy.comBlog: Golden Habits.comPodcast: Fearless and Healthy PodcastMost Influential PersonDarren HardyEffect on EmotionsIt

has definitely helped so much in my life. It has made me happier, it

really has and being mindful has made me more grateful for the world

around me. It has made me realize that we live in an amazing place, so I

can't say enough about how much it has impacted me.Thoughts on BreathingBreathing

really helps me get centered and it relieves stress from my life, so

when I feel like I have a million things that are discombobulated in my

head, just taking a step back, working on my breathing, being present.

This really relieves so much stress from my life and as a fitness guy

I'm going to say that it will help decrease your cortical levels. You

wanna keep your cortical down so having some type of stress relief

practice in your life can really help with that and breathing is just

one of those things.Suggested ResourcesBook: Mindset Matters Most By Brian GrasowApp: EvernoteAdvice for NewbieDon't

think that you have to do a million things to get benefits from it.

Start with one simple practice, take timeouts during your day. If your

stressed out at work just take a couple minutes every single day to get

up and move around, take some deep breaths and you can build on things.

If your starting with meditation, you might start with a simple hundred

count breathing exercise and then expand on that as you become more

comfortable with it but simply it at first. Build small incremental

habits one step at a time and over the long haul you will see a ton of

results.

Change your thoughts and let mindfulness help you do it. Dr. Wayne

Dyer encourages you to do the same. He even wrote and entire book

dedicated to this concept. It is based on the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu.Quotes:If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours.When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself.“You must become the producer, director and actor in the unfolding story of your life.” — Wayne Dyer“Doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life.” — Wayne Dyer“There

is no scarcity of opportunity to make a living at what you love;

there’s only scarcity of resolve to make it happen.” — Wayne Dyer“Passion

is a feeling that tells you: this is the right thing to do. Nothing can

stand in my way. It doesn’t matter what anyone else says. This feeling

is so good that it cannot be ignored. I’m going to follow my bliss and

act upon this glorious sensation of joy.” — Wayne Dyer“What we think determines what happens to us, so if we want to change our lives, we need to stretch our minds.” — Wayne Dyer“The

more you see yourself as what you’d like to become, and act as if what

you want is already there, the more you’ll activate those dormant forces

that will collaborate to transform your dream into your reality.” —

Wayne Dyer“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at will change.” — Wayne Dyer“Not

only do you become what you think about, but the world also becomes

what you think about. Those who think that the world is a dark place are

blind to the light that might illuminate their lives. Those who see the

light of the world view the dark spots as merely potential light.” —

Wayne Dyer“If you believe it will work out , you’ll see opportunities. If you believe it won’t you will see obstacles.” — Wayne Dyer“Begin with the end in mind. Start with the end outcome and work backwards to make your dream possible.” — Wayne Dyer“A belief system is nothing more than a thought you’ve thought over and over again.” — Wayne DyerBooks:Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life by Dr. Wayne Dyer

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Daniel Hayes is on a unique and interesting journey; he is pursuing a

gold medal in the 2016 Olympics as a boxer representing Trinidad and

Tobago. Based in California, he is an authority on fitness, nutrition,

and boxing as well as

the athletic mindset, perseverance and how that applies to life. Daniel

is also an actor. After one semester in college as a Kinesiology major,

he switched to Theater. Daniel currently trains at the world famous

Wild Card Boxing Club and aspires to motivate and inspire others. Daniel

practices mindfulness every single day.Contact InfoWebsite: www.daniel-hayes.com

Most Influential PersonGeorge St.PierreKobe BryantEffect on EmotionsOne

hundred percent it has because it allows you to be calm and master your

emotions because your emotions can result in some of the most erratic

actions. It really helps you and for me to really think logical before I

react out of emotion.Thoughts on BreathingBreathing

is a big part of it just because with anything, with breathing, air,

oxygen that's what keeps you centered. That's me when I am practicing

yoga but that what keeps you centered and that's what keeps your body

centered. So even throughout both physically or mentally our most

tedious points or experiences, breathing is always what will keep you

centered.Suggested ResourcesBook: Rafa by Rafael Nadal

Advice for NewbieThe

most important thing is momentum and what I mean by that is breaking it

down to very very small steps. I once heard that habit is formed after

three weeks. After practicing something for three weeks it becomes a

habit so whether it's making sure you just drink two liters of water a

day, just something as simple as that. If you are continually building

on that and making that a habit and practicing it over and over again

you are going to build momentum and then you're going to be able to take

on something else. For mindfulness start small and build on it, gain

momentum to move forward.Thank You Bonus:

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