Greetings and welcome to the Why Struggle Podcast.
I'm your host,
Barbara J.
Faison,
And my intention with this podcast is to offer ideas,
Insights,
And inspirations so you can live life better.
Greetings and welcome to 2025 Week 6,
Tools Part 1.
This is an episode about a simple tool you can use to stay grounded and focused.
If you're new to the podcast,
Welcome,
And if you listen regularly,
Thank you.
Are you feeling it?
What is it?
All of the energy that is swirling around the world right now.
I mean,
Between the weather and politics,
And don't forget about the stuff we have going on in our own personal lives,
There is a lot going on.
I don't know anyone who doesn't have something going on personally.
One thing I have learned in over 30 years of having strategies and practices for managing my life is that having and using my tools is important.
One of my dear friends,
Kim Kennedy,
Reminds me of this often.
Whenever I have a conversation with her and I start complaining or expressing my frustration,
She will ask me a simple question.
If you've listened to me,
You know I love a good question.
Are you using your tools?
So simple and yet so profound.
I know this,
And much of the time,
I do use my tools.
And there is nothing like a good reminder though,
Right?
My guidance is telling me to share tools,
Tips,
And techniques that might be helpful for these changing,
Uncertain times.
Let's also remember that much of what we think is certain isn't really certain.
It just may feel that way.
We may be habitually doing things,
And that feels certain,
Yet is it really?
Let's start with something you can likely do a few times a day.
Set a reminder on your phone to take 10 deep breaths a few times during the day.
You can even change the word alarm on your phone to take 10 deep breaths.
When it pops up,
Stop and take the 10 deep breaths.
Why don't we try that now?
Place one hand on the back of your neck,
And one hand in the center of your chest.
Breathe in,
And out.
Breathe in,
And out.
Ah,
Breathe in,
And out.
Ah,
Breathe in,
And out.
Ah,
Breathe in,
And out.
Ah,
Breathe in,
And out.
Ah,
Breathe in,
And out.
Ah,
Breathe in,
And out.
Ah,
Breathe in,
And out.
Ah,
Last one.
Breathe in,
And out.
Ah,
How did that feel?
Are you feeling more grounded or calm?
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Observation,
Or reflection where you're listening to this podcast.
