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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2025 · 9 MIN

When Life Feels Heavy, Try This Mental Habit

from Bad Day Excellence · host Brian Walsh

This week, Brian walks through the mindset shift that helped him during one of the hardest weeks of his life. You’ll learn a quick grounding exercise, a simple habit loop you can run any time heaviness hits, and a practical way to focus on what you can control so you can move forward with a little more peace.What you’ll learnThe 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise to get out of your head and back into the momentWhy the “weight” you feel isn’t your whole realityThe TAP cycle for tough moments: notice the Trigger, run a helpful Action, collect the PrizeA plain-English take on the Stoic dichotomy of controlHow tiny wins reset your mood and rebuild momentumIf this helped, tap Follow and leave a quick review. It helps more people find the show on their bad days. Share this with a friend who could use a little lift.A quick noteThis podcast shares general information and personal experience. If you’re struggling, consider talking to a mental health professional. In the U.S., you can dial or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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