I’m not afraid of spiders. I actually really love them. I almost can’t believe how beautiful they are and how stunning their webs are. I’ve been visiting a black widow in my front yard and that gorgeous big red belly astounds me. When I watch her, I feel a mystery unfolding inside of me that I don’t have words for yet. And then there are those elegant, other-worldly, stronger-than-steel, webs of theirs. I could go on a serious tangent here but I will rein myself in and get to the point.

We’re all weaving webs…

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Does your inner voice ever sound like this?

Don’t try that, you’re not xxxxx enough.
You stink at starting new habits.
You should've done a better job on that project.
You have to stop procrastinating.
You shouldn't be feeling so overwhelmed.

Blah, blah, blah……

We all have negative voices spinning around in our heads sometimes. That’s normal. The questions is, how much air time do those voices get?

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Join Your Brain on Mindfulness with a friend and get $100 off - and here's why....

Doing something difficult is easier when you have support. Whether it's an exercise goal, starting a new project or a life transition, when we explore something alone, it is more stressful (and less fun) than when we have someone to share it with. Consider this for a moment...

Think about something difficult you're trying to do right now. Are you in it alone? If so, could you enlist a friend or partner to help you? Notice whether it feels more or less stressful when you imagine having support.

Research shows…

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What I’ve heard from so many of you is that stress is the #1 thing that holds you back from really enjoying your life. That’s exactly why I created this course.

Your Brain on Mindfulness is not about getting rid of the stressors in your life. We all know that’s impossible. We also know that sometimes we get really frustrated or angry about things and the next day, that same thing doesn't bother us at all.

It’s all about the state you’re in when the stressor is coming at you. And it generally boils down to how you answer questions like these:

Do you feel anxious or calm?

Are you filled with self-doubt or self-compassion?

Are you feeling scared or safe?

Are you aware of your mind/body experience or are you checked out?

How you answer these questions often determines whether your "to-do" list makes you feel overwhelmed or motivated and excited. But feeling calm, self-compassionate and safe takes some work, and that's where mindfulness comes in.

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In a nutshell, this 8 week course is about reducing stress, building resilience and shifting from a survive to thrive mindset.

I'm pretty sure that this year has been rough for everybody in one way or another.

What I know for absolute sure is:

• Being in community and feeling connected and supported helps.

• Having a toolbox full of resources and mindfulness practices that meet the needs of YOUR unique mind, body and brain helps.

• Understanding the effect of those practices on your body, mind and brain - leaning the "why" of the practice, helps.

• Meditating regularly and having an "accountability partner" to encourage you to engage in that meditation practice helps.

Your Brain on Mindfulness is all of these things and much more, and it helps!

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We are stronger together, we are happier together and we are healthier together.

So let's practice together!

There is something for everyone this week!

Join me for…

1. Tuesday: Free Taster: Sneak Peak into Your Brain on Mindfulness

2. Wednesday: Free 10-day Meditation Playground

3. Saturday: Mudras and Mindfulness

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Back to community....

After spending 2 years in Spain, I decided that when I returned home, I'd direct more of my energy towards community building. Living in Cuenca, I experienced firsthand, the reciprocity of community. One where the underlying assumption is that we all need support, whether we ask for it or not.

Unlike in the U.S., where the messages are more focused on taking care of yourself, hard work, going it alone, and projecting strength, in Spain, there is an honestly around the truth of the matter which is that we are stronger together, we are happier together and we are healthier together.

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A few notes on community:

• People who feel connected to others are happier, healthier and live longer. The Spanish are the healthiest people in the world and my experience of community in my two years there was life changing. (I'll dive deeper into that little tidbit soon!)

• Doing hard things is easier with a friend by your side. We learn better and feel stronger and more capable when we have support.

• You are more likely to successfully develop a new habit when you have an accountability buddy. Being in the soup with a partner helps keep us motivated and on track.

• Feeling connected and supported lowers your stress level and helps regulate your nervous system. It turns off your stress response (fight/flight/freeze) and turns on your relaxation response (rest and digest).

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