226. Focus on What's in Your Control

An episode about what to do in challenging and disappointing moments.     You may have noticed that we did not record a new episode last week. We opted to model self compassion and kindness in the face of laryngitis, back to back retreats, and a volleyball championship. After 225 weekly episodes we decided to give ourselves grace.    The election was a pivotal moment of seeing what is. It was a clarifying moment.    Mindfulness is a key component to moving forward with grace and ease. It is essential in difficult circumstances such as this.   Listen to hear tips for choosing your language thoughtfully, asking helpful questions, and how to tell generous and helpful stories.   This moment is an abundant opportunity to practice noticing your thoughts and feeling your feelings.  Feel to heal and name to tame.    It is also a great moment to accept and be disappointed, accept and be angry, accept and not like, and to accept and allow. Resisting reality is very costly.   Optimizing your neurochemical soup is in your control at this moment and it can help. Practicing mindful self-care is also in your control and also helps.  You might find being alone helpful or community may be what you need.  Support yourself with healthy food, nature, and sleep to give yourself the most capacity to respond intentionally rather than create.  Consider practicing tons of hand to heart and self compassion. Oxytocin increases creativity, curiosity, and problem solving    Disappointment and challenges often lead to our biggest growth — personally and collectively. Let this moment in time be the nudge you need to engage in mindfulness and mindset coaching. Working with us is much more powerful than simply listening to a podcast.    Set yourself up for a smoother ride through the next four years by reaching out for 1:1 or small group coaching or signing up for a 2025 retreat.     https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/ongoing-presence https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreat-nicasio-creek-farm   Start practicing yoga with me on YouTube.  Listen to other episodes of the Mindful Healers Podcast. It's Ok to Not Be Ok and When Bad Things Happen are a great place to start. Move beyond consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you work with us - virtually and/or in-person. Coach with Jessie - 1:1, in topic-focused small groups, or at a retreat. www.jessiemahoneymd.com Work with both of us in person at The Mindful Healers Annual Retreat www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Hire one or both of us to speak or lead a workshop on any topic covered in the Mindful Healers Podcast. We also create team retreats, teach yoga, and offer experiential mindfulness for teams, groups, grand rounds, institutions, and conferences. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast www.awakenbreath.org  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.   #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #pauseandpresence #physiciancoach