161. Mindfulness and Self-Compassion: Unlocking the Power of Resilience and Positive Outlook with Ofosu Jones-Quartey

What if there was a way to be more aware of our thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations and to have the power to respond to them in a more thoughtful way? Now imagine treating yourself with kindness and understanding, especially during difficult times.  In this episode, you'll learn how both are possible by developing better mindfulness and self-compassion practices AND why doing so can make a big difference not only for you but for generations to come.Our guest is Ofosu Jones-Quartey, a meditation teacher, hip-hop musician, and one of the voices of the popular mindfulness app, Balance. With over 10 years of experience teaching meditation, Ofosu shares his insights on how mindfulness and self-compassion can help us to be more resilient in the face of stress and adversity, and have a more positive outlook on life. We also discuss how mindfulness and self-compassion can help to improve our relationships and motivate us in our personal and professional lives. Join us as we explore the power of mindfulness and self-compassion with Ofosu Jones-Quartey. In this episode we discuss: Developing better mindfulness and self-compassion practices can make a big difference not just for ourselves, but for generations to come. Mindfulness and self-compassion can help us to be more resilient in the face of stress and adversity and have a more positive outlook on life. Mindfulness and self-compassion can help to improve our relationships and motivate us in our personal and professional lives. Mindfulness and meditation can be powerful ways to build self-compassion and develop the gap between external forces and our reactions to them. Don't let the conversation end there. Join us in our Facebook Group where you and fellow Fit Mess listeners can connect for monthly challenges, accountability to reach your goals, and a supportive community.  Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Contact Us