How to Feel Happy, Calm, and Connected

Our conditioning has trained us to rely on the egocentric left brain. We often overthink things, even when we have no control over them. But what if we didn't have to accept that this is simply how our brains work?This week, Dr Giles P Croft joins us to discuss his experience of having a TIA that caused his left brain to stop functioning properly. Giles shares what it’s like to access his right brain freely without any worry in mind. We discuss how our thinking left brain often gets in the way of us staying in the present moment. We also lay down simple ways to get reacquainted with our right brain.Don’t miss this episode and gain wisdom on how to be happy, calm, and connected.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:Learn how the left brain has evolved to dominate our thinking.Discover how the left and right brain consciousness works.Find out simple steps to get more connected with your right brain.Episode Highlights[03:44] Giles’s Background and Experiencing a TIA[10:17] How He Was Feeling the Entire Time[12:16] We Allow the Left Brain to Dominate[16:00] The Divided Brain[19:34] The Power of Now[23:38] Become Aware of Our Thoughts[30:17] How the Right and Left Brain Works[32:34] Tips on How to Get from the Left to the Right Brain[39:21] Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff[44:10] Facing Stress and Challenges[50:57] Giles’ Top Three TipsResourcesConnect with Giles: Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube | TwitterWellbeing Wednesdays: Website | Apple PodcastsTwo Brain FactsJill Bolte Taylor: My stroke of insightThe Divided BrainWhole Brain Living by Jill Bolte TaylorThe Power of Now by Eckhart TolleDon't Sweat the Small Stuff . . . and It's All Small Stuff by Richard CarlsonThe Power of Regret by Daniel H. PinkMore episodes of You Are Not a Frog:Ep46: Default to happyEp105: The Simplest Way To Beat Stress and Work HappierEpi130: How to Say F**k It and Become Ridiculously Relaxed (even about stuff that REALLY matters)THRIVE Weekly PlannerSign up here to get the episode workbook and CPD form downloads.Enjoyed This Podcast?Write a review and share this with your friends.Connect With MeHave any questions? Contact Rachel through these platforms:LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris Twitter: @DrRachelMorrisEmail: [email protected] out more about our training here.Mentioned in this episode:🐸 Enquire Now About Our Training🟦 [FREE WEBINAR] How to Beat Burnout and Escape Burnout on Repeat