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EPISODE · Feb 14, 2023 · 57 MIN

582. The Energetics of Distraction and How to Reclaim Your Focus

from Almost 30 · host Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik

Join Lindsey for this honest and revealing solo journey into the energetics of distraction and focus. Recently back from an Instagram hiatus, she’s observed some pretty stark truths about her own behavior, and shares how she’s using those lessons to discover a truer, deeper sense of self. But make no mistake. There is no right and wrong at play today. Your distractions are not faults to fix; they are merely reactions we may seek to further understand.  We’re not blaming the phone. We’re not blaming the gym, or social media, or even other people. We’re getting curious about why we do the things we do – replacing the noise of guilt and shame with the stillness and quiet of focus.   We also talk about: Finding compassion for self  Looking back at her single season  Reasons we lean into distractions How can distraction serve us Examples of distraction  Getting curious with your own behavior  Energetics of distraction Reclaiming your focus  Practices for getting curious  Resources: Group Program: Sacredness of Being Single Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: De Lune | Leave bad periods behind with De Lune. Get 23% off your order and free shipping with code 'ALMOST30' at cyclehealth.com/almost30. Jenni Kayne | Our listeners get 15% off your first order when you use code 'ALMOST30' at jennikayne.com/almost30. Mindbloom | Mindbloom is offering our listeners $100 off your first six session program when you sign up at Mindbloom.com/ALMOST30 and use promo code ALMOST30 at checkout. Athletic Greens | Visit athleticgreens.com/almost30 to take control of your health. OuraRing | Visit OuraRing.com/almost30 to find the right ring for you and get $15 off your purchase. Sakara | Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to sakara.com/almostsakara or enter the code ALMOSTSAKARA at checkout. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lindsey for this honest and revealing solo journey into the energetics of distraction and focus. Recently back from an Instagram hiatus, she’s observed some pretty stark truths about her own behavior, and shares how she’s using those lessons to discover a truer, deeper sense of self. But make no mistake. There is no right and wrong at play today. Your distractions are not faults to fix; they are merely reactions we may seek to further understand.  We’re not blaming the phone. We’re not blaming the gym, or social media, or even other people. We’re getting curious about why we do the things we do – replacing the noise of guilt and shame with the stillness and quiet of focus.   We also talk about: Finding compassion for self  Looking back at her single season  Reasons we lean into distractions How can distraction serve us Examples of distraction  Getting curious with your own behavior  Energetics of distraction Reclaiming your focus  Practices for getting curious  Resources: Group Program: Sacredness of Being Single Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media. Mentioned in this episode: De Lune | Leave bad periods behind with De Lune. Get 23% off your order and free shipping with code 'ALMOST30' at cyclehealth.com/almost30. Jenni Kayne | Our listeners get 15% off your first order when you use code 'ALMOST30' at jennikayne.com/almost30. Mindbloom | Mindbloom is offering our listeners $100 off your first six session program when you sign up at Mindbloom.com/ALMOST30 and use promo code ALMOST30 at checkout. Athletic Greens | Visit athleticgreens.com/almost30 to take control of your health. OuraRing | Visit OuraRing.com/almost30 to find the right ring for you and get $15 off your purchase. Sakara | Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to sakara.com/almostsakara or enter the code ALMOSTSAKARA at checkout. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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