Thrive55+

Are your worrisome thoughts making you anxious?

Do you have trouble sleeping?

If you have questions about how to quiet your mind so you can reduce anxiety and get to sleep, this episode is for you.

In this episode, your host Cheryl Jones teaches you how to deal with uncertainty, boost your mental energy, and compassionately retrain your brain.

She introduces five common stressful thinking patterns we all experience. And teaches you how to work with negative thoughts more skillfully so you can live with more grace and ease.

Cheryl guides you through a mindfulness meditation to help you to tame your monkey mind. She outlines how to create a relaxing bedtime routine so you can get 7 to 9 hours of sleep each day.

Get ready for an invigorating exploration designed to help you uncover more of who you already are and what you need to thrive forward.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to recognize stressful thinking patterns and tame your monkey mind
• Why we have so many negative thoughts and how we can rewire our brains
• What you can do to create a relaxing bedtime routine and get enough sleep

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:00) Now is the Optimal Time to Invest in You

(01:25) What It Means to Train the Mind

(01:41) Getting Familiar with Your Thoughts

(02:12) How to Harness Your Mental Energy

(03:30) Common Stressful Thoughts We Have

(04:51) Why We Have So Many Negative Thoughts

(05:50) We Don’t Have to Believe Everything We Think

(06:25) Why the Mind Sometimes Makes Up Stories

(07:41) Tame Your Monkey Mind Meditation

(12:51) Minding the Mind Throughout the Day

(14:01) How to Prepare the Body and Mind for Sleep

(15:07) What You Can Do to Sleep Better

There is no AI generated content in this podcast. This has been created by subject matter expert Cheryl Jones.

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Collaborators:

Produced by Creative Audio Music

Music courtesy of APM Music

Intro and outro voiceover by Liz Solar

Recording studio provided by Ultrasound Productions

Resources:

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Do you want to make a healthy change and stick with it?

Are you wondering why we fail to achieve our goals?

If you have questions about how to set yourself up for success and create lasting positive change, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Cheryl Jones talks about why setting goals doesn’t work for most people. And how by taking a more spiritual approach to change, you’ll come to see that you are capable of change, that you are worthy of success, that self-care isn’t selfish, and that you are not alone.

She’ll teach you how to expand your awareness to the whole self—body, mind, spirit, heart, and soul. And how to cultivate well-being especially if you are managing a disease, disorder, or condition. You’ll be provided with a success framework which you can apply immediately to any goal or change you wish to make.

Get ready for an invigorating exploration designed to help you uncover more of who you already are and what you need to thrive forward.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why people don’t change and how to create mini self-care practices that stick

• What a spiritual approach to change is and how to address your whole self—body, mind, spirit, heart, and soul

• How to increase self-compassion, overcome obstacles, and reset yourself every day

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(00:52) Spiritual Beings Having a Human Experience

(01:40) Overcoming the Fear of Setting Goals

(02:55) Going Through the Desert to Reach the Promised Land

(03:53) Identifying Strengths and Past Successes

(04:40) You Don’t Need to Fear Your Fear

(05:12) Preparing for Change and Healing Beliefs About Yourself

(05:58) How to Think About Your Whole Self

(07:36) Creating Lifelong Change with Mini Self-Care Practices

(08:13) Tracking Your Behaviors for Three Days

(09:06) Determining One Small Change You’ll Make

(09:27) Success Planning: Ask Yourself These Questions

(11:37) Why Surfing for Wellness Tips Doesn’t Work

(12:11) Rewiring Your Brain and Creating New Habits

(12:28) Dealing with Relapse and Setbacks

(13:12) Celebrating Your Growth

(13:41) Cumulative Effect of New Behaviors

(14:37) No Life Hacks Along the Spiritual Journey

There is no AI generated content in this podcast. This has been created by subject matter expert Cheryl Jones.

Sign up for coaching with Cheryl Jones and get a 10% discount on your first session bundle. Use coupon code: COACHING10

Collaborators:

Produced by Creative Audio Music

Music courtesy of APM Music

Intro and outro voiceover by Liz Solar

Recording studio provided by Ultrasound Productions

Resources:

https://www.thrivingwithcheryljones.com/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1611997125

https://www.instagram.com/thrivingwithcheryljones/

Welcome and thank you for listening to the THRIVE55+ podcast, the show for people who are too tired to be healthy and need a bit of practical inspiration. Your host Cheryl Jones will help you uncover more of who you already are and explore what you need to heal and flourish, one moment at a time. Cheryl is wellness leader and spiritual counselor voted one of the most powerful women of the mindfulness movement by Mindful magazine. There is no AI generated content in this podcast. This has been created by subject matter expert Cheryl Jones.

Do you want to find the secret sauce to living your best life after 55?

Are you wondering how to crack your code to create a lifestyle filled with passion and purpose?

If you have questions about what it really means to thrive in the second half of your life, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Cheryl Jones introduces fresh perspectives and empowering wellness skills that you can practice immediately to elevate health, boost vitality, and be more optimistic. She addresses common questions you may be asking yourself after 55.

Cheryl compassionately expands your understanding of what loss means and invites you to open to the healing possibilities which exist for you. You’ll discover how to stop, to let go of the need to set any goals right now, and to direct your energy inward.

You'll be guided through a short mindfulness meditation to help you learn how to stop, tune in to your breathing, and lower stress levels. She presents six inspirational reflective questions designed to help you gain personal insight and live your best life after 55.

Get ready for an invigorating exploration created to help you uncover more of who you already are and what you need to thrive forward.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What loss is and identify opportunities for healing
• Why stopping to connect with your breathing matters
• How to reflect and create your personal Thriving Vision

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:40) This Your Time to Shine

(02:26) Naming Loss and Returning to Wholeness

(03:27) Now Is the Perfect Time to Heal

(04:01) There Are No Dress Rehearsals

(04:40) Learn to Stop So You Can Go with Clarity

(06:12) Reducing Anxiety and Feeling More Ease

(07:44) Try a Brief Guided Breath Meditation

(12:15) Making the Breath Your BFF

(12:53) Recognizing What You Have Control Of

(13:22) Why the Present Moment Is a Present

(13:39) Making Time for Intentional Reflection

(14:14) Explore What Thriving Means to You

(14:55) Seeing When You Are Not Thriving

(15:33) Doing Things That Give You Energy

(17:01) Noticing Positive Feelings As You Thrive

(17:17) Make a Date to Create Your Thriving Vision

(17:55) The Ripple Effect to Society At Large

There is no AI generated content in this podcast. This has been created by subject matter expert Cheryl Jones.

Sign up for coaching with Cheryl Jones and get a 10% discount on your first session bundle. Use coupon code: COACHING10



Collaborators:

Produced by Creative Audio Music

Music courtesy of APM Music

Intro and outro voiceover by Liz Solar

Recording studio provided by Ultrasound Productions

Links referenced:

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https://www.instagram.com/thrivingwithcheryljones/

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Thank you for tuning in to the THRIVE55+ podcast. Contact Cheryl with a burning question, access free mindfulness resources, and sign up for Thriving Thursday by visiting her website thrivingwithcheryljones.com. Check out her two books, “Thriving When Your Cosmic Egg Is Cracked” and “Mindful Exercise”, both available on Amazon. Subscribe to or follow the THRIVE55+ podcast, leave a review, or share it with a friend. Until next time, be well and thrive on.